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Veterans' Service Officer
Member
- Stephen Otero
First appointed: February 2017
Term expires: February 2025
Purpose
Military Veterans may receive assistance with questions regarding local, state and federal benefits by contacting Gunnison County’s Veteran Services Officer, Stephen Otero at (970) 641-7919 or using the contact form.
PACT Act Information
Do you know about the PACT Act? This recently signed legislation expands the presumptive conditions list to include more military veterans who have been exposed to toxins. Learn more about the new law on the VA.gov website here: https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/
Health & Wellness Scholarships
Veteran Services has been awarded grant funding to support community health and wellness activities of Veterans. Ask us about this! Military Veterans may receive assistance funding the following (but not limited to) evidence based health and wellness interventions:
Adaptive Sports
Gym memberships
Chiropractic care
Massage
Acupuncture
Yoga
Tai Chi
Meditation
Biofeedback
Guided Imagery
Hypnosis
Art Therapy
Light Therapy
For all VA Healthcare Enrolled Veterans
VA Mobile Medical Unit (MMU)
The VA Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) is located at the Gunnison Valley Hospital the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.
Tracy Schertz, MMU lead is the main point of contact for all appointments, scheduling and follow up. Her contact info is as follows:
Office: 970-242-0731 ext. 2086
VA Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Brochure (PDF)
Websites & Numbers for Warriors & Families
- Directory of medical and non-medical resources
- Information and resources for after-deployment concerns
- Information on Defense Centers of Excellence
- Information on facilities, services, and benefits
- Returning service members (OEF / OIF)
- Service-specific information and resources
- If you are a wounded, ill or injured Warrior: (800) 342-9647
- If you are experiencing domestic violence: (800) 799-7233
- If you have experienced sexual assault: (800) 656-4673
- If you are thinking about suicide: (800) 273-8255
- If you have any questions about Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: (866) 966-1020
- VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado: (866) 206-6415
Make the Connection
Launched in 2011, MakeTheConnection.net connects Veterans,their family members and friends, and other advocates with mental health information, local resources, and Veterans' own inspiring stories of recovery. Visitors can learn about the signs of mental health conditions or substance use problems and find sources of support. The site is free and accessible to everyone.
Please check out the following pages for more Make the Connection resources: