VA: PTSD Monthly Update
In honor of Veterans Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs compiled some statistics, resources, and research on Trauma and PTSD. This VA Bulletin also includes a PTSD Lecture Series for providers, including those who are not employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA Partnering with YMCA-USA
The Department of Veterans Affairs released an article discussing their planned collaboration with YMCA-USA to help inform Veterans and Service members of benefits and resources in their community.
Hylton Center Veterans Day – Manassas
The Hylton Center, in Manassas, is offering a free interactive day of celebration and arts for Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families Wednesday Nov 11 from 1pm to 4pm. Click on the image to go to HyltonCenter.org
Baltimore launches Veteran Treatment Docket
On Tuesday Oct 13, the VA Maryland Health Care System's Veterans Justice Outreach program was launched.
2015 Veterans Affinity Group Health Fair
HUD (2015) Veterans Day Ceremony/50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at HUD Headquarters (451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410 - Brooke-Mondale Auditorium). A reception is scheduled (10:00a.m est.) in Auditorium B. RSVP By Nov 4 Walter.A.Elmore@hud.gov
NPR Discusses Mental Health & Discharge
On October 28th, NPR shared a story, "Missed Treatment: Soldiers With Mental Health Issues Dismissed For 'Misconduct'," about the issues that many service members face when dealing with mental health issues and discharge from the military.
Teen Textline
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Veterans Law Project
The Veteran Law Project provides free civil legal services for eligible Veterans in the Northern Virginia area.
No Cost of Living Adjustment for 2016
The 2016 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for federal benefits will be zero for 2016.