WE HONOR VETERANS

Hudson Valley Hospice is a Level 5 hospice provider, the highest level achievable in the We Honor Veterans Program, a collaboration of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The We Honor Veterans program invites hospice providers across the country, state hospice organizations, Hospice-Veteran Partnerships and VA facilities to join a pioneering program focused on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgment of the Veteran’s service to America.

It is an honor and a privilege to care for our Veterans who served and sacrificed for our freedom.  Achieving Level 5 underscores our commitment and dedication to our Veterans, their loved ones and our community.  By recognizing their unique needs, both on program and in the community, we work to raise awareness, increase access, and most importantly, ensure that they and their loved ones receive the best possible care and support during their time with us.

To all Veterans everywhere, and especially those we serve in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, please accept our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your service, your sacrifice and our freedom.  We are here for you and your loved ones, please call us at 845-485-2273 if you or anyone in your community has a question or is in need of help.

As a proud Level 5 partner, Hudson Valley Hospice is prepared to:

  • Recognize the unique needs of our Veterans.
  • Provide quality care to our Veterans and support to their loved ones.
  • Raise awareness and increase access to hospice and palliative care for Veterans in our community.
  • Maintain a strong relationship with our local VA and other Veteran organizations to better support our patients and families.


For more information about the program:
http://www.wehonorveterans.org

You can also download and print documents from these links:

VETERAN RESOURCES

We believe that every Veteran and their loved ones should be served with dignity and respect and that we should serve them as they served us, as a thank you for the freedom we enjoy. Is it our goal to ensure that Veterans and their families can easily access the information they may need.

ENROLLMENT & ELIGIBILITY

Complete an application to determine your eligibility:

BURIAL INFORMATION

This information is provided to Veterans and Veteran families to help assist in making and receiving reimbursement for funeral arrangements.

Contacts:

Documents needed to be assessed for reimbursement:

  • DD214
  • Paid funeral home receipt
  • Paid cemetery receipt
  • Death certificate
  • Proof of Dutchess or Ulster County residency
SURVIVOR BENEFITS

Family members and dependents of service members and Veterans may be eligible for VA benefits. These benefits may be used to advance in a career and get an education or provide supplementary income. Surviving spouses may benefit from VA-guaranteed home loans. Visit
www.choose.va.gov/family-members to learn more.

LGBTQ

If you are a Veteran who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another related identity (LGBTQ+) who is facing a health challenge — no matter how big or small — you are not alone.The VA provides the following services to Veterans:

  • Gender affirming mental health therapy, including psychosocial
  • Pride in All Who Serve – Health education and support groups
  • Testing, counseling and care for HIV and sexually transmitted infections, including PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (pre exposure prophylaxis) for Veterans at risk for HIV
  • Other prevention, screening, wellness and testing services
  • Creative arts therapy
  • Hormone therapy
  • Gender affirming prosthetics
  • Fertility services
  • Adoption benefits
  • Pre and post operative care
  • Vocal and speech therapy
VA CONTACTS

Hudson Valley Hospice social workers are always available for you and your family. In addition, here are local VA contacts:

Palliative Care Social Work

Veteran Eligibility of Services and Enrollment/Registration

Decedent Affairs Clerk – Castle Point VA

Decedent Affairs Clerk – Montrose VA

Community Care

LGBTQ+ Coordinator

VA HHA Info

VA Benefits

Health Benefits

Education Benefits

Life Insurance

Gulf War & Agent Orange

Headstone & Markers

National Cemetery Information

Death and Burial Benefits

Military Discharge Information

AMERICAN RED CROSS

If you have a family emergency, contact the American Red Cross 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the following:

  • The military member’s name, rank, last four digits of their Social Security Number or date of birth and military unit
  • The name of the person and their relationship to the military member and the emergency and nature of the situation; and
  • The name and contact information of a  medical authority to verify the emergency
  • Call 877-272-7337 OR Online at redcross.org/herocarenetwork
NEED IMMEDIATE HELP? CALL THE VETERAN CRISIS LINE (1-800-273-TALK, Press 1 for Veterans)