Veterans centers in the Republic of Croatia

Abstract

We are contemporaries of the EU project on the establishment of veteran centers in the Republic of Croatia. ( 1 ) It is a public institution that in many aspects actively provides support to Croatian veterans from the Homeland War and their families, through accommodation or residence programs. In veterans' centers, multidisciplinary teams consisting of a doctor, psychologist, social worker, physiotherapist, kinesiologist, occupational therapist, nurses/technicians, caregivers and administrative staff are at the disposal of users. The activities are mainly related to the preservation and improvement of the mental and physical condition, but also include social, economic, legal and other aspects of improving the lifestyle and health of Croatian veterans and their family members. Along with the application and medical documentation, the future user should attach a CERTIFICATE about the state of health (from a family medicine doctor).