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01/29/2026

Great news: VA to invest all-time high of nearly $5 Billion to improve health care infrastructure.

VA will spend $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair and improve health care facilities as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care.

01/28/2026

Post-9/11 Veterans: Your service shaped your health—and can shape the future of care.
VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) invites you to take the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey to help researchers understand how your unique experiences impact health and wellness.
Help us unlock answers. Already part of MVP? Sign in and take the survey today.
Veterans can join MVP at www.mvp.va.gov.

01/28/2026

The VHA Headache Centers of Excellence presents episode two of the Headache Diaries! An episode focused on the SEEDS for success, a simple but effective approach to manage headaches.

01/27/2026

The transition from service to self can be intimidating, but Whole Health is here to support. The Live Whole Health app is a free tool Veterans can use to supplement their care. Download the app today to fill out your personal health inventory, set goals, and learn more. mobile.va.gov/app/live-whole-health

01/23/2026

“You can’t do it alone.”
Joey was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve after testing positive for co***ne. Despite severe consequences, he continued to misuse drugs after service. After years of homelessness and incarceration, he received treatment for substance use disorder, which helped him find his way back to his family and improve his self-worth.
Watch Joey share how he transformed himself through recovery.
Follow Make the Connection for more inspiring Veteran stories.
https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/1013/.

01/22/2026

Your experiences can help transform mental health care. VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) is already helping researchers better understand PTSD, depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury. By taking the Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey in your online MVP dashboard, Veterans can add to this vital research. Not yet part of MVP? Join today at www.mvp.va.gov or call (866) 441-6075.

01/21/2026

Just like you’d check on a friend, checking in with yourself can help you recognize when something’s off. The Veteran Self-Check Assessment makes it easier to get a quick read on how you’re doing.

Try it today: VetSelfCheck.org.

01/20/2026

Recovering from the effects of military sexual trauma can be very difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. VA offers free, personalized support for Veterans who have experienced MST.
Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/msthome/treatment.asp.

01/16/2026

It’s not always easy to talk about su***de, but starting the conversation could save a life. If you don’t know what to say, start here: VeteransCrisisLine.net/CrisisConversationHandout.

01/16/2026

Are you a Veteran transitioning from military service to civilian life in 2026? There is so much to live for beyond the uniform, and Whole Health can help you determine what matters most. Learn how to set intentions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIK_mEr_irM&t=11s

01/13/2026

Opening up about what you’re going through can make it easier to find support and prevent a crisis before it happens. Whenever you need to talk, the Veterans Crisis Line is here to listen.
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

01/12/2026

If you experience any of these symptoms on a regular basis, you may have bipolar disorder. But no matter what you’re experiencing, treatments and resources are available.
Find support for bipolar disorder: Mentalhealth.va.gov/bipolar/treatment.asp.