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Ready-To-Use VA Mental Health Materials | Spread the Word
Spread the Word
Ready-To-Use VA Mental Health Materials
Share our readymade materials to educate Veterans about the mental health resources and support available from VA. These materials are designed to build awareness of the mental health challenges that Veterans may face — and the many treatment options available. Download materials for seasonal observances, social media posts for various mental health topics, and general information to share on your website and at outreach events.
Seasonal Observances
Download materials for upcoming observances. Please note which month each post is designated for. This section will be updated every two months.
Great American Smokeout
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VA offers a variety of treatment options to help you stop smoking again—for good.
Connect with your VA health care provider to learn more.
www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home
Download Video for Instagram (MP4)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
VA offers a variety of options to help you stop smoking again—for good. Treatments include prescription medications, nicotine replacement therapy like the nicotine patch or gum, and counseling.
Connect with your VA health care provider to learn more.
Social Media Content
Download post copy and graphics to use on your social media accounts. Graphics formatted for Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram are available. New content is added every month.
Follow VA on Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram to share VA’s posts directly in the platforms.
Older Veterans
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Facebook Social Post Copy:
As you age, you continue to have new life experiences and can become an expert in resiliency and coping. However, later life can also bring challenges.
Find VA support for navigating those challenges:
MentalHealth.va.gov/older-veterans/index.asp
X Social Post Copy:
As you age, you continue to have new life experiences and can become an expert in resiliency and coping. However, later life can also bring challenges.
Find VA support for navigating those challenges:
MentalHealth.va.gov/older-veterans/index.asp
Download Image for Instagram (JPG)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
As you age, you continue to have new life experiences and can become an expert in resiliency and coping. However, later life can also bring challenges.
Find VA support for navigating those challenges:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Anxiety
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Facebook Social Post Copy:
The holiday season can be stressful. When anxiety starts affecting your day-to-day activities, it may be time to reach out. VA has resources to help.
Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov/anxiety/index.asp
X Social Post Copy:
The holiday season can be stressful. When anxiety starts affecting your day-to-day activities, it may be time to reach out. VA has resources to help.
Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov/anxiety/index.asp
Download Image for Instagram (JPG)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
The holiday season can be stressful. When anxiety starts affecting your day-to-day activities, it may be time to reach out. VA has resources to help.
Learn more:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Student Veterans
Download Video for Facebook (MP4)
Facebook Social Post Copy:
Beginning or returning to a college or university setting is a significant life change, and most people need time to adjust. VA has programs to help.
Find resources for student Veterans:
MentalHealth.va.gov/student-faculty/index.asp
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Beginning or returning to a college or university setting is a significant life change, and most people need time to adjust. VA has programs to help.
Find resources for student Veterans:
MentalHealth.va.gov/student-faculty/index.asp
Download Video for Instagram (MP4)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
Beginning or returning to a college or university setting is a significant life change, and most people need time to adjust. VA has programs to help.
Find resources for student Veterans:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Military Sexual Trauma
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Facebook Social Post Copy:
VA offers a range of services to meet military sexual trauma (MST) survivors where they are in their recovery.
Find MST support:
MentalHealth.va.gov/msthome/treatment.asp
X Social Post Copy:
VA offers a range of services to meet military sexual trauma (MST) survivors where they are in their recovery.
Find MST support:
MentalHealth.va.gov/msthome/treatment.asp
Download Image for Instagram (JPG)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
VA offers a range of services to meet military sexual trauma (MST) survivors where they are in their recovery.
Find MST support:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Residential Rehabilitation Treatment
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Facebook Social Post Copy:
For Veterans seeking comprehensive health care, VA provides residential rehabilitation treatment, offering 24/7 mental health care in a structured, supportive, and comfortable residential environment.
Find a program near you:
MentalHealth.va.gov/get-help/va-residential-rehabilitation/index.asp
X Social Post Copy:
For Veterans seeking comprehensive health care, VA provides residential rehabilitation treatment, offering 24/7 mental health care in a structured, supportive, and comfortable residential environment.
Find a program near you:
MentalHealth.va.gov/get-help/va-residential-rehabilitation/index.asp
Download Image for Instagram (JPG)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
For Veterans seeking comprehensive health care, VA provides residential rehabilitation treatment, offering 24/7 mental health care in a structured, supportive, and comfortable residential environment.
Find a program near you:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Bipolar
Download Video for Facebook (MP4)
Facebook Social Post Copy:
Bipolar disorder can include a range of symptoms like noticeable swings in energy, mood, or hours of sleep needed. Learn how VA can support Veterans with bipolar disorder.
Find VA support:
MentalHealth.va.gov/bipolar/index.asp
X Social Post Copy:
Bipolar disorder can include a range of symptoms like noticeable swings in energy, mood, or hours of sleep needed. Learn how VA can support Veterans with bipolar disorder.
