viernes, 2 de octubre de 2015

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence (DV) includes physical abuse, emotional and other forms of violence that takes place within a family home. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is when a current or former partner harms, threatens to harm, or stalks. IPV is a form of domestic violence.

The Departments of Veterans Affairs’ Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program is raising awareness to keep Veterans, Caregiver and loved ones safe, supported and connected to resources. Those that experience IPV can be any gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. It can be very challenging for those experiencing IPV to seek help and or leave their abusive situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, please let us help you identify safety resources.

Local Caregiver Support Coordinators (CSC) are available to support Veterans or Caregivers that are experiencing IPV. CSC’s can provide VA and community resources to assist. Please visit our website at www.caregiver.va.gov or call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274.

Email Signature: VA Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Assistance Program

Local Caregiver Support Coordinators can provide VA and community resources to assist. Please visit our website at www.caregiver.va.gov or call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274.

With VA's Caregiver Support Line assistance is just a quick phone call away. Whether you're in need of immediate assistance or have questions about what services you may be eligible for, the caring licensed professionals who answer the support line can:

Tell you about the assistance available from VA.

Help you access services.

Connect you with the Caregiver Support Coordinator at a VA Medical Center near you.

Just listen, if that's what you need right now.

If you're just getting started with VA, calling the Caregiver Support Line is a great first step to take to learn more about the support that's available to you.