Augusta VA hosts expo to connect veterans with benefits
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Veterans in Augusta were getting connected with resources Wednesday at a VA expo.
Organizations are coming in as far as Washington, D.C., to help veterans.
Veterans receive help filing VA benefits claims, applying for jobs and getting other resources on suicide prevention and their homeless program.
“VA Augusta has a really strong homeless veteran program. It was ranked number one in the nation for the amount of folks they placed into permanent housing. We got a really robust program with several staff located both in South Carolina and in Georgia. If any of the homeless veterans or folks are at risk, they can show up, there’s someone here who can help them through the process, hopefully get them permanent housing in a hurry,” said Will Martin, chief of public affairs, VA Augusta.
How you can the families of deputies who were shot
Businesses and community are coming together to the families of fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes and wounded Deputy Gavin White.
Martin says Augusta.va.gov can also help veterans with resources.
“We have a growing veteran population in the area, with Eisenhower so close, a lot of folks transition. They like the area and they stay in the area, so they need VA care. So, I think the real push for this is just to make sure we are keeping up with the growing VA population in the area, especially VA Augusta wants to make sure we are meeting that need,” said Martin.
Earlier this month, the VA Augusta health system announced some events and initiatives that are aimed at enhancing veterans’ mental health in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Road closures announced ahead of Thunder Over Evans event
Thunder Over Evans is coming back into town to offer some family fun over the weekend.
For the first time, the VA Augusta healthcare system is accepting involuntary psychiatric issions.
Leaders say this is a pivotal move to helping our veterans by removing the barriers to help people experiencing an immediate crisis.
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