Thursday, Feb 11, 2021

Red Carpet Welcome (Virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meeting/info/63fe336039114e01aee85d7ea47baf0f
 
Thank you for serving, and welcome to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System! We are pleased that you have chosen us for your care. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Veterans like you by providing the excellent medical care you’ve earned.
 
As a newly enrolled Veteran, we invite you to attend a “Red Carpet Welcome” orientation. This orientation is offered the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. via phone or Webex.
 
Join using Webex (video & audio)
Join using Webex (video & audio)
LINK: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/webappng/sites/veteransaffairs/meeting/info/63fe336039114e01aee85d7ea47baf0f 
Webex Meeting number (access code): 199 840 2826
Webex Meeting password: 9Tj5Hsi4rG?
Join by Phone (audio only)
Phone Number: 404-397-1596
Phone access code: 199 840 2826 #
 
The purpose of the orientation is to provide you with information regarding your VA health care benefits and health care services offered. We also will provide information to assist you in navigating the VA, both the building and the system.
 
 
Peer Support Group (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mad9bd6aa57dc9b449b0a78847f818989
 
Peer Support Groups
Description: A general peer support group welcoming all Veterans at any stage of recovery who have lived experiences of mental illness or substance use. This group is a means to talk with one another about shared experiences, struggles, and challenges in a safe environment.
 
Tues / Thur
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 569 2143 #
 
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055
 
Virtual Veterans Town Hall
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 11:30 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams or Phone)
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzA2MDNmZmMtZjIxMC00MDFkLTlmZmItOTMxZGE1YmRjYjg%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821d-b7ab251ab3bf%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22d8aa9907-b0aa-42eb-b8a6-2fedf86ca155%22%7D
 
Virtual Town Hall for Veterans & Caregivers
Hibbing VA Clinic, Ely VA Clinic & Twin Ports VA Clinic
with Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis VAHCS Director

WHEN: Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Microsoft Teams (video and audio) or Phone (audio only)
  • Join using Teams in your web browser (no download needed) by clicking the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzA2MDNmZmMtZjIxMC00MDFkLTlmZmItOTMxZGE1YmRjYjg%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821d-b7ab251ab3bf%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22d8aa9907-b0aa-42eb-b8a6-2fedf86ca155%22%7D 
or
  • Join by Phone. Call the number below and enter the conference ID.
    • Phone Number: 1-872-701-0185
    • Conference ID: 951 317 94#
Contact: Sandra Roy, Public Affairs Specialist (612) 467-2102 or sandra.roy@va.gov
 
Additional information about the Minneapolis VA Clinics: https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/locations/index.asp
 
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups (drop-in, virtual)
 
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual (Webex or phone)
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m051dfb213165642e357e03c85061346f
 
SMART Recovery Peer Support Groups
Description: Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a science-based, sober support program that helps people recover from addictive behaviors. This group is a peer community that offers support to Veterans who have lived experience with addiction.
 
Thursday
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Password: VAPeerSupport5!
Phone: 404-397-1596
Access Code: 199 788 8749 #
 
Facilitator: Martia Fuller, CPS
Office Phone: 612-467-3055