About the Program
Social Work is an integral part of health care in VA Montana Healthcare System. We help veterans and their families with problems associated with the stress of an illness.
Social workers help veterans find resources to meet their needs within the VA system and in their community such as —
- home health services
- legal services
- transportation
- community living
Services Offered
Social work offers counseling —
- to veterans with drug, alcohol, and emotional problems
- to help veterans and their families understand and adjust to an illness or disability
- to veterans and family members who want to prepare advance directives including a living will and durable powers of attorney for health care
- to help veterans and their families cope with terminal illness
- to educate members about legal issues such as commitment and guardianship
Counseling can be conducted through —
- one-on-one discussions
- family conferences
- group classes
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