Vet Center
Don't be afraid to ask!
He needs you!
Do it for your family.
NOTE:
The Vet Center, itself, makes very few trips to
Portsmouth anymore, however, the dedicated people
who take care of it comes to our area to help and give
support to our veterans suffering from P.T.S.D.  Any
veteran can call the office or come in to set up an
appointment to see them.  740-456-5979
It does not carry the stigma sometimes associated with some
other mental health or readjustment care. The Vet Center
program promotes early intervention and makesevery effort to
remove the stigma of seeking assistance. Most Vet Center
counseling staff are veterans themselves as many veterans prefer to
speak with a fellow veteran, in a confidential setting, regarding
readjustment from military to civilian life following service in a
combat zone. Having a large cadre of veterans on staff enables the
Vet Centers to maintain a veteran focused treatment environment
that communicates a welcome home attitude and respect for
veterans' military service.
Designed to remove all unnecessary barriers to care for veterans and
family members, the Vet Centers are located in convenient settings
within the community, and services are tailored in every community
to meet the specific needs of the local veteran population. Vet Center
staff members are always available to welcome veterans and family
members, and to provide useful information about available services.
As Vet Centers have no waiting lists, veterans may be seen by a
counselor the same day they stop by for an assessment and to
schedule their next appointment. The Vet Centers also maintain
nontraditional after-hours appointments to accommodate veterans'
work schedules.
The Vet Center program is a VA program designed to
provide readjustment counseling to veterans
exposed to the uniquely stressful conditions of
military service in a combat theatre of operations.
The Vet Center program has focused on the unique
needs of veterans who served in combat for over
the last thirty years.       
Our Service Officer
works closely with the Vet Center to help
our veterans.  We are here to help.
Remember:
It takes the courage and strength of a
warrior to ask for help . . .
It Takes The Courage & Strength of a Warrior
To Ask For Help . . .
It takes the heart, concern, & compassion of
a fellow veteran who really cares as the
V.H.V.O.  to make a difference.
We are here to serve.
Won't you give us a try, our
services are free and the love
for our veterans is genuine!
Click the Eagle
for Benefits
John D. Foster
Commander
V.H.V.O.
We care at V.H.V.O. We
are here to serve our
veterans.  Let us help
you.
"We Are Here To Serve"