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Veteran of the Month - September 2026
 Meet U.S. Army Veteran Mario Lopez! Lopez served seven years as a mechanic in the Army. He is originally from Crowell, Texas and is now resident in our Community Living Center (CLC). Thank you for your service Mario Lopez!
If you would like to nominate a Veteran for the Amarillo VA Veteran of the Month, please email AmarilloPublicAffairs@va.gov.
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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. VA’s top clinical priority is preventing suicide among all Veterans. Veterans in crisis, whether they are enrolled in VA health care or not, can always show up without an appointment to any of our facilities during business hours. After hours, Veterans in crisis may go to our Emergency Room or any hospital ER.
Thanks to the COMPACT Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ will directly furnish, pay for, or reimburse emergent suicide care (to include associated transportation costs) at VA and non-VA facilities for eligible individuals in acute suicide crisis.
Veterans in crisis can always contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 then press 1 to receive 24/7 confidential support. Veterans don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. Veterans can also chat online or text 838255 at anytime for confidential support. Don't wait. Reach out.
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Whole Health Coaching and Well-being
Whole Health is a part of your VA benefits! Your Whole Health Team works with you to build a plan around what matters most to you - mind, body and spirit. Get involved today! Click on the graphic below to learn more:
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Lubbock VA Clinic's 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil
In honor of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, the Lubbock VA Clinic is hosting the 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, September 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the clinic's front parking lot, located at 3510 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79415. The event will feature vendors, activities, a car show, FREE food courtesy of Caprock Tech Security and more! The candlelight ceremony will begin at 7 p.m.
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Virtual Veterans Town Hall
Join us for a VIRTUAL Veterans Town Hall Thursday, September 17 from 6-7 p.m. Topics this month will be over Suicide Prevention Month. AVAHCS leadership will provide valuable information and will be ready to answer your questions!
ATTENTION: We are using a NEW Virtual Town Hall platform. Join the virtual meeting at this link on September 17 at 6 p.m. Download the Microsoft Teams app ahead of time for an easier login process.
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Lubbock Movie and Seminar Experience for Veterans
RSVP today for FREE! Click the graphic below to expand for more detials:
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Blue Star Museum Initiative
Take advantage of FREE admission for Veterans, military personnel and family members at the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Wildcat Bluff Nature Center in Amarillo now through September 7, 2026!
This is a part of the Blue Star Museum initiative that allows Veterans, military personnel and their families to enter over 2,000 museums across the United States until Labor Day for free. Check it out!
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Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Outreach Fridays
TVC is hosting Outreach Fridays for the following areas:
Perryton - First Friday of every month from 9am-12pm at the Sheriff's Office, 511 S Ash, Perryton, Texas.
Pampa - Second Friday of every month from 9am-3:30pm at the VFW Post 1657, 105 S Cuyler, Pampa, Texas.
Dalhart - Third Friday of every month from 9am-3:30pm at the Courthouse, 415 Denver Ave, Dalhart, Texas.
Dumas - Fourth Friday of every month from 9am-12pm at the Courthouse 2nd Floor, 715 S Dumas Ave, Dumas, Texas.
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Hometown Heroes Baseball Game
Did you see us at the Sod Poodles baseball game on August 16? Amarillo VA was invited by Bell Flight to be a part of a Hometown Heroes Sod Poodles baseball game! This outreach initiative was to spread awareness of VA services to Veterans and the community. Thank you for having us!
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Lubbock VA Clinic Mobile Food Pantry
On August 13, our staff at the Lubbock VA Clinic handed out over 185 boxes full of food items to our Veterans in Lubbock! This initiative was brought to you by our Whole Health Team in partnership with the South Plains Food Bank to help nourish our hometown heroes. The next Mobile Food Pantry in Lubbock will be on November 19. Keep an eye out for more details!
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