Category: VA

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is looking for Veterans to serve as supportive mentors to children of America’s fallen military. The post Tragedy assistance program seeks service members, Veterans to serve as mentors to grieving military children appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The creative arts are a form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans recover from and cope with physical and emotional disabilities. The post Veterans’ Creative Arts Festival April 20-25 appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) focuses on reducing Veteran suicide through community-based prevention. The post Upcoming webinar to inform new suicide prevention grant program applicants appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA is reviewing and examining the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility criteria. Here’s what legacy participants and applicants should know. The post Updates on the Family Caregiver program for legacy participants and applicants appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) is challenging supporters to take on their own movement goal beginning April 18 as part of its 7-day annual Marching Orders event. The post Team RWB to engage Veterans, supporters through Marching Orders movement challenge appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

This really hits the nail on the head! I definitely have the distress. Author: Keith Lender

Just another version of ” the relaxation response ” that I had 4 months worth of therapy on about 50 years ago. The trick is to remember to do it especially when needed. It works/helps. But for me it is very hard to sit still long enough to do it. I get flashbacks and other…

The average person has more than 6,000 thoughts in a single day. That’s a lot of thinking! There are so many distractions in our lives. Even with the chaotic pace of our days, there are quick and simple ways to remind yourself to be mindful. The post Live Whole Health #119: Mindful moment appeared first…

HireMilitary can help members of the military community translate skills and experience into secure, meaningful career opportunities. The post Veterans and spouses, find your next career at no cost with HireMilitary appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Veteran Richard Lundy won 3rd place in poetry at the Creative Arts competition. His third win! “My English teacher would be shocked!” The post Navy Veteran places in national poetry competition for third time appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Veteran Roy Cadwalder named his newest calf after his primary care doctor, Barbara Trautner, to thank her for 20 years of excellent care. The post Special tribute: Houston Veteran names new calf after his VA doctor appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Yoga classes increase Veterans’ range of motion, improve blood circulation and muscle strength, increase flexibility and improve balance. The post Arkansas Veterans’ chair yoga helps with mobility, attitude appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor