📍Welcome our new team members to 💙VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System! #VA #Welcome #theteam #VeteranCare #Cleveland

Sometimes you just need someone to hear you. If you or a Veteran you know is going through a crisis, get immediate help by talking to a qualified, caring responder at any time, day or night.
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255

Learn more at VA.gov/PACT
If you need to reach an area, call 216-791-3800 and operators will direct you to the appropriate section.
#cleveland #primarycare #you #healthcare

Imagining ourselves in a specific situation helps people prepare for and recover from challenges, helping them manage stress and anxiety. Rather than visualizing problems, we can experience the beauty of the world around us.
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When it comes to healing after military sexual trauma, every Veteran’s journey is unique.
This Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, start your healing journey by accessing free VA services: MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

🚨EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE🚨
🏥 Sandusky VA Clinic recently conducted an active threat exercise where VA Police, Safety & Emergency Management participated with local agencies to test the threat response during active scenarios.
#Readiness #safety

In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, we share a special word of recognition for the occupational therapists who work with the Center, our investigators & research participants.
AOTA MetroHealth Cleveland Clinic University Hospitals Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center Case Western Reserve #OTMonth

Advance care planning allows both parties to make decisions about future medical and mental health emergencies before they happen to ensure their wishes are respected by loved ones, and health care teams. va.gov/geriatrics/pag…

Veterans who use VA health care do better.

Just ask Josh, who reached out for support from VA after PTSD started taking over his life. Now he can cope with his stressors.

You may be able to enroll directly in VA care today. Learn more and apply now: va.gov/health-care/ap…

Talking about suicide can be daunting, but you can start the conversation with a simple question. Genuine care and concern go a long way in showing support.
Learn how to start a conversation about suicide:
veteranscrisisline.net/CrisisConversa…

Learn about MST and MST-related services at MentalHealth.va.gov/MST.

Cleveland VA Medical Center staff took special care of our inpatient Veterans, making sure those that couldn’t leave campus got a chance to experience the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse! Thanks to our awesome staff for making it happen and keeping care of our Veterans first!

We're open for you during the eclipse, but please reschedule if needed. Plan extra travel time & view safely! #Eclipse #tips #SolarEclipse #safety

Medal of Honor Recipient Barney Barnum advocates for VA. He urges Veterans to choose VA for mental health and health care. Colonel Barnum reassures Veterans that VA can assist with their health care needs.

During WWI, Americans hung blue stars in their windows for all family members serving in the military. If a loved one died in service, a gold star replaced the blue, symbolizing the spouses and family members of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
#goldstarfamily #Cleveland

With VA benefits, you can save thousands of dollars on your health care, education, home down payment, and more.

Get what you earned. Learn more at choose.va.gov.

🔗 MentalHealth.va.gov/MST
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center #SAAM

VA primary care can help you identify whether your eating is problematic & guide you to the best resources for you, including possible VA outpatient treatment, as well as higher levels of care, if needed.

You may be eligible for travel reimbursement if you pay expenses to and from your appointment. Learn if you’re eligible and how to file a claim.

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Applications are open for community-based organizations providing #suicideprevention services to Veterans. Deadline to apply is April 26 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Get started today: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.