In February 2022, VA requested non-citizen service member data from DoD so that it could host naturalization outreach via VA's Solid Start.
VA offers many resources, such as VA Solid Start, Post-9/11 Military2VA Case Management Program and My HealtheVet, for Veterans in transition to civilian life.
VA celebrates the second anniversary of the VA Solid Start program, an innovative outreach campaign that is focused on connecting with recently separated Veterans, regardless of their character of discharge, during the critical first year after release from active duty.
VA and Onward Ops collaborate to provide peer sponsor support for transitioning service members and Veterans.
VA provided 270% more mental health visits to former service members with an other-than-honorable discharge in fiscal year 2021 compared to FY20.
Suicide Prevention Month: Resources available now and all year to help you face life challenges. You don’t have to go through anything alone.
In December 2019, VA implemented the Solid Start program to provide consistent, caring contact between service members and VA to guide them through understanding and using the benefits and resources available to them.
Since its launch in December 2019, the VA Solid Start program has reached nearly 70,000 Veterans to help them connect with VA benefits and services – from education and career counseling to disability compensation and home loan guaranty.
The transition to civilian life can feel daunting. VA has services and resources to help you on your journey beyond military service.
The San Antonio Vet Center outreach specialists joined Soldiers’ Angels volunteers for a drive-through food distribution for Veterans.