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The Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program: Enhancing the quality of life for Virginia’s veterans, service members, and their families.
Mission
The Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program (VVFS) in cooperation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, monitors and coordinates behavioral health and rehabilitative services and support services through an integrated, comprehensive and responsive system of public and private partnerships. VVFS provides direct support via personalized care coordination to veterans and their families as they address the challenges of military service, transition, deployments, post traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.
Eligibility
VVFS proudly serves:
- Veterans of any era who are Virginia residents regardless of discharge status
- Members of the Virginia National Guard not in active federal service
- Virginia residents in the Armed Forces Reserves not in active federal service
- Family members of those above
Services Offered
- Comprehensive assessment of individual and family needs
- Direct linkage to needed services including medical, behavioral healthcare, veterans benefits, housing, and employment assistance
- Family programs including: Couples Workshops, Family Retreats and Caregiver Skill Building
- Assistance to homeless or incarcerated veterans. Click here to access the Re-entry Roadmap for Veterans Incarcerated in Virginia.
- Peer Services and support groups:
- The VVFS Veteran Peer Specialists (VPS) are veterans representing diverse backgrounds, military, post-military and transition experiences, particularly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The VPS identifies needs, develops a coordinated services plan, and connects the veteran/service member to community resources while providing direct support as they navigate the process towards achievement of their goals. In addition, VPS conducts bi-weekly groups exclusive to service members to promote camaraderie, provide information and to further service members’ and veterans’ pursuit of self-reliance and the pursuit of wellness.
For additional information on Veteran Peer Specialists, please contact the Peer Services Director at (540) 840-3003 or view the video below on VVFS Peer Support Services.
- The VVFS Veteran Peer Specialists (VPS) are veterans representing diverse backgrounds, military, post-military and transition experiences, particularly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The VPS identifies needs, develops a coordinated services plan, and connects the veteran/service member to community resources while providing direct support as they navigate the process towards achievement of their goals. In addition, VPS conducts bi-weekly groups exclusive to service members to promote camaraderie, provide information and to further service members’ and veterans’ pursuit of self-reliance and the pursuit of wellness.
See the menu on the right side of this page and click on the region nearest you (North, East, Central & West) for further support contact details.
