North Texas Vet Center holds open house and benefits fair
“The Vet Center has been helpful and there are some extra things I’ve learned. I came to see what information might be useful to me.”
Dallas Vet Center offers women Veterans MST support
Coping with Military Sexual Trauma - a new support group for military sexual trauma. It’s psychoeducational basics and covers PTSD 101. Coping skills and different therapies to help Veterans.
Vet Center helping to redefine “I’m fine”
Navy Vietnam Veteran Harry Collins always believed he was fine. He stuck to his daily routines and went to work, leading an outwardly normal life. But his "I'm fine" routine never included how to manage his thoughts and emotions following his war time service.
VA deploys Mobile Vet Center to Surfside community following condo collapse
VA has deployed a Mobile Vet Center to Surfside, Florida, to support individuals impacted by the events of the Champlain Towers South condo collapse. The Mobile Vet Center will provide free, easily accessible mental health resources and counseling to individuals in crisis.
Abilene Vet Center celebrates Women Veterans Day
Abilene Vet Center staff members held a luncheon to honor women Veterans and to show their appreciation on Women Veterans Day June 12.
Vet Centers: 42 years of serving Veterans
Vet Centers were established to support the significant number of Vietnam-era Veterans who were not accessing VA services. They provide readjustment counseling and many other services.
Florida Vet Centers honor Vietnam Era Veterans
Florida Veterans rode their motorcycles to honor Vietnam War Veterans. Staff from the area Vet Centers were on hand to recognize the Vets and answer questions about readjustment counseling services.
VA deploys Mobile Vet Centers to Capitol Grounds
Today, VA announced the deployment of two Mobile Vet Centers to the Capitol Grounds to ensure that those impacted by the events of January 6th can access support and mental health resources needed during this critical time. The two Mobile Vet Centers will provide free, easily accessible mental health resources and counseling to the U.S. Capitol Police, members of the National Guard, and any Congressional staff in crisis.
Billings Vet Center welcomes Vietnam Veterans home with Quilts of Valor
Mary B. Walter became an official volunteer at the Billing (MT) Vet Center a day after she formally retired as the Vet Center’s office manager. Walter is a Veteran herself, married to a Vietnam Veteran, and she’s made supporting Veterans her life’s work. As she became involved with her local Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF), she quickly understood why creating quilts for Veterans, especially Vietnam [...]
VA deploys Mobile Vet Center units to increase outreach during COVID-19 outbreak
VA began deploying Mobile Vet Center units the week of March 16 to expand Veteran outreach in communities affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterans find assistance, camaraderie at Vet Centers
At rows of tables in a packed community center, nearly five dozen Veterans smiled and swapped stories over a potluck meal. The Veterans spanned generations, from Vietnam, Cold War, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. Donning Veteran ball caps and jackets with their spouses nearby, the group swelled to about 100. After the meal, hands shot up during a drawing. Shouts of “BINGO!” during the raffle brought laughs from the crowd. As Veterans heard their winning ticket called, Fayetteville Vet Center staff brought prizes to smiling Veterans. After the raffle, there were pats on the back and talking with old friends and meeting new ones. Two Veterans donning Marine Corps hats came together to talk for the first time, asking the other what unit the Marine served in. This scene from the annual Christmas luncheon put on by the Fayetteville Vet Center Dec. 13 is typical of the camaraderie Veterans experience when they engage with any center, said Ed Clark from the Fayetteville Vet Center in North Carolina.
Veteran, Vet Center outreach specialist gets new home
Army Veteran Craig Hall’s home on wheels is a 35-foot Mobile Vet Center for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He drives more than 1,000 miles a month throughout the northeast attending events, answering questions about VA programs and services and helping Veterans with readjustment advice. On Wednesday, he and his family got to see and explore their new home for the first time.
