There are over 4,300 social workers in VA’s homeless programs, of which over 700 are Veterans themselves.
“Social Work service members can be found throughout the medical center and are involved in almost every aspect of care.”
A Red Cross volunteer in the Vietnam War, social worker Kris McGlathery has spent decades serving others.
Veteran and social worker Gordon Roberts received the Medal of Honor for “Gallantry in Action” in Vietnam.
VA’s greatest asset in ending food insecurity for every Veteran and family is VA’s integrated approach to health care.
VA social workers in Houston traveled throughout the city to find homeless Veterans, engage them and ultimately get them off the streets.
VA social worker uses art to find a way to help caregivers embrace their whole person and reconnect with themselves
VA is the largest employer of social workers in the nation. Learn how you can join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of Veterans.
Homeless Veterans met with VA social workers at an event designed to move Veterans into housing and on a path to permanent housing.
Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and more play pivotal roles in helping Veterans address mental health issues. See which career is right for you.
Eoighin McGilligan’s transition didn’t turn out as planned... he and his five children were nearly homeless, twice.
Discover how diverse and far-reaching the social work profession within VA truly is. They are embedded in most VA departments.