Veteran’s Resource Connection Fair
September 13, 2019 - 9:00 am -3:00 pm
Mt. Vernon Armory - 600 Shiloh Dr., Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Register Now:
FREE TO ALL VETERANS
We please ask that if you plan on attending to please register online at: http://bit.ly/siuveteransfair
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Friday, September 13, 2019 |
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Time |
Activity |
Location |
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8am - 9am |
Vendor Setup |
Main Gym |
| 9am - 3pm |
Attendee Check-in |
Foyer |
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9am - 3pm |
Resource Connection Fair |
Main Gym |
| 9:45am - 10:30am and 1:15pm - 2pm |
Demystifying the College Enrollment Process for the Military-Connected |
Room 1309 |
| 9:45am - 10:30am and 1:15pm - 2pm |
VA Disability Benefits Overview and Q & A |
Room 2000 |
| 9am - 3pm |
Food/break/storage area for service providers |
Cafeteria |
Registration is not required. Please note that any veteran can stop by to check out the services available anytime on September 13, between 9am – 3pm.
The Southern Illinois University System and local veteran serving organizations are hosting the first Veteran’s Resource Connection Fair. Sponsored by the SIU System and its campuses (SIU Carbondale, SIU Edwardsville, School of Medicine), this day is intended to give veteran’s free access to the following services:
The SIU School of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Social Work and their community partners will provide:
- The SIU School of Medicine will provide primary care physician referrals
- The SIU School of Medicine will provide mental health screenings and referrals
- The SIUE School of Pharmacy will be conducting health assessment screenings (blood pressure measurement & diabetes risk assessment)
- Home test kits for colorectal cancer
- Free and low cost dental service referrals
The SIU School of Law and their community partners will be provide:
- Advice and information on VA disability benefits
- Advice and information on discharge upgrades
- Intakes and referrals for free legal services for other civil legal matters
SIUE and SIUC and Extended Campus will provide:
- Educational benefits counseling: Active, Reserve, Guard, Dependents and Spouses
- College entrance advisement for undergraduate, graduate and professional schools (application process and deadlines)
- What to expect as a non-traditional, veteran student
- Connecting with the right resources (counseling, tutoring, disability support and career center)
- Information on high growth professions in Healthcare, Education, IT and Justice
Service Provider Organization Information:
Linda Hurd - H.E.R.O.S. Care, Operation Home Front
Freddie Buckingham - Illinois Department Of Employment Security
Cyndi Addison - SAFE
Kathleen Howard - SSM Health at Home
Kari Welker - Cedars of Lebanon Apartments
Amanda Heflin - Got Your Six Support Dogs
Shannon Yount - Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Bradley Lavite - Veterans' Assistance Commission
Rory Brown - New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Jim Dolan - Illinois Joining Forces
Angela Simmons - Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Patricia Nardini - Specialized Equine Services and Therapeutic Riding
Michelle Cerutti - Man-Tra-Con Corp.
Jessica Palazzolo - Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center
Sheila Forristall - Survivor Outreach Service
Sarah VanVooren, SIU Carbondale Conference and Scheduling Services, 618-453-3472 or svanvoo@siu.edu
Interst In Involvement:
Mary Carroll, Office of the President, 773-562-1375, Mary.Carroll@siu.edu
