Readjustment counseling is a wide range of services provided to combat veterans in an effort to assist them in making a satisfying transition from military to civilian life.
Services include individual counseling; group counseling; marital and family counseling; bereavement counseling; military sexual trauma counseling and referral; employment counseling and guidance; medical referrals; alcohol and drug assessments; assistance in applying for VA benefits; information and referral to community resources; outreach and community education.
Military sexual trauma counseling may include individual or group counseling, marital and family counseling, referral for benefits assistance, liaison with community agencies, and/or substance abuse information and referral to help veterans deal with the emotions of military sexual trauma and to regain confidence in their everyday life.
The Vet Center Mobile Van from the Grand Junction Vet Center, located will be at the Durango VA Clinic to do some outreach on Monday and part of Tuesday.
Please come by and visit with them and check out the services they offer.
Richard Schleeter is the veterans service officer for the La Plata County Veterans Service Office. He can be reached at 759-0117 or schleeterrs@co.laplata.co.us.