Those We Serve
There are three (3) veterans organizations serving an estimated population of over 4,000 veterans who live in Northwest Colorado:
- Routt County Veterans Services Officer
- Schubring-Cruse VFW Post #4264
- American Legion Leo Hill Post #44
Number of Veterans in Northwest Colorado Counties
- Routt County: 1,250
- Moffat County: 839
- Grand County: 1,182
- Jackson County: 220
- Rio Blanco County: 542
The Veterans Center will be seen as a central location for assistance that any veteran might need, including medical and mental health referrals, even if that help is simply a safe place to connect and visit with other veterans who have had similar military experiences.
- Provide a connection to essential medical, rehabilitative, and mental health resources.
- Assist with applications for veteran benefits.
- Emergency financial assistance.
- Periodically sponsor workshops, seminars, training events, fitness and veterans yoga classes, PTSD counseling, presentations and other educational and outreach programs and activities to support and address the needs of service members and military families, while also raising awareness of the unique issues and challenges they face during military service and successful transition to civilian life.
See website for more information.
