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Now is the time to take advantage of the benefits VA offers to Post-9/11 Veterans through the Transition and Care Management (formerly OEF/OIF/OND) Program.

We understand 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
• Where to go to file claims and other forms
• Understanding your VA education benefits
• Housing and home loans
• Education and referral for VA burial benefits

We can also connect you to Veterans Service Organizations in your community.

We have knowledge on a variety of federal and state benefits for Veterans, service members, and their families to include guidance regarding VA Compensation and Pension claims, retirement benefits, and survivor benefits. We understand that leaving the military can be overwhelming with many challenges, but we can provide additional information for the following resources:

• Filing a military-related disability claim
• Enrollment in the VA health care system for benefits
• Connection to employment 
• Connection to education benefits
• Connection to state benefits and services

We offer support and therapy for PTSD and PTSD-related symptoms through individual and group counseling. We can also refer you to VA or community counseling for treatment and therapy resources.

Care at our center includes:

• Individual counseling sessions customized for your individual needs related to readjustment issues
• Group counseling for Veterans of all eras as well as spouses and significant others
• Evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

We also offer several support groups. 

• OIF/OEF/Gulf War support group: Mondays, bi-weekly, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
• Anxiety management group: Mondays, bi-weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET
• Mindfulness meditation: Tuesdays, weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET
• Anger management group: Wednesdays, bi-weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET
• Women’s support group: Thursdays, weekly, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET
• Men’s PTSD support group: Fridays, weekly, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET

We understand 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
• Where to go to file claims and other forms
• Understanding your VA education benefits
• Housing and home loans
• Education and referral for VA burial benefits

We can also connect you to Veterans Service Organizations in your community.

We proudly celebrate diversity among those we serve. We work closely with the LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinator at our local VA and can make direct referrals.

Understanding your benefits, navigating health care, and choosing what is best for you are sometimes difficult tasks to manage. We can help connect you with benefits, services, and programs that support your transition from the military.

Let us help you with:

• Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care
• Finding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to take
• Using your VA education benefits
• Finding out how to apply for and use your VA home loan
• Accessing VA burial and survivor benefits

We can help you make a direct connection with a Veteran Service Officer in your city or town and the local Veterans Service Organizations.

A volunteer from the DAV is here to assist Veterans with disability and benefits claims every Monday from 8 a.m. to noon.

We understand 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
• Where to go to file claims and other forms
• Understanding your VA education benefits
• Housing and home loans
• Education and referral for VA burial benefits

We can also connect you to Veterans Service Organizations in your community.

A Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Service Officer is here Monday and Wednesday mornings by appointment. Appointments are available at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

To schedule an appointment, call us at 727-372-1854. 

We recognize that completing military service can come with a variety of new challenges. Navigating the VA system and other benefits alone can be overwhelming. We can provide education and connection for: 

• Enrollment in VA health care benefits
• Filing a military-related disability claim
• Connection to employment opportunities
• Using VA education benefits
• Using your VA home loan
• Connecting to state benefits and services

We offer specific groups to assist you in the transition from military to civilian life. Service officers are often onsite to assist you in applying for VA benefits. Days and times may vary. Please call for more information.