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Dedication of the Manhattan Vet Center’s new location in Midtown
Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services.
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Date and time
Friday, June 23 · 11am - 1pm EDT
Location
519 8th Ave suite 2401 519 8th Avenue #suite 2401 New York, NY 10018
About this event
- 2 hours
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Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling to eligible Veterans, service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma.
Life isn't always easy after a deployment. That's where we can help. We offer confidential support for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a relaxed, non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community. All services are strictly confidential.
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About the organizer
Samuel B. Cottes, Jr. serves as the one of the outreach staff member out of the five boroughs of New York City for the Military, Reserve, and National Guard members returning from the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
As the Veteran Outreach Specialist, Samuel B. Cottes, Jr. establishes outreach service provision with military installations. Reserve, and National Guard facilities within a designated geographical area. The incumbent provides transitional assistance program briefings to Military, Reserve, and National Guard personnel transitioning from combat service/active duty.
Further responsibilities include developing and distributing outreach materials to include brochures, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information which highlights vet center services and locations. The incumbent Works with local and regional media including television, radio, and print media to alert newly returning service members and their families to Vet Center services and activities.
Provides training and information to VA staff, other federal agencies and community agencies regarding both Vet Center services and the GWOT experience. Develops and maintains working relationships with a network of service provision agencies and individuals in all areas relevant to returning GWOT service members and their families. Both organizes and participates in a myriad of community activities and events that have high probability of GWOT veterans present such as "Welcome Home" parades and picnics, Veteran Service Organization meetings and events, GWOT service recognition events, etc.