[AVAPL Members] FW: OPENING OF VA NATIONAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE

From: "Zeiss, Antonette (SES EQV)" <Antonette.Zeiss@xxxxxx>
To: "VHA National Psychology Chiefs" <VHANationalPsychologyChiefs@xxxxxxxxxx>, <members1@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:01:02 -0500
I want to share this important info with you about a new resource for
Veterans.  If you have questions about the Caregiver Support Line,
Debbie Amdur is the contact.  

Toni

Antonette Zeiss, Ph.D. 
202 461-7347
Antonette.Zeiss@xxxxxx


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From: Amdur, Deborah (SES EQV) 
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 6:56 AM
To: VHA CO 11 Chief Consultants & Execs
Cc: Mahoney-Gleason, Heather; Robinson, Stephanie A. (VHA)
Subject: OPENING OF VA NATIONAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE 


Good morning - as I mentioned in our meeting yesterday - VA's Caregiver
Support Line opens today.   Request your assistance in forwarding this
message to any relevant e-mail groups you may have.   Thanks - as always
- for your support.   Debbie   

Greetings Colleagues:   

Caregivers are the family members and loved ones who provide care for
Veterans who are living with the effects of war, disability, chronic
illness, or aging.  They deserve VA's highest level of support.  VA
values the sacrifices caregivers make to help Veterans remain at home.
Caregivers are the critical link to ensuring Veterans have the highest
quality care and optimal wellness.  We want all caregivers to feel
supported and have trust in VA to assist them in their caregiving roles.


I am very pleased to announce the VA Caregiver Support Line is opening
today,  February 1, 2011 at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center campus.
This support line will serve as a resource/referral center for
caregivers, Veterans and others seeking caregiver information; provide
referrals to local VA Medical Center Caregiver Support Coordinators and
VA/community resources; and provide emotional support.   It will also be
available to respond to inquiries about the new caregiver benefits
associated with Public Law 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus
Health Services Act of 2010. 

                
The Caregiver Support Line will provide a "warm" referral service to VA
medical center Caregiver Support Coordinators (CSCs) for call backs to
caregivers.  The CSCs will provide caregivers support, information,
education, and referrals to appropriate VA and community resources.
Please make sure to find out the name and contact information for the
CSC at your VA medical center.  The CSC plays a critical role to the
successful implementation of the national Caregiver Support Line and
caregiver support programming at your medical centers.  
The National Caregiver Support Line will be open Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Time.  The National Caregiver Support Line Toll-Free number is
1-855-260-3274. 
Starting on February 1st:   we ask your assistance in distributing the
Support Line's Toll-Free number to Veterans, families, local community
partners and others.
Marketing materials to include posters, brochures, and business cards
with the support line information are being mailed to each Caregiver
Support Coordinator for distribution.  
Please also see VA's updated caregiver website:  www.caregiver.va.gov
With best regards and many thanks for all you do in support of Veterans
and their caregivers,
Debbie

Deborah Amdur, LCSW, ACSW 
Chief Consultant, Care Management and Social Work Service
Office of Patient Care Services
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20420
Office: (202)-461-7063
Fax:    (202) 273-9095
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[AVAPL Members] FW: OPENING OF VA NATIONAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE

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