Description

Eligibility: Veterans and their families.Service Description: Provides health care services in addition to providing assistance to Veterans and their families with connecting them to potential benefits they may be eligible for.AKA: N/ABackground Checks: YesComments:*Provides primary care, mental health care, specialty care services, as well as social programs and services.*Homeless Veteran care available for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.*Caregiver support program available for those caring for a Veteran. For more information on trainings, counseling, or respite care qualifications please call: 319-688-6933.*The Disabled Veterans (DAV) program provides free van rides to and from the Iowa City VA Medical Center for Veterans who do not have other transportation options. Call: 319-339-7061 for the Cedar Rapids Metro Area. For Benton County Veterans call Benton County VA Office: 319-472-3150. For Monticello/Anamosa area call Dubuque County: 319-499-7570 or 563-589-7840. Must be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently.*Veterans Transportation Services (VTS) provides transportation for Veterans and their caregiver to and from the Iowa City VA Hospitals. The program is wheelchair accessible. Rides can be scheduled through the website, or by calling: 319-338-0581 ext: 636009.

Services

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups, Caregiver Consultation and Support, Caregiver Counseling, Caregiver Training, Support Groups, Transportation Issues, Veteran Benefits Assistance, and Veteran/Military Personnel Issues