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.

You've earned these benefits and there is no cost to you or your family members.

Our Staff

Hal Koster - Outreach Specialist at the Alexandria Vet Center

Staffed by small multi-disciplinary teams of dedicated providers, many of which are combat Veterans themselves, we strive to help you make a successful transition.

  • The majority of our staff are Veterans, with more than 50% having served in combat
  • Over 1/3 of our staff are combat Veterans who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan
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

Helping Veterans Come Home: A Day at a Vet Center

Woman in office holding baseball cap with Vet Center logo

Vet Centers understand and appreciate Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in their community.  Join Alice Ford and the staff at the Alexandria Vet Center for a look at what happens everyday. Read More...

Our Services

Our Centers offer a wide range of services to help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. 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.


Find a Vet Center

Map of US and Outlying Areas Served by VA

By the end of 2010, 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 call us during normal business hours at
1-800-905-4675 (Eastern)
1-866-496-8838 (Pacific) 


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