Veterans
The highly rural setting presents unique challenges to providing healthcare for veterans, often located far from any major population centers. The Department of Health recognizes that many rural veterans in Wyoming have difficulty accessing healthcare. To address these concerns, the Department of Health, Office of Rural Health has partnered with Infield Vector and Wyoming 211 to implement the Rural Veterans Health Access Program (RVHAP).
This toolkit is designed to be a resource for healthcare providers attending to veterans at their clinics. It is intended to provide tools and information for working with the VA, understanding veteran culture, and telehealth implementation. click here to access the RHVAP toolkit.
Local Resources
The following links provide information on some of Wyoming's local Resources available to veterans.
| Resource Name | Website |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne VA | Learn More |
| Sheridan VA | Learn More |
| Fort Meade VA | Learn More |
| Veteran Service Officers Search Link | Learn More |
| Veterans Crisis Line | Learn More |
General Resources
There are a variety of services available to our Wyoming Veterans. The following links provide in-depth information to various benefits and services available for veterans.
| Resource Name | Website |
|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Learn More |
| Wyoming Military Department | Learn More |
| Military OneSource | Learn More |
Healthcare Resources
Veterans living in rural areas may have difficulty accessing health services for reasons similar to other rural residents. Some rural veterans face poverty, homelessness, and substance use disorder, which can exacerbate their health issues. In addition, some veterans are unaware of the benefits, services, and facilities available to them through the VA. Explore the links for more information on healthcare resources available in Wyoming.
| Resource Name | Website |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Re-Entry Veterans (HCRV) Program | Learn More |
| Healthcare for Homeless Veterans | Learn More |
| Homeless Veterans Dental Program | Learn More |
| Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program | Learn More |
| Women Veterans Healthcare Program | Learn More |
| VA Telehealth | Learn More |
| How VA Healthcare and Medicare Work Together | Learn More |
| How Tricare Works With Medicare | Learn More |
| How to Enroll in Medicare | Learn More |
| Medicare Resources for Veterans | Learn More |
Housing Resources
No man or woman who served their country should be without a safe place to rest his or her head, and yet, veteran homelessness remains a persistent problem throughout the U.S. Explore the links more information about benefits and programs available to veterans in Wyoming.
| Resource Name | Website |
|---|---|
| VA Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans | Learn More |
| VA Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grants | Learn More |
| HUD-VASH Vouchers | Learn More |
| VA Special Home Adaption (SHA) / Specially Adaptive Housing (SAH) Grants | Learn More |
| VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) | Learn More |
| VA Temporary Residence Assistance | Learn More |
| VA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program | Learn More |
| VA Home Loan Program | Learn More |