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2 Dec, 28 tweets, 15 min read
Please don't politicize my thread of Veteran resources. It's meant for all Vets regardless of political views. We've been fighting this fight for a long time.

Please RT the thread and save the graphics. I will continue to post it until we do what is right. 

IGY6  ~Ren
2/ We take care of our own. 

Approximately 22 Veteran suicides a day. It's time to change the stigma. Please reach out for help.

💥Veteran Crisis Line💥
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255 
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
3/ Vets seeking help Text
RISING to 741741
and you will be connected
immediately to a live
trained Crisis Counselor.
#IAVA
4/ IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force, a Rapid Response Referral Program, provides confidential 24/7 peer to peer support, comprehensive care management and resource connections.

To get connected to a Veteran Care Manager today, please call 1-855-91RAPID.
5/ EOD Vets:

After the Long Walk is a suicide prevention hotline.

Call (888)412-0470
6/  Please don't politicize

EOD Techs & EOD Vets:
After the Long Walk has a Facebook page and group. Reach out and share with fellow EOD techs. m.facebook.com/groups/1728905…

EOD techs. For background on the After the Long Walk hotline and how it was started.
medium.com/freethink/this…
7/ Rx Refills During the Pandemic:

The NEW Rx Refill Mobile App: You can request refills of your refillable VA-issued prescriptions, track VA prescription deliveries, view VA prescription history from your mobile device. myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web…
8/ VA vet centers:
vetcenter.va.gov

Women Vets:
womenshealth.va.gov

Mental Health:
mentalhealth.va.gov

Homeless Vets:
va.gov/homeless

VA Home Page:
va.gov
9/
LGBT Vets:
va.gov/opa/marriage

Military Sexual Trauma:
mentalhealth.va.gov/mentalhealth/m…

Additional resources:
sprc.org
10/
Phone #'s

Health Care:
877-222-8387

VA Combat Call Center:
877-927-8387

Homeless Vets:
877-424-3838

Women Vets:
877-222-8387

Women Veterans Call Center:
855-829-6636

To find nearest VA:
800-827-1000
877-222-8387

Agent Orange Registry:
800-749-8387

VA IG:
800-488-8244
11/ Please don't politicize

EBenefits:

ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/home…

A Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. Apply & manage your benefits.
Compensation, Health, and Education benefits!
12/ With myHealtheVet you can:

myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web…

•Use the VA Blue Button to view, save download and/or print your VA health and DoD Military Service Information.
•Make appointments with your primary care physician or specialist
•Fill prescriptions
•and much more
13/ AccessVA is a convenient new service allowing Veterans to access their patient billing statements online.
Veterans are not billed for service-connected care.

To access the patient statement online, Veterans can go to AccessVA 

access.va.gov/accessva/?cspS…
14/ Make the Connection:

MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives.
15/ Please don't politicize

AMVETS HEAL Program:

The HEAL Mission

To ensure vets with medical needs receive the help they have earned to access the best quality healthcare, including mental health and specialized services

1-833-838-4325

amvets.org/vet-heal/
16/ AMVETS HEAL Program Cont.

All Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, Guard, Reserve Members, caregivers, and family members are eligible to use the AMVETS’ HEAL Helpline and HEAL Program services.
17/ State Veteran benefits:

military.com/benefits/veter…
18/ Marcus Institute for Brain Health offers free treatment to Vets with 'Bad Paper' Discharges.

You do not need to be eligible for VA health care to qualify for this program, and there is no cost, according to the announcement.
military.com/daily-news/202…

blogs.va.gov/VAntage/71963/…
19/ Call those you served with, deployed with, your military family. Reach out to another Vet. We're here and we're willing to listen. You're never alone.
20/ Please don't politicize

Please save and use all graphics in this thread. Especially the ACE cards. Print these graphics and hang in places where Vets have access to them. Carry the ACE cards in your wallet.

