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[] [US Department of Veterans Affairs]( [facebook](​[twitter](​[instagram](​[youtube](​​​[blog](​​[contact us]( [#VetResources]( is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors. [VIEW/SHARE]( | [EVENTS]( | [WELCOME KIT]( [Huge changes for Veteran health care]( Health Care Expanded to All Veterans Exposed to Toxins In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service—at home or abroad—are now eligible for VA health care. Read more below or watch theSITREP's easy explanation. Enroll now at [www.va.gov/PACT]( or call [1-800-MyVA411](tel:18006982411) ([1-800-698-2411](tel:18006982411)), press 2. [LEARN MORE]( [WATCH]( [Share with other Veterans and their families. Download the outreach toolkit.]( [Jon Stewart Discusses VA Health Care Eligibility Expansion]( ['Millions' of Veterans Exposed to Environmental Hazards Will Be Eligible for VA Health Care (Military.com)]( Upcoming Events [VIEW ALL EVENTS]( JOB FAIRS [(Online) Military Spouse Hiring Event – Mar 7]( [Columbia, SC VAMC Radiology Hiring Fair – Mar 9]( [(Online) Financial Services Hiring Fair – Mar 13]( --------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY [Ishpeming, MI - Veteran Town Hall – Mar 7]( [(Online) Women Veterans Outreach Symposium – Mar 7](            [(Online) Boise VA Medical Center PACT and Toxic Exposure Screening Town Hall – Mar 13]( [(Online) Women Veterans Fireside Chat Series: Session 2 – Mar 14]( [Little Rock, AR - Women Veterans' Symposium - Mar 23]( [The National Relay - Carry the Load - April 29 - May 27]( --------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCES [(Online) Creative Writing Workshop – Mar 7]( [(Online) G.I. Jobs Get Hired Workshop – Mar 7]( [(Online) American Corporate Partners Career Panel – Mar 7]( [Lawrenceville, GA - VA & Warrior Alliance PACT Act Rally – Mar 8]( [(Online) Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop – Mar 8]( [(Online) Small Business Administration Hour with Veterans – Mar 8]( [Eldersburg, MD - PACT Act Veterans Claims Clinic & VA Health Care Enrollment Fair – Mar 13]( Columbia, SC - Veterans Experience Action Center – Mar 21]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [free app]( Free Mental Health App for Veterans and their Families Unlock free access to 24/7 live mental health groups in [Innerworld](. Become an anonymous avatar and connect with other Veterans and their family members in live virtual support groups. 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[READ MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [protect yourself from scams]( Protect Yourself this Tax Season: Tips for Veterans to Avoid Scams Veterans and their families are particularly vulnerable targets of scams during tax season, with scammers often exploiting their personal information and circumstances. Check out these tips on how to protect your information. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [mother and daughter]( A Veteran’s Vulnerability Unlocks Mental Healing Yasmeen became severely depressed after witnessing a fellow Sailor die while in the Navy. After attempting self-harm, she knew it was time to seek help. Watch Yasmeen describe the crucial role that VA counseling played in her mental health journey. [LISTEN TO HER STORY]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Veteran Peer Q&A Corner - What is the first step to being compensated by VA for hearing loss? [Answers Here >]( - would you advise for a Veteran who is working full time and attending graduate school, but also wants to join the Reserves or National Guard? [Answers Here >]( - isn't my wife eligible for VA benefits, even though she served 1979-1985? [Answers Here >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the Week Employees are looking to hire Veterans across the country. We're now posting all jobs in our "Hiring Veterans" blog post. Check out all the latest job opportunities. [JOBS OF THE WEEK]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Post a free job to RallyPoint's community consisting of nearly 2 million Veterans, spouses, caregivers and survivors. [POST JOB]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Veteran and Military year round discounts]( [National Park Service]( Free lifetime pass for Veterans. [MLB Shop]( 15% off online orders for Veterans, military and first responders, and their immediate family members. [CVS]( 20% off online orders and free shipping, excludes prescriptions and gift cards. [VIEW ALL DISCOUNTS]( VA News: - [Opinion: How to positively impact Veterans facing challenges in 2024]( - Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans meets for first time since COVID pandemic]( - Grounds crew takes pride in providing Veterans a peaceful environment]( - [Veterans Legacy Grants Program seeks proposals]( - [Women’s History Month: Honoring Native American Women Veterans]( - [Honoring Veterans: Navy Veteran Janie L. Mines]( - Honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II]( - Human resources (HR) jobs at VA can have a huge impact on Veterans]( - [Fresh Focus podcasts – National Nutrition Month]( - VetCenter’s substance abuse program hosts Family Day]( - Is chocolate healthy? VA dietitian weighs in]( - [Army Veteran finds inspiration and healthy lifestyle with MOVE!]( - [Free mental health app for Veterans and their families]( - [Your feedback helps VA provide services for homeless Veterans]( - VA staff connects Veteran to speech-language pathologist via telehealth]( - Live Whole Health #211: Exploring the full spectrum of yoga]( - [Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during service now eligible for VA health care]( - [Accessing My HealtheVet as both a VA physician and patient]( - [The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility toolkit]( [hello - welcome to VA - lets get started]( Download the VA Welcome Kit [VA WELCOME KIT]( Find a VA facility near you. [FACILITY LOCATOR]( VA is here for you. 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