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 Minneapolis
VA Medical Center Social Work
Second Floor
(612) 725-2042
Mon-Fri, 8:00 am & 4:30 pm
Social Work at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center is an integral part of health
care. We help veterans and their families with problems that come with the stress
of an illness.
Social Workers offer counseling:
To veterans with drug, alcohol, and emotional problems
To help veterans and their families understand
and adjust to an illness or disability
For veterans and family members who want to prepare
Advance Directives and durable powers of attorney for health care or finances
To help veterans and their families deal with terminal
illness
For family members about legal issues, such as
commitment and guardianship
Social workers help veterans find resources to meet their needs both within the
VA system and in their community such as
Home health services
Legal services
Transportation
Community living
Social workers help veterans, their families, and staff communicate and identify,
or clarify their needs through
One-on-one discussions
Family conferences
Group classes
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