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Caregiver support coordinators are here to help our Veteran families provide care for your loved ones.
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VA Altoona health care offers a number of services to support you and the Veteran you care for. If you are interested in learning more about the caregiver support program or applying to the program visit www.caregiver.va.gov.

Contact James E Van Zandt VAMC Caregiver Support directly at 814-943-8164 ext. 4776.
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Michele McDonough
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Kandee Doherty

Care we provide at VA Altoona

If you are a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting a VA Altoona caregiver support coordinator. We can help with:

  • Getting caregiver assistance available through VA
  • Matching you with services and benefits 
  • Connecting you with local resources and programs

VA Caregiver Support Line

The Caregiver Support Line is available if you need support outside of the Altoona region, have questions about caregiver support services nationwide, or just need someone to listen right now.

Phone: 855-260-3274

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www.caregiver.va.gov
VA Caregiver Support website