Oklahoma City VA is reaching out to local Veterans to perform a buddy check and let Veterans know VA is here for them. The holiday season can be challenging for many people, but when you combine health, medical problems or financial issues, it can compound the problems and trigger negative reactions.
VA is charged with the responsibility to look after the health and well-being of the nation’s most sacred resource—its Veterans. During the holiday season, Oklahoma City VA is asking everyone to call, reach out and check on their Veteran family and friends.
In an interview with KOCO News, hospital director Wade Vlosich said, “The holidays can be a lonely time for some of our Veterans. We want to do a buddy check. Talk to them and tell them about services we have that can not only help them during the holidays but help them get the mental health resources they need.”
Reach out to your Battle Buddy
Every Veteran knows what a “battle buddy” is and the relationship that exists between Veterans. If you have a battle buddy who may be in a vulnerable position, reach out and reconnect.
As you normally reach out to your family and friends with a holiday card, letter or phone call, we ask you to think of a Veteran and reach out to them and find out if they are okay or need help. If they need more assistance than you can provide, VA can help.
The idea is to reconnect with Veterans who may need help but don’t know where to go or what questions to ask to get VA assistance. This contact could be made in person or through phone, email or any other form of social media contact. Reach out to Veterans during the holiday season to ask about their overall health and well-being. If you don’t have the answers to their questions, please reach out to your local VA.
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I did give them both the VA Help Line Card and my phone number!
To bad we don’t have that here in Louisiana. I know of 1 definitely, possibly 2 Veterans who have died in the Iast 18 in my Apartment complex alone here in Bogalusa.
Maybe I should have put my “nose” in their business even though I asked if they needed anything. Both were a lot younger than me.
It would be nice if other VA clinics would be active like this one.