Intimate partner violence assistance | veterans affairs

The VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) is committed to helping Veterans, their partners, and also VA staff who are impacted by Intimate Partner Violence. If you or

someone you know could be experiencing and/or using IPV – help is available. VA CAN HELP YOU GET SERVICES Contact our Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) Coordinator, Sarah

Martin, LCSW, at . VA employees who are impacted by IPV can contact their Employee Assistance Program. VA can provide community referrals for things such as legal advice, shelters, and

support groups. Talk to your primary care provider and they can refer you to a mental health specialist such as a social worker or psychologist. OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV)

AWARENESS MONTH The VA cares about Veterans affected by Domestic Violence (DV) and IPV and recognizes that DV and IPV is a serious yet, preventable public health problem that may

disproportionately affect Veterans. To help address the impact IPV has on Veterans, family members, and VA employees the IPVAP recommends and promotes the importance of reviewing intimate

partner relationships for health and safety. SARAH MARTIN, LCSW Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) Coordinator PHONE: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Intimate Partner Violence

Assistance Program (IPVAP) invites Veterans, caregivers, employees, and the community to learn about IPVAP and other VA programs that intersect with Intimate Partner Violence.