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VA provides veterans myriad of resources in wake of Afghanistan events

An Airman assigned
Nellis eOD DetONates uNserviceable muNitiONs
to the 99th Civil With the recent news surrounding
Engineer Squadron the United States’ withdrawal from
explosive ordnance Afghanistan, it’s a particularly emo-
disposal team attends tional time for many Veterans, as well
a briefing before a as their family members, survivors, and
detonation at Nellis caregivers.
Air Force Base, Nev., The Department of Veterans Affairs
Aug. 25, 2021. EOD wants those affected to know that a va-
Airmen detonated riety of resources are available — both
un s e r v i c e ab l e locally and nationally — to help those
munitions at the who are experiencing challenges related
EOD prof icienc y to current events.
a nd dem o l i t i on “We want to remind the veterans
range, including a we serve that you are not alone and
500-pound general- your sacrifices were not in vain,” said
purpose bomb. Dr. Heather Manor, Acting Associate
Chief of Staff for Behavioral Health
at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare
System. “Veterans may be questioning
the meaning of their service or if it was
worth their sacrifices. If you are feeling
this way or you want additional support,
VA is here to help.”
Locally, Las Vegas valley Vet Centers
and VA Southern Nevada Healthcare
System are offering the following open
groups for veterans affected by recent
events, along with their regular adjust- Courtesy photo
ment counseling services:
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare Meeting password: zbSxVN3S•39 Veteran videos for challenging life
Henderson Vet Center System +14043971596,,1992304229## events and experiences with mental
400 North Stephanie, Suite 180 VASNHS will be hosting a weekly health issues.
Henderson, NV 89014 group for Veterans impacted by the Chaplain Assistance • RallyPoint - Talk to other Veterans
702-791-9100 recent events in Afghanistan on Mon- VA Southern Nevada Healthcare online. Discuss: What are your feel-
The Henderson Vet Center will be days from 2-3 p.m. held virtually and System’s Chaplain Service also offers ings as the Taliban reclaim Afghani-
hosting a weekly group on Mondays in-person at the VA Medical Center, services to Veterans and families. They stan after 20 years of US involve-
from 10-11:30 a.m. facilitated by Jim Mental Health building. This group will can be reached at 702-275-3011. ment?
Powers, MSW. Anyone interested in be facilitated by Dr. Robert Moering and • Download VA’s self-help apps - Tools
attending this group can contact Jim at Chris Fairweather, Peer Support Special- Same-Day Mental Health Services to help deal with common reactions
702-791-9100 for further information or ist. Both staff members are Veterans. If a Veteran has an urgent mental like, stress, sadness, and anxiety. You
are welcome to walk-in for the group. OEF/OIF Support Group health need, he or she can access same- can also track your symptoms over
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/ day services from a health care profes- time.
Las Vegas Vet Center webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meet- sional by visiting one of VASNHS’s out- • Tragedy Assistance Program for
A member of the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive 7455 W. Washington Ave, Suite 240 patient clinics during regular business Survivors (TAPS) - Request a Peer
ordnance disposal team buries munitions on Nellis Air Force Las Vegas, NV 89128 ing/info/01913c299adf49bd89ae46f8e49 hours or virtually by calling the medical Mentor
Base, Nev., Aug. 25, 2021. Unserviceable detonations are 702-791-9170 e066e?siteurl=veteransaffairs&MTID= center’s Behavioral Health Clinic at 702- • VA Women Veterans Call Center
conducted one to two times per year, or whenever munitions The Las Vegas Vet Center will be m9e0ee48ad6cd48c819d925f25bfa9bb4 791-9062 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call or text 1-855-829-6636,
personnel deem munitions unserviceable and EOD concludes hosting a weekly group on Fridays from Password: OEFOIF@2001 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., and
Join by phone: 1-404-397-1596 USA Monday-Friday.
they are not safe for shipment.
2-4:30 p.m. facilitated by Joseph Lasky Toll Number Saturday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., EDT).
LCSW. Anyone interested in attending Access code: 199 924 5482 NOTE: Access to same-day services • VA Caregiver Support Line - Call
RIGHT: Airmen assigned to the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron this group can contact Joe at 702-791- In-Person: Mental Health Rooms doesn’t replace emergency care and Veter- 1-855-260-3274, (Monday-Friday, 8
explosive ordnance disposal team wait for the detonation of 9170 for further information or are 211/213, located at the North Las Vegas ans should always call 911 or report to the a.m.-10 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-5
a 500-pound general-purpose bomb at Nellis Air Force Base, welcome to just show up to the group. VA Medical Center, 6900 N. Pecos Road, closest emergency room during a medical p.m., EDT).
Nev., Aug 25, 2021. Detonations are conducted by EOD to Veterans are welcome to show up for North Las Vegas NV 89086. emergency. • Together We Served -Find your battle
dispose of unserviceable munitions and are coordinated with group anytime between 2-4 p.m. VASNHS will also be hosting a buddies through unit pages
the Nellis Control Tower and airfield management. Veterans do not have to enroll in The weekly group for Veterans impacted Additional VA and Community • George W. Bush Institute - Need help

An Airman assigned Master Sgt. Mathew Vet Center program or fill out any pa- by the recent events in Afghanistan on Resources available include: or want to talk? Check In or call:1-

to the 99th Civil Kimberling, 99th Civil perwork to attend either of these groups. Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. virtually. • Veterans Crisis Line - If you are hav- 630-522-4904 or email: checkin@
Engineer Squadron Engineer Squadron The group facilitators, Jim and Joe, are This group will be facilitated by James ing thoughts of suicide, call 1-800- veteranwellnessalliance.org
explosive ordnance section chief of special both OEF and OIF Veterans. Taylor, LCSW and Andy Draper, Peer 273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit • Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden
disposal team buries projects, waits for The Vet Center Call Center 1-877- Support Specialist. Both staff members http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Heroes - Join the Community
a 500-pound general- the detonation of a 927-8387 is an around the clock con- are Veterans. • For emergency mental health care, • American Red Cross Military Veter-
purpose bomb at 500-pound general- fidential call center where combat https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/ you can also go directly to your local an Caregiver Network - Peer Support
Nellis Air Force Base, purpose bomb at Nellis Veterans and their families can call to webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meet- VA medical center 24/7 regardless of and Mentoring
Nev., Aug. 25, 2021. Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. talk about their military experience or ing/info/0bca28a26ef34d3f930f46a44c1 your discharge status or enrollment • Team Red, White & Blue - Hundreds
EOD utilized C-4 plastic 25, 2021. EOD Airmen any other issue they are facing in their dd6a1?siteurl=veteransaffairs&MTID= in other VA health care. of events weekly. Find a chapter in
explosives to detonate detonated unserviceable readjustment to civilian life. The staff is maae510c5251b4617ed697b28184122d9 • VA Mental Health Services Guide - your area.
high-explosive filler munitions that are no comprised of combat Veterans from sev- Join by phone: 1-404-397-1596 USA This guide will help you sign up and • Student Veterans of America - Find a
inside of the general- longer safe for storage eral eras as well as family’s members of Toll Number access mental health services. campus chapter to connect with.
purpose bomb. or shipment. combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid Meeting number (access code): 199 • MakeTheConnection.net - infor- • Team Rubicon - Find a local support
through the Veteran’s military service. 230 4229 mation, resources, and Veteran to squad.