We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.
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New Vet Centers and Satellite Locations Announced
To improve access to counseling, we are adding three Vet Centers and six satellite locations across the US and its territories. We will continue to expand our program to meet Veteran demand and provide local support to those who served.
Guitars for Vets program
Lessons are usually held on Fridays at the Fort Myers Vet Center. Call the chapter coordinator at 612-889-0165 or emailfl.naples@guitarsforvets.orgfor more information.
Freedom Waters program
Freedom Waters offers sailing and fishing events. Call
or email info@freedomwatersfoundation.org formore information.
Location:Naples Office,895 10th Street South, Suite 302-F, Naples, Florida 34102
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We offer couples and family counseling to support you as you work toward meeting your goals.
We have licensed marriage and family therapists and specially trained counselors to assist Veterans, service members, and family members to create effective and practical plans for personal growth.
If someone close to you has died or you’re adjusting to a difficult life change, we’re here to support you.
We offer grief and bereavement counseling services to family members of Veterans and service members for the following:
- Receiving Vet Center counseling services at the time of the Veteran’s death
- Families of service members who died while on active duty
If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your personal goals.
We offer individual and group counseling for Veterans, service members, and their families as needed.
Note:Groups are by counselor recommendation.
- Vietnam support group
- GWOT (Global War on Terrorism) group
- Multiple mixed PTSD group
- Psychotherapy groups
Specialty care includes:
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Call us for more information at 239-652-1861.
If you experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service, we can help you get the counseling you need. Any Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who experienced military sexual trauma is eligible to receive counseling. This applies to people of all genders from any service era.
You’ll first meet with the Vet Center Director and then be scheduled with a counselor. Our counselors are licensed, certified, and trained to assist those who experienced sexual trauma while serving in the military. Male and female readjustment counselors are available.
If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, we can help. We offer assessment and support through private counseling and group therapy. We can also refer you to VA or community counseling for treatment and therapy resources.
Care at our Vet Center includes one-on-one and group counseling services for active duty, National Guard and Reserves, and Veterans. We also provide couples and bereavement counseling services.
Types of treatment modalities offered include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
If you’re returning from military service, we’ll help you transition to civilian life. We can connect you with educational and career counseling, mental health services, and other programs and benefits that will support your transition.
We offer guidance in many different areas of a Veteran’s transition from military to civilian life. We work with both active and non-active service members in obtaining resources and benefits the Veteran or service member has earned. Here’s a list of important resources a Veteran or service member might need:
Benefits
- The Florida Department of Veteran Affairs Veteran Service Officers(VSOs) are available statewide to help youprocess your VA claim. These services arefree of charge,and the VSOsare all Veterans who have chosen to serve their fellow Veterans and Veteran families. All their VSOsare well versed oncommunicatingyour unique situationto VA efficiently and effectively.
- Phone number:239-652-1800, ext.20084
Veteran Readiness and Employment
- The Veteran Readiness and Employment Office can assist with educational programs and employment preparation.Contact the office to set up an appointment.
- Phone number:239-433-7548
- Location: 11934 Fairway Lakes Drive#3, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Enrollment into health care
Lee County Healthcare Center
Phone number: 239-652-1800
Location: 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
- The VASH staff can help with getting Veterans connected to useful resources, and one-on-one assistance withprograms likehousing assistance, residential support services, and assistance with emergency household expenses.
- Phone: 239-652-1800
- Location: 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909
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