Veterans Healthcare Initiative Reaches Nevada Urban Indians and Other States

Nevada’s Veterans Healthcare Pocket Card is receiving notice and accolades. Representatives from other states expressed interest in replicating the card during an April “Policy Academy,” sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 

The card was developed by Nevada’s suicide prevention partners, with NDVS serving as the lead. It provides a wealth of information on topics ranging from presumptive conditions to suicide prevention as well as information on connecting veterans to earned benefits. NDVS is currently conducting outreach to Nevada healthcare professionals providing the cards and information to support quality care for veterans seeking care in the civilian sector.  

The Nevada Governor’s Suicide Prevention Challenge team participated in the “Policy Academy” in Washington D.C. last month. NDVS Suicide Prevention Program Manager Aimee Green was among the attendees. The team took to the classroom to identify priorities as well as create strategies and tactics centered on preventing suicide. The team plans to finalize the strategic plan with an online visit with SAMHSA in July. 

Last month, the Nevada Urban Indians’ Native American and Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition received a special pocket card presentation. Aimee Green and Rachel Jelenic, Healthcare Program Manager, provided a pocket card presentation to the group. Nearly 15 providers were in attendance and 150 pocket cards were given to the Coalition for continued use with Native American Veterans.  

Presentations are free for healthcare and service providers throughout the State of Nevada. To learn more about the Veterans Healthcare Pocket Card or to schedule a presentation, contact Rachel Jelenic (jelenicr@veterans.nv.gov) or Aimee Green (greena@veterans.nv.gov).