Category: NA Vets

Veterans Services News

#BeThere to Join the Conversation About Veteran Suicide and Mental Health with Secretary @Urena

Sarah Brush
Thursday, October 17,2019 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
NORTH-SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Math&ScienceBuilding Room119
1 Ferncroft Road Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
R.S.V.P.
to Randace Rauscher at
617-210-5761
PANEL
Chris Doyle – SAVETeam 
Don Jarvis – SAVETeam 
Ben Cluff – from BASASI DPH
Kelly Cunningham- Director of Suicide Prevention 
Derek Brennan- Student at North-Shore Community College
Q & A Afterwards  
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The POW/MIA Table: A Place Setting for One, A Table for All

Sarah Brush
Today is POW/MIA Remembrance Day.  Please join us as we pause to remember prisoners of war (POWs) and those missing in action (MIA) as well as their families.  

Today you may see an empty table, the POW/MIA Table.  The tradition of setting a separate table in honor of our prisoners of war and missing comrades has been in place since the end of the Vietnam War.  The manner in which the table is decorated is full of special symbols to help us remember our brothers and sisters in arms.*  Learn more about the symbolism of the POW/MIA table here.


*Information and graphic from www.history.navy.mil/
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VA Offers an Urgent Care Benefit – Find Out if You are Eligible!

Sarah Brush

Did you know that VA offers the option of getting urgent care in our community? Learn how you can access an urgent care provider in VA’s contracted network by checking out this video.

 

Not enrolled in the VA Health Care system yet?  We can help! Give us a call at (978) 688-9525.

Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative Meeting ~ Tuesday September 24th from 2:00-3:30pm ~ 331 High St, Newburyport

Sarah Brush

Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative Meeting ~ Tuesday September 24th from 2:00-3:30pm ~ 331 High St, Newburyport


The next meeting of the Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative has changed to Tuesday September 24th from 2:00-3:30pm. This meeting will be hosted by VSO Kevin Hunt at the Newburyport COA.  Joan Parah from Rebuilding Together will be presenting.  Please see the attached flyer for details.  

Please RSVP to Nandi Munson at nmunson@esmv.org or  (978) 946-1380. 


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Are you a veteran in crisis, or concerned about one? Support is available, we are here for you! #BeThere #SPM19

Sarah Brush
Veterans are strong and resilient members of our community — but even the strongest of us need support. Veterans who are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, and those who know a Veteran in crisis, can call the Veterans Crisis Line. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1, text to 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
To find additional Veteran resources near you, visit the Veterans Crisis Line website or give us a call at (978) 688-9525.

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Enrolling in the VA Health Care System is Quick and Easy – Check Today to See if You Qualify!

Sarah Brush
Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates the largest health care system in the country?  There are over 1,400 sites of care nationwide.   And more great news – when you become enrolled in the VA health care system, it's for life!   You are instantly and automatically entitled to receive care at any VA location without ever having to register for VA health care benefits again. Learn more here!

After you enroll, you can immediately start receiving your health care at a VA facility, or at a later date – the choice is yours. Enrolling in the VA health care system is quick and easy – just complete an online Application for Health Benefits online at: https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/ 

Need help enrolling? Contact the VA toll free at 1-877-222-VETS (8387).
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