Veterans services, program reminders

Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton reminds vets of upcoming events and services available.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, David pointed out that at the Fargo V.A.’s 3^rd floor auditorium on Friday October 16, 2015 there will be a Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair, from noon –to 3-p.m., featuring a Survival Panel. Medical professional will be on hand as well.

He added that the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month there is a Vets Center/PTSD group meeting from 12:30-p.m., to 2-p.m., at the LEC lower level meeting room. Private consultations are available at that time.

He reminded area vets of the free Flu Clinic at the Jamestown VA Clinic, with the next clinics set for October 21, and 28from 9-a.m. to 3-p.m.

Also available is the 24 hour,Veterans Crisis Line, at 1-800-273-8255.

The Veterans Standdowns are available for those needing assistance filing claims, plus other programs and services that area available.

He said the West Acres Cinema in Fargo will be screening the movie, “Project 22,” the story of two veterans crossing the country promoting PTSD awareness, with the showing October 28, 2015, at 7:30-p.m. Reservations are required, due to limited seating.

The Burleigh County VA Van makes regular stops in Jamestown on the way to the Fargo VA Clinic, and back.

Those wanting more information  on various services, and more, may contact the Stutsman County Veterans Service Office at 252-9043, located in the lower level of the LEC in Jamestown.

The office is open 8-a.m. to noon, and 1-p.m. to 5-p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays.