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Offers services for veterans including:- Behavioral health and counseling - Caregiver support and respite- Case management- Financial counseling- Home delivered nutritious meals

Helps service members, veterans, survivors, and their families navigate the Veterans Administration benefits system. Members are assigned a Veteran Service Representative based on their location. A Veteran Service Representative may assist with the following:- Access benefits to disability compensation, pensions, survivors' pension, and other benefits. Must be temporarily disabled and unable to work for at least 30 days to be eligible for disability compensation.- Enroll in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care for medical, dental, emergency hospital care, nursing home benefits, and long-term care- Find mental health resources, military sexual trauma resources, mobile crisis teams, emergency suicide care, and treatment- Obtain military treatment and medical health records- Obtain burial benefits for veterans and eligible family members in federal, state, or private cemeteries- Request military discharge papers- Resolve and find resources such as housing assistance, homelessness, chemical health, and co-occurring disorders

Provides the following services:- Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.- Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues- In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Information line staffed by specialists answering questions, providing resources and referral to government offices, and/or research the request of the inquirer. Frequently requested information is available by phone recordings 24 hours/7 days a week. U.S. Government services and information include:- Apply for passports or renew a passport - Consumer issues on when services go wrong, purchases, and how to be a safe consumer- Disability programs and services- Disaster and emergencies on how to prepare for, and recover from disasters- Education programs including primary, secondary, and higher education- Government agencies and elected officials within federal, state, and local government- Government benefits, grants, and loans- Health resources from the government- Housing resources - Jobs and unemployment- Laws and legal issues on reporting, research U.S. laws, and file a complaint against the government- Military and veteran programs- Money and taxes- Questions about U.S., programs and most requested facts- Small business startup, get financing help and more- Travel and immigration information- Voting and elections on common questions and processes

Provides the following services:- Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.- Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues- In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Works closely with County Veterans Service Officers, Veterans Affairs, individuals, and their families to ensure that veterans receive the benefits and services to which they are entitledCan also assist with the following:???- Assistance with accessing Social Security benefits, insurance programs, etc.- Housing search- Independent living skills training- Individual Advocacy- Information and referral- Legislative and systems advocacy- Nursing home relocation services- Pre-employment services- Ramp projects and accessibility services

Case managers are on-site to assist with accessing services such as housing, jobs, and education. - Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans assists with benefits counseling - Housing referrals - Employment services

Drop-in center that provides hospitality and assistance to people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and loneliness. Offers hygiene products, access to private showers and bathrooms, clothing (when available), meals, beverages, over the counter medication, and assistance in searching for resources. Additional services include: - ACCESS/People Inc. (mental health outreach) site- Arts enrichment and health/wellness classes- Assistance in filling out forms and applications- Guest computers available, with internet access- Lockers for storage- Outreach to veterans- Socializing and hospitality, spiritual and emotional support- Twin Cities Community voicemail site?- Use of phone for local and long-distance calls

Provides the following services:- Bereavement counseling- Community outreach and education- Employment referral- Family counseling for military related issues- Individual and group counseling for Veterans, service members, and their families- Military sexual trauma counseling and referral- Substance use disorder assessment and referral

Provides the following services:- Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.- Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues- In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Resource line and website for military service members, veterans, and their families. Access free, confidential support and resources on a wide range of topics, including:- Adoption and foster care- Caregiver support- Counseling services: Free, confidential counseling for service members, families, and survivors. Topics include stress, relationships, parenting, grief, and more- Education and employment- Family and Relationships: Resources for parenting, relocation, life transitions, bereavement, and more- Financial and legal assistance- Housing referrals- Individualized consultations to support the move to civilian life- Information on travel discounts, entertainment, and leisure activities for military families- Mental health resources- Military benefits information- New-Mil Parent Support: Personalized guidance for expectant parents and families with children- Peer support- Special needs support

