New Vet Center Information

Hello Veterans in Sussex County Delaware,

We would like to introduce ourselves. We are a new Veteran Center open in Sussex County. We are currently working at a temporary location in Lewes, just off of route 1.

The location is diagonal to the Red 'Mill Inn, and across from the Delaware Guidance Program. The address is 16287 Willow Creek Rd, Lewes, DE 19958.

The Vet Center permanent location will be located on route 113 in Georgetown, next to burger king. This location should be available to you in Fall 2011.

HISTORY

Vet centers were established by Congress in 1979 out of recognition that a significant number of Vietnam era vets were still experiencing adjustment problems. In April 1991, in response to the Persian Gulf era, Congress extended the eligibility to veterans to other periods of hostilities. Vet centers also offer counseling for veterans that experience sexual trauma or sexual harassment while in the military. Vet Centers are part of the Department of Veteran Affairs. The services are free and all of the centers are based in the community. Vet Centers appreciate veterans' war experiences and assisting members and families toward successful post-war adjustment in the community.

WHO ARE WE?

We are the people in the VA who welcome home War Veterans with honor by providing quality Readjustment Counseling in a caring, understanding, and confidential manner. Many of the counselors are also veterans who take great pride in helping those who served.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Readjustment counseling provides a wide range of psycho-social services to eligible veterans and their families. The efforts are to help veterans make a successful transition from military to civilian life. Included are individual and group counseling on such issues as PTSD, depression, sexual trauma, substance abuse screening and treatment. Additionally, we help veterans with anxiety, mood, anger management problems, support and referral services for benefits, medical, and other related post military issues.

IS THERE COUNSELING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS?

Yes, Family members are eligible for readjustment counseling services which include individual, groups, family sessions, support, and education.

Please contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment

Phyllis Perrine, MSW 302-824-0856 or Ted Smith, MSW 302-824-8291