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.
Veteran Service Officer/VetWorks Program
As a Veteran of the United States military or a spouse of a veteran, are you aware of all of the benefits available to you? The Veteran Services Officer is designated to help you access a variety of services including obtaining discharge papers, filing claims, information, and access to benefits like pension, healthcare, education, home loans, survivor death benefits, burial and so much more. Along with the veteran benefit services available, the Mesa County VetWorks Program can offer support services and training opportunities related to employment needs for veterans, as well as a variety of career services.
Appointments are necessary:
Anthony Lee
970-248-2733 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 VA Vocational Rehabilitation
VA-Voc Rehab is a service available to qualified Service-Connected Disabled Veterans. The Veteran must meet certain eligibility criteria for enrollment into the educational or trade training program.
Please contact:
Ryan Morris
744 Horizon Court, Ste 130
Grand Junction, CO 81506
970-241-5422
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
Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans
https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-benefits-for-veterans
https://www.aboutassistedliving.org/how-can-i-pay-for-assisted-living
List and Links for Additional Veteran Resources
Resources for Veterans