Provides specialized inpatient and outpatient services to Veterans, including:Care Program and Support: Provides caregiver support to Veterans and their families at home and in the community, including a Caregiver Support hotline, comprehensive assistance for family caregivers, adult day health care centers, home-based primary care, home hospice care, homemaker and home health aides, home telehealth, remote monitoring care, respite care, and skilled home care. Call the Caregiver Support program at (612)467-5405, 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday.Community Living Center: Provides transitional care including skilled nursing care, for complex medical problems requiring rehabilitation and medical management, pharmaceutical and laboratory service, intravenous therapies, radiation therapy, rehabilitation services, end-of-life care, respite care, and geriatric evaluation and management. (612)725-2000, 24 hours/7 days a week serviceGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC): Provides a multidisciplinary program designed to address the disorders of the aging nervous system for elderly Veterans. Room 4L-100, (612)467-2051, 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday.Home and Community Care: Provides and coordinates many services through a continuum of care for Veterans in their homes and community settings, including Home-Based Primary Care, Medical Foster Home Program, and providing programs and services that are delivered by community partners.Hospice and Palliative Care: Provides a medical team approach to planning care for Veterans with advanced disease, and support to families. (612)243-7983 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 1100, 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday.Integrative Health and Wellness: Provides a healing-oriented approach to health care, integrating conventional and traditional healing practices through the Center for Integrative Health. (612)725-2000, 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Also provides Smoke Free Tobacco Cessation services.Post 9/11 Transition and Care Management: Provides reintegration/transition assistance, care/case management, and outreach services for Veterans who have served in combat since November 11, 1998, and active duty service members. 4th Floor, Clinic 4K, (612)467-3757 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 3757, 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday.Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Provides a full array of acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for Veterans with a variety of disorders, primarily neurological and musculoskeletal. Specialized CARF accredited rehabilitation programs such as Amputee, Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma, Stroke, Assistive Technology, and Chronic Pain. (612)629-7797, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.Blind/Vision Rehabilitation Services: Provides a continuum of care for severely visually impaired, TBI, low vision, and blinded Veterans and service members. Services can be delivered in the home, a VA facility, community setting, or at a Blind Rehabilitation Center, and include: adjustment to blindness counseling, patient and family education, support groups, benefits analysis, short term and comprehensive residential training (VISOR Program and HOPTEL and Non-HOPTEL Program), outpatient rehabilitation services, and the provision of prosthetic aids. (612)629-7535, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), the CORE program offers casework, outreach, referral, and education.Behavioral Health Counseling:- Deployment and reintegration support- Diagnostic assessments- Individuals and couple counseling- Family counseling and support- Trauma-focused Behavioral TherapyCaregiver Support Respite:- Caregiver coaching and counseling- Classes and workshops to caregivers- Emergency care planning- Support groupsCase Management:- Case management services to create a personalized plan identifying beneficial services and resources based on an individual's situationFinancial Counseling:- Budget and financial counseling services- Credit improvement- Debt management- Foreclosure prevention- Homeownership- Student loan counselingHomeless Initiative:- In a collaboration with Minnesota's Heading Home, staff work with homeless veterans to find solutions for short and long-term shelterVeterans Support Groups:- Men's veterans PTSD support group- Women's support groups for family members of veterans

Supports military members, veterans, and their families in maintaining their well-being through providing counseling, case management, outreach, referrals, and education. Provides the following services:- Counseling services: Individual and couples counseling; family counseling; deployment and reintegration support; diagnostic assessments; or trauma-focused behavioral therapy- Caregiver Support and Respite Care- Case management- Financial counseling- Homeless initiatives: Referrals to short and long-term shelter options- Meals on Wheels Program- Support groups: Military sexual trauma, Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) group, family recovery, PTSD, and women's groups

