New resources for military veterans. Thousands of housing vouchers for veterans went unused last year, hurting efforts to end homelessness https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/01/14/thousands-of-housing-vouchers-for-veterans-went-unused-last-year-hurting-efforts-to-end-homelessness/ Is adopting a service dog right for you? What veterans diagnosed with PTSD need to know https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2020/01/02/is-adopting-a-service-dog-right-for-you-what-veterans-diagnosed-with-ptsd-need-to-know/ Free sports gear, tickets for Veterans and military kids https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/61327/free-gear-tickets-military-veteran-kids/ Veterans to see virtual hearings at Board […]
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Vet Clinic, Jan ’20
Editor’s Note: Veterans, if you are looking for some answers, the following list might just help out. Disabled Veterans eligible for free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass Emerging PTSD therapy: Faster results, less talking Helping veterans age well after military service You can invest in companies that invest in vets? Foundation announces $1 million […]
Veterans: Take Note of PACT Act Claims Clinics
Want to know how PACT Act will affect your benefits? Want to file a claim? Join us for our May PACT Act Claims Clinics from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these locations–no appointment needed.
Local Animal Shelter in Dire Need of Specialized Veterinary Equipment
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County urgently needs specialized veterinary equipment in order to provide treatment for dozens of sick and injured pets that come through its doors each week. As an open-admission shelter with the largest intake in Washington state, the shelter cares for animals in critical condition with injuries and illnesses […]
Biden Signs Kilmer-Led Legislation to Plan for Washington’s Aging Veteran Population
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On January 9, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that President Biden signed into law his legislation, the Planning for Aging Veterans Act, as part of a government funding package passed by the House and Senate in December. The new law aims to pave the way for future investments in […]
PACT Act to Expand Care Access for More Than 124,000 Post-9/11 Veterans in WA
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. On Aug. 2, the U.S. Senate passed historic legislation 86-11 that would help millions of veterans exposed to toxic materials in the line of duty access health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) […]
What Veterans Want Civilians to Know This Veterans Day
Submitted by Cohen Veterans Network. This Veterans Day is the first following the end of America’s longest war. Now, a new survey is revealing the impact that the 20-year War in Afghanistan has had on how Americans plan to honor our nation’s veterans this year. The Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) Veterans Day Survey 2021 has […]
Cohen Veterans Network New Survey Reveals Americans’ Misconceptions About Suicide Prevention
A press release from Cohen Veterans Network. Today, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, revealed findings of its America’s Mental Health Suicide Prevention Pulse Survey, which looked at Americans’ general knowledge of suicide prevention. […]
Comprehensive Life Resources to become first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Puget Sound region
A press release from Comprehensive Life Resources. Adults with serious mental illness and youth with serious emotional disturbances will soon receive services from the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in the Tacoma area: Comprehensive Life Resources. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Comprehensive Life Resources (CLR) a $1.4 million federal grant last week to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As a […]