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Wyoming Veterans' Advocacy Program
Approved by the Wyoming Adjutant General, Major General Ed Wright
A joint venture pilot program
between the Wyoming Military Department, Wyoming Veterans Commission, and the
Wyoming Department of Health will ensure Wyoming Veterans are connected with
state and federal resources.
This pilot program is based on a
recommendation from Wyoming's Veterans Mental Health Task Force. We have
combined end-of-biennium funds to hire two (2) contract Veteran's
Advocates. They will link our Wyoming Veterans, their families, and their
employers directly with state and federal resources. We will use Wyoming
Military Department federal resources to assist with scheduling, data collection
and reporting.
This program will help Veterans
overcome the stigma of seeking help and help them connect with these wonderful
resources. The advocates will meet with the Veteran, the family, and the
employer to ensure the Veteran is using all the resources available to
them.
Wyoming is also
blessed with two of the finest VA Medical Centers in the U.S., at Sheridan and
Cheyenne. The VA's Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Casper,
Gillette, Green River, Newcastle, Powell, Riverton and Rock Springs provide
outstanding care. The Vet Centers in Cheyenne and Casper provide
confidential mental health counseling and also provide contract services in some
outlying areas.
If you are approached about a Wyoming Veteran experiencing problems with readjustment issues at home, with
friends, or at work don't hesitate to call one of our advocates or the VA resources.
Veteran's Advocates:
Leon Chamberlain (307) 359-2430 (Northern Wyoming)
David Hall (307) 631-3736 (Southern Wyoming)
VA Health Information 1-877-222-8387
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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