Provides the following services:- Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.- Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues- In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Provides the following services:- Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.- Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues- In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Patient Call Center: (612)467-1100 Applying for and determining eligibility for VA health care benefits: Apply online or complete an Application for Health Care Benefits (Form 10-10EZ) and mail to Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Patient Access Center (17A1), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. (877)-222-VETS, 7 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday. Visit website for more information https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp or https://www.choose.va.gov/health/ Scheduling Appointments: Visit website for detailed information on how to make an appointment by phone or online https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/patients/appointments.asp. AudioCare provides the option to cancel, confirm, or reschedule an existing appointment 24 hours/7 days a week, (855)560-1721. Access to Care website provides information to help decide the best VA location to receive care, https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/ Lodging Options: There are several choices in overnight accommodation and transportation for patients or families of military service members being treated at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. For assistance and complete information, call the Lodging Office (866)414-5058 ext. 4289 or (612)467-4289, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Visit website for more information https://www.minneapolis.va.gov/visitors/visi_lodging.asp Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC): The VHIC is issued only to veterans who are eligible for VA medical benefits and only for the purpose of identification and check-in for VA medical appointments. Veterans do not need a VA identification card to access VA health care. Visit the Eligibility & Enrollment Desk in the Flag Atrium near the main entrance, or call (877)222-8387. Advance Directives: A legal form that helps doctors and family members understand the patients wishes about medical and mental health care. Customer Service/Patient Advocates: Provides personal attention and works on behalf of veterans and their families and caregivers to address and resolve important issues related to individuals concerns and rights as a patient. Compliments, complaints or concerns about patient care quality and safety can be directed to Patient Advocates at (612)467-2106. Billing and Insurance: (866)347-2352 Release of Information: Processes requests for medical records and assists providers with completing forms for patients. The Release of Information Office is located in the basement between the center elevators and the outpatient elevators, room BR-105, across from the Blood Draw clinic, (612)467-1992, fax number is (612)467-2197. Caregiver Support Program: Caregiver Support Program (612)467-5405, Caregiver Support Line (855)260-3274, and Services For Family Caregivers of Veterans, Minneapolis (612)467-5405, Saint Cloud (320)252-1670 ext. 7283.Chaplain Service: Offers pastoral care and spiritual counseling to all patients, their families, and the hospital staff. Worships services are held every day of the week and Chaplains are available for individual visits, Chaplain Service Office, First Floor, Flag Atrium, (612)467-2027 ext. 31-2027, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.Community Care: Provides Veterans with local care in the community through approved non-VA medical providers for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and VA Clinics. Veterans may be able to go to a non-VA provider using VA coverage for certain types of health services that are not provided by the VA, (612)467-6565 or (877)881-7618, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Provides the following services:- Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.- Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues- In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

A support center providing a safe and welcoming space where individuals can receive the help they need. Services offered may include:- Mental Health Support: Offers direct access to trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and assistance connecting to specialized community resources. Financial supports are provided at no cost to remove barriers to essential mental health care.- Peer Support: A judgement-free environment designed for connection with others who share similar experiences- Support Center Amenities: Spaces include the Gathering Grounds Coffee Bar, a gym, a lounge area, kitchen, an event center for community engagement, creative labs, and a conference room- Therapeutic Studios: Dedicated woodworking and art studios that provide purpose-driven activities to help process trauma and build focus

Provides a broad range of counseling, referral, and other services to help veterans, service members, and their families in a non-medical setting.- Bereavement counseling- Community engagement (provides education on the Veteran community and military culture, and builds referral networks to expand support for Veterans, service members, and their families)- Couples and family counseling- Group counseling- Individual counseling for spouses, children, and significant others- Intimate partner violence support- Military sexual trauma counseling- One-on-one counseling for issues including PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma- Referral services to appropriate resources in the community, including addiction and substance use, homelessness, suicide prevention, and veteran connections- Significant others support group- Telehealth- Transitional counseling- Workshops and classes (Veterans recreational groups)

Works closely with County Veterans Service Officers, Veterans Affairs, individuals, and their families to ensure that veterans receive the benefits and services to which they are entitledCan also assist with the following:???- Assistance with accessing Social Security benefits, insurance programs, etc.- Housing search- Independent living skills training- Individual Advocacy- Information and referral- Legislative and systems advocacy- Nursing home relocation services- Pre-employment services- Ramp projects and accessibility services

Works closely with County Veterans Service Officers, Veterans Affairs, individuals, and their families to ensure that veterans receive the benefits and services to which they are entitledCan also assist with the following:???- Assistance with accessing Social Security benefits, insurance programs, etc.- Housing search- Independent living skills training- Individual Advocacy- Information and referral- Legislative and systems advocacy- Nursing home relocation services- Pre-employment services- Ramp projects and accessibility services