Family Friends and Coworkers
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Family Friends and Coworkers
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Program
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Description
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Veterans Service Organizations
http://www.va.gov/vso/
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Support groups & classes for families, partners & friends of individuals with a mental health diagnosis
http://www.nami.org/Find-Support
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Wounded Warrior Project
Offers a variety of family support
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
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Skilled Home Care Program
Provides Medicare-certified short-term in-home care including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, & speech therapy for veterans.
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Cecilia Manaog, RN
PSHC (Purchased Skilled Home Care)
Home and Community Programs
702-791-9023
Referral by CPRS consult
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Caregiver Support Program
http://www.caregiver.va.gov/
Provides individual counseling, insurance coverage (CHAMPVA), education, and support to individuals designated as formal caregivers for post-9/11 and service-connected veterans.
Financial stipends are based upon level of need.
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Waynette Wasano-Jones, LCSW
Caregiver Support Coordinator
702-791-9000 x14498
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“SAFE: Support and Family Education: Mental Health Facts for Families”
Monthly drop-in workshops for Veterans’ family members & friends
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Veterans Recovery Center
3525 W. Cheyenne, Suite 106
702-754-4650
2nd Thursday of each month, 1-2:30pm
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Las Vegas & Henderson Vet Centers
Support groups for families & significant others, couples counseling
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Las Vegas: 1919 S. Jones Blvd. Ste A
702-791-9170
Henderson: 400 S. Stephanie St. Ste 18
702-791-9100
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Respite Care
Services to help the primary caregivers of Veteran who are home bound, usually 2-6 hours per visit, primarily personal care (bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, ambulation, etc).
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Allows the Veteran to remain in his/her home when the primary caregiver is absent or needs a break from care-giving tasks.
Home & Community Programs
Referral by CPRS consult
Does not include housekeeping, laundry, transportation, or escorting
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Hospice Care
Provides care at end-of-life at home, hospital, or nursing home, to veterans who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
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Hospice & Palliative Care
702-791-9034
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Caregiver Support Groups & Chi Kung
Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas & Henderson
Nevada Senior Services
http://www.nevadaseniorservices.org/
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Las Vegas: 1919 S. Jones Blvd. Ste A
702-791-9170
Henderson: 400 S. Stephanie St. Ste 18
702-791-9100
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This collection of community resources is by no means comprehensive, and it is constantly evolving. Although all possible resources may not be included, it should be noted that the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Medical Center does not solicit or endorse any product, vendor, or company. If you are aware of a resource that can be added to this guide, please contact our HPDP staff.
The VA is not responsible for payment related to Veterans’ use of any of the community resources identified.
