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Access mental health resources for Veterans with bipolar disorder: https://t.co/KPHeNnGOXr

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Looking to expand your skills and explore new career opportunities?

VET TEC 2.0 is a new VA benefit that provides eligible Veterans with short-term training in high-demand technology fields.

Check your VET TEC 2.0 eligibility and apply today: https://t.co/859z2I7Mmr

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Fraudsters are targeting disabled Veteran athletes with fake deals on adaptive sports equipment. They demand upfront fees, then vanish. Protect yourself: use trusted sources, verify vendors, avoid unrealistic deals, do not share personal information, and report concerns to your VA representative immediately.
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Don’t miss the She Served: Empowering Women Veterans Virtual Summit happening today, June 23 at 5 PM. Join us for real conversations on maternity care, fertility, pelvic health, and a live Q&A with experts who understand your journey.

Today, June 23, 2026 from 5:00–6:30 PM
Join here: https://t.co/JBPpfFfj5f

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Veterans with severe service connected disabilities can now get TSA PreCheck for free — making airport travel faster, easier, and way less stressful. Grab your eligibility letter on https://t.co/MZW1Mj8iSw and enroll with IDEMIA to get started.

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Women Veterans: Join us for a meaningful conversation centered on your health, your experiences, and your community. This virtual summit will cover maternity care, fertility and infertility services, pelvic floor health, and include a live Q&A with experts who understand women veterans.

She Served Empowering Women Veterans Virtual Summit
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM

No registration required to attend, but we encourage you to RSVP:
https://t.co/LzT3vslGRy

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On Memorial Day, we honor all who gave their lives defending our nation. We pause to pay tribute to their patriotism. Their sacrifice is remembered, today and always.

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For some Veterans, opening up about mental health can feel scary. Concerns about stigma or judgment can make it hard to reach out.

This Mental Health Month, hear how others overcame these barriers and gave therapy a chance. https://t.co/rHSReX07P8

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Explore free, self-paced mental health trainings that you can do anytime, anywhere.

If you’re a Veteran looking for self-help resources, check out online training courses from VA: https://t.co/j3euVwuJm2

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May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, serving as an important reminder that knowing your status saves lives.

Depending on the type, hepatitis can be prevented, treated or cured.

Talk to your provider. Know your status. https://t.co/CR7XZmnmZW

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VA’s Million Veteran Program honors AAPI Veterans and the vital role you play in advancing research for all who’ve served. By joining MVP, you help ensure that prevention, diagnosis, and treatments reflect the full Veteran community.
Join at https://t.co/FG0b8q4Fw2.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and VA has online resources available to Veterans looking to strengthen their mental health.

https://t.co/GU6cWk647y offers a variety of self-help courses on mental health topics.

Your mental health matters. Visit https://t.co/GU6cWk647y to begin your path forward today.

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line.

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For 80 years, VA health care has helped Veterans recover and build resilience.

Help starts here.
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These Veterans found a path forward by addressing their mental health. They want you to know that you can too.

Discover why they want fellow Veterans to know they can find support. https://t.co/Ig5ssG8pGD

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Veterans from across the country are coming together to share one message for their fellow Veterans: You are not alone.

No matter what your service era, branch or background, you can find a story to relate to. Find one that speaks to you. https://t.co/sw9D9dHNYz

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Feeling on edge? Drinking more than you want? Feeling disconnected from loved ones?

You are not alone.

This Mental Health Month, hear Veterans describe the signs that helped them realize it was time to reach out for mental health care.

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You don’t have to figure it out alone. The #VeteransCrisisLine is here to listen and help.
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at https://t.co/7iQX5OQ3yU, or text 838255.

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The signs of crisis don’t always look the way you expect. Knowing them can help you act when it matters most: https://t.co/nY1LHG4j3k.

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You can change a life by encouraging a Veteran to get the mental health care they need.

This Mental Health Month, show your support by sharing this image with your community. Learn more about Veterans' mental health.

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REMINDER: SSG FOX SPGP GRANT DEADLINE APPROACHING
There is still time for community organizations to apply for VA’s SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which offers up to $112 million nationwide to strengthen community-based suicide prevention for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Organizations can request up to $750,000 to provide non-clinical, peer-led, and innovative services that improve mental health, well-being, financial stability, and social support, particularly for Veterans not yet connected to VA care. Applications are due June 12, 2026, by 4:59 p.m. ET.
Details and application portal:
•NOFO and application: https://t.co/6swFSHkYVu
•Program info & TA: https://t.co/j3IVEMZCOD
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