Rural Veterans and Access to Healthcare – Resources

Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations: Initial Assessment
Report brief describes some of the available programs, like telehealth services in rural areas, to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate those who have PTSD and encourages further research that can help improve PTSD care.
Additional links: Read Online
Date: 07/2012
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Transitioning to the Civilian Workforce: Issues Impacting the Reentry of Rural Women Veterans
Outlines the effects of military service on women veterans' ability to return to civilian employment and discusses their health status and access to healthcare.
Author(s): Celia Renteria Szelwach, Jill Steinkogler, Ellen R. Badger, Ria Muttukumaru
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 83-112
Date: 2011
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Find Health Care & Resources for Native Veterans
Presents an interactive map of all of the Veterans Health Administrations (VHA) sites near native communities and all Indian Health Service (IHS) sites in urban areas. Highlights the type of facilities, the number of sites by area, and Federally Recognized Indian Land.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Veterans Crisis Line
Hotline offers 24/7 support for veterans and their families. Connects veterans to counseling, support, and healthcare in times of crisis. Allows veterans to access support through call, text, or online chat.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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HSR&D News
Presents the latest news, publications, and monthly features pertaining to research and development from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsoring organization: VA Health Systems Research, Office of Research & Development
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VHA-ORH Rural Mentored Implementations
A compendium describing proven models of care currently implemented to improve access to care and specialty care for rural veterans and their families within their own communities. Provides clinical and operational information about these models for healthcare professionals serving rural veterans.
Sponsoring organization: Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health
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Veterans Data Central
Provides veteran information and data by county or by metropolitan/outside metropolitan status. Topics covered include demographic and economic indicators, homelessness, housing characteristics, and Veterans Affairs housing and mortgage financing.
Sponsoring organization: Housing Assistance Council
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Locations
A directory of VA facilities, including benefit offices, Vet Centers, VA hospitals, and Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Veterans Health Library
A library for providers to find health information focused on veterans in the form of health sheets, videos, and guides geared toward veterans, their family members, and caregivers.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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The Clergy Connection
Newsletter of the National VA Chaplain Center and Rural Clergy Training Program that covers the role of clergy in addressing mental health and reintegration needs of returning veterans.
Sponsoring organization: Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health
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