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The Office of Veterans Affairs staff provides: services and assistance to military veterans and their dependents. This ongoing federal program is the operational responsibility of the County’s Human Services Department so that eligibility determination for veterans and social programs is a coordinated function. This general fund program is managed by community volunteers whose operating expenses are reimbursed through the state of Colorado.
What’s New
eBenefits for Veterans
eBenefits is a portal; a central location for Veterans, Service Members, and their families to research, find, access, and, in time, manage their benefits and personal information.
eBenefits offers:
- A personalized workspace called My Dashboard that provides quick access to eBenefits tools. Using eBenefits tools, you can complete various tasks. You can apply for benefits, download your DD 214, view your benefits status, in addition to other actions as needed. This workspace is available to you once you have created an eBenefits account
- A catalog of links to other sites that provide information about military and Veteran benefits
Vet Center Combat Call Center 877-WAR-VETS
1-877-WAR-VETS is an around the clock confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can call to talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in their readjustment to civilian life. The staff is comprised of combat Veterans from several eras as well as families members of combat Veterans. This benefit is prepaid through the Veteran’s military service. For more information please visit http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/media/Call-Center-PSA.asp
Gov. Hickenlooper announces new job resources for veterans
Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced a new resource, “Hire A Colorado Vet,” offered by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to help veterans connect with employment opportunities.
CDLE created a website, www.hireacoloradovet.gov, where veterans can post résumés, job-search and learn about new job postings before the general public. Additionally, employers are able to post job openings or search for qualified veteran applicants on this website.
Hire A Colorado Vet.Gov is a free service of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The website is a kind of military-to-private business pipeline, helping veterans and employers alike recognize how the skills gained in any of the branches of service can be readily applied in a wide range of civilian careers.
Veterans Invited For Classroom Visits
The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs would like to assemble a list of Douglas County Veterans willing to go into the classroom and share stories of their service to our Country.
Students will experience the historical perspective Veterans will bring into the classroom – through the stories told and the memorabilia shared. Contact the Douglas County Officer of Veterans Affairs at 303-688-4825, extension # 5359 and should you need to leave a message, please leave your name and contact information.
The Office of Veterans Affairs staff provides services and assistance to military veterans and their dependents. This ongoing federal program is the operational responsibility of the County’s Human Services Department so that eligibility determination for veterans and social programs are coordinated functions. This general fund program is managed by community volunteers whose operating expenses are reimbursed through the State of Colorado. For more information on the Douglas County Office of Veteran Affairs at 303-688-4825 ext 5359.
If you are interested please fill out the Registration Form and submit back to us.
If you have problems opening the above Registration Form, please print the Registration Form(word format) out and fax it to 303-814-0923 or mail it directly to the Office of Veterans Affairs, 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109.