VA finally thinks about outreach?

Every time I go to an event to listen to experts, I keep asking about outreach and why they are not doing it. It's common sense! One thing the "experts" seem to lack. I never could get a serious answer. I've asked about this when talking about PTSD and homeless veterans. I've asked about it when talking about suicides. Divorces. I've asked politicians.

VA secretary: Agency has to do better outreach
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday May 31, 2011 18:57:30 EDT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Veterans affairs officials must do a better job reaching out to Alaska’s military vets, especially those in remote communities where access to services is difficult, the nation’s top official for veterans’ affairs said.

Eric Shinseki, secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, said the issue of access has a different meaning in Alaska, where many communities are off the road system.

But the issue is being addressed with a move away from large health care centers for veterans to community-based outpatient clinics and vet centers and mobile clinics, he said Monday during a visit to the state.
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VA secretary: Agency has to do better outreach

Outreach is priceless and maybe that's part of the problem. It doesn't cost much money at all. As a matter of fact I've been doing it for almost 20 years online and even longer face to face. It is draining, makes me cry a lot, miss a lot of sleep and then I get the email from another organization asking ME for a donation! Anyway, this kind of thing takes two things. Time and love. Ok, toss in patience too but congress won't even listen unless someone is going to make money off of it.