NEW: Veterans Perspective

Alleviating barriers to healthcare services

Transportation Assistance

Our goal is to establish a comprehensive support program that fosters healthy communities by ensuring equitable access to essential services, reducing environmental impact, and promoting physical and mental well-being for all Armed Forces members and Veterans.

If you are a member of the Armed Forces or a Veteran, please reach out to our office if you are experiencing financial difficulties with obtaining transportation to your VA or VA benefit appointments. Vouchers are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that our office does not provide transportation services directly. Our program is geared to cover to cost of transportation in the event you are unable to afford travel expenses. You are responsible for obtaining a driver and working out a feasible schedule with your appointment and the transportation provider.

Such circumstances for this assistance program are disability rating renewal appointments, and initial or follow-up appointments (includes other healthcare providers and specialty practices outside of the VA). This service is provided on a one-time basis to all participants. Referrals from transportation providers are welcome and encouraged.

Counties covered: Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset.

Preventive Screenings and Education

Our organization is open to collaboration to bring essential services to the community, especially those who may not apply for VA healthcare, who may not have health insurance, and those who are caregivers and supporters but not military members themselves. Essential services may include (but are not limited to) flu and COVID vaccines, blood screenings, balance screenings, and CPR or First Aid training.

Counties covered for these services: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset.

Interest from other counties will be considered and provided as resources are available.

Get Involved

Our communities rely on proactive members, volunteers, and providers for essential services and support. We welcome all inquiries.

Hard Copy Materials and Links

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases Educational Resources and Support Networks

Hard copy brochures are now available and our initiative's resource booklets will be published in December. If you would like a hard copy of these documents mailed to you, please email Nikki Deneen at ndeneen@atlanticbbn.net. Requests will be granted as funds are available.

Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (AVVA) has an incredibly helpful document called The Paper Safe that is available to Veterans and the public which can be used as a tool to help centralize vital information that is required for long-term care and after-death support for Veterans and their beneficiaries (i.e., VA benefit documentation checklist, estate administration, funeral plans, assets).

AVVA website link: https://www.avva.org/papersafe.html

To download The Paper Safe directly, visit 2023_fillable_for_website.pdf (avva.org).

Thank you to AVVA for allowing us to share this resource on our platform!

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases Educational Resources and Support Networks

Below are a few of the many resources available where people can find more information regarding diseases and care needs that affect some of our older populations. We advise you to do your due diligence when performing your own research. Always talk with your trusted healthcare providers before assuming diagnosis, or making decisions regarding changes to care or routine.

Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org/

Alzheimer's Foundation of America: www.alzfdn.org/

American Geriatrics Society: www.americangeriatrics.org/

American Parkinson Disease Association: www.apdaparkinson.org/

Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: www.aftd,org/

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation: www.cjdfoundation.org/

Ethnic Elders Care Network: www.ethnicelderscare.net/

Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org/

Huntington's Disease Society of America: www.hdsa.org/

Lewy Body Dementia Association: www.lbda.org/

National Institute on Aging: www.nia.nih.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living: www.acl.gov/

2023 Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures Special Report

Workforce Development and Enrichment Curriculums

One of our goals is to share staff, community, and volunteer education opportunities for cultural diversity, basic knowledge of health services, and supporting clients and loved ones in healthcare.

We are proud to share that Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (PHCC) is an active educational institution that provides these enrichment courses in various formats. Such course topics currently available through PHCC are the Aging and Health Bundle, Helping Elderly Parents, HIPAA Compliance, the Nutrition and Health Bundle, and several more.

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Veteran Community Collaborations

Workforce Development and Enrichment Curriculums

In partnership with recognizing the significance of Pearl Harbor Day, we are welcoming all Leadership members from Veteran Servicers to join us in fellowship on December 7th. Part of this fellowship will be open to discuss and hear feedback on sharing this program across counties. Invitations will be sent through the mail. Additional inquiries welcome.

Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

Veteran Community Initiatives

727 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA 15905, US

(814) 255-0355

Hours

Mon	08:00 am – 04:30 pm
Tue	08:00 am – 04:30 pm
Wed	08:00 am – 04:30 pm
Thu	08:00 am – 04:30 pm
Fri	08:00 am – 04:30 pm
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Holidays and events may affect these hours.

DISCLAIMER

VCI has taken great measures to ensure all information shared is accurate, reliable, and up to date. However, individual experiences will vary greatly based on personal and financial needs, and some information varies based on facility, organization, and healthcare professionals in various fields.

It must be disclosed that VCI is not responsible for case management of individuals. The components that are discussed in the program are only meant to equip the audience with a working knowledge on how to plan for and what to expect with long-term care services. Resources provided are meant to be a guide, and not to be mistaken as endorsements or guarantees by VCI. You are responsible for researching and deciding what is relevant to you and fulfills your best interests.

There is never a cost or financial obligation to attend any of the events for the long term care initiative.

Empowering Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers

Discover Our Long Term Care Initiative

Alleviating barriers to healthcare services

Transportation Assistance

Preventive Screenings and Education

Get Involved

Community Health

Protect Yourself from Respiratory Infections and Viruses

Advocating for Health and Wellbeing-Focused Collaborations.

Hard Copy Materials and Links

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases Educational Resources and Support Networks

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases Educational Resources and Support Networks

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases Educational Resources and Support Networks

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases Educational Resources and Support Networks

Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Other Diseases Educational Resources and Support Networks

Workforce Development and Enrichment Curriculums

Workforce Development and Enrichment Curriculums

Workforce Development and Enrichment Curriculums

Veteran Community Collaborations

Workforce Development and Enrichment Curriculums

Workforce Development and Enrichment Curriculums

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Better yet, see us in person!

Veteran Community Initiatives

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