Advocates for and monitors the delivery of high quality and appropriate healthcare benefits and services. Assists in identifying and securing veterans benefits and other benefits for spinal cord injured and diseased veterans and others as appropriate. Promotes medical research to cure spinal cord dysfunction and other related problems. Educates soc...
Offers the following services to Veterans:GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL provides an extensive range of Medical and Surgical services to veterans in central Iowa. Both inpatient and outpatient treatment is provided. Outpatient treatment is provided for most medical and surgical conditions. The Medical Center serves as an entry point to the VA Medical...
IOWA NATIONAL GUARD Warrior and Family Services include:FAMILY ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST helps military members and their families connect to appropriate assistance programs and provide resources and referrals. Services are available statewide.FAMILY READINESS GROUP - consist of service members, family members and volunteers and provide mutual support ...
MILITARY ONE SOURCE is a free service provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. Help with education, relocation, parenting, stress, and much more is available by phone or online. Referrals to available resources are provided, including: free counseling programs, and family support ...
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) provides information and support to Veterans.POLK COUNTY:POST 9127 Beaverdale - 4029 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310; 515-255-9804.POST 9668 Urbandale/Johnston - 3601 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310; 515-255-2139.POST 8879 - 221 9th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265; 515-277-9674.POST 738 Fairground - 2801 Dean...
Provides access to confidential trauma treatment. Connects clients to a mental health therapist for treatment of disorders such as PTSD and peer support workers within the preferred provider network, and supports services regardless of client’s ability to pay, or military discharge status.Therapists are able to provide services in person and via te...
Hosts peer-to-peer support groups for Veterans and service members.
Support groups are available to veterans and their families. (PTSD and other topics).
Offers a support group for Veterans that meet the First Wednesday of the month at 6:30 am.
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