January/February- 2020; March/April/May/June- 2020; July/August- 2020; September/October- 2020; November/December- 2020;
updated 12/31/2020
November - December - 2020
* Circle Of Arms Hiking Heroes Schedule
* VA Welcome Kit adds 10 new guides for Veterans and their families -Updated VA Welcome Kit Now Available
* VA’s Women’s Health Transition Training brings information to transitioning service women
* December 2020 Meeting Minutes with Attachment
* Women Veterans Health Care - Military Sexual Trauma Treatment
* Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment Booklet
* Military Sexual Trauma Treatment in San Antonio
* VA Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Assistance Resources
* VA Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Information
* Whole Health Five Resources to Recharge This Holiday Season
* Successfully Coping with Holiday Stress: Strategies for Health Care Workers
* Several area events have been added to our calendar
* How to Apply for a Discharge Upgrade
* Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Tuesday, December 15 from 1-2pm ET for a Women Veterans Forum
* TriCare Mental Health Care
* Connecting all military members to the resources they need
* American Addiction Centers
* The Steven A. Cohen - Military Family Clinic at Endeavors (mental health care to Veterans and their families)
* Health and Wellness Coaching: - Your partner in well-being
* Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center (VWC) - Virtual Services
* Safe Services - Support for Survivors of Crime
* Helpful List of VA Forms
* Federal and State benefits for Veterans in the Great State of Texas - (eligibility based on Discharge & VA Disability Rating)
* DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD
* A Basic Guide to Special Monthly Compensation Ratings Under 38 USC § 1114
* 2021 VA Pension-WP-DIC Rates
* 2021 VBA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Rates
* 2021 VA Disability Compensation Paychart
* VA’s Women Veterans Quick Start Guide now available - Getting Started with Women Veterans Benefits and Health Services

* Manage Stress this Holiday
* When COVID-19 vaccine comes, VA will be ready - Working with federal partners to distribute and administer
* VA recruiting volunteers for COVID-19 clinical trials
* Suicide Prevention Resources
* VA, America Salutes You partner to bring attention to suicide prevention resources
* Racial and Ethnic Disparities in PTSD
* Manage Stress this Holiday - Begin with a one-week plan in the Mood Coach app
* STX CVEB Veterans Resilience & Recovery Collaborative - Member Info & Points of Contact
* Partnership to enhance breast cancer treatment for Veterans
* Meditation may help Veterans with PTSD - Mantram Repetition Program and compassion meditation
* VA releases 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
* Department of Defense Announces Cost of Living Increase to Retired Pay
* Act Now: TRICARE Open Enrollment Season is open
* TRICARE Beneficiaries May Be Eligible for FEDVIP Vision
* Hiking Heroes - (San Antonio Area)
* Veterans Day 2020 Discounts
* PTSD Treatment Basics
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January/February- 2020; March/April/May/June- 2020; July/August- 2020; September/October- 2020; November/December- 2020;
September - October 2020
* New Monthly Premiums for TRICARE Young Adult Plans in 2021
* VA creates National Women Veterans Oncology System of Excellence in fight against breast cancer
* Make Managing Your TRICARE Prescriptions Easier with Pharmacy App
* 3 things Veterans should know about VA’s new electronic health record
* Veterans Affairs
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers - Eligibility Criteria Fact Sheet

