Title Caregiver support - Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital VHA health service name and description Description If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, we can help you support them—and take care of yourself. You may qualify for services like training, counseling or respite care when you need a break. Type of care Social programs and services Health Service API ID caregiverSupport This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting our caregiver support team at (573)814-6204. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11 or prior to May 7, 1975, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered. For all caregivers, we can: Help you get caregiver assistance available through VA Provide progressive needs planning to help you manage degenerative conditions Match you with services and benefits Connect you with local resources and programs Listen to you when you struggle Program of General Caregiver Support & Resources is available to all caregivers at Truman VA - Truman VA Resources for Caregivers Caregiver virtual support groups (Caregivers of Veterans with PTSD & Caregivers of Veterans with Dementia), and a monthly caregiver Q&A session Caregivers Corner (walk-in resource clinic for caregivers at Truman VA offered 2x/month) Individualized support for caregivers based on needs Learn more and connect with a support coordinator If you want to participate in Truman VA support groups or other local resources, contact: Lauren Spragg, LCSW Program of General Caregiver Support & Services Phone: 573-355-7788 Email: Lauren.Spragg@va.gov Appointments Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? Yes Is online scheduling available for this service? Yes Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Use the facility's hours Hours Monday: 24/7 Tuesday: 24/7 Wednesday: 24/7 Thursday: 24/7 Friday: 24/7 Saturday: 24/7 Sunday: 24/7 Contact info Use the general facility phone number No, do not display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 573-814-6252 Label Caregiver Support Program Phone Number Email contacts Email contact Email address Denise.Heet@va.gov Label Denise Heet, Caregiver Support Program Manager
VHA health service name and description Description If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, we can help you support them—and take care of yourself. You may qualify for services like training, counseling or respite care when you need a break. Type of care Social programs and services Health Service API ID caregiverSupport This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting our caregiver support team at (573)814-6204. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11 or prior to May 7, 1975, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered. For all caregivers, we can: Help you get caregiver assistance available through VA Provide progressive needs planning to help you manage degenerative conditions Match you with services and benefits Connect you with local resources and programs Listen to you when you struggle Program of General Caregiver Support & Resources is available to all caregivers at Truman VA - Truman VA Resources for Caregivers Caregiver virtual support groups (Caregivers of Veterans with PTSD & Caregivers of Veterans with Dementia), and a monthly caregiver Q&A session Caregivers Corner (walk-in resource clinic for caregivers at Truman VA offered 2x/month) Individualized support for caregivers based on needs Learn more and connect with a support coordinator If you want to participate in Truman VA support groups or other local resources, contact: Lauren Spragg, LCSW Program of General Caregiver Support & Services Phone: 573-355-7788 Email: Lauren.Spragg@va.gov