Find VA support:
MentalHealth.va.gov/bipolar/index.asp
Download Video for Instagram (MP4)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
Bipolar disorder can include a range of symptoms like noticeable swings in energy, mood, or hours of sleep needed. Learn how VA can support Veterans with bipolar disorder.
Find VA support:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Substance Use
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Facebook Social Post Copy:
Learn how to recognize the signs of unhealthy alcohol use. They can include an increased urge to drink, an inability to stop drinking, and an increased tolerance.
VA can help: MentalHealth.va.gov/substance-use/index.asp
X Social Post Copy:
Learn how to recognize the signs of unhealthy alcohol use. They can include an increased urge to drink, an inability to stop drinking, and an increased tolerance.
VA can help: MentalHealth.va.gov/substance-use/index.asp
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Instagram Social Post Copy:
Learn how to recognize the signs of unhealthy alcohol use. They can include an increased urge to drink, an inability to stop drinking, and an increased tolerance.
VA can help: MentalHealth.va.gov
Get Help
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Facebook Social Post Copy:
Confront and manage any mental health challenge head-on with resources specifically for Veterans. VA is here to get you started on your mental health treatment journey.
Learn more:
MentalHealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp
X Social Post Copy:
Confront and manage any mental health challenge head-on with resources specifically for Veterans. VA is here to get you started on your mental health treatment journey.
Learn more:
MentalHealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp
Download Image for Instagram (JPG)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
Confront and manage any mental health challenge head-on with resources specifically for Veterans. VA is here to get you started on your mental health treatment journey.
Learn more:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Family Members or Friends
Download Video for Facebook (MP4)
Facebook Social Post Copy:
Family and friends of Veterans play an important role in supporting their recovery. As you support the Veteran in your life, VA is here to support you.
Explore resources for family and friends of Veterans:
MentalHealth.va.gov/families/index.asp
X Social Post Copy:
Family and friends of Veterans play an important role in supporting their recovery. As you support the Veteran in your life, VA is here to support you.
Explore resources for family and friends of Veterans:
MentalHealth.va.gov/families/index.asp
Download Video for Instagram (MP4)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
Family and friends of Veterans play an important role in supporting their recovery. As you support the Veteran in your life, VA is here to support you.
Explore resources for family and friends of Veterans:
MentalHealth.va.gov
Substance Use
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Facebook Social Post Copy:
If you’re a Veteran who takes opioid medications or uses opioids recreationally, you should have naloxone on hand to help prevent a death from overdose.
Talk with your VA provider about getting a prescription for free. Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov/substance-use/overdose.asp
X Social Post Copy:
If you’re a Veteran who takes opioid medications or uses opioids recreationally, you should have naloxone on hand to help prevent a death from overdose.
Talk with your VA provider about getting a prescription for free. Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov/substance-use/overdose.asp
Download Image for Instagram (JPG)
Instagram Social Post Copy:
If you’re a Veteran who takes opioid medications or uses opioids recreationally, you should have naloxone on hand to help prevent a death from overdose.
Talk with your VA provider about getting a prescription for free. Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov
Printable Handouts
Download these promotional handouts to print and distribute to Veterans and their supporters at outreach events.
Promotional Half-Page Handout
Substance Use Disorder
VA Mental Health Support for Older Veterans
VA Residential Rehabilitation
VA Supports Military Sexual Trauma Survivors
Web Badge
Use this graphic on your website to promote VA mental health resources, information, treatment options and more. Intended for desktop use only.
VA Is Here For You. (Version 1)
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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring a photo of a Veteran speaking with a health care provider with text that reads: VA is here for you. Explore mental health information and resources for Veterans. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_540x180-1.jpg" /></a>
VA Is Here For You. (Version 2)
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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring a photo of two Veterans walking and talking outside with text that reads: VA is here for you. Explore mental health information and resources for Veterans. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_540x180-2.jpg" /></a>
VA Is Here For You. (Version 3)
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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring a photo of two Veterans sitting outside having a conversation with text that reads: VA is here for you. Explore mental health information and resources for Veterans. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_540x180-4.jpg" /></a>
VA Is Here For You. (Version 4)
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<a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/?utm_campaign=spread_the_word&utm_source=embedded_content&utm_medium=referral&utm_term=web_badge" Title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Homepage"><img alt="A graphic featuring text that reads: VA is here for you. MentalHealth.va.gov" src="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/spread-the-word/images/web-badges/VA-STW-Web-Badge_180x60.jpg" /></a>
Facebook Social Post Copy:
VA offers a variety of options to help you stop smoking again—for good. Treatments include prescription medications, nicotine replacement therapy like the nicotine patch or gum, and counseling. Connect with your VA health care provider to learn more. www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home