Hospice-Veteran Partnership of Maine

What is the Hospice Veteran Partnership of Maine?

HVP is a coalition of people from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and community organizations working together to ensure that excellent end-of-life care is available for our nation's veterans and their families. Our coalition is part of a national network of HVPs, established by the VA Hospice and Palliative Care Institute.

Why were we formed?

The mission of our HVP is to establish an enduring network of hospice and VA professionals, veterans, volunteers and other interested organizations working together to provide quality services through the end of life for veterans. Our HVP was formed to provide leadership, technical assistance, and program development recommendations in the following areas:

Improving veterans' access to hospice and palliative care across all sites and levels of care, so they can receive hospice care at the time and place of need.
Strengthening relationships between community hospice agencies and VA organizations.
Creating a comprehensive end-of-life community engagement plan designed to reach veterans.

Who are our members?

Our HVP includes representatives from Caring Connections end-of-life care coalitions, the State Hospice Organization, community hospice agencies, VA facilities, State Veterans Homes, Veterans Service Organizations, military hospitals, and other organizations and individuals interested in improving end-of-life care for veterans.

How can you get involved?

For more information about joining the HVP of Maine, contact Kandyce Powell at (800) 438-5963 or kpowell@mainehospicecouncil.org. To learn more about the VA Hospice and Palliative Care Initiative, contact Diane Jones at (202) 273-8379 or Diane.Jones@hq.med.va.gov