Hospice for Veterans in Western MA
The "We Honor Veterans Program" is a collaboration between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Hospice of the Fisher Home is proud to have achieved We Honor Veterans Partner - Level Three.
This program invites hospices and VA facilities to partner together in recognizing the unique and important needs of America’s veterans and their families. This partnership with the VA assists and educates hospices in learning how to accompany and guide veterans, especially combat veterans, through their life stories toward a more peaceful and compassionate end-of-life experience.
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We Honor Veterans works to advance these goals:
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Promotes education, including veterans' benefits
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Increases organizational capacity to serve veterans
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Acknowledges and honor veterans' military service commitment
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Supports development of strategic partnerships
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Increases access to veterans
VA Hotline Numbers
A more detailed list can be found on the VA website
MyVA411 - Main Information Line: 800-698-2411
Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
VA Benefits Hotline: 800-827-1000
Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-6636
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
Call, email, or come visit Fisher Home!
1165 North Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01002
Phone (413) 549-0115
Fax: (413) 549-1694