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Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Sept. 29, 12-1 p.m. – Understanding Substance Abuse Sept. 30 APPLICATION DEADLINE - Veterans in Residence Business Incubator Sept. 30, 12-3 p.m. – Virtual Franchise Fair Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PT – Veteran Stand Down - Placerville, CA Oct. 4, 8-9:30 p.m. – Effective Communication Workshop Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – The American Latino Veterans Association Oct. 5, 1-1:15 p.m. – Wellbeing You: 15 Minutes of Wellbeing Practice Oct. 5, 3-4 p.m. – Military to Manufacturing Hiring Event Oct. 5, 8-9 p.m. – Online Caregiver Chat Oct. 6, 8-9 p.m. – Sharing the Journey Online Support Group VIEW ALL EVENTS Ask Your Questions Now: New Presumptives and Eligibilities You are invited to the Q&A hosted by Together We Served and the Department of Veterans Affairs on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. ET. VA subject matter experts will be answering your questions related to burn pits, agent orange, toxic exposures and survivors benefits. Ask your questions now! SUBMIT QUESTION Win a 2023 Toyota Tundra Veterans, active-duty military and their spouses can take home a 2023 Toyota Tundra by entering the fifth annual Hiring Our Heroes’ “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes.” LEARN MORE Free Peer Support for Veterans Experiencing Feelings of Moral Injury Volunteers of America is offering Veterans free access to an online program that allows them to share their stories of moral injury and to connect with and support other Veterans.  READ MORE Support Your Mental Health Care with VA's Virtual Tools VA offers Veterans secure virtual tools for mental health care outside the traditional office visit, including VA Video Connect, where you can connect with your mental health providers from the comfort of your home. LEARN MORE Tell Your Friends About New PACT Act VA Health Care Eligibility With the passage of the 2022 PACT Act, certain Post-9/11 Veterans are eligible for expanded VA benefits. Help spread the word to encourage your fellow Veterans to enroll for VA health care during a special enrollment period: October 1, 2022 – October 1, 2023. LEARN MORE Learn more about bipolar disorder, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to manage bipolar-related challenges Veteran Jobs Java Developer TS/SCI - Hiring Immediately $120-170K - Springfield, VA Airgas - Field Service Tech, WA Freedom EMS - Emergency Medical Technician, IL NTT - Regional Senior Director of Data Center Operations, VA Project Manager, Miami, FL Assistant Project Manager, Miami, FL Service Dispatcher, Phoenix, AZ Pricing Analyst, Alexandria, VA/Hybrid Plumbing Designer, Missouri City, TX Supply Chain Manager, Missouri City, TX Plumbing Construction Manager, Dallas Metro, TX Data Analyst, Remote Accounting Assistant, Miami, FL Over 100 vacancies for Veterans & military spouses nationwide Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors.  POST FREE JOB Win $100 Gift Card by Answering the Following Question: What can the military community do to better support Gold Star Mothers? Vetspective: Generational Harmony as National Power Peet's complimentary small drip coffee with ANY purchase in participating Coffeebars on National Coffee Day, Thursday, September 29 only. Yankee Candle 10% off in retail stores, outlet stores and online. This discount can be combined with any other in-store or coupon discount. LinkedIn Free 1-year Premium Career subscription, including one year of access to LinkedIn Learning. VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS

VA News:   Clinical simulation training gives trainees experience Clinical Resource Hubs bridge gaps in cardiology care Augusta VA employee invents device to prevent falls Simulation leads to improved care for Veterans Art therapy gives Veterans purpose and passion Martinsburg VA nurse saves high school student 10-year-old sworn in as honorary Houston VA police chief Navy Veteran, 102, recalls Pacific battles Inclusion equals innovation: How our diverse workforce offers better care Genetic research sheds new light on Veteran suicide risk Dispelling myths of MST to prevent Veteran homelessness Caregiver Support Program Coaching broadens services to caregivers America250: Army Air Forces Veteran William Edwin “Ed” Dyess Suicide prevention art fair for Veterans, survivors “Talk About It Tuesday” offers a glimpse into serving Veterans

Download the VA Welcome Kit  VA WELCOME KIT   Find a VA facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR VA is here for you. 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is always the right number Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255 Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387 Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat White House VA Hotline: 1-855-948-2311

Update Your Address and Contact Information Online Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today! UPDATE Tell us what you think of this newsletter Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates?

Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA. Have a Veteran resource to share? Tweet it to @VetsExperience or tag it #VetResources If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at VA.gov/contact-us/.