The document provides information about Vet Centers run by the Readjustment Counseling Service, including that there are over 300 across the US and territories. It specifically outlines the services provided by the Reno Vet Center, which includes individual counseling, group counseling, and assistance for combat veterans adjusting to civilian life. Eligible veterans can receive confidential counseling and referrals for a variety of issues at their local Vet Center.

2. Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS)
• As of last year, there were over 300
Vet Centers across the U.S. and
surrounding territories. (US Virgin
Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam,
and American Samoa)
• Vet Centers in Nevada
• Las Vegas
• Henderson
• Reno
Find your local Vet Center at
www.va.gov/rcs

3. Reno Vet Center
5580 Mill Street #600
Reno, Nevada 89502
(775) 323-1294

4. Why readjustment counseling?
• Adjusting to civilian life can be
confusing
• Old friendships may not seem
the same
• Family life has changed
• It may take a long time to
relax after coming home.

5. Reno Vet Center
– Combat Theater Veterans
• Vietnam War/Era Veterans
• Korean War Veterans
• World War II Veterans
• Lebanon/Grenada/Panama/Persian
Gulf/Somalia/Bosnia/Kosovo
• Global War On Terrorism Veterans
– Military Sexual Trauma/Harassment Veterans
– Loved ones of fallen service members
…and their families
• OTH * If they meet the combat requirement
• No Service-Connected requirement
Eligibility for Services:

6. Reno Vet Center
• Services Provided
– Individual Counseling
– Group Counseling
– Marital/Family Counseling
– Military Sexual Trauma/Harassment Counseling
– Spouse/Significant Other Counseling
– Benefits Assistance & Referrals
– Community Education and Outreach
– Bereavement Counseling
– And Other Information/Referrals

7. Reno Vet Center
Department
of Veterans
Affairs
Cemetery Benefits Health Care
Readjustment
Counseling
Services
Medical
Services

8. Reno Vet Center
• Confidentiality and Privacy Policy
– Vet Center staff respects the privacy of all Veterans
– Strictest confidence all information disclosed in
therapy
– No information will be communicated to any
individual or agency without the written consent of
the Veteran – Except as required by law

9. Reno Vet Center
• Call to schedule an
appointment or just come on
by!

10. Remember…
Vet Center services
are…

11. Reno Vet Center
Mobile Vet Center (MVC)
 50 mobile Vet Centers
nationally
 Outreach to demobilization
sites, active military bases,
National Guard, and Reserve
locations
 Support Vet Center services
to rural areas geographically
distant from VA services.

12. Reno Vet Center
Mobile Vet Center (MVC)
 Rural Areas of Northern
Nevada: Elko, Winnemucca,
Lovelock, Ely and more.
 Remote teleconference
 Internet capable
 2 land lines, 4 cell phones,
printing and fax.
 Emergency response vehicle

13. Reno Vet Center
Activities
 Monthly Hiking and
Snowshoeing
 Fly Fishing – Non-profit group
 Rock Climbing
 Camping Trips

14. Reno Vet Center
Jenelle Lawrence
• jenelle.lawrence@va.gov
Perfecto Manuta
• perfecto.manuta@va.gov
775-323-1294
Questions?