VA Maine Healthcare System

04/29/2026

For National Apprenticeship Week, we're highlighting how you can use your VA benefits to find apprenticeships and other training and employment pathways.
https://news.va.gov/146431/use-your-va-benefits-career-skilled-trades/

04/29/2026

Did you know you can file a pre-discharge claim? If you have an illness or injury that you believe was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service, be sure to file for disability benefits 180 to 90 days before you leave the military. Learn more: https://www.va.gov/.../when-to-file/pre-discharge-claim/

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

VA Maine Today – Episode 04 - 2026
On April 25, 2026, VA Maine celebrated the grand opening of its new Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program facility in Augusta! This modern 15,000‑sq‑ft space includes private rooms, treatment areas, and welcoming community spaces to support Veterans recovering from substance use disorders.

The RRTP offers medication management, spiritual and recreational therapy, peer support, and case management—providing holistic, Veteran‑centered care for Maine’s Veterans.

"VA Maine Today" is our video series designed to inform Maine Veterans about the latest developments in our health care system. Please join us in watching "VA Maine Today" and share it with others.

04/29/2026

This grant supports non-clinical, peer-led, and community-based su***de prevention services for Veterans and their families.
Learn more about the grant eligibility and how to apply: MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.

04/28/2026

The Couples Coach app offers tools to support healthier communication and manage stress together. Explore guided exercises, conversation starters, and in-the-moment tips to connect with your partner. https://mobile.va.gov/app/couples-coach

04/28/2026

VA celebrates National Apprenticeship Week! Eligible Veterans, service members & dependents can use GI Bill® benefits for approved OJT/apprenticeships, gain hands-on skills, and may receive housing support.
https://www.va.gov/.../on-the-job-training-apprenticeships/
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week

04/28/2026

Patient Experience Week is here!
We’re celebrating the VA teams who put Veterans First—making care easier, more effective, and truly meaningful for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors every day.
And Veterans are seeing the impact:
82% of Veterans surveyed trust VA overall
93.6% trust VA Health Care to take care of them
PX Week is a call to action to put Veterans First—not as a task, but as our mission. Let's celebrate those who make this possible.

04/28/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is a time to learn about the support and resources VA has for military sexual trauma (MST) survivors.

Year-round, VA helps MST survivors of all backgrounds.
Learn more: https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

04/28/2026

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04/27/2026

Wondering about the status of your U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs claim or appeal?
Sign in at VA.gov to get the information you need: https://www.va.gov/claim-or-appeal-status/ 💻

04/27/2026

Have questions about your VA prescriptions? The Ask a Pharmacist app helps you learn more about them, get trusted information about medications, and locate VA pharmacies. https://mobile.va.gov/app/ask-a-pharmacist