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Resources for Veterans and Military
Sanford Health is dedicated to giving current and past military members exceptional care and employment opportunities. As a provider, employer and partner of choice for veterans, we honor their sacrifices and offer a welcoming environment that supports military members and their families.
Exceptional Care for Patients
We work to support veterans and current military members with programs designed to meet their care needs.
We offer:
- Sanford Veterans Clubs: Our medical centers in Fargo, North Dakota, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, welcome patients with military experience. Our Sanford Veterans Clubs are private, peaceful places with coffee, computer access and lounge areas featuring game tables and TV. Learn more about these amenities.
- Veteran Ambassador Program: We actively seek out volunteers with a military background for our Veteran Ambassador Program. These volunteers visit fellow veteran patients to help make them feel at home during their hospital stays. Learn more about this program.
- Veteran Hotline: The Sanford Veteran Information Hotline provides veterans with a single point of contact for questions. Call (800) 949-1848 to reach the hotline.
Community Support for Veterans, Military Members & Their Families
Sanford Health cares for veterans and their families and wants to connect you with the services you need and deserve.
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line offers confidential support for veterans, National Guard and Reserve military members, service members and their loved ones 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The crisis line is available to you even if you do not receive VA benefits or health care.
To connect with a caring responder who is ready to offer confidential crisis support:
- Dial 988, then press 1
- Visit the Veterans Crisis Line to access the online live chat
- Text 838255
Bereavement Counseling
The surviving spouse, child or parent of a service member who died while serving may qualify for bereavement counseling through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ Vet Centers. Bereavement counseling, also known as “grief counseling,” provides support for people after the death of a loved one.
VA benefits for Spouses, Dependents, Survivors and Family Caregivers
Spouses and dependent children of a veteran or service member may qualify for:
- Health care
- Life insurance
- Money to assist with school or training
Survivors of a veteran or service member may also qualify for added benefits including help with burial costs and survivor compensation. Learn more about family member benefits.
National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
Need assistance? Want advice?
County Veterans Service Officers help veterans and their families access the benefits and support they need. They offer specialized knowledge of available services and a compassionate understanding of the problems veterans and their loved ones face.
Partnerships & Support
Sanford Health works with a variety of organizations to support military families.
Our partnerships:
- American Legion
- Disabled American Veterans
- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
- Hire Heroes USA
- Military Officers Association of America
- Order of the Purple Heart
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Warriors Never Give Up
- DoD Military Spouse Employment Program
- DoD Skillbridge Program
Our sponsorships:
- Fargo Fisher House
- Sanford International—Veterans VIP Tent
- SD Military Heritage Alliance
- SD Veterans Community Project: Tiny Houses for Homeless
- South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
- USS South Dakota Commissioning Ceremony
- Wings of Valor
- Folds of Honor