United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Vet Center
Here to Help

Returning Solider Hugging FamilyIf you have served in any combat zone, Vet Centers are in your community to help you and your family with readjustment counseling and outreach services.

Our Staff

Dr. Batres receiving "Sammies" award from Secretary Shinseki Dr. Aflonso Batres was recently awarded the Samuel J. Heyman (Sammies) award for Career Achievement. This medal recognizes a federal employee for significant accomplishments throughtout a lifetime of achievement in public service. Photo taken by Sam Kittner. Read the full article. 

Supporting You

VA Video - VA Vet Centers 

This video was produced and directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes (SSG), Army OIF 07-08 and recent graduate from the USC Film School. All Veterans featured in this video are combat Veterans employed in Vet Centers.

 

Featured Story

Memorial Day Event Honoring Vietnam Veterans.

For the past twelve years, the Bronx Vet Center and the DC Vet Center have joined together at the Vietnam Wall... Read the full article at. Read More...

Our Services

Our Centers offer a wide range of services to help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. You've earned these benefits and there is no cost to you or your family members. Services include -

  • individual & group counseling
  • marital and family counseling
  • bereavement counseling
  • medical & benefits referrals
  • employment counseling
  • More Services... 
Women Veterans

Destiny Cooper - Readjustment Counseling Technician at the Alexandria Vet Center

Over 10% of combat OEF / OIF Veterans are women and over 40% of Vet Center staff are women, allowing us to offer transition assistance, including military sexual trauma.  
Learn more about VA's Women Veterans Health Care programs.

Vet Center Workload

In Fiscal Year 2011, the Vet Center program provided 1,377,028 visits to 189,811 Veterans and their families.


Find a Vet Center

Map of US and Outlying Areas Served by VA

By the end of 2011, there will be 300 Vet Centers across the US and surrounding territories (US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa).  Click the map to 
find one near you 
or to speak confidentially with a Vet Center Counselor at any time around the clock call:

877-WAR-VETS(927-8387)

 

 


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