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(Calm, relaxing music. Supporting Veterans in your faith community. Don’t wait. Reach out.)

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(Calm, relaxing music. For the faith community: Veterans often carry silent burdens. As an engaged member of your faith community, you’re uniquely positioned to help them.)

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(Calm, relaxing music. Deliver key messages for supporting Veterans, organized around three themes: the importance of community support, overcoming barriers, and awareness and action.)

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(Calm, relaxing music. Awareness and action: Educate your community about the ways everyone can contribute to helping Veterans.)

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(Calm, relaxing music. Reach out to Veterans, share resources, be aware of warning signs, and highlight available support.)

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(Calm, relaxing music. “When [Veterans were] seemingly reluctant or embarrassed, I would applaud their courage and commitment for serving in the military and to use that fortitude to seek help now that they were back home.” — Rev. Sara Webb Phillips)

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(Calm, relaxing music. To explore all resources available for the faith community, visit VA.gov/REACH/faith.)