ABOUT US

I have been asked several times about how and when this Hospice Veteran Partnership got started. About 8 years ago I retired to take care of my wife who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I reached out to VA and asked if there was a way to get a ramp and caregiver services. Unfortunately, I did not qualify for either and didn’t really know where to turn for help even though I worked with veterans in getting their needs met.

It was then that I realized that if I was without answers, then the community at large must be also. I received the help I needed when I reached out to AACOG through their Veteran Assistance program. I decided then that there needed to be an organization that could be a one stop shop for information in helping veterans. So South Central Texas Hospice Veteran Partnership was formed. That was 8 years ago. Here we are not with a Board membership of 15 organizations whose goal is to:

· Provide education to the community for veteran needs

· Build relationships between anyone that shares the vision to help veterans and their families.

· Improve access to benefits and healthcare needs for veterans and their families. 

· Create a coalition of Community, VA and Healthcare organizations that provide services to veterans and their families. 

Our motto: Hospice Veteran Partnerships are a coalition of Dept. of Veteran Affairs, WHV partners, Community Organizations working together to ensure excellent care for our nations veterans. 

SCTHVP is mostly a referral service & education provider. Being part of “Military City USA” gives us access to the largest veteran & military population in the country. Texas is now #1 in veteran population above Florida and California. With this comes the fact that we are also #1 in veteran suicide among veteran and military. Join us in lending a helping hand and understanding the needs of these individuals and their families. The more we know the more we can help. The more we help the better the environment. The better the environment the better chance of having healthier individuals who can enjoy quality of life and contribute to the success of our community. If you are interested in joining us please email us at info.scthvp@gmail.com . Please provide your name, cell phone number, position, organization and one of our board members will contact you to discuss details and answer any questions you may have.