VA publishes final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Washington – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published its final regulation to improve and expand the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) with the final regulation going into effect on October 1, 2020. Under the final regulation, […]
What’s New
FCC Designated ‘988’ As 3-Digit Number for National Suicide Prevention Hotline
On July 16, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to established 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require all phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July […]
COVID-19: Reminders on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Following up from requests on this month’s leg/reg call, I wanted to remind NCRC members that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) [1] has been extended and is still accepting loan applications. The new deadline to apply for a PPP loan is August 8, 2020. And, you can find eligible PPP lenders [2] by zip code […]
White House, VA launch REACH — a call to action to engage the nation in preventing suicide
White House, VA launch REACH — a call to action to engage the nation in preventing suicide_NewsRelease_07JULY2020
Suicide Prevention
Overview Suicide affects all Americans. The White House and VA joined efforts in launching the REACH on July 7, 2020, a national public health campaign aimed at empowering all Americans to support suicide prevention. Veterans are committing suicide at a higher rate than the general population. Thoughts of suicide are painful. Those who have previously […]
Substance Abuse Recovery Program
The Substance Abuse Recovery Program (SARP) is an intensive outpatient program for eligible Veterans suffering from the disease of alcoholism, heroin, cocaine, or other drug additions and substance abuse. SARP is a 4 Track, 10 Week Program Orientation (one time) Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The 4 Track include Track 1: Admission […]
Consumer Action – COVID-19 Educational Project
https://www.consumer-action.org/modules/module-COVID-19 COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL PROJECT The coronavirus pandemic has shone a harsh light on the financial vulnerability of consumers from all walks of life. Consumer Action’s COVID-19 Educational Project offers fact sheets, webinars and resource lists to help improve the ongoing financial health of families and individuals during the pandemic. Check back frequently for new […]
Legal Clinic For Women Veterans
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Women Veterans Health Care
Women Veterans Health Care The Veterans Affairs Facility is committed to meeting the needs of women Veterans and delivers quality health care to each woman with privacy, dignity, and sensitivity to her needs as she deserves. Your local VA facility has a full-time Women Veterans Program Manager to assist you in getting access in […]
File a Claim for Your Veteran Disability Benefits
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is still accepting claims for disability compensation despite the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak nationwide. On May 28, the VBA resumed in-person compensation and pension (C&P) exams in some locations and plan to make them available in more when possible. If an in-person exam is not available yet, you can still submit private […]