Readjustment Counseling Services / Vet Centers | United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Offers general mental health counseling and for specific issues: sexual trauma counseling related to military service (military sexual assault), post traumatic stress disorder due to combat service, veteran reintegration counseling, couseling for victims of spousal/partner abuse, and bereavement couseling. Counseling may be offered in individual and group settings. Does not deal with legal issues.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
855 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH 43212
Hours
Varies with group and program
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Website
Application process
Phone for information/appointment during hours of service (there is a second phone number listed for after-hours/weekends). Enrollment with VA Health Benefits is not a requirement for services at Vet Centers. However (if they have not already done so), Veterans are urged to register for Veterans Benefits before they seek service. Veterans who need more assistance with determining their eligibility for these services should contact their County Veterans Service Commission for Benefits Assistance or if preferred, other agencies that provide it (search term: Benefits and Services Assistance*Veterans).
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Enrollment for Veterans Affairs Medical Benefits is not required at Vet Centers. Serves Veterans and active duty service members (including National Guard and Reserves) who have served in any combat theater or area of hostility as well as those who have had at least one of the following experiences: experienced a military sexual trauma; provided direct emergent medical care or mortuary services while on active duty; served as a member of an unmanned arial drome crew that provided direct support to operations in a combat zone or area of hostility; any Vietnam veterans who have accessed the Vet Center prior to 2004. Bereavement counseling is provided for families who experience an active duty death.
Service area
United States Ohio
Agency info
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Administers the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and their dependents, and the beneficiaries of veterans. Advocates for America's veterans and their families to ensure that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials.