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On March 3rd, 12-1 PM MT, VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on benefits, claims, and peer-to-peer support services. Type your questions in now!

You can ask questions to the following people:
» Justin Monk - Director of Policy, Student Veterans of America
» Kate Hatten - Executive Director, Home Front Military Network
» Rebecca Smith - Coach, Public Contact Team, Denver VA Regional Office
» PO3 Tiffany Morgan - Director of Training and Peer Mentor, WarriorNOW
» 1SG Zelda Davis - Management Analyst, VA
» Melissa Comeau - Director, American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
» SPC Dwight Amey - Legal Administrative Specialist, VA


Student Veterans of America:
Student Veterans of America is a Chapter-based organization with about 1,500 locations on college campuses nationwide. We represent about 750,000 student veterans and work on personal and professional development, leadership training, and advocacy at the federal level.

Home Front Military Network:
HFMN is a collaborative, working with nearly 50 service providers; we connect military service members, veterans and their families to essential resources, including financial assistance provided by HFMN and our partners, in order to meet the full range of needs of individual and families. Our programs include Navigation (Case Management); Financial Bridge Support; Information & Assistance; and Education & Outreach.

WarriorNOW:
WarriorNOW has designed and implemented a program that brings Structure, Camaraderie, and Purpose back into Veterans and their families lives, and we do this through peer-to-peer mentoring, recreational therapy, PTSD groups, pro-social events, and education on topics pertaining to mental health, addiction, and building healthy relationships. WarriorNOW has flipped the conventional treatment model 180 degrees to start with building protective factors and coping skills first through peer work, and then when the Veteran is ready, we start the individual clinical work.
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SrA Security Forces
Edited 3 y ago
Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions!

I'm moving to Fort Collins in a few months. What's the best timing and process for notifying my current VA in Massachusetts so records are transferred and appointments can be made at the correct facility?

Also, are there any unique benefits given to Veterans in CO that I should be aware of?
PO1 Kevin Eherenman
PO1 Kevin Eherenman
3 y
All records are electronic. Once you get settled in Ft. Collins you can call [login to see] to update your address. You also should check in with the Ft. Collins Out Patient Clinic. https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=870
SPC Theresa Dvorak
SPC Theresa Dvorak
3 y
Colorado allows 1 free vehicle registration for 50% and above rated. 2nd vehicle is $50 so put your highest valued vehicle first. Also colorado has a veteran identifier on your license.
Justin Monk
Glad to be here with you all today! I'm with Student Veterans of America, and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about VA education benefits. If you'd prefer to reach out to me directly, my email is [login to see] . Looking forward to connecting with you!
SPC Theresa Dvorak
SPC Theresa Dvorak
3 y
I was SVA chapter while in school. I served during our CVA grassroots push.
Justin Monk
Justin Monk
3 y
Melissa Comeau - Thank you for the kind words, Melissa! If I can ever be of service to you or your organization, please let me know.
Justin Monk
Justin Monk
3 y
SPC Theresa Dvorak - I'm glad to hear it! If I can ever be of assistance, please let me know.
SPC Theresa Dvorak
SPC Theresa Dvorak
3 y
Justin Monk - I have graduated and moved on but my children are using my benefits. Can they also reach out?
1SG Zelda Davis
Good afternoon! My name is Zelda Davis with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Employment Program Office. The VEPO provides employment readiness assistance and outreach to
transitioning service members, Veterans, and military spouses while advocating use of special hiring authorities, employment programs, and Veteran retention strategies to help VA become the employer of choice. Please visit our website @ VA for Vets @ http://www.vaforvets.va.gov to learn more about employment opportunities, career, job, resource and internship fairs to include training resources to assist you in finding employment and/or Writing your Federal Resume. We can be reached at [login to see]

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