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DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
With recent flooding and mudslides in the Pacific Northwest, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is receiving many inquiries related to SBA Disaster Assistance. Below
are key pieces of information that the Seattle SBA District Office would like Veterans to know at this time:
* Before SBA Disaster Loans <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffunding-programs%2Fdisaster-assistance/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/Dzpxlu
avANw1E3OLex1ypqyTNmJorQKc_o70n3TUlEU=436> can be made available, an Individual Assistance disaster declaration must be made.
* There are different types of SBA Disaster Loans so a declaration will determine the type of assistance available.
* Until a declaration is made, the SBA team is at the ready and coordinating with federal, state and local partners in preparation and anticipation of a declaration.
For any emergencies, please dial 911.
For the latest updates and information visit VA’s Disaster Help website <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fresources%2Fdisaster-help%2F/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2
b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/0qlvOgEZWdQuM8OT6MeziB8e_dsOVOMHtqy3AMlu1ss=436> . In the wake of natural disasters like tornados and flooding and earthquakes and fires and hurricanes, it’s
important for Veterans and their families to know that VA is here to help.
REGISTER TODAY
Natural disasters may impact your ability to reach VA via phone. If you think your life or health is in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you have non-urgent/emergency
questions, you can reach VA through My HealtheVet secure messaging <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.myhealth.va.gov%2Fmhv-portal-web%2Fhome%3Fpopup=true/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63ee
e5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/lCggfirbyUSARsG0tEqHVSaHmQQXq3gBg3LCA4maXKo=436> for appointment scheduling, prescription refills and to access your medical records. If you do
not have a My HealtheVet account, take time and register today. Do not forget to opt-in to receive email <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.myhealth.va.gov%2Fmhv-portal-web%2Fweb%2
Fmyhealthevet%2Fuser-registration/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/m0grLni1wxkrq1kNaiEJqazQMvLt0vdKmuEnJJqOIgQ=436> notifications for Secure Messaging.
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FORWARD MARCH: If you live in a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your home or personal property, you may be eligible for financial assistance from United States
Small Business Administration (SBA) <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffunding-programs%2Fdisaster-assistance%2Fphysical-damage-loans/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2
b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/1FWFE79ShMFjhuDoAAt5eTVRQxkcodAWmr7WzXRept8=436> — even if you do not own a business.
Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans
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VA HEALTH BENEFITS HOTLINE
VA health benefits hotline is staffed Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET: 1-877-222-8387.
Fraud
Some predators use natural disasters and emergencies to target Veterans. This may include disaster response imposters and scammers claiming they’re from charities offering fake emergency
loans. If you think you may be a victim of fraud, call us at 833-388-7233. We’re here 24/7. VA’s Office of Emergency Management drives a comprehensive emergency management program at
all VA facilities to ensure continuity of benefits and health care for Veterans. While we shared quite a few resources above, it is important to work with your local VA teams so they
can fully support you following a natural disaster. Learn more about disaster assistance resources for Veterans <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.disasterassistance.gov%2Finformat
ion%2Fveterans/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/ufwqcWKLTPdY6EFWb0nvbqsNLEVjMZq2yh8iFlEEGrI=436> .
Housing Assistance
If you or a Veteran you know needs immediate housing assistance in the aftermath of a natural disaster, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, available 24/7 <https://links-1.govdeliver
y.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2FHOMELESS%2FNationalCallCenter.asp/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/xXPL6AuvEOkCpBJUpGCBXTvZq-t-MRyHc8z2-McnQps=436> :
1-877-4AID VETS (1-877-424-3838).
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If you’ve relocated to a shelter or a disaster recovery center because of a natural disaster, we may have already deployed a team to connect you with the health care and benefits you
need. If you need help finding housing, we’ll assign you to a case manager. If you have a VA loan and your home was affected by a natural disaster, please review the VA Guidance on
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b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/ss21xGf59wcB4asa_CB3vBtw8ffpi1sK6Ob17Tm08Gs=436> .
Learn more about disaster recovery centers on the FEMA website <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2Ffact-sheet%2Fdisaster-recovery-centers/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-
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More SBA Information
Once a disaster declaration for individual assistance is made, SBA plans to host informational webinars to provide more information about the types of disaster loans available, eligibility,
and application process. SBA anticipates having in-person SBA Business Recovery Centers opened in impacted communities and will share more information when those details are in place.
