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On August 12th, 2 – 3PM ET, VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on benefits/claims and peer-to-peer support services. Type your questions in now!
You can ask questions to the following people:
» BG Mike Eastman - Advisor, ETS Sponsorship
» Coleton Whitaker - Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» SGT Lauren Augustine - VP of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
» Meghan Williams - Outreach Director, Cohen Veterans Network
» CMSgt Scott Robinson - Director of Military & Veteran Services, Easterseals
» Kacie Kelly - Deputy Director, Military Service Initiative, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» Staci H. - Senior Manager of Volunteers and Partnerships, Blue Star Families
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Maj Bonnie Carroll - President and Founder, TAPS
» PO3 Audri Beugelsdijk - Vice President, Survivor Services, TAPS
» Corey Bowlin - Operations Manager, Veteran's Club Inc.
» Phyllis Abbott - Co-Chair, Veterans Resources United of Central - Southeastern Kentucky
» Anita Vincent - Public Affairs Officer, VA Regional Office Louisville, KY
» SPC Geslia Owens - Public Contact Outreach Specialist, VA Regional Office, Louisville KY
» SN Desley Snyder - Veterans Service Representative, VA Regional Office, Louisville KY
» LCDR Donna Scrivener - Benefits Division Director, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
» Jeanette Gilles - Deputy Director of Community Integration, Americas Warrior Partnership
» PO1 Kate Stevens - Operations Associate, Team Rubicon
» LTC Keith L Jackson - Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Kentucky
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services, VA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
ETS Sponsorship:
ETS Sponsorship assists in the successful transition of servicemembers into civilian life, pairing them with trained sponsors from their destination community and utilizing a range of digital tools to provide a unique, personalized plan for each transitioning servicemember tailored to their individual needs. http://www.etssponsorship.com
The Cohen Veterans Network:
The Cohen Veterans Network is a nationwide network of non-profit clinics dedicated to providing accessible, low-cost mental health care to active duty service members, post 9/11 Veterans and their loved ones. We believe this most deserving population has earned the right to compassionate, high-quality care and strive to provide that support regardless of role, branch, or time service and regardless of discharge status or one’s ability to pay. Our local clinic serving Kentucky Veterans and their families is the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, and although located in Clarksville, TN, we offer all services including individual, family and couples counseling via telehealth, breaking down the distance barrier to care.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation:
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill or injured veterans. Our mission is to strengthen and empower American military caregivers and their families by raising public awareness, driving research, championing policy, and leading collaborations and programs that make a significant impact on their lives. The Foundation envisions an America where military caregivers are empowered, appreciated, and recognized for their service to our nation. https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/
Student Veterans of America:
Since 2008, Student Veterans of America has worked to inspire tomorrow’s leaders. With a community network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters, SVA is committed to transforming the current skills and experience of student veterans. Every day, these dedicated chapter leaders work to ensure that yesterday’s warriors have the resources at hand to succeed in their academic journey and beyond.
Easterseals:
We serve veterans and their families in Southwest Ohio, Eastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Our Military & Veteran Services team is 100% staffed by veterans with nearly 70 years of combined active duty experience, including deployments and combat tours. With these common core of experiences we share with the vets we serve, we know first-hand the complex challenges they and their families face. In addition, we understand the journey each person who has served our country takes as they transition from Active or reserve status back into the civilian sector because we have also made that same journey. We are proud to provide our services at no cost to the veteran or their family members, and we live by the same ethos we held on the battlefield – we leave no veteran behind – period. Regardless of discharge status, disability, or personal circumstances, we treat EVERY veteran with honor, dignity, and respect. We work with them to identify their needs and empower them to overcome their barriers, and secure sustainable employment to turn their lives around. https://www.easterseals.com/gc/our-programs/military-veteran-services/
American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network:
The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. The mission of the MVCN is to provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers of all eras with peer support to reduce isolation and increase connection, engagement, knowledge, skills and hope.
TAPS:
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to more than 95,000 survivors of fallen military in the form of peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been profoundly affected by a death of a military loved one. For more information go to taps.org or call the TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline at 800.959.TAPS (8277).
Blue Star Families:
Founded in 2009 by military spouses with you in mind, we empower military families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors – both people and organizations – to create strong communities of support.
Team Rubicon:
Team Rubicon is a disaster response organization that serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. The organization serves a dual purpose: serve vulnerable communities after disasters but also provide a sense of purpose, mission and community to the veteran volunteers serving those populations.
