Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

Virginia Caregiver Coalition

Martha Johnson Mead, Special Projects CoordinatorVirginia Wounded Warrior Program

Virginia Department of Veterans ServicesMarch 21, 2013

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VETERANS IN VIRGINIA

Veteran/FamilyQOL

Virginia has approximately 837,051 veterans

1 in every 10 citizens is a veteran, 1 in 5 in Hampton Roads

By 2016 Virginia is projected to have the 4th largest veteran population in the nation

Virginia ranks seventh among the states in total veteran population and fourth in younger veterans (age 20 – 49)

Virginia has the largest percentage of women veterans, 18%

Governor’s goal is to become the most veteran-friendly state

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WE ARE VIRGINIA VETERANSVIRGINIA WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services: Established in 2003; first Commissioner appointed

in 2004 Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Benefits Services Veterans Care Centers Cemeteries G.I. Bill and Educational Assistance Virginia War Memorial

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

MISSION

Veteran/FamilyQOL

The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP), in cooperation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, monitors and coordinates behavioral health and rehabilitative services and support through an integrated, comprehensive and responsive system of public and private partnerships. VWWP facilitates these services for Virginia veterans, members of the Virginia National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves (not in active federal service), and their families especially those affected by stress related conditions or traumatic brain injuries resulting from military service.

2.1 Million Deployed OEF/OIF

1/3 PTSD and/or TBI50,000 physical wounds and

16,000 severely wounded

WHY?

Executive Assistant

Executive Director

Region 5Director

Regional Coordinator &

Staff

Community Services Boards

(9)

Region 4Director

Regional Coordinator &

Staff

Community Services Boards

(8)

Region 3Director

Regional Coordinator &

Staff

Community Services Board

(10)

Region 2 Director

Regional Coordinator &

Staff

Community Services Board

(5)

Region 1 Director

Regional Coordinator &

Staff

Community Services Boards

(8)

Special Projects Coordinator

Community Providers

Veteran Services Organizations

Faith Based Community

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

Albemarle

Amelia

Appo-mattox

Buckingham

Campbell

Caroline

Charlotte

Clarke

Culpeper

Fairfax

Fauquier

Fluvanna

Frederick

Goochland

Greene

Greensville

Halifax

Hanover

Loudoun

Louisa

Lunenburg

Madison

Mecklenburg

Nottoway

Orange

Page

Pittsylvania

Powhatan

PrinceEdward

Rappa-hannock

Shen

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Spotsylvan

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Stafford

Warren

Prince

William

Region 2Northern

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Essex

Glo

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Henrico

Isle Of Wight

KingGeorge

King

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New Kent

Nort

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Northumberland

Prince

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Richmo

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Southam

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Surry

Sussex

Westmoreland

Norfolk

Portsmouth

Suffol

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Amherst

Augusta

Nelson

Rockingham

Alleghany

Bath

Bedford

Bland

Botetourt

Buchanan

Carroll

Craig

Dickenson

Floyd

Franklin

Giles

GraysonHenry

Highland

Lee

Mont-gomery

Patrick

Pulaski

Roanoke

Russell

Scott

Smyth

Tazewell

Washington

Wise Wythe

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Alexandria

Lynchburg

King &

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Rockbridge

Hampton

James

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Region 1Northwestern

Region 5GreaterHamptonRoads

Region 4 Central

Region 3Southwest

Arlington

Charlottesville

Statewide toll free number: 1-877-285-1299

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

Regional Consortia

MiddlesexMatthews

Lancaster

Chesapeake

Virginia Beach

Chesterfield

Dinwiddie

Brunsw

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Richmond

INTERAGENCY COLLABORATIONA SYSTEMS APPROACH

Veteran/FamilyQOL

Program grounded in the Code of Virginia

State funded; augmented with grants and donations

Reinforced by Executive Order 29

Inter-Secretariat Letter of Support

Interagency Executive Strategy Committee

Interagency Advisory Council

Strategic Plan in Place

VWWP

Commissioner Department of

Veterans Services

Commissioner Department of Health

Commissioner

Department of Aging &

Rehabilitative Services

Commissioner Dept of Behavioral Health

& Developmental Services

Adjutant General

Virginia National GuardVirginia

Armed Forces Reserve

Component

Director Medical

Assistance Services

Director USDVAVISN 6

CommissionerVirginia

Employment Commission

Director Dept of Health

Professions

INTERAGENCYEXECUTIVESTRATEGYCOMMITTEE

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What We Do Comprehensive Assessment of Individual and Family Needs

