Assisteo
Veterans Program
Part of the Assisteo Veterans Program vision, is to care for those Veterans who served before us. We prioritize the safety, care, and benefits of our most vulnerable Veterans - the elderly and disabled. Assisteo will honor each Veteran we have on service by recognizing their service in front of their families. In some cases, our Veterans Advocate will “restore honor” with our Veterans who have not officially been welcomed home (Vietnam Veterans mainly).
"As a Veteran myself, I will ensure our Veterans get the care they need and the benefits they have earned."
Rick Kreiberg
Director of Veteran Services
US Army, Command Sergeant Major (Ret)
A Lasting Memento of the Nation's Thanks!
Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin
We are very appreciative of our Veterans and will never forget their service and sacrifice. As an official Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Partner, we will further honor our patients who served in the Vietnam (era) with “Welcome Home” Lapel Pins as a memento of thanks and appreciation. The Commemoration is providing Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins to Commemorative Partners for dignified public presentations to U.S. military veterans, living at home or abroad, who served during the Vietnam War period as a lasting memento of the Nation's thanks.
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Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin
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Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin
(Back)
3 MAJOR tasks Assisteo Veterans program does is work with our Veterans currently on service or pending service:
Safety
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Ensure housing is suitable (safe) as appropriate.
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Work placement (group homes, ALF, etc) as needed.
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Work with VA Community Referral Resource Center (CRRC) for transitional (temporary) housing.
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Coordinate housing vouchers (HUD VASH) through VA as needed.
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Assist with Meals on Wheels as needed.
Care
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Assist discharge plan/follow on care for those d/c from hospital, SNF, etc.
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Coordinate/elevate medical needs through ASSISTEO and/or VA.
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Help facilitate follow on VA appointments as needed.
Benefits
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Gather supporting documents and enroll Veterans into VA as needed.
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Discuss overview of all eligible VA benefits/compensation.
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Assist with compensation (disability/service connection) applications.
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Assist with Aid and Attendance applications.
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Pre-Register with National Cemetery.
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Coordinate funeral military honor guard or flag presentation as appropriate.
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Assist with death benefits for widow/widower
Honoring Veterans service
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Assisteo will honor each Veteran we have on service by recognizing their service in front of their families. In some cases, our Veterans Advocate will “restore honor” with our Veterans who have not officially been welcomed home (Vietnam Veterans mainly).
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Assisteo will provide each Veteran with a service cap, pin and certificate for their service.
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Assisteo will reorder (as needed) missing awards and decorations.
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Assisteo will enroll Veteran into American Legion or VFW for continued camaraderie and support.
Additionally ...
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Our Veterans Advocate sits on SEN Sinema’s Veteran council and addresses health care (community care) challenges/solutions in our community. They also have monthly meetings with several congressional leaders discussing strategies for overall Veteran care and wellbeing.
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As a retiree and senior Veteran advocate, our Veterans Advocate will address all VA issues with VA leadership.
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Our Veteran Advocate is very knowledgeable on PTSD and suicide prevention/intervention and will intervene as needed.
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We collaborate with Veteran Service Organizations throughout AZ for Veteran specific resources.