VAPIHCS: Social Work Month
Posted on Mar 31, 2025 in VAPIHCS Veterans
In March, we celebrate National Social Work Month and recognize the key role social workers play in helping with some of VA’s most urgent priorities. Locally, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) social workers are on the front lines working with Veterans and helping them at their most vulnerable times.
Many people contribute to the process of getting Veterans housed, but the driving force connecting Veterans with assistance programs is often a social worker. Social Workers are patient and kind, and they work hard to listen to each Veteran and determine the best way to help them. They assist in explaining application processes, helping Veterans navigate different programs, and connecting them to the help that they need.
I am so proud of the work that our social workers do. They never hesitate to go out into the community and meet Veterans where they are. They work with people suffering from mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and other difficulties, and they help them get the care they need without judgment or prejudice. Social workers are on the front lines every day fighting for the men and women who fought for our freedom; helping them through the adjustment to civilian life and instilling the confidence to help them flourish in the face of adversity.
We celebrate Social Workers in March, but we appreciate them every day. Please take a moment this month to thank a social worker for all that they do. Happy Social Work Month!
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