America’s Warrior Partnership:
America’s Warrior Partnership is committed to empowering communities to empower veterans. We fill the gaps that exist between veteran service organizations by helping nonprofits connect with veterans, their families and caregivers. Our programs bolster nonprofit efficacy, improving their results and empowering their initiatives.
Louisville VA Regional Office:
The Louisville VA Regional Office administers a wide array of benefits in the areas of Compensation, Veteran Readiness and Employment, Fiduciary Services, and Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Special Mission.
Lady Veterans Connect:
Lady Veterans Connect's mission is: "Honoring Lady Veterans by providing Hope - Homes- Healing for women veterans". A primary focus is providing a transitional housing program for homeless women veterans where they can live up to one-year while participating in restoring self-esteem, life skills, financial literacy, job training, resume writing, interviewing skills, nutritional classes, Yoga, art therapy, and restoring relationships with family members. Additionally, we host retreats for all women veterans, lunch and learn events, and our premier event is hosting a women veterans appreciation dinner to honor all women veterans. We opened our first home in 2016 which was a three-bedroom house. We have opened our second home, "Anna's House" in Winchester June 12, 2021 where we can provide transitional housing for 32 women veterans.
You can ask questions to the following people:
» BG Mike Eastman - Advisor, ETS Sponsorship
» Coleton Whitaker - Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» SGT Lauren Augustine - VP of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
» Meghan Williams - Outreach Director, Cohen Veterans Network
» CMSgt Scott Robinson - Director of Military & Veteran Services, Easterseals
» Kacie Kelly - Deputy Director, Military Service Initiative, George W. Bush Presidential Center
» Staci H. - Senior Manager of Volunteers and Partnerships, Blue Star Families
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Maj Bonnie Carroll - President and Founder, TAPS
» PO3 Audri Beugelsdijk - Vice President, Survivor Services, TAPS
» Corey Bowlin - Operations Manager, Veteran's Club Inc.
» Phyllis Abbott - Co-Chair, Veterans Resources United of Central - Southeastern Kentucky
» Anita Vincent - Public Affairs Officer, VA Regional Office Louisville, KY
» SPC Geslia Owens - Public Contact Outreach Specialist, VA Regional Office, Louisville KY
» SN Desley Snyder - Veterans Service Representative, VA Regional Office, Louisville KY
» LCDR Donna Scrivener - Benefits Division Director, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs
» Jeanette Gilles - Deputy Director of Community Integration, Americas Warrior Partnership
» PO1 Kate Stevens - Operations Associate, Team Rubicon
» LTC Keith L Jackson - Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Kentucky
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services, VA Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
ETS Sponsorship:
ETS Sponsorship assists in the successful transition of servicemembers into civilian life, pairing them with trained sponsors from their destination community and utilizing a range of digital tools to provide a unique, personalized plan for each transitioning servicemember tailored to their individual needs. http://www.etssponsorship.com
The Cohen Veterans Network:
The Cohen Veterans Network is a nationwide network of non-profit clinics dedicated to providing accessible, low-cost mental health care to active duty service members, post 9/11 Veterans and their loved ones. We believe this most deserving population has earned the right to compassionate, high-quality care and strive to provide that support regardless of role, branch, or time service and regardless of discharge status or one’s ability to pay. Our local clinic serving Kentucky Veterans and their families is the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, and although located in Clarksville, TN, we offer all services including individual, family and couples counseling via telehealth, breaking down the distance barrier to care.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation:
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill or injured veterans. Our mission is to strengthen and empower American military caregivers and their families by raising public awareness, driving research, championing policy, and leading collaborations and programs that make a significant impact on their lives. The Foundation envisions an America where military caregivers are empowered, appreciated, and recognized for their service to our nation. https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/
Student Veterans of America:
Since 2008, Student Veterans of America has worked to inspire tomorrow’s leaders. With a community network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters, SVA is committed to transforming the current skills and experience of student veterans. Every day, these dedicated chapter leaders work to ensure that yesterday’s warriors have the resources at hand to succeed in their academic journey and beyond.
Easterseals:
We serve veterans and their families in Southwest Ohio, Eastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Our Military & Veteran Services team is 100% staffed by veterans with nearly 70 years of combined active duty experience, including deployments and combat tours. With these common core of experiences we share with the vets we serve, we know first-hand the complex challenges they and their families face. In addition, we understand the journey each person who has served our country takes as they transition from Active or reserve status back into the civilian sector because we have also made that same journey. We are proud to provide our services at no cost to the veteran or their family members, and we live by the same ethos we held on the battlefield – we leave no veteran behind – period. Regardless of discharge status, disability, or personal circumstances, we treat EVERY veteran with honor, dignity, and respect. We work with them to identify their needs and empower them to overcome their barriers, and secure sustainable employment to turn their lives around. https://www.easterseals.com/gc/our-programs/military-veteran-services/
American Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network:
The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. The mission of the MVCN is to provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers of all eras with peer support to reduce isolation and increase connection, engagement, knowledge, skills and hope.
