Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) National Peer to Peer Q&A Chat! Ask Questions Now About Navigating VA & Community Services

RallyPoint News — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:40:36 -0400

Join us on November 17th, 11AM - 12PM ET to participate in our National Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) Peer to Peer Q&A Chat on RallyPoint to gain access to Veteran peer support resources.

Get connected to a Veteran peer to help you navigate VA and community services. Post your questions on how to get peer support now!

You can ask questions to the following people:
» MG Mark Graham - Director, Vets4Warriors
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Veteran Wellness Alliance Check-In, George W. Bush Institute
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Ryan Lane - Whole Health Pathway Champion
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services
» Capt Trey Ellis - Peer Leader Manager, Wounded Warrior Project
» SGT Lauren Augustine - Vice President Government Affairs, SVA
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, VA
» Sgt Ed McEvoy - National Outreach Specialist, VA Vet Center
» Melissa Johnson - Programs and Services Associate, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» Terry Collia - Senior Director of Digital Marketing, The Mission Continues
» Shannon McClure - Program Analyst, VA

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Nov 2 at 2022 10:37 AM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:37:32 -0400

Thanks for sharing this information.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 2 at 2022 11:34 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:34:11 -0400

Thanks for sharing

Response by MSgt George Maggelet made Nov 3 at 2022 2:52 PM

MSgt George Maggelet — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:52:03 -0400

Looking forward to it.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Nov 9 at 2022 10:12 AM

CPT David Gowel — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:12:53 -0500

Thanks for taking the time to share what your organizations offer to our community. Peer support for everything that warfighters and veterans deal with because of our military service is one of the most valuable forms of therapy, connection, and happiness that comes to mind. What is the ideal profile for the servicemember, veteran, family member, caregiver or survivor whom your organization is best suited to serve?

Response by A1C Michael Brunswick made Nov 9 at 2022 8:53 PM

A1C Michael Brunswick — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:53:36 -0500

How get with gears and tools for new job

Response by Mcrey Barraquias made Nov 9 at 2022 10:26 PM

Mcrey Barraquias — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:26:10 -0500

Why VA ignoring their obligation to pay and benefits for Filipino veterans of wwII infact wwII is American war against Japan not for Philippines

Response by CPL Thomas Rooney made Nov 10 at 2022 12:11 AM

CPL Thomas Rooney — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:11:46 -0500

I am a disabled Vet who discovered a few months ago the variety of powerful gasses I and many others were exposed 2 at Aberdeen during Nam. How can I help others who were exposed without our knowledge or permission. The gentlemen who brought the case against the Army to discover what went on for the 9 or so years have all passed. Also, the person at Vietnam Vets of Amer who handled the case has passed. Looking for advice and assistance.

Tom Rooney
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Response by SPC Steven Nihipali made Nov 14 at 2022 2:20 PM

SPC Steven Nihipali — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:20:47 -0500

talking to the VA is worthless

Response by Mcrey Barraquias made Nov 14 at 2022 8:16 PM

Mcrey Barraquias — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:16:27 -0500

Veterans of Day I remember that my
father service if the Force s of America during wwII when philippines commwealth puppet government of America I remember he did not Rey any benefit from America VA? Under inhuman act of 1946 the VA implement infact wwII is American war against Japan that is obligation to us government to pay what people he served. Due to unconstitutional act nothing to receive ?

Response by PO1 Mark Koenig made Nov 16 at 2022 8:49 AM

PO1 Mark Koenig — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:49:31 -0500

DO NOT CALL THE VETERAN CRISIS LINE WITHOUT KNOWING THE COPS WILL SHOW UP AT YOUR HOME OR LOCATION

Response by SSgt Dale Cobb made Nov 16 at 2022 9:35 PM

SSgt Dale Cobb — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:35:51 -0500

Thank you.

Response by PO3 Deon Vitello made Nov 16 at 2022 9:38 PM

PO3 Deon Vitello — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:38:09 -0500

How can I renew my VA Peer Specialist certification? I moved to Arizona (Kingman), I have asked at the CBOC here with no help. I completed the course in 2019 at the Long Beach VA campus. How can I renew as I want to be a resource in my area.

Response by CPT Kirill Russian Varshavskiy made Nov 16 at 2022 11:38 PM

CPT Kirill *Russian* Varshavskiy — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:38:18 -0500

Is there a place where I could find more information where a 100% service related disabled veteran could get discounted housing in Los Angeles area?

Response by Mcrey Barraquias made Nov 17 at 2022 7:42 AM

Mcrey Barraquias — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:42:44 -0500

Sir,
I am asking Why the VA ignoring their obligation to pay of my father of wwII veterans services of the Armed forces of America when philippines commwealth puppet government of America? under tydying Mcduffie law as act of US congress in 1934? Why US government thru to VA ignoring their obligation to pay infact wwII is American War against Japan not for Philippines they sacrifice of nothing to receive from VA,? If the American veterans celebrate their anniversary I remember My father service of America never to receive any benefit during life time and nobody family of veterans to receive?

Response by Melissa Comeau made Nov 17 at 2022 11:48 AM

Melissa Comeau — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:48:51 -0500

Grateful to be a part of the VetXL National Peer to Peer Support Q&A. I am Melissa Comeau and I am the spouse and caregiver for a combat wounded Marine. I am also the Director of the Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN). The MVCN offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. We support caregivers of all eras and Veterans that are also caregivers. Please join us https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html

Military and Veteran Caregiver Network

The Military Veteran Caregiver Network provides our nation’s pre- and post-9/11-era military and veteran caregivers with peer support.

Response by Terry Collia made Nov 17 at 2022 12:01 PM

Terry Collia — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:01:09 -0500

Hello all! I am Terry Collia, representing The Mission Continues. We are a national nonprofit organization that connects military veterans with new missions in under-resourced communities. Veterans possess the drive and desire to serve others, but without access to the tools needed, their potential to make a meaningful impact at the local level remains untapped. On the other end of the spectrum growing numbers of communities in this country are under-resourced and being left behind. The Mission Continues bridges this gap. Our vision is for all veterans with a desire to continue their service to be part of a movement to transform communities via local service opportunities, structured leadership training programs, and a strong sense of connectedness. You can sign-up to join your local The Mission Continues platoon here: https://www.missioncontinues.org/service-platoons/

Service Platoons - The Mission Continues

Service Platoons

Response by Sgt Christopher Vidaurre made Nov 17 at 2022 4:17 PM

Sgt Christopher Vidaurre — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:17:07 -0500

Hi All,
My name is Christopher Vidaurre, I am the Senior Program Manager at the George W. Bush Institute. I am here on behalf of the Veterans Wellness Alliance to share “Check-In” Check-In is a first-of-its-kind network that unites peer-led organizations and service providers to connect veterans and their families efficiently and empathetic with high-quality care for mental and brain health services. Please go to http://www.veterancheckin.org and fill out our short form to get connected to care. Once you fill out the form within in 72 hours our Care Coordinator will reach out to you and find the most appropriate care.

Check-In

Check-In provides referral assistance to military veterans, active duty, reservists/Guard, and their family members to mental wellness resources in their area.

Response by MSgt Tom Wilson made Nov 25 at 2022 5:09 PM

MSgt Tom Wilson — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:09:28 -0500

How would I become a peer to peer specialist in San Diego Ca? Tom

Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) National Peer to Peer Q&A Chat! Ask Questions Now About Navigating VA & Community Services

Veterans Experience Live (VetXL) National Peer to Peer Q&A Chat! Ask Questions Now About Navigating VA & Community Services

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Nov 2 at 2022 10:37 AM

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Nov 2 at 2022 11:34 AM

Response by MSgt George Maggelet made Nov 3 at 2022 2:52 PM

Response by CPT David Gowel made Nov 9 at 2022 10:12 AM

Response by A1C Michael Brunswick made Nov 9 at 2022 8:53 PM

Response by Mcrey Barraquias made Nov 9 at 2022 10:26 PM

Response by CPL Thomas Rooney made Nov 10 at 2022 12:11 AM

Response by SPC Steven Nihipali made Nov 14 at 2022 2:20 PM

Response by Mcrey Barraquias made Nov 14 at 2022 8:16 PM

Response by PO1 Mark Koenig made Nov 16 at 2022 8:49 AM

Response by SSgt Dale Cobb made Nov 16 at 2022 9:35 PM

Response by PO3 Deon Vitello made Nov 16 at 2022 9:38 PM

Response by CPT Kirill *Russian* Varshavskiy made Nov 16 at 2022 11:38 PM

Response by Mcrey Barraquias made Nov 17 at 2022 7:42 AM

Response by Melissa Comeau made Nov 17 at 2022 11:48 AM

Response by Terry Collia made Nov 17 at 2022 12:01 PM

Response by Sgt Christopher Vidaurre made Nov 17 at 2022 4:17 PM

Response by MSgt Tom Wilson made Nov 25 at 2022 5:09 PM

Response by CPT Kirill Russian Varshavskiy made Nov 16 at 2022 11:38 PM