Monthly Archives: August 2026
Will I Lose My Home After Cuts to VA Benefits?
Many veterans today rely on something called the “Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment” program, which provides relief for those struggling to pay their mortgage installments. This program has proven incredibly controversial, especially after being shut down and replaced in 2022. Now, the situation has spiraled completely out of control to the point where veterans… Read More »
Suicide Rate Drops in 2024 for US Service Members
The most recent data from the Pentagon shows that the suicide rate for US service members dropped in 2024. This is encouraging news, although each suicide among service members or veterans is unacceptable. If you are struggling with suicidal ideations, you deserve access to effective mental health treatment. If you cannot access this treatment,… Read More »
Lawmaker Suggests Using AI for Veteran Suicide Prevention
As the government seemingly cuts funding to mental health treatment for veterans, some lawmakers are suggesting the VA fill the gap with artificial intelligence (AI). Could an AI chatbot really replace a human therapist or counselor? How effective can AI be in suicide prevention? If you need help accessing mental health treatment and you’re… Read More »
VA Attempts to Make it Easier for Rural Veterans to Access Healthcare
One of the most pressing issues facing rural veterans today is access to healthcare. Some veterans prefer to live in rural locations, while others relocate after being priced out of metropolitan neighborhoods. Whatever the case may be, these veterans deserve just as much access to healthcare as those in big cities. The VA is… Read More »