God's Love We Deliver is introducing a new service, Connected: the Food and Nutrition Service for US Military Veterans living with a Mental Health and/or Substance Use Challenge.  This service provides medically-tailored meals, nutrition counseling, and trauma-informed care to NYC veterans living with activities of daily living (ADL) limitations and one or more of the following diagnoses: PTSD, anxiety disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and/or substance use disorder.

The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC), a national program and core service of Health Outcomes Military Exposure (HOME) within the Veterans Health Administration, is pleased to offer a series of on-demand training modules in Post-Deployment Health in collaboration with the Employee Education System (EES). 

Training is availabe via the VA's Talent Management System (TMS) and the Training Finder Real-Time Affiliate-Integrated Network (TRAIN).

For details about the training modules and links to the modules, click here for the WRIISC flyer.

The new Veterans Crisis Line is 988. 

They have published a step-by-step guide to saving the number into your phone.

For more information about the Veterans Crisis Line, visit the website here.

The US Army Morale, Welfare and Recreaction Department will host a Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) Wellness Fair at the Fort Hamilton Sports & Fitness Center in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on Friday, October 28th.

RAD Registration begins at 8am.

RAD begins at 9am in the Theater (Bldg 403).

Wellness Fair begins at 10:30am in the Sports & Fitness Center.

Join them for:

fitness tours

mini massages

wellbeing guidance

medical & insurance

nutrition consultations

VA Mobile Medical Unit

flu shots

mini info sessions with Q&A

The US Deparment of Veterans Affairs encourages you to Make the Connection with veterans who understand your struggles because they've been there too.  Discover how veterans like you have overcome life's challenges. 

Don't be afraid to reach out.  Make the Connection today!

You can also find local support resources here.

Join Team RWB's race team for the 47th Marine Corps Marathon!

Team Red, White & Blue is honored to have been selected as a Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partner. This year, Team RWB’s goal is to raise $175,000. Every dollar raised helps them with their mission to enrich veterans lives. With your support, they can ensure every veteran finds belonging and gains access to the life-changing impact of Team RWB. Together, you will forge the leading veterans health and wellness community to support increased physical and mental health. 

What does it mean to run for Team RWB on a Charity Bib?

Skip the lottery! This year, Team RWB Charity entries are available for a registration fee on a first come, first served basis. In addition to the registration fee, participants must also agree to the $800 fundraising commitment. In exchange for raising $800 to support their veteran enrichment programs, Team RWB will provide you with a guaranteed entry in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon. 

Registration is now open for the Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run 5k race series.  As years pass, their movement to remember and honor those who sacrificed on September 11, 2001, becomes more important. In addition to honoring the lives lost on that day, 9/11 Heroes Runs pay tribute to the thousands of veterans, active duty, and first responders who have courageously served in the wake of that national tragedy.

In partnership with GORUCK, each race location will feature a rucking division and all finishers will receive an exclusive 2022 9/11 Heroes Run TMF GORUCK patch.

Run, ruck, or walk with them this year to honor the service & sacrifice of our first responder & military heroes.

Click here for more information and to register for a race near you.