Catholic Medical Center (CMC) is proud to announce it is partnering with Easterseals NH Military Veterans Services (MVS) on a first-of-its-kind, hospital-based Care Coordination program to serve patients and employees who are veterans, service members, and family members.
An Easterseals MVS Care Coordinator will be on site at CMC three days a week to work with veterans, military members, and their families. Services available through this program include: resource referral, substance use disorder treatment and wrap-around care, general care coordination, housing and homelessness, employment, women’s issues, military sexual trauma, aging and senior issues, discharge planning, and care transition. Referrals may also be available to health care, benefits, legal issues, mental health services, counseling, and emotional support resources for individuals, couples, and children.
Additionally, emergency financial assistance may be provided through Veterans Count, a fundraising program of Easterseals that provides critical and timely financial assistance and services to veterans, service members and their families.
“Collaboration is essential in delivering on our promise of excellent care – the care our veterans deserve,” says CMC President & CEO Joseph Pepe, MD. “CMC is proud to be a leader in breaking down barriers for veterans and service members to access quality health care. Working with our partners at Easterseals and Veterans Count ensures New Hampshire military men, women, and families have all the services they need.”
These free, confidential, and local services will be provided to veterans of any era regardless of VA eligibility, discharge status, length of service, or active duty status. The program is being in implemented at CMC and at Elliot Health System, also in Manchester.
“The members of our military and their families sacrifice so much for the freedom of all and it is our duty to support them in their time of need,” said Easterseals NH President & CEO Larry Gammon. “We are honored to partner with the dedicated teams at Catholic Medical Center and Elliot Health System to ensure our heroes get the care they deserve.”
CMC, a member of GraniteOne Health, is a long-time partner of Easterseals and strong supporter of the many essential services they offer veterans, senior citizens, and those living with physical and behavioral challenges. Those looking to connect with the care coordinator, who are patients or employees of CMC or Elliot Health System, should contact Leslie at 603.851.0281. Those not connected to one of these hospitals can contact Easterseals MVS Program Coordinator, Adam at 603.315.4354.