CLICK HERE for more information on the new PACT act for veterans
Silver Reef
From Starla Olson, Vet Center Readjustment Counselor:
Come join me next Thursday, February 16th, at 9:50 am for a walking tour experience that you and your family can enjoy at the Silver Reef Ghost Town Museum. We will also be doing an underground mining tour as well with mining expert Glen Zumwalt! This is a immersive experience with the talent tour guides who will make you feel you are back in the 1880’S learning about all the cool facts about the museum displays and this town's unique place in American history. This tour has been discounted for us and will only be $2.00. If you are planning on coming, please let us know. This helps the museum better plan for our tour by making sure they have enough tour guides for us.
See the flyer HERE for more information.
See Wikipedia for more info on Silver Reef.
Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks
On Veterans Day 2022, the National Park Service will unveil a lifetime pass providing free entrance to national parks for Veterans and their families. The Interagency Military Lifetime Pass waives entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites for current military service members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families.
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Resources and Support for Caregivers:
Free event for caregivers to learn more about resources and support in the community.
Lunch included.
New VA Policy
New VA Policy to Offer Emergency Mental Health
Services for Free
A large number of veterans grapple with mental health issues after returning from deployment, and for many, the effects of these issues can be severe. Recent reports have revealed that veterans have been found to have a higher risk of suicide than the general public, leading to a call for improved mental health resources.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has now announced a new initiative to try and tackle the issue of veteran suicide. Under the new policy, any veteran that has is having suicidal thoughts or behavior will be eligible for free emergency mental health care at a VA or non-VA facility. This includes up to 30 days of inpatient care and 90 days of outpatient care.
These benefits are available to veterans regardless of whether they are enrolled with VA Healthcare.
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The VA’s new policy aims to address the concerning trend of veteran suicide rates by providing free mental health resources to veterans in need.
The VA’s new policy is a major step forward in helping to provide critical support for our veterans. By offering free emergency mental health care, veterans in a suicidal crisis can gain access to the professional care and resources they need to help manage their mental health issues and hopefully find relief from the daily struggles they may face.
It’s important to recognize that the VA’s new policy is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to preventing veteran suicide. It’s also critical that we continue to provide access to more mental health resources, including reaching out to our veteran community to better understand their needs and seek out support. Ultimately, preventing veteran suicide will require a joint effort from both public and private sectors.
Veterans who are currently struggling can be connected to specialized help by calling the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 and then pressing 1.
State of the City 2023
Mayor Michele Randall, along with new City Manager John Willis and Public Works Director Cameron Cutler will combine to deliver State of the City 2023: Our Path Forward, at the Dixie Convention Center’s Garden Room.
Our team will discuss the City of St. George’s accomplishments in 2022 and give a sneak peek on plans for 2023.
We always appreciate the support we get from the Veterans Coalition and I hope to see you on Tuesday!
Thanks, David
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