If you have any additional questions or requests on how we can make sure local businesses are connected to this information, please contact us at infosdo@sba.gov or 206-553-7310. SBA
will communicate via distribution list <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Fform%2Fpress-release-sign-up/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/J-wO
1qjV3uOqFDSCuivcQ1bqocJyCmVdaqRLGTCklS8=436> , social media channels (LinkedIn), and in the press as soon as this info is available. When available, information will also be uploaded
on the SBA website at www.sba.gov/disaster <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffunding-programs%2Fdisaster-assistance/2/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d1
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found at https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/prepare-emergencies <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Fbusiness-guide%2Fmanage-your-business%2Fprepare-em
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SBA is a partner agency of VA for transition assistance, as every year, approximately 200,000 men and women leave U.S. military service and return to life as civilians, a process known
as the military to civilian transition. SBA offers support for Veterans through Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Flocal-assistan
ce%2Fresource-partners%2Fveterans-business-outreach-centers-vboc/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/Y5GL6e5hKuii31oVD8mpyXJgik932diHSAl5wHpyFOc=436> ) as
they enter the world of business ownership. The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services to service members, veterans,
National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, and family members interested in starting or growing a small business. SBA has 31 organizations participating in this cooperative
agreement and serving as VBOCs. Look for funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities. To help Veterans succeed, SBA offers training courses in-person and online
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169-000000/-TTUr-ibCd2A3_Y4VEjI-Zv-yc60ASaOS0Rv0yf9Cnk=436> . Learn the basics of owning a business and get access to SBA resources.
The SBA helps small businesses get funding <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Fbusiness-guide%2Fgrow-your-business%2Fveteran-owned-businesses%23funding/1/0100019b3746db89-7
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easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Every year, the federal government awards a portion of contracting dollars specifically to businesses owned by Veterans. Also,
small businesses owned by Veterans <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fveterans.certify.sba.gov%2F/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/17G4_oz_4vx2fLFpry5FVsH
xEZIhXpf_BBqncPb7JB8=436> , may be eligible to purchase surplus property from the federal government. Certification with SBA allows service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs)
to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government. SBA and Veteran Business Informational Resources:
* Veteran Business Development Officers <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Flocal-assistance%2Fveterans-business-development-officers/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-
a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/OYNlZ-DpxTHBknZkkMHPF7JPjWTIukmVyh8HdQfFWa4=436> - Veterans Business Development Officers work in each of SBA's 68 District Offices, and are familiar with federal,
state, and local programs that assist veteran, service member, and military spouse entrepreneurs. They can also provide schedules and points of contact for any upcoming Boots to Business
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or Boots to Business Reboot courses in your area.
* Loan Programs <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffunding-programs%2Floans/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/S41s6dEKPHTeURXV273kaQv2tVYighbq
p-UKkVs5JIU=436> - The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s primary business loan program, provides loan guaranties to lenders that allow them to provide financial help for small businesses with
special requirements. 7(a) loans can be used for:
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<https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn20/images/checkbox.gif> Short- and long-term working capital
<https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn20/images/checkbox.gif> Refinancing current business debt
<https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn20/images/checkbox.gif> Purchasing and installation of machinery and equipment, including AI-related expenses
<https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn20/images/checkbox.gif> Purchasing furniture, fixtures, and supplies
<https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn20/images/checkbox.gif> Changes of ownership (complete or partial)
<https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn20/images/checkbox.gif> Multiple purpose loans, including any of the above
The maximum loan amount for a 7(a) loan is $5 million. Key eligibility factors are based on what the business does to receive its income, its credit history, and where the business
operates. Your lender will help you figure out which type of loan is best suited for your needs.
* Surplus Government Property Sales <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffederal-contracting%2Fcontracting-assistance-programs%2Fveteran-contracting-assistance-programs%23su
rplus-personal-property-for-veteran-owned-small-business-programs/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/Ot8Gv3MCzbmpEnz9zUR45IVKumZbLvtSGu2fK4OAnmk=436> - Veteran-owned
small businesses can access federally owned personal property no longer in use through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program.
* Surplus Property by State <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.gsa.gov%2Fbuy-through-us%2Fgovernment-property-for-sale-or-lease%2Foffice-of-personal-property-management%2Ffor-state-
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- The federal surplus personal property donation program enables certain non-federal organizations to obtain property the federal government no longer needs. Contact a state agency
for surplus property representative in the applicable geographic location to confirm eligibility. State agencies for surplus property (SASPs) are state-run organizations that administer
the federal program for donating federal surplus property to public, tax-supported entities and eligible private nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.
* Veteran contracting assistance programs <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffederal-contracting%2Fcontracting-assistance-programs%2Fveteran-contracting-assistance-program
s/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/3rE682TmkVavgROyCF0mMBjOGfv8IkYjYPZ-SEiJi5w=436> - Every year, the federal government awards a portion of contracting
dollars specifically to businesses owned by veterans. Also, small businesses owned by veterans may be eligible to purchase surplus property from the federal government.
