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Stand
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Voices for Veterans Stand Down 2008
Forks
 Was
held
May 1 2008
at the Elks Hall, Forks
, WA......Re cap is below..............
The
Forks Stand Down had a total of 85 homeless veterans, veterans
in need and their families.
Some of the services provided were:
Employment Security Veteran's Services saw 25 people, had
7 applications for services were filled out, and 3 job referrals
were made.
Clallam County Veterans Assistant saw and referred 6 veterans
to services/assistance.
Olympic Peninsula Community Action (OlyCap) saw 35 veterans
for various services including energy assistance, housing
referrals, dental referrals, emergency services, homecare
for the elderly and prescription assistance.
Senior Information and Assistance saw 20 veterans where they
discussed emergency preparedness and COPES.
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) had dozens stop by to
file claims, check on claims, and request information.
The Housing Referral Center gave 4 direct referrals to housing.
Social Security answered questions for 25+ veterans and 8
claims were referred.
Northwest Justice Project handled 12 inquiries including disability
claims, debt collections, landlord/tenant, and Military disability
appeals.
Sarge's Place (transitional housing) took 5 applications.
Peninsula Community Mental Health had 14 veterans stop by
asking questions related to PTSD and depression, along with
picking up information for themselves, family members, or
friends. Of the 14 that stopped by, 3 identified themselves
as being homeless and having lived on in the forest around
the "west end" for years. All 3 stated that they
were thinking about getting medical and mental health services
started through the VA, which they have avoided for years
but age issues have pressured them into looking into the option.
They felt that if it wasn't for the stand down they wouldn't
be able to have the opportunity.
Health screening gave service to 32 veterans including reading
glasses, blood pressures, blood sugar testing, over the counter
medications (cough syrup, Motrin, Pepcid). Medical condition
consults, burn dressing supplies. Eye exam and glasses as
indicated (prescription to WalMart), and an eye exam and referral
to Northwest Eye Clinic for possible glaucoma. Pneumonia and
tetanus shots.
The barber gave dozens of haircuts.
A hot breakfast was served with sausage, eggs, pancakes, coffee
and doughnuts. Lunch was taco soup, chili, sandwiches and
a green salad along with homemade pies.
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