VETERANS WORKSHOP
Jan 1, 2014
Press Release
Veterans' Workshop
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What?
*FREE Claims Assistance
*FREE e-Benefits Assistance
*FREE Education information/voc rehab assistance
*FREE auto/ housing information
*FREE business loan assistance
*FREE employment assistance, including information on an upcoming Veterans Job Fair
…AND MUCH MORE!!
*FREE Claims Assistance
*FREE e-Benefits Assistance
*FREE Education information/voc rehab assistance
*FREE auto/ housing information
*FREE business loan assistance
*FREE employment assistance, including information on an upcoming Veterans Job Fair
…AND MUCH MORE!!
Where?
The Hall of Flags Drill Hall at The Tennessee National Guard Armory
3041 Sidco Dr. / Nashville, TN 37204
The Hall of Flags Drill Hall at The Tennessee National Guard Armory
3041 Sidco Dr. / Nashville, TN 37204
All Veterans and families are invited to attend. Call (615) 736-5295 or e-mail CooperVeteransWorkshop@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you plan to attend or have any questions.
DIRECTIONS:
The Tennessee National Guard Armory is located at 3041 Sidco Dr. The workshop will be held in the Hall of Flags Drill Hall.
- I-65, take exit #79 to Armory Dr.
- Follow Armory for 0.9 miles then turn RIGHT onto Sidco Dr.
- After 0.3 miles, the Armory main visitor entrance gate will be on your right.
PARKING:
Once you arrive at the main visitor’s gate right off Sidco Drive, you will be required to present a valid photo ID to the security officer. Let them know are attending the Veterans’ event. Once you go through the gate, you will veer right through the parking lot until you reach the Drill Hall. The security guard will direct you to the parking lot, and additional National Guard members will guide you to the parking for the Drill Hall.
Check out the list of service providers from previous workshops! The 2014 list will be posted later this spring.
Rep. Jim Cooper's Congressional Liaison for Veterans AffairsVA Regional OfficeVA provides forms to file for claims assistance; e-benefits sign up; compensation/pension; education/benefits; auto and housing information; allowance; vocational rehab; home loan guarantee; forms for discharge upgrade and correction of military records.TN Valley Healthcare SystemVA Hospital will have staff from the VA business office to explain services, help with registration issues, etc. Specific healthcare questions will be referred to patient advocates at the facility.TN Department of Veterans AffairsClaims assistance; free license plates for certain service connected disabled vets, ex-POWs, etc.; property tax relief for Service Connected Disability; free hunting/fishing licenses; motor vehicle privilege tax exemption for 100% disabled vets.OEF/OIF/OND Transition Clinic and ProgramAssistance with enrolling for VA healthcare and enrolling for enhanced combat eligibility; providing information related to mental health and medical issues related to deployment; providing education related to reintegration concerns.Employer Support of Guard and ReserveProfessionally-trained facilitators from the State Employment Services, Military Family Support Services, and Department of Labor contractors.Employer Partnership of the Armed ForcesJob searches, career decision-making, and interview techniques.TN Department of LaborProvides job search assistance to military veterans.Small Business AdministrationHelp with SBA guaranteed loans, including Patriot Express loans and other SBA loans, programs and services.David Lipscomb UniversityLearn about the Yellow Ribbon Program offers qualified vets of post-9/11 to attend the university tuition-free.Vanderbilt UniversityProvide information about the various educational programs and how VA education benefits can be applied at Vanderbilt University.MTSU Military CenterMTSU's military center assists military personnel, veterans, and their families as they pursue a college education and transition to successful careers.Austin Peay State UniversityAustin Peay State University understands the challenges that the military and veteran community faces. If you're stationed at Fort Campbell or retired in the Middle Tennessee area, you also will be able to take advantage of the many programs offered on-campus or on-line. The university also has Veterans Affairs office that can help you with your veterans needs.Operation Stand DownOSDN offers services to veterans such as employment assistance, training, housing, benefits counseling, and referrals.State of TN Military Order of the Purple HeartThe Military Order of the Purple Heart is a fraternal organization of Combat Wounded Veterans of all branches of the American Armed Forces. They provide assistance to all veterans in applying for Veteran's Administration benefits, and give support to Fisher House, Operation Stand Down, and to any Veteran in need.AMVETSVA Claims assistance to veterans and their dependents.Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)A VFW service officer will be able to assist veterans with new VA claims. The VFW is a nationally chartered nonprofit vets service organization whose purpose is to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great nation. They have been instrumental in establishing the Vets Administration and more recently fought hard to get the GI Bill of the 21st Century passed.Not AloneOnline counseling for combat stress and PTSD and help to those in need of it, free of charge and confidentially.HUD CounselorsFinancial and housing counseling.TN State Veterans HomesLearn about nursing care facilities for TN Veterans who have honorably served our contry and are now in need of short term rehabilitation or long term care.TN National Guard Transition AssistanceThe one-man office is responsible for briefing all 15,000 soldiers and airmen when they return from overseas regarding their state and federal VA benefits.Will help answer questions about Vets health benefits, disability and compensation, and burial benefits.Women Veterans of AmericaWomen Veterans of America is a service organization that advocates for all women veterans to ensure that they receive the same level of healthcare and benefits as our male veterans. We also serve as an outreach and education group to assist with the transition from military culture to civilian communities.Project Healing WatersProject Healing Waters serves in the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and veterans through the art of fly fishing. Programs are now up and running in all TN VA major medical facilities as well as the WTU at Ft. Campbell.Tennessee Troops to TeachersInformation on the opportunities for transitioning military personnel and veterans as they seek a second career in education.National College of Business and TechnologyRegional Director of Military Affairs for National College of Business and Technology will be available to discuss military/veteran educational grants and other educational benefits.Daymar InstituteRepresentatives from the Nashville and Clarksville offices will provide information about educational opportunities we offer at our college campuses.National Alliance on Mental IllnessNAMI Tennessee offers peer counseling services to veterans and their family members. On the day of the event we will be offering information on support groups and on our stigma-busting program for veterans with PTSD called In Our Own Voice.Nashville Public Library - Veterans History ProjectIraq/Afghanistan and Persian Gulf veterans from Davidson County can find out how to particpate in the Veterans History Project at the Nashville Public Library. Your story is important.APSU - Veterans Upward BoundFree educational services to qualified veterans who are planning to enroll in college or technical school or take the GED Exam.TRICARE/Humana Military Healthcare ServicesAssist veterans with any TRICARE questions and concerns: Prima, Standard, Tricare for Life, Claims, Enrollment. Will have brochure of all Tricare benefits. |
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