- Individual counseling
- Marital and family counseling
- VA benefits assistance and referral
- Substance abuse counseling and referrals
- Primary health care for basic medical needs
- Pre-employment assistance and employment counseling
- Discharge upgrade information
- Community, social service and medical referrals
- Sexual trauma / harassment counseling (veterans of all eras)
The Vet Center also has a network of federal, state, city and community resources to help you. We will try to address any concerns or problems you bring to us. At the Vet Center, you can expect help from professional counselors who will treat you with respect and understanding. Many of the counselors are also war veterans, so they understand your problems firsthand, and have the training and skills to help solve them. There is no charge for the assistance you receive at the Vet Center because of your sacrifices and efforts for this country. Veterans applying for assistance are asked to bring a copy of their Military Separation or Military Discharge (DD214) with them. As of September 2016 VA, Vet Centers are now able to provide readjustment counseling to Veterans with dishonorable discharges.
(Eligibility War Zone Veterans - All Eras Including: WWII Three eligible categories European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (7 Dec 1941 to 8 Nov 1945) Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (7 Dec 1941 to 2 Mar 1946) American Campaign Medal (7 Dec 1941 to 2 Mar 1946) American Merchant Marines in Oceangoing Service 7 Dec 1941 to 15 August 1945 Korea 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 (eligible for the Korean Service Medal) Vietnam 28 Feb 1961 to 1 May 1975 Lebanon 25 Aug 1982 to 26 Feb 1984 Grenada 23 Oct 1983 to 21 Nov 1983 Panama 20 Dec 1989 to 31 Jan 1990 Persian Gulf 2 Aug 1990 to - Somalia 17 Sept 1992 to - Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Albania (former Yugoslavia operations) Global War on Terrorism/OIF/OEF/OND 11 Sept 2001 – )
Location and Hours of Operation:
(Eligibility War Zone Veterans - All Eras Including: WWII Three eligible categories European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (7 Dec 1941 to 8 Nov 1945) Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (7 Dec 1941 to 2 Mar 1946) American Campaign Medal (7 Dec 1941 to 2 Mar 1946) American Merchant Marines in Oceangoing Service 7 Dec 1941 to 15 August 1945 Korea 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 (eligible for the Korean Service Medal) Vietnam 28 Feb 1961 to 1 May 1975 Lebanon 25 Aug 1982 to 26 Feb 1984 Grenada 23 Oct 1983 to 21 Nov 1983 Panama 20 Dec 1989 to 31 Jan 1990 Persian Gulf 2 Aug 1990 to - Somalia 17 Sept 1992 to - Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Albania (former Yugoslavia operations) Global War on Terrorism/OIF/OEF/OND 11 Sept 2001 – )
Location and Hours of Operation:
Location and Hours of Operation
2900 Linden Lane, Suite 100 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-589-1073 (V)
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Second Saturday every month: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed
Closed Bereavement Counseling for Surviving Family Members 202-461-6530 (V) Vet Center Combat Call Center 1-877-WAR-VETS (927-8387) National Suicide Hot Line 1-800-273-8255 (Toll Free)
Montgomery County VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Services Offered at the CBOC:
• Primary Care • Hearing Aid Fittings • Comprehensive and Preventive Women’s Health • Mental Health (Psychiatry & Psychology) • Phlebotomy (onsite lab/blood work) • Nutrition • Social Work • Eligibility, enrollments and ID’s • Tele-Health Services including Tele-Retinal
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Montgomery County VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Services Offered at the CBOC:
• Primary Care • Hearing Aid Fittings • Comprehensive and Preventive Women’s Health • Mental Health (Psychiatry & Psychology) • Phlebotomy (onsite lab/blood work) • Nutrition • Social Work • Eligibility, enrollments and ID’s • Tele-Health Services including Tele-Retinal
Location and Hours of Operations:
5810 Gaither Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
Phone - Appointments: 202-745-8000, Option 2 (7am - 4:30pm, M - F) VA Medical Advice: 202-745-8000, Option 3 (24/7) Administrative Clinic Receptionist: 301-591-5858, Option 8.
