VSOs are trained, accredited advocates who help veterans, their families, and survivors access earned benefits.
Local Veteran Services Officers (VSOs) help with complex paperwork, filing claims for compensation, healthcare, education, and burial, and appealing denials, acting as a crucial, free link to federal, state, and local VA resources.
Key Duties of a VSO
Claims Assistance
Advocacy & Representation
Information & Education
Resource Navigation
Document Management
How can you help?
Learn about what to say…
Crisis Help Call 988
800-523-3333
Text “MN’ to 751741
Calls in East Central Minnesota are routed to local mobile or local phone help.
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In a life threatening situation or medical emergency, call your doctor or 911.
Just need to talk?
Wellness in the Woods 5:pm – 9:am Daily 844-739-6369
Minnesota NAMI Warmline 4:pm – 8:pm Thur – Sun 888-334-7754
Mental Health Advocacy Minnesota Warmline 5:pm-10:pm Mon – Sat 877-404-3190