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By Terri Hendry  
(Reno, NV) – If you’re a veteran, or family a member of a veteran, and you’re facing challenges in everyday life, there is a free and valuable online tool designed specifically for you. It is an online site called, Make the Connection. It is a friendly, easy-to-use resource that puts information, and even solutions to tough issues affecting your life, right at your fingertips. Visit MakeTheConnection.net or click the link to visit the website: https://maketheconnection.net/whats-new 
 
The online program addresses every challenge a veteran or their family may face as they go through life. Whether it is a death in the family, transitioning from military service, dealing with challenging relationships or health issues, even spirituality, the online program navigates you to safe ground as you are guided to resources and solutions. No topic is out of bounds. The program places emphasis on letting you know you’re not alone. It is from the perspective of one vet talking to another. It is also designed to help clinicians better work with the veteran community providing toolkits, materials and information.  
 
The videos below provide examples of the many videos available through Make the Connection.  
https://maketheconnection.net/stories-of-connection  
https://maketheconnection.net/events/death-family-friends  
 
Make the Connection is a national campaign from the VA’s Mental Health Services program office within the Veterans Health Administration. You can find more information and additional programs as well as campaigns from the office online by clicking here: http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov