Social work
Social workers are here to help Veterans, families and caregivers with almost any need, from help with finances or housing to questions about treatment to just feeling overwhelmed. We are here for you.
Connect with a social worker
Our social workers provide care in all health service areas. They work closely with your primary care and specialty care providers. Please reach out to your provider if you or your family need help, and they will connect you to a social worker when appropriate.
Contact the Minneapolis VA Social Work program by calling
Care we provide at Minneapolis VA
Social work is integral to health care. We can help you and your family manage stress-related problems due to injury or illness, and find VA community resources to meet your needs like:
- Home health services
- Legal services
- Transportation
- Community living
- Advanced care planning
Related health services
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We offer a number of services to support you and the Veteran you care for. Ask a caregiver support coordinator to help you find what you need, whether it's in-home help, someone to listen or anything in between.
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If you're a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail, Minneapolis VA health care can help you.
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Our trained LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators are fully equipped to support the health, welfare and dignity of you and your family.
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We help Veterans plan for long term care and to start the process of thinking about and communicating your healthcare wishes.
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We provide health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve.