The Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network invites you to a special presentation featuring the Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) Program, the Office of Survivors Assistance, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the services offered by each program and share valuable resources to support the caregiver to survivor experience.

Presenters:

SAMS: Leah Christensen, Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support leah.christensen@va.gov

OSA: Scott Bell, Program Analyst, Office of Survivors Assistance Christopher.Bell1@va.gov

VBA: Garrett Schmidt, Management and Program Analyst, Pension and Fiduciary Service, Veterans Benefits Administration garrett.schmidt@va.gov

NCA: Larry Provost, Outreach Officer/VSO Liaison, National Cemetery Administration Lawrence.Provost@va.gov

**Please note: you must complete registration information to receive the Zoom link to join the presentation.

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/79016/

An in-person wellness fair will be held at the Balcones Heights Clinic/Wonderland Mall. This will be a time to meet local VA and community resources for MH services, social activities, and other health and recovery supports. No registration required for this event.

https://www.va.gov/south-texas-health-care/events/78762/

Hosted by VA Center for Faith.

Guest Speaker: Ms. Rebecca Rebecca Schlueter, MS, NR, Public Affairs Specialist, National Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention - Patient Centered Learning

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/78944/

Service members, Veterans and military families are members of all religious faiths and look to their faith leaders for guidance and support. As Faith Leaders, you make a difference through innovative ministries connecting with military members, veterans, and their families. This online event is a chance to focus on practical ways you can make your Faith Community a place of welcome and support for military members, Veterans, and their families.

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/79160/

The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) hosts online support groups to offer caregivers the opportunity to connect and engage with peers to support one another. We welcome caregivers of all eras, all relationships, and across all locations to connect with others walking a similar journey for support.

Together we can encourage each other and inspire hope by sharing the journey!

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/79011/