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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. #stigma" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maketheconnection.net/mental-health-…

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: VeteranTraining.va.gov

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. hepatitis.va.gov #hepatitis #hepatitisawareness

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 ow.ly/Lr6S50YSPNa.

If you’re a Veteran and you’re finding it hard to stop drinking, VA has options to help. Treatment like therapy and medication can help you stop or reduce drinking, avoid triggers for relapse and build a recovery support system. Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and VA has online resources available to Veterans looking to strengthen their mental health. VeteranTraining.va.gov offers a variety of self-help courses on mental health topics. Your mental health matters. Visit VeteranTraining.va.gov 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.

For 80 years, VA health care has helped Veterans recover and build resilience. Help starts here. mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local…

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. #treatment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maketheconnection.net/mental-health-…

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. maketheconnection.net/MHM/

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. #advice" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maketheconnection.net/mental-health-…

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

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

#VAResearchNewsBrief: A VA study of almost 800 Veterans across six VA health systems showed VA's Whole Health approach to care can reduce chronic pain interference in Veterans' daily life. #VAResearch via @JAMA_current research.va.gov/news_briefs/ne…

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. maketheconnection.net/MHM/

Today, May 4, 2026! San Francisco VA Health Care System will be hosting a Virtual Veterans Town Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (PST) to share important information and answer your questions. Dial in from any phone by calling 833-305-1723 and view the livestream via access.live/SFVAHCS.

This Mental Health Month, hear powerful stories from Veterans just like you. Explore their stories: maketheconnection.net/mental-health-…

Join us for a Virtual Veterans Town Hall next Monday, May 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (PST). Dial in from any phone by calling 833-305-1723 and view the livestream via access.live/SFVAHCS. We want to hear from you!

🌟 VA supports young people and apprenticeships as a pathway to career success. These programs help students and young adults gain hands-on experience, build in-demand skills, and earn while they learn. Looking for resources for career development lessons, soft skills activities, and a remote learning guide? Learn more here: apprenticeship.gov/educators/appr…

No one who served in uniform should ever struggle to find a home. If you know a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. This is a problem we can solve together. For more information on how you can help fight Veteran homelessness, visit VA.gov/homeless.