Tucson Vet Center - Veteran connections

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We partner with many community agencies and non-profits for Social, Physical and Mental health and well being.

  • We partner with the local chapter of PGA HOPE to introduce golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. We support two classes every spring and fall.

 

 

Tucson Vet Center - Suicide prevention

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If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.

To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:

If you’re a family member or friend of a Veteran who’s having trouble adjusting to life at home, we can help. Through our national Coaching Into Care program, our licensed psychologists and social workers will talk with you by phone, free of charge, to help you find your way around the VA system and figure out the best way to help the Veteran you care about. All calls are confidential (private).

To speak with a VA coach, call 888-823-7458, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.

To get tips and resources for spouses, parents, and Veterans, visit the Coaching Into Care website.
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Tucson Vet Center - Returning service member care

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The Tucson Vet Center understands that the transition from military to civilian life can be a challenge. We offer a variety of ways to assist you in that process such as:

  • How to get VA medical benefits and register for care
  • VA claims questions
  • Understanding your VA education benefits
  • Housing and home loans
  • Education and referral for VA burial benefits
  • Employment assistance

The Tucson Vet Center can also connect you to Veterans Service Organizations in your community.

Tucson Vet Center - PTSD care

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At the Tucson Vet Center, we offer individual and group counseling.

Care at our Center includes:

  • Anger management
  • Stress management
  • Activity engagement

Evidence-based therapies such as:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Federal Way Vet Center - Returning service member care

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The Federal Way Vet Center understands that the transition from military to civilian life can be a challenge. We offer a variety of ways to assist you in that process.  We help you get VA medical benefits by assisting you with the filing process. We also work closely with VSOs that will guide you through the claims  process. Housing and home loans can also be explain and assisted with.