The Veterans Health Administration’s Veteran-Community Partnership (VCP) national program serves to foster seamless access to the full continuum of care and support services for Veterans and their families.
Why VCP?
Veterans deserve ready access and choice of the widest range of services available. However, most Veterans are not enrolled in VA, and exclusively access community resources for their health and support care needs. Additionally, Veterans who do receive VA health services also access non-VA services. Therefore, it is imperative that VA and non-VA providers and agencies establish and nurture these partnerships. VCP provides a mechanism to integrate knowledge and action for the combined mutual benefit of all those involved, and for those for whom they care.
What is a VCP?
Specifically, VCP is a partnership between VA facilities and regional/local organizations in an effort to:
• Enhance and improve the quality of care for Veterans
• Identify programs and services to support family caregivers
• Promote seamless transitions within the continuum of care
• Increase awareness in the community re: the unique needs of Veterans, VA benefits and
programs
• Educate VA on programs and services in the community
• Strengthen VA and community relationships
www.va.gov/healthpartnerships/vcp.asp.
Caregiver Support Services 727-398-6661 ext 17239
and 1-855-260-3274
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