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LGBTQ+ Health Program

VA Finger Lakes health care employees receive training in clinical care that is responsive to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans. Our trained LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators are fully equipped to support the health, welfare, and dignity of you and your family.

Connect with a care coordinator

Tammie Delforte-papas

Veteran Care Coordinator

VA Finger Lakes health care

Phone:

Email: tammie.delforte-papas@va.gov

We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of Veterans who identify as LGBTQ+ or a related identity. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like:

  • Hormone therapy in limited circumstances
  • Substance use and alcohol treatment
  • Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI)
  • Mental health care

  • When to contact a patient advocate at VA Finger Lakes and how they can help.

  • Learn more about VA Finger Lakes' comprehensive mental and behavioral health program.

  • See VA's policies, training, and outreach efforts around caring for Veterans who identify as LGBT or a related identity.

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