October – domestic violence awareness month (dvam) event | va saginaw health care | veterans affairs

Saginaw , MI — Prevention of conflict and promotion of healthy relationship skills is key to building relationship wellness across the lifespan. We encourage Veterans, their partners and VA

staff to talk with their provider or Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) Coordinator to learn about available resources and services. Together we can make a difference.

Please consider attending the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC’s IPVAP/DVAM event to learn more:  DVAM-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH STREET PARTY EVENT OCTOBER 13, 2023, 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. 1500

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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR Find resources and support by calling the National toll-free 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or contact

Aleda E Lutz IPVAP Coordinator at x13632. Find shelter information at https://www.domesticshelters.org/ he Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw, Michigan operates an 81-bed skilled nursing and

rehabilitation Community Living Center. It provides care to over 40,126 Veterans in a 35-county geographic area, from mid-Michigan to the Mackinac Bridge. Veterans can also receive care at

one of our nine VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics located throughout Michigan. More information about this VA can be found at https://www.va.gov/saginaw-health-care/.   ###