About the Program

Social Work service at the Durham VA is an integral part of health care.  We help veterans and their families with problems associated with the stress of an illness. 

Social workers help veterans find resources to meet their needs within the VA system and their community such as:

• Home health services
• Legal Services
• Transportation
• Community living

Services Offered

Social workers offer counseling to:

• veterans with drug, alcohol, and emotional problems
• help veterans and their families understand and adjust to and illness or disability
• assist veterans and their families prepare advance directives and durable powers of attorney for health care or finances
• help veterans and their families cope with terminal illnesses
  assist family members with legal issues such as commitment and guardianship

Counseling is conducted through:

• One-on-one discussions
• Family conferences
• Group classes

Contacts:

Social Work Service - Primary Point of Contact

Contact: Larry Peterson/Bill Cooley
Title:  Chief, Assistant Chief
Phone: (919) 286-0411 Ext. 6974

Advance Directives

Contact: Avis Glaspie
Title:  Social Worker
Phone: (919) 286-0411 Ext. 7523

Homeless Veteran/Community Living

Contact: Bob Williamson
Title: Social Worker
Phone: (919) 286-0411 Ext. 6095

Home Health Services

Contact:  Ivey Chavis
Title: Social Worker
Phone: (919) 286-0411 Ext.6178