Center for Minority Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

07/09/2026

Attention Women Veterans - VA is coming to YOU!

Join us for the Southwest Women Veterans Enrollment Summit, “Boots on the Ground for Boots on the Ground,” a two-day event dedicated to enrolling, engaging, and connecting Women Veterans through a comprehensive agenda.

Whether you're ready to enroll in VA health care, learn more about your earned VA benefits, explore end-of-life planning, discover employment information and wellness resources, or connect with fellow Sister Veterans, this summit is designed with YOU in mind.

This is your opportunity to ask questions, access valuable resources, hear from VA leaders and subject matter experts, and connect with a community of Sister Veterans who understand your journey.

❤️Bring a Sister Veteran and experience it together!

📌Henry B. González Convention Center San Antonio, Texas
📅July 24–25, 2026 Summit Hours (CT):
• July 24: 7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
• July 25: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Attendance is FREE, but registration is required. Register today through Whova: https://whova.com/portal/registration/bIpBmx5GL4oTJcmYk45h/

She Served. She Deserves. Now let VA serve YOU.

07/08/2026

As Veterans themselves with personal experiences of recovery from mental health conditions, peer specialists help other Veterans identify and achieve specific recovery and wellness goals. Explore VA’s mental health care options: Mentalhealth.va.gov/about/index.asp

07/07/2026

VA’s residential rehabilitation is a safe, supportive place built for Veterans who need help with things like PTSD, depression, or substance use.

Take the first step toward recovery: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/va-residential-rehabilitation/index.asp

07/06/2026

Looking for your next career move? We've rounded up this week's top job listings from employers actively hiring Veterans + workforce readiness resources to help you get there.
✅ Openings across retail, tech, healthcare, construction, and more
✅ Remote positions available
✅ Critical-need roles at VA (Pharmacy Technician, Peer Specialist, and more!)
✅ SkillBridge opportunities
✅ Upcoming virtual job fairs and coaching summits
Whether you're transitioning out of service or looking for a new opportunity, there's something here for you.

Check out the full list of jobs and resources in the comments!

07/05/2026

“I was depressed and didn’t know it.” — Deidre, Veteran

Through therapy and the help of organizations dedicated to supporting Veterans, Deidre rebuilt her life. Hear her story.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!

07/02/2026

Imagine speaking up in meetings, attending events with confidence, and learning to cope with social anxiety.

This can be possible with VA support.

Connect with treatment that can help you feel heard.

07/02/2026

Recovery is a journey, and access to care matters.

New VA research shows that a hybrid telehealth approach may help Veterans with substance use disorders stay engaged in treatment while reducing barriers to care.

Learn more below. ⬇️

: Hybrid telehealth model helps Veterans combat substance abuse
Contingency management (CM) is the use of tangible incentives to reinforce target behaviors. While it has proven to be an effective strategy for promoting behavior change, particularly in abstinence from substance use and adherence to injectable medications for substance use disorders, it can be a logistical and financial challenge. VA researchers repurposed a hybrid telehealth CM model from the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver core CM elements to Veterans with substance use disorders for a fraction of the labor and time CM normally requires. The CM cohort received more than half again as much medication (1.62 times) over a year as the comparison group, demonstrating that incentives for medication adherence do not need to be expensive to be effective. (Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, Jun. 21, 2026)


https://www.research.va.gov/news_briefs/news_brief.cfm?RecordID=258423

07/01/2026

What if the key to calming your nervous system was as simple as putting on a headset? 🎧

The VA is bringing virtual reality into primary care — helping Veterans manage stress, ease anxiety, and take control of their health in a whole new way. From guided breathing exercises to immersive peaceful environments, VR is giving Veterans a powerful new tool right in the exam room.

"When I put the headset on, it's like I'm in another world — and that gives me a chance to reset."

Discover how VA is blending innovation with compassionate, whole-health care :

Virtual reality devices help Veterans by offering additional ways to manage issues affecting their physical and mental health.

07/01/2026

Enjoy a healthy 4th of July by choosing foods in our nation’s colors—red (antioxidant-rich strawberries), white (lean proteins), blue (fiber-filled blueberries). Reach out to your VA Dietitian for more tips!

https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Recipes.asp