TAPS:
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to more than 95,000 survivors of fallen military in the form of peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been profoundly affected by a death of a military loved one. For more information go to taps.org or call the TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline at 800.959.TAPS (8277).
Blue Star Families:
Founded in 2009 by military spouses with you in mind, we empower military families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors – both people and organizations – to create strong communities of support.
Team Rubicon:
Team Rubicon is a disaster response organization that serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. The organization serves a dual purpose: serve vulnerable communities after disasters but also provide a sense of purpose, mission and community to the veteran volunteers serving those populations.
America’s Warrior Partnership:
America’s Warrior Partnership is committed to empowering communities to empower veterans. We fill the gaps that exist between veteran service organizations by helping nonprofits connect with veterans, their families and caregivers. Our programs bolster nonprofit efficacy, improving their results and empowering their initiatives.
Louisville VA Regional Office:
The Louisville VA Regional Office administers a wide array of benefits in the areas of Compensation, Veteran Readiness and Employment, Fiduciary Services, and Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Special Mission.
Lady Veterans Connect:
Lady Veterans Connect's mission is: "Honoring Lady Veterans by providing Hope - Homes- Healing for women veterans". A primary focus is providing a transitional housing program for homeless women veterans where they can live up to one-year while participating in restoring self-esteem, life skills, financial literacy, job training, resume writing, interviewing skills, nutritional classes, Yoga, art therapy, and restoring relationships with family members. Additionally, we host retreats for all women veterans, lunch and learn events, and our premier event is hosting a women veterans appreciation dinner to honor all women veterans. We opened our first home in 2016 which was a three-bedroom house. We have opened our second home, "Anna's House" in Winchester June 12, 2021 where we can provide transitional housing for 32 women veterans.
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About Blue Star Families
The families of our all-volunteer military make unprecedented sacrifices these days to serve our country. Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.
Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.
With more than 150,000 members in our network, including in chapters and communities all over the world, Blue Star Families touches more than 1.5 million military family members every year. Through our research and program partnerships, Blue Star Families ensures that wherever American military families go, they can always feel connected, supported and empowered to thrive – in every community, across the nation, and around the globe.
https://bluestarfam.org/
The families of our all-volunteer military make unprecedented sacrifices these days to serve our country. Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.
Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.
With more than 150,000 members in our network, including in chapters and communities all over the world, Blue Star Families touches more than 1.5 million military family members every year. Through our research and program partnerships, Blue Star Families ensures that wherever American military families go, they can always feel connected, supported and empowered to thrive – in every community, across the nation, and around the globe.
https://bluestarfam.org/
Blue Star Families - Find Your People, Build Your Community
Blue Star Families is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening America's military families through community building.
Melissa Comeau
Love Love Love seeing Blue Star Families in more and more communities. This is a wonderful chance to meet new people, learn, engage in your community and even volunteer. Thank you for all that you do to support military and veteran caregivers.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) elevates the academic, professional, and personal development of veterans in higher education through chapter programs and services, outcomes and impacts research, and advocacy at every level. With a mission focused on empowering student veterans, SVA is committed to providing an educational experience that goes beyond the classroom.
Through a dedicated network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters in all 50 states and three countries overseas representing more than 750,000 student veterans, SVA inspires yesterday’s warriors by connecting student veterans with a community of dedicated chapter leaders. Every day these passionate leaders work to provide the necessary resources, network support, and advocacy to ensure student veterans can effectively connect, expand their skills, and ultimately achieve their greatest potential.
Through a dedicated network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters in all 50 states and three countries overseas representing more than 750,000 student veterans, SVA inspires yesterday’s warriors by connecting student veterans with a community of dedicated chapter leaders. Every day these passionate leaders work to provide the necessary resources, network support, and advocacy to ensure student veterans can effectively connect, expand their skills, and ultimately achieve their greatest potential.
Ryan Callahan
Thanks for joining us SGT Lauren Augustine! How many chapters do you work with in the great state of Kentucky?
