[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E465-E466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE WESTCARE FOUNDATION

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2024

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the WestCare 
Foundation on their 50-year anniversary and thank them for their 
significant contributions to the Central Valley. For decades, WestCare 
has played a vital role in delivering essential health programs and 
services to communities across the nation. Since their founding, 
WestCare has remained steadfast in its commitment to providing 
individuals and families with the care they need to lead healthy and 
fulfilling lives. In the Central Valley, WestCare California provides 
essential services to youth, veterans, the homeless, and other 
vulnerable populations. WestCare California is passionate about 
supporting individuals that struggle with substance abuse. Through its 
adult residential and outpatient services in both Fresno and 
Bakersfield, as well as their Adolescent Services outpatient programs 
in Hanford and Corcoran, WestCare California delivers comprehensive 
counseling, education classes, relapse prevention, job assistance and 
family support services. The organization is also dedicated to serving 
Central Valley veterans through its San Joaquin Valley Veterans (SJVV) 
program. The SJVV program provides transitional living facilities for 
all veterans, as well as drop-in locations throughout the Central 
Valley that offer housing services, job assistance, supportive care, 
and referrals. WestCare California also addresses homelessness through 
its Veteran's Plaza and

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HomeFront programs, providing home and case management services for 
individuals for up to two years. These initiatives are crucial in 
ensuring that Central Valley veterans receive the care and support they 
deserve.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
to join me in celebrating the WestCare Foundation on their 50-year 
anniversary. Their work to improve access to healthcare in the Central 
Valley will be felt for generations to come.

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