Join the Idaho Veterans Outreach Roadshow – October 7-10, 2024

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services and the Boise VA Medical Center are hitting the road for an exciting Outreach Roadshow! From October 7-10, 2024, veterans, family members, and community members in Arco, Mackay, Salmon, and Challis will have the opportunity to meet with experts and get valuable information on a range of veteran services.

This is a fantastic chance to learn about benefits, filing claims, community resources, and to get updates on the PACT Act, COMPACT Act, and important suicide prevention resources.

Roadshow Schedule:

• Monday, October 7, 2024
  Location: Butte County Business Center, 159 N Idaho St, Arco
  Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  Evening Location: American Legion Post 16, 406 S. Main, Mackay
  Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Tuesday, October 8, 2024
  Location: Nine Peaks for Coffee Hour, 503 Custer St, Mackay
  Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 9, 2024
  Location: Salmon River Coffee Shop, 604 Main St, Salmon
  Time: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 10, 2024
  Location: Legion Hall, 221 E. Main, Challis
  Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Meet the Experts:

This Outreach Roadshow will include personnel from various agencies who are specialists in different areas of veteran services. This is your opportunity to ask questions, learn about the resources available to you, and connect with professionals who are ready to help.

• Paul Burgin & Emberly Bertasso – State Service Officers from the Pocatello Office of Veterans Advocacy
• Nikole Watkins – Boise VAMC PACT ACT Specialist
• Tacy McCoy – Boise VAMC COMPACT ACT Specialist
• Kate Pape – Boise VAMC Suicide Awareness & Prevention Specialist
• Mitzi Cheldelin – Idaho Division of Veterans Community Resource Coordinator

Whether you are a veteran, a family member, or a community member who supports veterans, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the services and resources available to veterans in Idaho.

Why Attend?

This event is perfect for:

• Veterans looking for help with filing claims and understanding their benefits.
• Families and caretakers seeking resources to support their loved ones.
• Community members who want to learn more about how they can support local veterans.

By attending this roadshow, you’ll receive information tailored specifically for the veteran community, including updates on mental health resources, suicide prevention, and information on navigating the PACT Act and COMPACT Act.

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Learn More:

For more details, contact Mitzi Cheldelin at mitzi.cheldelin@veterans.idaho.gov or call (208) 244-3873 to schedule time with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO).

This Veterans Outreach Roadshow is your opportunity to meet the folks who work hard for you, offering valuable insights and assistance. We hope to see you at one of the stops!

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