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VETERANS CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-8255 PRESS 1

OR TEXT TO 838255

RGH IS A VETERAN INIATIVE OF

THE FVHD

95 River Rd., Suite C, Canton, CT 860-352-2333

or visit us at: www.ResilienceGrowsHere.org or on Facebook

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5 Things You Don't Know About

Veterans Day

Click Here to read about Veterans Day and to see video.

Did you know that every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs produces a poster for Veterans Day. Visit their gallery to see this year's poster and those from previous years.

Click HERE to visit the Veterans Day Poster Gallery.

Click on this link to access the Dept. of Labor Veterans unit:

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/default.htm

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Operation Resilience Grows Here

The above information was taken from a webinar presented by Bob Dees Major General, U.S. Army, Retired AACC Military Director

Resilience Book Review:

Resilience (The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges) 2nd Edition

by Steven M. Southwick

Most of us at some point in our lives will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, assault, or a natural disaster. Resilience refers to the ability to 'bounce back' after encountering difficulty. This book provides a guide to building emotional, mental and physical resilience by presenting ten factors to help anyone become more resilient to life's challenges. Specific resilience factors such as facing fear, optimism, and social support are described through the experiences and personal reflections of highly resilient survivors. These survivors also describe real-life methods for practicing and benefiting from the resilience factors. As resilience is the complex product of genetic, psychological, biological, social, and spiritual factors, the authors investigate resilience from multiple scientific perspectives. They synthesize the latest literature on the topic, describe their own research on resilience, and quote from their interviews with highly resilient people.

Focuses on ten key resilience factors and addresses optimism, moral compass, role models, religion, and physical training, bringing hope and inspiration for overcoming adversity
Provides recommendations for building resilience based on sound scientific knowledge
Covers community resilience which clinicians, researchers and politicians are increasingly focused on due to the number of tragic events affecting communities world-wide

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Click on the image above to access the website with all information detailing this day of remembrance.

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Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. On Aug. 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. #WeRemember

Medal of Honor Recipients

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Click on the image above to access the recent issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine

Please send your Veteran Day events to Lphilippon@FVHD.org to be shared on our Facebook page.

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Transition Resources You Need During COVID-19

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VA wrongly denied $53 million in vets' medical claims in just 6 months, says report

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VA VETSmile pilot program to improve affordable dental care access for Veterans (NY, NJ)

Click here to read more.

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‘We need everybody’: Plans to make women register for potential military draft advance in policy bill

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Thousands of caregivers may lose monthly stipends under new VA review

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Veterans Transition Survival Guide

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Virtually Visit the Museum of American War Letters

(Access on mobile phones is not yet available. Please use a desk top or laptop.)

Click here to read more.

How to apply for VA health care

Click image below for details on benefits and to check your eligibility online!

ATTENTION CAREGIVERS!

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A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military is currently being planned in Berlin Connecticut.

Click HERE to make a donation.

A dedication celebration is scheduled for April 23 2022.

Site location:

Berlin Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Way

Berlin CT 06037

The public is invited and encouraged to attend the dedication celebrations.

You can learn more at this Woody Williams website:

https://woodywilliams.org/monuments/ct-monument.html?fbclid=IwAR3q-itTtSkmgA7PuBFzkpCN32RYnBZM02ps1hwy2VfwXshw1lH2IIUhGww

Click on the image below to access the CT Veterans Bulletin. Another great resource for all that is veteran!

Wreaths Across America

This is an ongoing effort to ensure the veterans laid to rest receive a wreath during the holiday season. One of the greatest ways to honor our veterans is to remember their fallen brothers and sisters in arms.

Click on image below to sponsor a wreath.

The following are just a few of our joint Veteran and Civilian Operation Task Forces. Please contact us if you would like assistance in finding services near you.

Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 1

Confidential Chat at VeteranCrisisLine.net or Text 838255

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Congressional Liaison / Outreach Coordinator

Jacqueline Fonseca - Ramos, USMC

Establishes and maintains partnerships with external stakeholders, as well as federal, state, and local agencies to understand concerns and gather information for drafting recommendations to improve the delivery of veteran healthcare services. Also serves as the congressional liaison to members of congress.

Jacqueline.fonseca-ramos@va.gov

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Office: (203) 932-5711 x4044

Mobile: (860) 931-9445

Military Support Program

866-251-2913

Serving the behavioral health needs of Connecticut Veterans, including National Guard and Reserve members and their families in communities where they live. MSP services are local and confidential.

Semper Fi Fund

(Serving All Branches)

Jay Braca V2V Lead

jay.braca@semperfifund.org

760-450-4126

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT

860-270-0600

Medical and Vocational Rehabilitation for Veterans and Military Families.

Visit VeteransRallyPoint.com for more information.

Hartford Vet Center

860-563-8800

25 Elm St., Suite A, Rocky Hill, CT

CT Soldiers, Sailors & Marine Fund

Find your representative here.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

VA Regional Office

P.O. Box 310909

Newington, CT 06131-0909

(860) 594-6612

and Family Care

Please click here for more information.

ESGR - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve DOD

860-584-3295

esgrct.mil@gmail.com

ESGR Facebook

Veteran Strong Community Center

860-584-6258

www.vetstronginc.org

Columbus House, Inc.

(860) 894-2701

Housing and Homelessness Resource

https://www.columbushouse.org/

Travis Mill Foundation

(20(207) 480-3490

Health and Wellness Center

https://travismillsfoundation.org/

CT Dept. of Labor Veterans Services

3580 Main Street

Hartford CT, 06120

(203) 455 – 2711

ryan.barry@ct.gov

ronald.catania@ct.gov

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/default.htm

APK Charities

APK CHARITIES MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A BRIDGE CONNECTING OUR SOCIETY AND OUR ARMED FORCES, OPENING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO SERVE THOSE WHO PROTECT US.

https://www.apkcharities.org/