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Returning service member care

VA Northern California health care provides health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Talk to a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.

Connect with a care coordinator

Jorge Ortega DBH, LCSW, MPA

Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Program Manager

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Jorge.Ortega1@va.gov

Heather Graviet LCSW

Post-9/11 M2VA Lead Social Worker

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Heather.Graviet@va.gov

Richard Hernandez

Post-9/11 M2VA Supervisory Program Specialist

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Richard.Hernandez6@va.gov

Kenneth Handley LCSW

Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Kenneth.Handley@va.gov

Diana Kigenyi LCSW

Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Diana.Kigenyi@va.gov

Alex Rodriguez LCSW

Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Alex.Rodriguez1@va.gov

Tanya Thomas LCSW

Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Tanya.Thomas2@va.gov

Susan Tieden LCSW

Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager

VA Northern California health care

Phone:

Email: Mary.Tieden@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northern California

We can help you access service and benefit programs tailored to the needs of returning service members, including:

  • Polytrauma care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Mental health care
  • Counseling
  • Family benefits counseling
  • Referral assistance

Vet Centers

Vet Centers are counseling centers that help Veterans readjust after deployment. The Vet Center in Sacramento  provide counseling for individuals, groups, married couples, and families. They also provide guidance and referrals for other VA and community resources.

Learn more about Vet Centers