No Veteran Dies Alone Program for Veterans Affairs Facilities

Overview

• Purpose: To honor and meet the needs of Veterans who are alone at the end of life.
• Goal: Provide presence, companionship, and reassurance to dying Veterans.
• Inspiration: Based on the No One Dies Alone program.
• Location: Veterans Affairs facilities.

Volunteer Involvement

• Volunteers are educated and supported to offer care and companionship.
• Program may vary at different VA facilities.
• Action: Interested volunteers should reach out to their nearest VA Medical Center.

Resources

No Veteran Dies Alone Volunteer Trainer Resource Manual

• Content: Guidance for incorporating volunteers and enhancing end-of-life care.
• Availability: Download the Manual

Training Videos

• Purpose: To guide volunteers on aspects of hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life concepts.
• Providers: Created with PsychArmor Institute and Department of Veteran Affairs.

Getting Involved

• Participation: Operated by individual VA centers; varies by facility.
• Options: If NVDA is not available, consider volunteering with a WHV hospice partner.
  • Find your nearest VA location.
  • Partner Directory

Additional Resources

• Library: Resource Library
• Topics: Veteran-centric culture, veterans’ issues at end-of-life.

Contact and Support

• Contact: Email Us
• Support: Options to donate, become a sponsor, or view marketplace.

Conclusion

The NVDA program emphasizes the importance of companionship at the end of life for Veterans, providing both emotional support to those in need and meaningful engagement for volunteers. It is a significant initiative to ensure that no Veteran faces the end of life alone.