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Veterans' Services

Veterans' Services

Introduction

Veterans who have experienced a traumatic brain injury are entitled to certain services through the Veterans' Administration. These include:

• Inpatient rehabilitation for acute injuries (with a Rancho Scale of 6 or higher)
• Outpatient discipline-specific services including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology, social work, vocational rehabilitation, orthotics/prosthetics, and cognitive prosthetics
• Access to Defense and Veterans' Brain Injury Centers (located in Palo Alto, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Richmond, Virginia; and Tampa, Florida.)
• Outpatient physiatrist services
• Patient advocacy within the Veterans' Administration system
• Caregiver support group
• Transportation for eligible veterans
• Coordination with mental health and chemical dependency programs
• Respite relief
• Options for living arrangements ranging from in-home to long term care, adult family homes and assisted living

Source: Veterans' Administration

For more information on traumatic brain injury, please contact your doctor or refer to the TBI Toolkit, produced by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/Library/tbitoolkit.pdf

 

FEDERAL RESOURCES

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM -
SEATTLE/TACOMA DIVISIONS
1660 S Columbian Way -- Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 762-1010 Hospital -- (206) 764-2646 Social Work -- FAX: (206) 764-2514 TDD: (206) 764-2327 -- Toll Free: (800) 329-8387
Web site: http://www.puget-sound.med.va.gov
Description: Inpatient and outpatient services are provided to meet the medical, surgical, and psychiatric needs of eligible veterans. Other services include access to Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Centers, provision of durable medical equipment, support groups, respite, personal care, and chore services, adult family home placement, and supportive housing options. Supplemental services include coordination with mental health and chemical dependency programs. This program is based on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) care model.
Areas Served: Western Washington
Eligibility: Veterans and their families
How to apply: Call for services

Veterans Administration Medical Center - Vancouver
PO Box 1035 - Vancouver, WA
Phone: 360-696-4061 Vancouver
Eligibility requirements: Veterans and their families
Area Served: Southwest Washington
Description: American Legion Service Division, alcohol and drug program, extended care programs, Ex-Prisoners of War Support Group, women's services, and a nursing home. Transitional housing, Lent House with case management, Shelter Plus Care Housing (Portland).

US Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA)
Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue - Seattle, WA 98174
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Web site: http://www.va.gov/
Description: Provides information and resources for veterans and their families. How to apply: Call for services

 

COUNTY RESOURCES

County Veterans Coalition (CVC)
PO Box 111941, Tacoma, WA 98411
Phone: 206-296-7656 or 253-798-7449
Email: cvc@govlink.org.
Web site: http://cvcwashington.org/counties/default.asp
Description: Provides information, resources, emotional and financial assistance to eligible veterans and their families.
Areas Served: Washington state
Eligibility: Veterans and their families living in Washington state
How to apply: Call or visit web site for services in your area

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling Program
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St SE - PO Box 41150 - Olympia, WA 98504-1150
Phone: (360) 725-2226 or 1-800-562-2308 - FAX: 360-586-1077
Email: tom@dva.wa.gov
Web site: http://www.dva.wa.gov/Benefits/PTSD.htm
Description: State-funded outreach/counseling program designed to provide confidential counseling services to all war-era veterans with war-era and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related problems. The program also provides counseling to family members of veterans.
Areas Served: Washington state
Eligibility: War-era veterans with war-era and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related problems How to apply: Call for services

 

STATE RESOURCES

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Office - Olympia, WA
Phone: 1-800-562-2308 (within Washington state) or 206-220-6145
Web site: http://www.dva.wa.gov
Description: Information and resources.
Areas Served: Washington state Eligibility: Veterans
How to apply: Call for services

Washington Department of Licensing -
Free Licensing for Disabled American Veterans.
PO Box 9909 - Olympia, WA 98507-8500
Phone: (360) 902-3770 TTY- (360) 664-3477
Area Served: Washington state
Description: Free Licensing for Disabled American Veterans.
Eligibility: Received an honorable discharge, or honorable record, and served during any period of war
How to apply: Apply in person or visit web site

 

VETERAN'S ORGANIZATIONS

Vet Centers
2030 - 9th Avenue; Suite 210 - Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-553-2706 - Fax: 206-553-0380
Description: Regional center for information, support and resources. Areas Served: Central Puget Sound
Eligibility: Call for updated information
How to apply: Call for services:

See Also: 4916 Center St., Suite E - Tacoma, WA 98409 Phone: 253-565-7038 - Fax: 253-589-4026 Areas Served: Central Puget Sound
How to apply: Call for services

See Also: 3800 Byron, Suite 124 - Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 733-9226 - Fax: (360) 733-9117 Areas Served: North Puget Sound
How to apply: Call for services

Disabled American Veterans WA
Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue - Seattle, WA 98174
Phone: 1 800 827 1000 - 206-220-6225 -206-220-6226 - Fax: (206) 220-4171
Web site: http://www.dav.org
Area Served: Washington veterans and their families
Area Served: Washington state
Description: Assists needy veterans and their families. Christmas baskets, transportation, possible help for surviving spouses. Group also does work at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. How to apply: Call or visit web site for services

 

LEGAL RESOURCES

Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act American Bar Association
Phone: 800-285-2221
Email: lamp@staff.abanet.org 
Web site: http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lamp
Description: Civil legal assistance for military personnel provided by the American Bar Association. Areas Served: Nationwide
Eligibility: Military personnel
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Most services provided free of charge