SGT Lauren Augustine
There are many chapters in Kentucky! You can use this link to see where all chapters, including those in Kentucky: https://studentveterans.org/chapters/find-a-chapter/
Find A Chapter - Student Veterans of America
Use our directory to find an SVA Chapter on a campus near you. You can enter a school name, chapter name, city, state, or zip code.
Melissa Comeau
Veterans in education and training can benefit from peer connections for sure. Thank you for all that you do SGT Lauren Augustine
At the Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), our mission is to strengthen and empower America's military and veteran caregivers and their families by raising public awareness, driving research, championing policy, and leading collaborations that make a significant impact on their lives. EDF offers a wide array of programs that include Fellowship & Training opportunities, Inclusive Care Practices, Online Caregiver Communities, nationwide FREE Respite, and local engagement strategies through our Hidden Heroes City and County partnerships. Thank you for joining us on RallyPoint, we look forward to answering any questions you may have. Please connect with EDF any time at:
https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/ OR http://hiddenheroes.org/.
https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/ OR http://hiddenheroes.org/.
Caring for Military Families: Our Vision is an America where military caregivers are empowered, appreciated, and recognized for their service to our nation.
PO3 Audri Beugelsdijk
Peer support surrounds you with those who can relate to your unique experiences as a veteran. At TAPS, one the ways we connect veterans is through our Military Mentor Program. This unique program is part of our Youth Programs and provides opportunities for veterans (active, retired, or veteran) to serve alongside one another mentoring the surviving children of our military fallen. It is a powerful opportunity to support grieving children while also supporting members of the military who have experienced the loss of battle buddies. It is life-changing and elevating for everyone who participates. To learn more, you can visit https://www.taps.org/militarymentor
Maj Bonnie Carroll
Peer support surrounds you with those who can relate to your unique experiences as a veteran. At TAPS, one the ways we connect veterans is through our Military Mentor Program. This unique program is part of our Youth Programs and provides opportunities for veterans (active, retired, or veteran) to serve alongside one another mentoring the surviving children of our military fallen. It is a powerful opportunity to support grieving children while also supporting members of the military who have experienced the loss of battle buddies. It is life-changing and elevating for everyone who participates. To learn more, you can visit https://www.taps.org/militarymentor.
Corey Bowlin
Check out Veteran's Club. We have allot of opportunities to connect with other Veterans.
Veteran’s Club was founded in 2017 by U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Jeremy Harrell. Our primary mission is to provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for the veteran community. We have several programs that allow us to facilitate each of these key initiatives to enhance the lives of our community’s veterans. These include our nationally recognized Equine Assisted Mentoring Program, Family Outreach Program, Homeless Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, and our Community Outreach Programs.
At Veteran’s Club, we believe that working tirelessly on these issues will not only lower the risk of veteran suicide, lower veteran unemployment, and strengthen military families, but will also benefit the community we live in.
You can get connected with Veteran’s Club at veteransclubinc.org. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Veteran’s Club was founded in 2017 by U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Jeremy Harrell. Our primary mission is to provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for the veteran community. We have several programs that allow us to facilitate each of these key initiatives to enhance the lives of our community’s veterans. These include our nationally recognized Equine Assisted Mentoring Program, Family Outreach Program, Homeless Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, and our Community Outreach Programs.
At Veteran’s Club, we believe that working tirelessly on these issues will not only lower the risk of veteran suicide, lower veteran unemployment, and strengthen military families, but will also benefit the community we live in.
You can get connected with Veteran’s Club at veteransclubinc.org. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Patricia Sweeney
Veterans who use health care services in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)'s facilities can have the opportunity to work with peer specialists who work as part of the interdisciplinary teams that provide health care services for Veterans. The peer specialists are Veterans who self-identify with their own lived experiences of recovery from a mental health condition. The peer specialists have been trained to help other Veterans with similar experiences to identify and achieve recovery and personal wellness goals that are individualized and important to the Veterans. Peer specialists serve as relatable role models of recovery and can inspire hope in the Veterans to see their own potential and believe that they too can find success in managing their personal wellness and attain meaningful roles that they choose for their lives. As part of their work, peer specialists share their personal recovery stories. They assist Veterans with personal goal setting and problem solving. They help Veterans identify their strengths, resources, and skills that support their personal goals. Peer specialists use a host of recovery tools to help Veterans learn new coping strategies to improve their self-management over their mental health conditions. They assist Veterans with navigating the VA healthcare system, teach self-advocacy skills and empower Veterans to reconnect with others and find a sense of belonging and purpose both in VA and in their communities. Veterans may request a referral for peer support services from their VA mental health care provider or other VA provider with whom they are working.
Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions! I spent two 6 month tours at Knox for training and can appreciate the lure of transitioning off AD and living in the Louisville area. What peer programs do you offer where vets and our families can A) connect with others offline when transitioning into that general area if you don't know anybody yet while B) not making it feel like an awkward networking event.
PO3 Audri Beugelsdijk
There are many VSOs in the Louisville region. Here is a link outlining those in the area: https://veterans.ky.gov/Pages/HidPages/VSOs.aspx
It is helpful to connect with a peer group you can identify with and get active.
The Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville is also a great place to connect, find veterans events, and get plugged in. https://www.facebook.com/VCALouisville/
It is helpful to connect with a peer group you can identify with and get active.
The Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville is also a great place to connect, find veterans events, and get plugged in. https://www.facebook.com/VCALouisville/
Corey Bowlin
Check out Veteran's Club. We have allot of opportunities to connect with other Veterans.
Veteran’s Club was founded in 2017 by U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Jeremy Harrell. Our primary mission is to provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for the veteran community. We have several programs that allow us to facilitate each of these key initiatives to enhance the lives of our community’s veterans. These include our nationally recognized Equine Assisted Mentoring Program, Family Outreach Program, Homeless Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, and our Community Outreach Programs.
At Veteran’s Club, we believe that working tirelessly on these issues will not only lower the risk of veteran suicide, lower veteran unemployment, and strengthen military families, but will also benefit the community we live in.
You can get connected with Veteran’s Club at veteransclubinc.org. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Veteran’s Club was founded in 2017 by U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Jeremy Harrell. Our primary mission is to provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for the veteran community. We have several programs that allow us to facilitate each of these key initiatives to enhance the lives of our community’s veterans. These include our nationally recognized Equine Assisted Mentoring Program, Family Outreach Program, Homeless Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, and our Community Outreach Programs.
At Veteran’s Club, we believe that working tirelessly on these issues will not only lower the risk of veteran suicide, lower veteran unemployment, and strengthen military families, but will also benefit the community we live in.
You can get connected with Veteran’s Club at veteransclubinc.org. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.
PO1 Kate Stevens
We have a really active Central KY Metro Team with Team Rubicon. They meet up for training and socials quite often! If you are looking to connect and continue to serve with fellow Veterans, check out http://www.teamrubiconusa.org
Team Rubicon serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service by helping people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises.
The Clay Hunt Fellows Program opens quarterly and equips the veteran with tools to redefine their purpose and identity out of uniform for a life of continued service. Fellows will complete a paid six-month Base Camp curriculum focused on emotional intelligence through strengths finders discovery, self-awareness exploration and personal assessments, focused cohort discussions, reading, and guided self-reflection assignments. Upon completion, Fellows will be equipped to better lead in their communities and within Team Rubicon.
Have more questions about the Clay Hunt Fellows Program? Check out: https://teamrubiconusa.org/clay-hunt-fellowship/
Have more questions about the Clay Hunt Fellows Program? Check out: https://teamrubiconusa.org/clay-hunt-fellowship/
Clay Hunt Fellows Program | Team Rubicon | Team Rubicon
The Clay Hunt Fellows Program equips veterans with tools to redefine their purpose and identity out of uniform for continued service upon transition.
Can we ask general question about claim issues and resources for blind veteran with multiple co-morbities? Caregiver support program issues and community care.
Andi Martinez
Hi CPL Steve! To resolve issues related to caregiver support, contact the Caregiver Support Line at [login to see] , Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
Andi Martinez
Please share your questions on community care. Some of your questions may be resolved by visiting this page https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/about_us/contacts.asp
CPL Steve Crossfield
Andi Martinez
I’ve called everyone, even the state representatives due to program inconsistency.
I’ve called everyone, even the state representatives due to program inconsistency.
CPL Steve Crossfield
Andi Martinez
VA refusing to pay for a non contract facility-two of the contract facilities ended up being unable to meet his care needs and this resulted in two trips to the ER and prolonged hospitalizations. How to ever get ahold of someone to ask for an appt for a specialist outside of the VA due to timely scheduling.
VA refusing to pay for a non contract facility-two of the contract facilities ended up being unable to meet his care needs and this resulted in two trips to the ER and prolonged hospitalizations. How to ever get ahold of someone to ask for an appt for a specialist outside of the VA due to timely scheduling.
What peer services are available in Kentucky for Veterans? How can I connect with a Veteran peer?
