The three core focus areas are:

Population Science—to understand the scope of Native Veteran demographics, healthcare utilization and patterns within the VA.

Policy—to collect and review existing policies and research affecting Native Veterans for the development of strategic recommendations and policy planning based on existing data.

Programs—to support the implementation, identification and dissemination information on culturally-competent best practices for Native Veteran clinical care and outreach.

Tribal Veterans Representatives
12th Annual Training Conference
May 7-11, 2012 in Ft. Harrison, Montana

The Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Veterans Representatives (TVR) is holding their 12th Annual Training Conference in Ft. Harrison, Montana. It will be held on Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11, 2012. This conference is for employees of organizations working with Rural Native Veterans.

The purpose of this knowledge-based training is to help the attendee understand the VHA-VBA-& NCA benefits, programs, and services available to the Veterans of this country. They will also learn how to help the returning Veterans of the current OEF/OIF conflict and engage them in current programs available to them.

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Building Blocks for Cultural Integration in the Development and Establishment of Rural VA Telemental Health Clinics for Native Veterans

This document presents a short overview, suggestions and tips for setting up, operating and maintaining Telemental Health (TMH) Clinics, in the form of live interactive videoconferencing, for rural Native Veterans located on American Indian lands or reservations, Alaska Native Corporations and communities, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander lands and communities.

Templates, trainings and videos are available to assist in the creation of agreements and collaborations, and operation of clinics.
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