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Minority Veteran care - Memphis VA Medical Center

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Description

We offer resources and support for minority Veterans to help address your specific needs with benefits and services at VA.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
minorityCare
Type of Care
Counseling services
Service description
If you’re a Veteran from a minority community, we can help you find counseling, support, and referral services to meet your specific needs.
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Minority Veterans Program

Memphis VAMC Minority Veterans Program Goal 

The goal of the Memphis VA Medical Center Minority Veterans Program is to increase local awareness of minority veteran related issues and develop strategies for increasing their participation in existing VA benefits programs for eligible veterans. The program also ensures that minority veterans receive benefits and services on par with other veterans, encounter no barriers or impediments in their attempts to access those services, and are treated with respect and dignity by VA service providers.

The program is designed to act as a mediator and facilitator. As such, the program does not process claims, handle equal employment complaints, or employee related problems. The program is dedicated to ensuring that all veterans are aware of benefits, services and programs offered by the VA.

Who Do We Serve? 

The Memphis VAMC Minority Veterans program services all veterans including:

  • African Americans
  • Asian Americans
  • Hispanic Americans
  • Native Americans, including
    • American Indians
    • Alaskan Natives
    • Native Hawaiians
    • Pacific Island Americans

Who Do I Contact? 

The Memphis VA Medical Center has designated a Minority Veterans Program Coordinator (MVPC) whose role is to:

  • Assist management of the Medical Center in their efforts to address the needs of minority veterans
  • Focus on the needs of minority veterans in our local community
  • Identify barriers and create a more accessible environment for minority veterans

Inform veterans of VA benefits, services and programs

 

For more information contact Jackie Owens, Minority Veterans Program Coordinator, at 901-523-8990 extension 7178 or email at Jacquelyn.Owens@va.gov. 

 

 

 

 

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Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Service location
Address
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United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
901-523-8990
Extension number
7178
Label
Minority Veteran Care