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  • Compassion in action: VA social workers

    Compassion in action: VA social workers

    There are over 4,300 social workers in VA’s homeless programs, of which over 700 are Veterans themselves.

  • Social workers assist Veterans where they are

    Social workers assist Veterans where they are

    “Social Work service members can be found throughout the medical center and are involved in almost every aspect of care.”

  • Social worker’s 48 years at VA

    Social worker’s 48 years at VA

    A Red Cross volunteer in the Vietnam War, social worker Kris McGlathery has spent decades serving others.

  • Medal of Honor, social work and service

    Medal of Honor, social work and service

    Veteran and social worker Gordon Roberts received the Medal of Honor for “Gallantry in Action” in Vietnam.

  • Social workers’ efforts to end food insecurity

    Social workers’ efforts to end food insecurity

    VA’s greatest asset in ending food insecurity for every Veteran and family is VA’s integrated approach to health care.

  • Houston social workers’ three-day effort to house homeless Veterans 

    Houston social workers’ three-day effort to house homeless Veterans 

    VA social workers in Houston traveled throughout the city to find homeless Veterans, engage them and ultimately get them off the streets.

  • Social worker supports caregivers with art

    Social worker supports caregivers with art

    VA social worker uses art to find a way to help caregivers embrace their whole person and reconnect with themselves

  • See how social workers support our mission of service at VA

    See how social workers support our mission of service at VA

    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.

  • Putting Veterans on the path to permanent housing

    Putting Veterans on the path to permanent housing

    Homeless Veterans met with VA social workers at an event designed to move Veterans into housing and on a path to permanent housing.

  • Help Veterans embrace better lives with a mental health job at VA

    Help Veterans embrace better lives with a mental health job at VA

    Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and more play pivotal roles in helping Veterans address mental health issues. See which career is right for you.

  • Homeless outreach team helps a Veteran and his family

    Homeless outreach team helps a Veteran and his family

    Eoighin McGilligan’s transition didn’t turn out as planned... he and his five children were nearly homeless, twice.

  • March Good News Report highlights community, care

    March Good News Report highlights community, care

    The Dayton VA Medical Center released its March 2025 Good News Report, spotlighting compassionate care, special recognitions, and life moments shared by Veterans and staff.

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Last updated February 27, 2025

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