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Learn more » ACP-GV Engages Veterans and caregivers in a discussion to elicit personal experiences and encourage planning for future health care needs. Learn more » Intimate Partner Violence IPV can be prevented – contact your VA IPV Coordinator or call 1-800-799-SAFE! Learn more » Social Work Month ACP-GV IPV Assistance Program VA Social Work The mission of VA social worker is to assist Veterans, their families, and caregivers, and survivors in resolving Social Determinants Drivers of Health (SDOH) challenges to health and well-being. Social work is woven into the fabric of VA health care, providing clinical interventions, and services across the VA continuum of care. Social workers are available to assist you in a variety of settings to include the primary care clinic, during hospitalization, at Emergency Department visits, in mental health and rehabilitation units, and upon enrollment in specialty medical programs. What We Do Social Work Career VA Traineeships What We Do How Social Workers Help Veterans VHA social workers provide a variety of clinical programming including but not limited to: resource navigation, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, benefit assistance, mental health related interventions, treatment for substance use dependence and support around housing instability and homelessness. If the Veteran has questions or problems, the social worker will be able to help or can refer the Veteran to the right resource to assist. Find out what social workers do . Social Work Career Consider VA For Your Social Work Career! Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,284 health care facilities , including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics). VHA is the largest employer of Master’s level social workers in the United States. Reasons to consider VHA for Your Social Work Career; innovative programs, training, mobility, salary, benefits and opportunity. There are many positions available to professional social...