The MRI suite in Building 1B of the Jamaica Plain VA will return to service Monday, April 15. Patients with MRI appointments at JP should expect to be seen there. Thanks for your patience and to VA Boston Research for letting us use the research MRI at JP in the interim!

Each Veteran’s journey of healing from military sexual trauma looks different.

That’s why VA offers free, individualized care to support survivors.

Start today: MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

Veterans who get their health care from VA are proven to have better health outcomes – and save money.

Millions of Veterans just became eligible for this affordable care from VA.

Learn more at VA.gov/PACT.

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.

Vet Connections and Job Club at VA Boston, 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: APRIL 18. Basement Conference Room A, 150 South Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Resume writing, interview training and more!
More info at va.gov/boston-health-…

This past week, 6 Veterans from our VA Boston Adaptive Sports Program participated in the National Disabled Veteran Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, CO.

Tina Lavallee, from team Boston was given coveted the Spirit Award for her remarkable demonstration of perseverance!

Veterans who use VA health care do better.

With VA’s help, Jon pulled out of a downward spiral to carry the flag at the Paralympic Games.

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

Congratulations to Justin Bradbury, a sous chef for VA Boston who took home the silver medal in the 2024 Leon Roberge American Culinary Federation, Northeast Culinary Competition.

Justin is part of the team who prepares meals for our inpatients.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the talking book resource table events at our facilities have to be rescheduled, but free audiobooks are still available for Veterans who can't use print books! Call Jennifer with Library Services at 617-390-3560 or see the Voluntary Service Desk.

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…

Military sexual trauma can affect people of any race, gender or sexual orientation.

VA offers free care and services to help survivors heal whenever they’re ready.

Find support for your healing journey: MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

VA is proven to be the best, most affordable care in the country for Veterans.

Millions more Veterans just became eligible for this affordable care from VA.

Learn more at va.gov/PACT.

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.

Healing after military sexual trauma takes time. No matter how long it’s been, VA is here to help.

During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and year-round, VA offers free care and services to support survivors’ healing.

Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov/MST

VA Boston is now recruiting caregivers for its Medical Foster Home program. No medical experience is necessary to become a caregiver, but caregivers must pass a thorough assessment process.

Interested? Call Jacqueline at 617-435-4362.

More info: va.gov/boston-health-…

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.

news.va.gov/129612/veteran…

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.

Helmets To Hardhats helps Veterans transition to high-paying careers in construction through apprenticeships that let you earn-as-you-learn, including health care and retirement benefits! Contact Larry Clayton, at [email protected], or visit helmetstohardhats.org

In this episode of The BLUF, we take a close look at Veteran Homelessness.
For more information visit: va.gov/homeless

Our Drive Series returns this Saturday!! We will be collecting alcohol free oral hygiene products 🪥 for the VA Brockton 💙♥️

#NERevs