These questions can help you access your loved one or a fellow Vet
21/ USA & USCG ACE Cards:
22/ USN & USMC ACE Cards:
23/ USAF & EOD ACE Cards:
24/ Veteran & spouse ACE Cards:
25/ What should veterans do if they think they have #COVID19?

Veterans who think they have #COVID19 should call their VAMC or MyVA311 (844-698-2311 & press #3). VA clinicians will evaluate symptoms & direct them to the appropriate providers for further evaluation & treatment.
26/ Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

See here for the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus information.

publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/…
27/ Sign up to receive email updates from the Committee as it continues to learn more about how #COVID19 will impact veterans and what @DeptVetAffairs is doing in response.

veterans.house.gov
Please don't politicize my thread of Veteran resources. Its meant for all veterans regardless of political views.

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2 Dec
Please don't politicize.

Please RT, save the graphics, print them and carry them with you. IGY6

The purpose of ACE is to help service members, Veterans, their families & friends learn that the can take the necessary steps to get help. Image
2/ The acronym ACE (Ask, Care, Escort)or RACE for the Marine Corps (Recognize , Ask, Care, Escort) summarizes the steps to take an active & valuable role in suicide prevention.

Series of questions that can be used anywhere in the world to prevent suicide. Image
3/ USA & USCG ACE Cards: ImageImageImage
Read 6 tweets
2 Dec
Please don't politicize

Approximately 22 Veteran suicides a day. It's time to change the stigma.

Share these numbers and show our veterans & troops we care and they're not alone.

Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566 ImageImage
2/ Military Crisis line:

1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Text: 838255

Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-799-4889

Calling from overseas?

In Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
In Korea: Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
In Afghanistan: Call 00 1 800 273 8255 or DSN 111 ImageImage
3/ Military Crisis line cont.

Suicide prevention and mental health information by branch

Learn more about the resources and programs provided by our military using the links below.

veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/milit…
Read 7 tweets
1 Dec
Please don't politicize.

Please RT, save the graphics, print them and carry them with you. IGY6

The purpose of ACE is to help service members, Veterans, their families & friends learn that the can take the necessary steps to get help.
2/ The acronym ACE (Ask, Care, Escort)or RACE for the Marine Corps (Recognize , Ask, Care, Escort) summarizes the steps to take an active & valuable role in suicide prevention.

Series of questions that can be used anywhere in the world to prevent suicide.
3/ USA & USCG ACE Cards:
Read 6 tweets
1 Dec
Please don't politicize

Approximately 22 Veteran suicides a day. It's time to change the stigma.

Share these numbers and show our veterans & troops we care and they're not alone.

Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566 ImageImage
2/ Military Crisis line:

1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Text: 838255

Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-799-4889

Calling from overseas?

In Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
In Korea: Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
In Afghanistan: Call 00 1 800 273 8255 or DSN 111 ImageImage
3/ Military Crisis line cont.

Suicide prevention and mental health information by branch

Learn more about the resources and programs provided by our military using the links below.

veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/milit…
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#GivingTuesday

I'm just going to share a few of my favorite nonprofits. They are near & dear to my heart.

Today should be about paying it forward and helping others. Whether by supporting a nonprofit or helping around your community.

Let’s remember the good in each other.
2/ My New Red Shoes:

MNRS works to improve the quality of life and well-being of children and youth experiencing economic hardship across the SF Bay Area and beyond.

They’ve also been supporting their local Healthcare community.

@MyNewRedShoes

mynewredshoes.org
3/ TAPS-TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS:

TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.

@TAPSorg

taps.org
Read 4 tweets
1 Dec
Please don't politicize my thread of Veteran resources. It's meant for all Vets regardless of political views. We've been fighting this fight for a long time.

Please RT the thread and save the graphics. I will continue to post it until we do what is right. 

IGY6  ~Ren
2/ We take care of our own. 

Approximately 22 Veteran suicides a day. It's time to change the stigma. Please reach out for help.

💥Veteran Crisis Line💥
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255 
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
3/ Vets seeking help Text
RISING to 741741
and you will be connected
immediately to a live
trained Crisis Counselor.
#IAVA
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