While
all veterans are marked by the experience of war, some carry physical
and psychological injuries, while others encounter employment and
financial problems related.
Fortunately,
there are numerous resources available to support veterans, as well as
their family members, and ease the transition from active duty to
civilian life. Below are a number of federal, state and county agencies
that offer resources to assist veterans in the Seattle region.
If
you should encounter any problems or have additional questions, you can
always contact Jim’s Seattle office for assistance at 206-553-7170.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
www.va.gov
• VA Puget Sound Health Care System
206-762-1010 or 1-800-329-8387
www.puget-sound.med.va.gov
• Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS)
1-866-487-2365
http://www.dol.gov/vets/
• Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Seattle Service Center: 1-877-249-0516
www.dva.wa.gov
• WA National Guard Family Programs
1-800-364-7492
http://washingtonguard.org/familyprograms/
• King County Veterans’ Program
206-296-7656
http://www.kingcounty.gov/socialservices/veterans.aspx
• Seattle Vet Center (Veterans' Readjustment Counseling Center)
2030 9th Avenue, 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA
206-553-2706