Montana VA’s new mobile mental health service
(Source – news.va.gov) Montana VA launched a new mobile medical unit in March to expand mental health treatment access to
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Navy Veteran turns his life around with a second chance from VA
(Source – news.va.gov) Navy Veteran Tim Healy knows something about second chances. In 2009, he was facing his third strike
Read MoreMental health care is hard to find, especially for people with Medicare or Medicaid
(By Rhitu Chatterjee for NPR) With rates of suicide and opioid deaths rising in the past decade and children’s mental
Read MoreCommunities help with Veteran suicide prevention
(Source – news.va.gov) You may think VA only works with Veterans at VA-owned facilities like medical centers, Vet Centers and
Read MoreWhat to do if a Veteran you served with is talking about suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Although we were trained to keep our cool in stressful situations, it’s still tough when we face
Read MorePreparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four
Read MorePost-holiday winter blues? VA can help
(Source – news.va.gov) Now that the holidays are over and winter is settling in, are you feeling sad, depressed or
Read MoreAmericans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here’s how
(By Juana Summers, Avery Keatley, and Sarah Handel for NPR) Starting Jan. 1, the more than 65 million Americans who
Read MoreMedicare expanding coverage
Congress has approved an expansion of mental health providers covered under the Medicare program. As of January 1, 2024, Medicare
Read MoreCheck in with the Veterans who seem to have it all together
(Source – news.va.gov) Here are some helpful thoughts about when you should check in with the Veterans in your life.
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