* NASA Federal Acquisition Jumpstation <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fprod.nais.nasa.gov%2Fpub%2Ffedproc%2Fhome.html/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/J
t0xrYVz7tO9mMcVXaAAIeD24LF81x6OpBo4mT_OMmA=436> // Use of the Internet by the federal acquisition community is growing rapidly. Please inform us of additional Internet sites serving
federal procurement. Send all comments and suggestions to: NAIS.Support@nasa.gov <mailto:NAIS.Support@nasa.gov> .
* Training and Technical Assistance <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fvetbiz.va.gov%2Ftatassistance%2F/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/irO4TYPGmPV-dzHOHb
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* Acquisition Gateway <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.acquisitiongateway.gov%2F/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/cPviBrWJczzlmvWSI06vQ3JRBYJZRFpM8aJ
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* SCORE Business Mentoring <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Flocal-assistance%2Fresource-partners%2Fscore-business-mentoring/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57
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* Doing Business with VA <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fvetbiz.va.gov%2Fdoingbusiness%2F/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/sqarjiqNYTw8VYMjrgYWdmuh4QRul
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Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support is available 24/7 for Veterans in crisis by phone, text, or chat: Dial 988 then Press 1. Send a text to 838255. Chat Online <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2
Fwww.veteranscrisisline.net%2Fget-help-now%2Fchat%2F/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/9xBa2dAiPlVONCvpo1aAvQYDoAWRFUGfzmkQdu7TfNM=436> . Support for deaf
and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889.
About VISN 20 and NW MIRECC
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VA's NW MIRECC serves to improve the mental health and well-being of Veterans through research and dissemination of information to providers both within VA and the general public. VHA
continually evolves and cultivates ongoing cutting-edge medical research and innovation <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.mirecc.va.gov%2Fvisn20%2FAbout_NWMIRECC%2Fnwmirecc-histor
y.asp/1/0100019b3746db89-7c63eee5-95c5-4a2b-a8ae-57d6a4f6d169-000000/JjYx3PpALJ4gUaDOfyR4s5CPIx9ZO9kkzlmk97VJkNk=436> to improve the lives of America’s patriots. VA's Veterans Integrated
Service Network (VISN) 20 serves Alaska, Washington, Oregon, most of Idaho, and one county each in Montana and California. Operating across three time zones over 817,417 square miles,
VISN 20 is home to 273 federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes. Spanning 23% of US land mass, VISN 20 is the largest geographic region of VA. NW MIRECC brings
together complementary research, education, and clinical programs from VA Puget Sound (VAPSHCS) and the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). The collaborative approach to mental
health research, education and treatment has had a profound impact on the lives of Veterans.
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to improve the quality of life and function of Veterans by developing, evaluating, and promoting the implementation of effective treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and its complex comorbidities. PTSD comorbidities include the behavioral consequences of repetitive blast mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chronic pain
(in particular, post-concussive headaches), cognitive impairment, and increased risk for neurodegenerative disorders (chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE] and Alzheimer’s disease
[AD]). VA MIRECC's provide for the improvement of the provision of health-care services and related counseling services to eligible veterans suffering from mental illness (especially
mental illness related to service-related conditions) through—
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* the conduct of research (including research on improving mental health service facilities of the Department and on improving the delivery of mental health services by the Department);
* the education and training of health care personnel of the Department; and
* the development of improved models and systems for the furnishing of mental health services by the Department.
As part of the VISN 20 NW MIRECC mission to enhance access to mental health expertise, the NW MIRECC collaborates and consults with other MIRECCs and Centers of Excellence, as well as
with other VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State departments of Veterans Affairs, community agencies, and experts. The close geographic proximity (40 miles) of DoD Joint Base
Lewis-McChord/Madigan Army Medical Center to VAPSHCS has provided an exciting opportunity to develop innovative and productive research, education, and clinical care collaborations
with DoD personnel that address PTSD and its associated conditions in their early stages in active-duty Servicemembers.
VA ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Every year, thousands of research studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes. For
example, the VA has:
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* Developed artificial limbs that allow amputees to have more independence and better quality of life
* Invented the cardiac pacemaker
* Performed the first successful liver transplantation
* Developed the nicotine patch to help people stop smoking
* Played a major role in the development of the CT/CAT scan to view the inside of the body
* Tested new drugs and treatments for diseases such as AIDS, Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Osteoporosis
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