Phyllis Abbott
Lady Veterans Coonect also provides peer support for veterans in the 43 counties served by the Lexington VA, which is southeastern Kentucky by providing resources, retreats, and connection and support opportunities.
Kacie Kelly
Great Question, Andi! The George W. Bush Institute's Veteran Wellness Alliance helps veterans connect to peer groups in KY and nationally, and it links peer based organizations with the highest quality care programs for mental and brain health challenges. Learn more about the Alliance and how to connect with peer groups in KY here: http://www.bushcenter.org/VWA
Veteran Wellness Alliance -- George W. Bush Institute
Get involved. Connect with fellow veterans. Or find the clinical care you need.
Corey Bowlin
Check out Veteran's Club. We have allot of opportunities to connect with other Veterans.
Veteran’s Club was founded in 2017 by U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Jeremy Harrell. Our primary mission is to provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for the veteran community. We have several programs that allow us to facilitate each of these key initiatives to enhance the lives of our community’s veterans. These include our nationally recognized Equine Assisted Mentoring Program, Family Outreach Program, Homeless Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, and our Community Outreach Programs.
At Veteran’s Club, we believe that working tirelessly on these issues will not only lower the risk of veteran suicide, lower veteran unemployment, and strengthen military families, but will also benefit the community we live in.
You can get connected with Veteran’s Club at veteransclubinc.org. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Veteran’s Club was founded in 2017 by U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Jeremy Harrell. Our primary mission is to provide connection, healing, recovery, housing, and employment for the veteran community. We have several programs that allow us to facilitate each of these key initiatives to enhance the lives of our community’s veterans. These include our nationally recognized Equine Assisted Mentoring Program, Family Outreach Program, Homeless Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, and our Community Outreach Programs.
At Veteran’s Club, we believe that working tirelessly on these issues will not only lower the risk of veteran suicide, lower veteran unemployment, and strengthen military families, but will also benefit the community we live in.
You can get connected with Veteran’s Club at veteransclubinc.org. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Patricia Sweeney
Veterans who use health care services in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)'s facilities can have the opportunity to work with peer specialists who work as part of the interdisciplinary teams that provide health care services for Veterans. The peer specialists are Veterans who self-identify with their own lived experiences of recovery from a mental health condition. The peer specialists have been trained to help other Veterans with similar experiences to identify and achieve recovery and personal wellness goals that are individualized and important to the Veterans. Peer specialists serve as relatable role models of recovery and can inspire hope in the Veterans to see their own potential and believe that they too can find success in managing their personal wellness and attain meaningful roles that they choose for their lives. As part of their work, peer specialists share their personal recovery stories. They assist Veterans with personal goal setting and problem solving. They help Veterans identify their strengths, resources, and skills that support their personal goals. Peer specialists use a host of recovery tools to help Veterans learn new coping strategies to improve their self-management over their mental health conditions. They assist Veterans with navigating the VA healthcare system, teach self-advocacy skills and empower Veterans to reconnect with others and find a sense of belonging and purpose both in VA and in their communities. Veterans may request a referral for peer support services from their VA mental health care provider or other VA provider with whom they are working.
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Team Rubicon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that utilizes the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Founded in 2010, Team Rubicon has deployed across the United States and around the world to provide immediate relief to those impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises.
SERVICE above self is the driving force behind all of Team Rubicon’s operational activity. Our actions are characterized by the constant pursuit to prevent or alleviate human suffering and restore human dignity – we help people on their worst day.
Want to know more about how to get involved in serving or how we got started? Watch this video about how Team Rubicon was founded and how we utilize Veteran's skills to bring healing to communities: https://youtu.be/dCT5bOTJNsM
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Team Rubicon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that utilizes the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Founded in 2010, Team Rubicon has deployed across the United States and around the world to provide immediate relief to those impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises.
SERVICE above self is the driving force behind all of Team Rubicon’s operational activity. Our actions are characterized by the constant pursuit to prevent or alleviate human suffering and restore human dignity – we help people on their worst day.
Want to know more about how to get involved in serving or how we got started? Watch this video about how Team Rubicon was founded and how we utilize Veteran's skills to bring healing to communities: https://youtu.be/dCT5bOTJNsM
Ask your questions below, contact me at [login to see] or check out http://www.teamrubiconusa.org
PO1 Kate Stevens
That's the great thing about Disaster Response.... we need EVERYONE ! We have Remote Support opportunities. We have Greyshirts that cannot leave their homes and support our mission every single time we are in the field.
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