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: (916) 402-3600
Email: Jorge.Ortega1@va.gov
Heather Graviet LCSW
Post-9/11 M2VA Lead Social Worker
VA Northern California health care
Phone: (925) 477-6947
Email: Heather.Graviet@va.gov
Richard Hernandez
Post-9/11 M2VA Supervisory Program Specialist
VA Northern California health care
Phone: (916) 364-3159
Email: Richard.Hernandez6@va.gov
Kenneth Handley LCSW
Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager
VA Northern California health care
Phone: (916) 216-0127
Email: Kenneth.Handley@va.gov
Diana Kigenyi LCSW
Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager
VA Northern California health care
Phone: (650) 799-8647
Email: Diana.Kigenyi@va.gov
Alex Rodriguez LCSW
Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager
VA Northern California health care
Phone: (925) 968-5863
Email: Alex.Rodriguez1@va.gov
Tanya Thomas LCSW
Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager
VA Northern California health care
Phone: (707) 437-1811
Email: Tanya.Thomas2@va.gov
Susan Tieden LCSW
Post-9/11 M2VA Case Manager
VA Northern California health care
Phone: (530) 226-7544
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.