Solid Start Program set April 27 for veterans entering civilian life

OneOp connects veterans, military service providers with resources

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will present the webinar “VA Solid Start: A Program for Transitioning Service Members” on April 27.

The Solid Start Program assists veterans with transitioning to civilian life by educating people on the tools and resources available to them. (Pexels photo)

OneOp, formerly the Military Families Learning Network, is a virtual professional development platform for providers who serve military families.

The online event will run from 10-11 a.m. Register for the free event at https://tx.ag/Transitioning. Once registered, participants will receive an email with instructions and a meeting link.

Email contact@oneop.org with questions or for technical support. Those unable to open or access the link may also view the event on YouTube Live.

Connecting veterans with benefits, resources

The webinar will provide an overview of the Veterans Administration Solid Start, VASS, program, a key outreach effort focused on successfully connecting recently separated veterans with the benefits and services they have earned due to their military services.

“The program is designed to assist service members transitioning to civilian life,” said Rachel Brauner, AgriLife Extension specialist-military programs, Bryan-College Station. “We want to help veterans build a solid foundation by connecting them with direct benefits, resources through partner organizations and the tools to navigate the new challenges that may come their way.”

Leading the webinar will be Regina Yount, program manager, Veterans Benefits Administration-U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington D.C.

Learning objectives

By the conclusion of the event, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose of the VASS program.
Understand the methods of contact and frequency of contact utilized by VASS.
Locate resources and information about VASS.

Continuing education credit

Continuing education credits are available to family service professionals including social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, case managers, board certified patient advocates and certified family life educators. Credits and credit categories vary. Refer to the website for additional information.

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Susan Himes

Susan Himes is a writer and media relations specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife. She writes news releases and features from science-based information generated by the agency. She also covers human interest stories and events across the state.