VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service is deploying its electronic Virtual Assistant (e-VA) to the national stage. e-VA is an artificial intelligence platform, providing modern, streamlined and responsive customer service support to VR&E’s Veterans. Importantly, it automates routine administrative activities for VR&E Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRC) and staff.

For questions or additional assistance, please contact a VR&E counselor at the local VA regional office (RO). Veterans can find the closest VA RO at or call 1-800-827-1000 or click HERE
https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp

The REACH campaign’s mission is to educate all Americans that suicide is preventable and to encourage them to REACH to those in need to provide hope. It also encourages people who are hurting to REACH to find help. When people REACH, suicide will be prevented

As we face the tragedy of suicide in our nation, we must reach beyond what we have done before. We must change the way we think about, talk about, and address emotional pain and suffering. Suicide is preventable – but only if we empower ourselves and others with the knowledge, tools and resources we need to reach those who feel hopeless.

REACH is about preventing suicide. It is for and about everyone because we all have risk and protective factors that we need to recognize and understand.

For more information click HERE

After Action Network (AAN) is a comprehensive referral network for local and national resources. AAN helps Veteran families find local and national resources, serving as a “one-stop shop network of networks, focusing on social services…with catered resources for each Veteran,” says its founder, Marine Veteran Joe Williams.

For more information click HERE

In the Fresh Focus podcast series, dietitians offer simple habits for healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices. Topics include meal planning, nutrition for diabetes and cardiac health, cooking tips and caregiver support.

If unable to see the podcast, click HERE

Fresh Focus #1: Healthy Plate Method – Keep it simple

By now, you’ve heard about the coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, that’s causing illness around the world.

Fortunately, VA is ready. We have plans in place to protect everyone who gets care, visits or works at one of our facilities.

For Veterans, families and visitors, that means your VA visit will be different for a while.

Call before visiting

If you visit a VA health care facility, you will be asked screening questions

Leave time for screening

For the latest VA updates on coronavirus and common-sense tips on preventing the spread of disease, visit https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/.

For more information about coronavirus, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

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Marcus Institute for Brain Health offers free treatment to eligible Veterans
Who is eligible?
The primary focus of the MIBH is to care for former military personnel who have separated from active duty, with special consideration for those who were separated with “Other Than Honorable” or “Dishonorable” discharge status due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Psychological Health (PH) conditions.

12348 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045
Please call the Marcus Institute for Brain Health at (303) 724-4TBI if you have any questions or visit www.mibh.ucdenver.edu

The VA weekly Bulletins contain information concerning the VA, organizations that provide support and services to Veterans and their support team, and general topics of interest to Veterans.

Recent Bulletins can be found HERE and HERE

VA is working closely with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners, monitoring an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

VA has activated its emergency management coordination cell (EMCC) and is implementing an aggressive and collaborative public health response to protect and care for Veterans. 

What to do if you have symptoms

If you have both:

• Symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath and
• Have either recently returned from China or have direct exposure to others diagnosed with 2019-nCoV.

Call before visiting your local VA medical center to seek care. Tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.

For more information from the CDC click HERE

Active Heroes is an IRS approved 501c3 Charity with the mission to support all U.S. military service members, veterans and their families through physical, educational, and emotional programs in an effort to eliminate suicide.

Active Heroes’ vision is to eliminate military/veteran suicide.

Active Heroes Events Free of charge to Veterans and military members, Active Heroes sponsors almost 500 annual events across the United States.

For more information click HERE