The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates the mobile veterans center to reach veterans in underserved areas. There are several mobile vet centers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.
The mobile vets center will be in Columbia County several times in the next few months. Please mark your calendar if you're a veteran and you'd like to take advantage of their free services.
NEXT VISITS SCHEDULED: Friday, March 2*
TIME: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(*Note: this a date change from what was listed in my newsletter)
LOCATION: TPC Powercenter
(at the intersection of Tenny Street and Route 11, just north of Bloomsburg)
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What services are provided?
Some of the services provided through the center include:
- Individual and group counseling.
- Marital and family counseling.
- Bereavement counseling.
- Medical referrals.
- Assistance in applying for VA benefits.
- Employment counseling, guidance and referrals.
- Alcohol and drug assessments.
- Information and referrals to community resources.
The mobile veterans center features the following:
- A 38-foot mobile counseling center.
- Two private offices.
- Satellite communication and Internet service with the VA Medical Centers.
- Video conferencing and tele-health capabilities.
- Three flat-screen televisions for training and educational videos.
- Wheelchair lift and accessibility.
- Full-time veteran driver and veteran counselor.
Appointments for mobile veterans center services are not required.