Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
Lawton Mobile Vet Center Outreach Events
August 15, 2016
When: Tuesday, August 16 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Walmart
2001 S 1st Street
Chickasha, OK 73018
When: Wednesday, August 17 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Walmart
1201 W Petree Road
Anadarko, OK 73005
When: Thursday, August 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Oklahoma Workforce
1927 W. Elk Avenue
Duncan, OK 73401
Background: The purpose of the tour is to inform Veterans and their eligible dependents about federal benefits they may be eligible for. Mobile Vet Centers (MVCs) are among VA’s premier, front-line outreach resources designed to interact with Veterans in rural communities, at community events, and on special occasions. As an integral part of the Vet Center system, MVC’s offer Veterans information on topics such as individual and group readjustment counseling, military sexual trauma, marital and family counseling, VA benefits, and community education.
The Lawton Vet Center is located at 1016 SW C Ave, Suite B Lawton, OK 73501. To better serve Veterans and their families, the hours of operation are:
· Monday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
· Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
· Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
· Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
· Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
· Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1:00p.m.
After hours and weekends available by request. Services include:
· Individual, group, and family readjustment counseling to Veterans and their families in making a successful transition from combat to civilian life.
· Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment and help with other related problems that affect functioning within the family, work, school, or other areas of everyday life.
· Military sexual trauma counseling for Veterans of both genders, regardless of combat experience.
· For more information or to schedule a visit, call the Lawton Vet Center at (580) 585-5880.
Vet Center staff respect the privacy of all clients, and we hold information in strictest confidence. No information will be communicated to any person or agency without written consent, except in necessary circumstances to avert a crisis.
Combat Call Center: 1-877-WARVETS (927-8387)
VA Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
