Veterans
Veteran Services in Grand Junction
The Mesa County Workforce Center ensures that all eligible veterans are provided with maximum employment and training opportunities, with priority given to disabled veterans and campaign veterans. The Veteran staff works closely with the VA Medical Center, the veteran and State Vocational Rehabilitation programs, the Mesa County Veterans Service Officer, and various other veterans organizations in facilitating a wide range of assistance to the veteran including, but not limited, to the filing of disability claims, securing discharge papers, and being a general advocate on issues of concern.
Employment
Veterans and eligible covered persons receive priority of service in all federally funded workforce programs including job search assistance. Staff at the Mesa County Workforce Center provides job referrals, job searches, vocational guidance, and career information along with appropriate referrals to other programs.
The Veteran Services Officer or VSO, Anthony "Tony" Lee, is designated to help Veterans of the United States Military, spouses, or dependent children access VA benefits like disability, pension, survivor benefits, and burial benefits. In addition to VA benefits there is also assistance with gaining your DD214 and being an overall resource for most Veteran specific needs. Tony is an Accredited VSO through the VAs Office of General Council.
Another member of the Veteran Services Team is the Veteran Services Case Aide. The Case Aide may be able to answer questions, help with claim development, and assist in booking and confirming appointments with the VSO.
Mesa County Veteran Services is by appointment only.
Schedule an appointment online: https://calendly.com/
Email the Veteran Services Team here: [email protected]
CONSOLIDATED VETERAN SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE (CVSR) INTENSIVE JOB ASSISTANCE SERVICES:
Qualifications for Job Seekers - 180 days active duty, any discharge other than dishonorable and meet one of the following categories:
- Service Connected Rating of 10% or greater
- Homeless/(Couch-surfing)
- Ex-Offender (Justice involved)
- 18-24 years old
- Recently Separated (within 36 months) and unemployed for 27 weeks
- Transitioning Service Member within 12 months of discharge or retirement
- Eligible Spouse: Are you the spouse of a totally disabled or deceased veteran whose disability or death was service-connected?
- Vietnam Era Veteran
- Lack a high school diploma or equivalent certificate
- Unemployed/Under-employed, or you receive public assistance
- Veteran between the ages of 18-24 years old
- Wounded Warrior
*Veterans and Eligible Spouses contact Job Services at 970-248-7560 or [email protected] to complete referral form
Local Business needs:
- Job Fairs
- Hiring Events
- LMI (Labor Market Information)
- Educate businesses on the benefits for hiring Veterans and Eligible Spouses
- Employer outreach
- Workshops
- Job search workgroups
- Coordinate with unions, apprenticeship programs and business organizations to promote and secure employment and training programs for Veterans
- And, much more…
*Businesses contact Michael A. Smith Jr. at 970-248-7580 or [email protected]
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
Intensive job search assistance is available to those Veterans meeting eligibility requirements through our Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist. Contact an Employment Specialist for more information.
Housing Resources
Rocky Mountain Human Services helps homeless Veterans find and achieve short-term housing:
- Help with security deposits
- Assistance with moving costs
- Rapid rehousing services
- Located at the Western Region One Source
Contact Veteran Support Specialist, Scott Whiteman today!
[email protected]
970-257-3778
Volunteers of America provides advocacy and housing help for Veterans:
- Rental assistance
- Security deposits
- Housing Search
- GVT bus passes
- Prepaid cell phones
- Application fees, car repairs, emergency supplies, and more
2 Offices serving Mesa County Veterans and their families:
- Center for Independence: 740 Gunnison Ave., 970-644-5220
- Western Region One Source: 482 28 Rd., 970-527-3760
Please contact us for a screening today: [email protected]
Other Veteran Resources
Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Please visit the following link for more information and how to apply. If you need assistance, please contact the Veterans Service Officer"
State Vocational Rehabilitation
State Voc-Rehab is an educational or trade training program available to qualified disabled persons. The Veteran must meet certain eligibility criteria for enrollment.
Please contact:
State Vocational Rehabilitation
222 S. 6th Street, Rm 215
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-248-7103
VA Health Benefits
The Veteran Affairs Medical Center is located at:
2121 North Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-242-0731
The VA Medical Center can provide medical, mental health, and other services to enrolled Veterans. To enroll for health care services, a Veteran needs to complete a VA Form 10-10EZ and take a copy of their DD214 discharge paper, copies of any insurance the veteran has, and verification of last year’s income to the enrollment office located on the first floor of the Medical Center.
The Grand Junction Vet Center
Provides readjustment counseling services to all Veterans and their family members at no cost. Some of the services provided: Individual counseling, group counseling, marital and family counseling, bereavement counseling, and assistance in applying for VA Benefits, and much more.
The Vet Center is located at:
561 25 Road, Suite 101
Grand Junction, CO 81505
970-245-4156