Case Management/Care Coordination

Marriage and Family Support

Outreach and Community Education

Linkage to VA Benefits, Financial Assistance, Employment and Education Programs

Homeless Services

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WE ARE VIRGINIA VETERANSVIRGINIA WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM

FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12Veterans and their familiesserved

N/A 1,650 3,617 5,283

Community events attended byVWWP staff

335 573 615 822

Virginians reached at events

9,500 19,000 13,450 17,450

Military personnel and familiesreached at VWWP briefings

2,795 4,400 6,550 4460

Annual Services Provided

Primary Nature of Requests for Assistance

from Regional Consortia – June 2012

EmploymentFinancial Aid

Housing37%

PTSD/TBIMH or FamilyCounseling

26%

Other

23%

VA BenefitsMedicalGI Bill14%

Era of Service for Veterans Servedby Regional Consortia – June 2012

Non-CombatRelated

24%

Vietnam15%

AfghanistanIraq48%

WWII Korea &Other Combat6%

DesertStorm 7%

Branch of Service for Veterans Servedby Regional Consortia – June 2012

Air Force 5%

Marines18%

Army65%

Coast Guard1%

Navy 11%

Gender of Veterans and Family Members

Served by Regional Consortia – June 2012

Male81%

Female19%

VWWP Statewide GoalsServe Veterans

No Wrong Door Employment V3

Reentry

Emphasize Families SAMHSA Policy Academy Schools Caregiver Summits/Conference

Strengthen and Foster Partnerships IESC and Advisory Committees

Grow and Sustain VWWP Grants/Foundation

VWWP Statewide Goals

• Educate and Inform Conferences/Training (Caregiver

Forums) Website VISTAs AmeriCorps, Virginia Veterans Corps Virginia Funeral Directors Association

V.A. Resources for Veteran Caregivers

VA Caregiver Support LineToll Free: 1-855-260-3254Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -11:00 p. m. ETSaturday 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET

Helps callers learn about VA assistance

Helps caller access services and benefits

Connects caller with local family Caregiver Support Coordinator at VAMC if nearby

V.A. Resources for Veteran Caregivers

Other VA Resources for Qualifying Family:Adult Day Health Care CentersHome-Based Primary CareSkilled Home CareHome Health Aide ProgramHome TelehealthRespite CareHome Hospice Care

V.A. Resources for Veteran Caregivers

Caregivers of Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 – Services for Family Caregivers of Post 9/11 Seriously Injured

Must qualify and be enrolled with VA

Monthly StipendTravel ExpensesMental Health Services and

CounselingComprehensive VA Caregiver

TrainingRespite care www.va.gov/healthbenefits/apply/Caregiver_Service

s.asp

Resources for Veteran Caregivers

National Military Family AssociationSpouse ScholarshipsOperation Purple Program

Military Officers Association of Americawww.moaa.orgOnline Caregiver Manual

www.Veterancaregiver.comPeer and Resource Support

DARS ServicesVDVS and VWWP Services

VWWP Training Portalwww.WeAreVirginiaVeterans.or

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Online coursesCEU/CME credits

Family of Heroes

Technology/Features: • Accessed on any computer with an internet connection• Takes 1-hour (broken to modules)• Fully private and confidential • Integrated local resource list (VA and non-VA)

Online, role-playing resiliency training simulation where family members learn essential skills to manage common challenges facing families in adjusting to post-deployment life. 1. Managing expectations, 2. Identify post-deployment stress 3. De-escalating arguments,

negotiating responsibilities 4. If needed, motivating the

veteran to seek help for PTSD, TBI, or thoughts of suicide

VWWP Goal: A Well Coordinated Systemof Care and Support for Our Veterans and

Their Families through Partnerships

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BehavioralHealthcare

Healthcare

FinancialAssistance

Housing

Transportation

CareCoordination

CrisisIntervention Employment

VocationalRehab

Outreach

Education

Our community, our

strength!