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It's National Preparedness Month: Take these four steps to prepare for emergencies [] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook]([twitter]([instagram]([youtube]([RP]([Podcast]([blog]([website]([contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( | [PODCAST]( [people at table at football game for vet the vote]( Seeking Veterans for the Midterm Elections: Earn up to $150 per day - Veterans can receive around $150 per day serving as a county poll worker. - 60% of counties report a shortage of poll workers for the 2022 election cycle. - It's easy for Veterans to [apply to be poll workers](. [LEARN MORE]( Upcoming Events (All times ET unless noted) Sept. 14, 1-1:15 p.m. – [Wellbeing You]([-]([15 Minutes of Wellbeing Practice]( Sept. 14, 3-4 p.m. – [Online Caregiver Chat]( Sept. 14, 7-8 p.m. – [Building Better Caregivers]( Sept. 15 – [The Posse Veterans Program 2023 Cohort Scholarship Applications]( Sept. 15, 1-2 p.m. – [Michigan VetXL Q&A]( Sept. 16, 12-3 p.m. – [Virtual Franchise Fair]( Sept. 19, 1-2 p.m. – [Webinar: New linked data from the Data Linkage Program]( Sept. 20, 8-9:30 p.m. – [Stress Solutions Workshop]( Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – [Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses]( Sept. 21, 12-1 p.m. – [Roadmap to Retirement]( Sept. 21, 1-1:15 p.m. – [Wellbeing You: 15 Minutes of Wellbeing Practice]( Sept. 21, 3-4 p.m. – [Military to Manufacturing – Caterpillar]( Sept. 21, 3-4 p.m. – [Roadmap to Retirement]( Sept. 21, 8-9 p.m. – [Online Caregiver Chat]( [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [child at blue star welcome week]( Blue Star Families to host Blue Star Welcome Week Sept. 24-Oct. 2 By participating in Blue Star Welcome Week, Veterans and military families can build a better sense of belonging in their communities. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [man with words owe va money? relief is here]( VA Extends Debt Relief In this episode of theSITREP, learn about VA’s Debt Relief Extension for Veterans who may have received overpayment for disability, pension or education benefits and who may have accumulated large amounts of health care copays. [WATCH]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [illustration of computer screen with question mark and answer to question]( Got a VA Question? Use the New Virtual Chatbot 24/7 Want to know about your VA benefits, health care or eligibility? Check out VA’s new [interactive chatbot]( to ask questions—24 hours a day, seven days a week. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [woman with illustration for women veterans call center]( Resources for Women Veterans The Women Veterans Call Center is your resource for information about a variety of services and benefits that you have earned and deserve through your military service. This service is free and confidential, and you can call as many times as you need. [WATCH]( [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [military members standing near burning desert]( PACT Act and Burn Pits: Find Answers to Some of the Most Asked Questions The PACT Act expands presumptive disabilities, VA care and benefits to Veterans suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions. Find answers to the most asked questions about PACT Act and burn pits, including: What is the definition of "survivor"? How to use the burn pit registry and What About Spouses of Impacted Veterans? [LEARN MORE]( - For more information visit [VA.gov/PACT]( or call [1-800-MyVA411](tel:18006982411). --------------------------------------------------------------- [Learn about alcohol or drug misuse, treatment options, self-help tools and resources to help find healthier ways to cope.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [illustration for disaster preparedness showing make a plan, build a kit, and be informed]( Make a Plan, Raise Awareness About Preparing for Disasters and Emergencies September is National Preparedness Month. Take these steps to prepare for emergencies individually, with your families and as a community. [READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Are You Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Have You Received a Booster? 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[VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [Let VA pay your way through the Health Professional Scholarship Program]( - [Infantry Soldier’s recovery journey]( - [PSA highlights women Veterans]( - [Help ease patient pain during Sickle Cell Awareness Month]( - [#Live Whole Heath #137: Connecting mind and body #6]( - [Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic underway in Iowa]( - [VA’s Veteran Directed Care puts the Veteran in charge]( - [VA remembers 9/11]( - [Eastern Colorado VA “Healing with Horses”]( - [The Sandwich: Nutrition in the palm of your hand]( - [VA careers defy distance to offer health care to rural Veterans]( - [Innovation Revolutionary: Machine learning provides focused Veteran care]( - [Five ways VA is making debt collection more compassionate and convenient]( - [American Hero: Robert Darling]( - [Home telehealth program for COVID-19 patients]( - [America250: Army Veteran Sidney Shachnow]( - [Dear Fellow Caregivers: From a loving mom]( [VA Welcome Kit]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you. 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