SF Vets Commission

Hold hearings and submit recommendations to the @sfbos and the Mayor regarding the problems, interest and needs of veterans.

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

As we reach the end of #MentalHealthMonth, we know that the fight does not stop.

If you are in immediate crisis, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, text to 838255, or chat online at https://t.co/EmnjfYnq9l.

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

Today, several of our Commissioners are attending the 7th Annual Veterans Mental Health Summit hosted by @SFVAMC & @vetshelpingvets to join in important discussions and planning

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

Next up: @sfmta_muni's Annette Williams speaks about accessibility on transit, Vet muni discount options, and the 38R to VA hospital (runs every 16 minutes with about 500 people making the trip per day) #SFVACsummit

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

Next up: @NPowerOrg's Chris Starling sharing the work they're doing to place Bay Area Vets in high tech and other exciting careers. Internships & workplace training provide Vets with opportunities to succeed in the workforce.

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

Highlights new program to explore how they can provide services, especially legal, to the LGBTQ+ Vet community; those who suffered both in service and after. 4/4

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

Next up: @vetshelpingvets's Michael Blecker speaks about the nearly 3,000 Vets served, with 74% over the age of 55. Of the 25k Vets in SF, 71% are seniors, presenting complex health and housing issues. #SFVACsummit 1/4

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

Current 'Mental Health for All' plan for the City does not include Vet tracking; "we need to have an accurate count of Vets in City to ensure fair distribution of care." 3/4

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

.@SFVAMC highlights its partnership with @UCSF to provide student Vets support and care, cc: @svucsf

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

We'll be providing live updates of our annual SFVAC Summit all day to share the great work being done in the City and County of SF, and how we can all accomplish more, together! #SFVACsummit

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

According to @SFVAMC there are currently 375 homeless Veterans in the City,
about half of which are transitionally housed

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

REMINDER: Tomorrow is our annual summit at the SF War Memorial! We'll be hearing from city departments and other others actively serving Veterans in our community, including:
✅@SFVAMC
✅@sfmta_muni
✅SF Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
https://t.co/9PVDykBxxl

[SF Vets Commission @SFVAC]

We're excited to announce that registration is now open for our annual @SFVAC Summit on June 12th! All members of the public are invited to hear from city departments and other organizations actively serving Veterans in our community.

https://t.co/9PVDykBxxl

[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

What a milestone! The @USCGAcademy Class of 2019 graduated 34 Asian-American Pacific Islander students, the largest amount in Academy history. The #USCG values diversity and the contributions of each individual. Bravo Zulu to the Class of 2019!

[VA San Francisco @SFVAMC]

#MentalHealthMonth is coming to a close, but the conversation around mental health doesn’t have to. Visit Make the Connection year-round to hear about the moments that mean the most to Veterans:
https://t.co/I4m8eeh4zg

[VA San Francisco @SFVAMC]

TODAY: Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook page at 1:30 p.m. PST to learn how Veterans will soon have more health care choices.

Get the basics: https://t.co/bV3HYnjhmb.
#ExploreVA

[VA San Francisco @SFVAMC]

Learn what you must do before you can access care from a local provider in your area through VA. Attend the #ExploreVA Facebook Live event with @DeptVetAffairs to learn more.
https://t.co/jf72KwLMW4