* VA Caregiver Support
* DVBIC blood plasma study assists in TBI and PTSD diagnosis
* Trump Orders DoD, VA and Other Agencies to Probe Link Between Pandemic and Suicides
* 'Tainted,' 'Screw This:' Study Reveals Male and Female Vets Have Different Suicide Triggers
* October is Breast Cancer Awareness month - Mammograms Can Save Your Life
* Plan Now: TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees for Group A Retirees Coming
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July - August 2020
* Got TRICARE For Life Questions? Here’s What You Should Know
* VA COMPENSATION & PENSION - Understanding Mental Health Examinations
* Study: Different emotions may drive male, female Veterans to attempt suicide
* Calendar Updated 10/27/2021
* PTSD Research Quarterly
* Expanded Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans Now Available
* Tricare Webinar - open registration
* VA Cares! Intimate Partner Violence & LGBTQ Veterans Awareness
* VA burial benefits and memorial items
* Veterans can plan their legacy with VA burial and memorial benefits
* VA disability compensation for PTSD
* Military Exposures & Your Health - 2021 -Issue #5
* Federal Benefits – Veterans, Dependents and Survivors 2021 Booklet
* Gulf War Syndrome filing will close Dec 31st, 2021
* Survivors Pension Benefit
* Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP)
* VA researchers link PTSD, anxiety fears in women with history of military sexual trauma
* TBI Caregivers Guide
* Transition Assistance Program
* VA Mobile Apps - Self Help Following Trauma
* Retiring From the Service? Get to Know Your TRICARE Options
* The Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center (VWC) -Local
* Tricare Suicide Prevention Resources: Take Care of Yourself and Each Other
* September 2020 Meeting Minutes
* September 2020 Meeting Attachments
* September 2020 Meeting Appendix
* Building Trust With Women Veterans (Printable)
* STX CVEB Veterans Resilience & Recovery Collaborative - Member Info & Points of Contact (Printable)
* Printable list of Veteran Community Recreation & Social Groups (free)
* South Texas Veterans Health Care System - Mental Health & Recovery Services - (Printable)
* Recruitment of women veterans into suicide prevention research: Improving response rates with enhanced recruitment materials and multiple survey modalities
* Psychotherapy Utilization, Preferences, and Retention among Women Veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
* How do gender and military sexual trauma impact PTSD symptoms in cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure?
* Gender differences in the development of suicidal behavior among United States military veterans: A national qualitative study
* Trying Times and Trying Out Solutions: Intimate Partner Violence Screening and Support for Women Veterans During COVID-19
* Sex, Race, and Risk of Dementia Diagnosis after Traumatic Brain Injury among Older Veterans
* Calendar Updates
* VA Transition videos & resources
* Tricare - Get Answers to Your TRICARE Dental Program Coverage Questions
* Don't Let Hearing Loss Sneak Up on You
* Policy Guidance Extension for Identification Card Operations for COVID-19
*Tricare - Open Season is Coming: Take the Time to Prepare Now
* September is National Preparedness Month -Disasters don't wait; make your plan today!
* Fighting flu together: Get an immunization! -Flu and COVID-19 can both lead to serious illness
* VA Caregiver Support - Tips & Tools
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January/February- 2020; March/April/May/June- 2020; July/August- 2020; September/October- 2020; November/December- 2020;
March - April - May - June 2020
* VA educates women Veterans about Alzheimer’s disease
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

* PTSD Treatment Basics - Recommended Treatments: Treatments with the Most Research Support
* TRICARE FAQs: COVID-19 and Resuming Elective Procedures
* Substance Use - Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
* VA supports Whole Health for Women Veterans -
Focusing on wellness, not illness

* My HealtheVet Step by Step User Guide
* COLA Increase for Veterans Benefits Passes House
* Suicide Prevention Risk Factors and Warning Signs
* GUIDELINE FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS AT RISK FOR SUICIDE
* VA Survivors and Burial Benefits Kit -Short Version
* VMHACST Family Readiness Questionaire
* TRICARE Revises Telehealth Policy to Respond to COVID-19
* Appointments, Immunity, and Scams: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts
* Face coverings or masks now required at all VA facilities
* Medical Records and Emergencies
* Three Ways to Check Your VA Lab Tests
* Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease
* Military Sexual Trauma coordinators are ready to help
* Indoor exercises to improve anxiety and depression
* With TRICARE, Help From a Nurse is Just a Call Away
* Stop Harassment Now
* TeleHealth Information
* Transition and Economic Development
*** San Antonio Community Resource Guide COVID-19
* May is Mental Health Awareness Month -
* Mental Health Moments - Tips
* PTSD Consultation Program
* PTSD: National Center for PTSD - PTSD Coach App
* List of Support groups
* Keep your DEERS Information Updated
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January/February- 2020; March/April- 2020; May/June- 2020; July/August- 2020; September/October- 2020; November/December- 2020;
January - February 2020
* PTSD Consultation Program
* PTSD: National Center for PTSD - PTSD Coach App
* Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know
* VA makes progress on resolution of legacy appeals
* Herbicide Tests and Storage Outside Vietnam

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