How Can VA Improve Your Health Care?
Friday, April 16, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
To register go to https://www.va.gov/HEALTHPOLICYPLANNING/listening.asp
VA is hosting public virtual listening sessions to hear from Veterans on how to design a health care system
of the future and grow services for Veterans in a way that reinforces VA’s role as a leader in health care.
Click picture to read full article on the US Department of Veteran Affairs webpage.
VETERAN NAVIGATOR SERVICES
Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) in Kalamazoo County can access Veteran Navigator services to get expert knowledge about organizations and services available to them. The Veteran Navigator identifies resources and connects SMVF to services based on their unique and specific needs.
Referrals and follow up support can be given within Kalamazoo County for SMVF in the following areas:
• Mental Health
• Medical
• Dental
• Veteran Benefits
• Education
• Employment
• Housing
INTEGRATED SERVICES OF KALAMAZOO VETERAN SERVICES POINT OF CONTACT:
Kalamazoo County Veteran Navigator
Juan M. Gonzalez, MSgt (RET)
269-548-9304
jgonzalez@iskzoo.org
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the ISK Access Center at 269-373-6000,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Ask for Emergency Mental Health or EMH).
The Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office is asking for your input!
Please take a few moments to complete our survey by either clicking the picture above (print off and fill out) or the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TZNTDW9
We are asking for veterans and/or and their spouses to let us know how we can better serve the veterans of Kalamazoo County both currently and in the future.
It is your choice whether to submit your survey anonymous or with your name and contact information, we just ask that you have it turned in by Thursday, April 15, 2021.
The current state of affairs is resulting in an increased need for mental wellness. At WVS, we’re taking our mission seriously and implementing a program hotline to better serve you.
Launched in April of last year, the Woman Veteran Strong program provides peer support to our nation’s female heroes residing in Michigan. Members are counting on us daily for safe virtual meetings, in-person recreational therapy opportunities and more.
Our team is on standby, providing information on WVS meetings and events. We’re also vetting statewide resources that serve the female Veteran community. If you run such a program or organization, please call us to verify your information in order to provide you with better referrals.
As a family caregiver you play an important role in caring for the Veteran at home and in the community. VA has two programs for caregivers: The Program of General Caregiver Support Services (eligible Veterans all eras) and the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (eligible post-9/11 Veterans).
We appreciate you and we are here to help you!
VA offers a number of services that can provide you with the support that’s right for you. Whether you and the Veteran you care for could use some help at home or you just need someone to listen, we’re here to support you. Follow the link to learn more about the variety of services available to Family Caregivers.
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