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SERVING TOGETHER ServingTogether was created to coordinate the systems of care for Veterans, service members and their families, so the entire community can better identify those Veterans and direct them to supports that are in place just for them. They have built strong relationships with nonprofits, community Veteran organizations, local businesses and County government, all with a common goal of sharing ongoing support in the many transitions in life beyond the military. Their goal is to get the right person to the right provider in the least amount of time. ServingTogether serves active duty, National Guard, Reserve Service members as well as Veterans and their families who currently or are seeking to reside in the National Capital Region.
They strive to support all individuals who have worn the uniforms of our military - regardless of age, era, branch or discharge status. Though all services may not be available to every member, Veteran Peer Navigators will work diligently to find an appropriate local resource for every need. Veterans can call or sign-up via their website. Services and care include: housing and shelter; employment; benefits navigation; money management; individual and family support; legal; social enrichment; mental/behavioral health; physical health; substance use; wellness; utilities; education; clothing and household goods; transportation; food assist income support; spiritual enrichment; and entrepreneurship. This organization is a recipient of a $150,000 Community Grant from the County Executive.
Website: www.servingtogetherproject.org
Phone: 1-855-738-7176 (Toll Free)
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STEVEN A. COHEN MILITARY FAMILY CLINIC AT EASTER SEALS:
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic opened in September 2017, at the Easterseals Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center. The Cohen Clinic provides high-quality, accessible, and integrated behavioral health care to veterans and their families or caregivers. Their no or low-cost services are available to any person who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status, and spouses or partners, children, parents, siblings, family caregivers and others. The Cohen Clinic uses evidence-based practices with a holistic approach to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. Services are provided by trained and credentialed staff. Veterans and their family members are able to receive services individually and as a family unit at the same place with the same treatment team. The Cohen Clinic can also help connect veteran families to community resources and services, as necessary.
• Depression
• Stress and anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress
• Substance misuse
• Sleep problems
• Hyper-vigilance (being on high alert)
• Anger
• Grief and loss
• Transitional challenges
• Relationship and family difficulties Case Management Focus on meeting your needs to improve the quality of life with brief case management and resource con-
• Caregiver support
• Childcare
• Education
• Employment
• Housing
• Legal assistance
• Rehabilitation, occupation and/ or physical therapies
• Peer support
• Personal finances
• Recreation
• Smoking cessation
• Transportation
• Wellness, health, nutrition, exercise
TREATMENTS:
Brief evidence-based therapies not intended for long-term treatment. Evidence-based therapies include:
• Cognitive processing therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Motivational interviewing
• Integrative behavioral couples’ therapy
• Problem solving therapy
• Prolonged exposure therapy
Location and Hours of Operation
Location: 1420 Spring Street, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 240-847-7500 (V)
E-mail: info.mfc@eseal.org
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
http://www.easterseals.com/DCMDVA/our-programs/cvn-home.html
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Free Veterans Legal Clinic - Open to Veterans and military families at no cost. Attorneys and representatives are available to discuss issues and provide legal referrals in the following areas:
- Veterans benefits
- Military discharge upgrade matters
- Family law
- Consumer law
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program Every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Clinic. You must call the Cohen Clinic to make an appointment.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS: Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Hotlines:
Office of the Secretary: 410-260-3838
The Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
Service and Benefits Program: 1-800-446-4926 x 6450
Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home: 301-884-8171
Call Center for Women Veterans: 1-855-829-6636
Cemetery and Memorial Program: 410-923-6981
Vet Center Combat Call Center: 1-877-WAR-VETS
Outreach and Advocacy Program: 410-260-3842
VA Coaching Into Care: 1-888-823-7458
Maryland Veterans Trust: 410-230-4444
VA Caregiver Support: 1-855-260-3274
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans: 1-877-770-4801
United States Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland Access Point: 1-844-627-5465
