Montana Veterans! Do You Have Health and Benefits Questions? Ask Questions Now!
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Maj Bonnie Carroll - President and Founder, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
» Patricia Sweeney - National Director, Peer Support Services, VHA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office
» Jay Gorman - Psychologist, VA
» Coleton Whitaker - Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, Veterans and Military Families
» PO3 Douglas Webb - Management Analyst, VA
» SFC Bryan Zipp - Veteran Service Officer, Montana
» SGT Blake Fuhriman - Chairman, Veterans Navigation Network
» (Join to see) - Supervisory Veterans Service Representative, VBA
VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s Peer Support Services:
The VHA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s Peer Support Services Section provides national policy guidance and national trainings for peer specialists and peer support supervisors to support the implementation of the peer specialist health care profession in VHA.
Veteran’s Navigation Network (VNN):
Veteran’s Navigation Network facilitates a smooth transition for our Nation’s Service Members, from military service to civilian life through creating networks that strive to allow Veterans to succeed through job placement, physical and mental health, and linking to other service as needed. VNN also offers Veterans the opportunity to volunteer to support other Veterans.
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA):
Veterans Benefits Administration administers VA benefits such as service-connected disability and non-service connected pension to Veterans, their family members, and other beneficiaries.
The Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network also provides training in caregiver peer support. https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html
There is also a General Caregiver Support Services Program that has been helpful. https://www.caregiver.va.gov/Care_Caregivers.asp
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
Home - Quality of Life Foundation
Wounded Veteran Family Care is a program of the Quality of Life Foundation. Advocacy for Caregivers We fill a gap in support for caregivers who provide daily, substantial care for their wounded veteran and their families. Our Wounded Veteran Family Care Program (WVFCP) works hand in hand with coordinating agencies to remove barriers by providing … Home Read More »
https://www.va.gov/initiatives/veterans-experience-action-centers/
TAPS Caregiver to Survivor Program
If you have lost a military loved one after having been a caregiver, we understand, are advocating on your behalf, and are here to support you with comfort, care and resources.
I have asked our Beneficiary Travel Manger, Rob, to contact you so we can sort out what claims have been processed and the ones that are still being worked.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3967/text
I'm sorry I cant answer your healthcare questions, I mostly work on the Benefits side of the VA.
My desk number is [login to see] , I think it may be easier to discuss your questions over the phone. I want to make sure im getting you the right answers.