Veterans Service Office to close June 3-7 for staff training

Area U.S. military veterans who have business to conduct with the Kerr County Veterans Service Office are notified that the office will be closing for the week of June 3-7.

“We appreciate the public’s understanding and patience as we must close temporarily for a week in order for staff members to undergo necessary training,” said Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez, U.S. Air Force (retired).

The Veterans Service Office provides free assistance to military veterans, their family members and their survivors who reside in Kerr County. They help provide them with information regarding the legal benefits available to them under federal and state laws.

Both Sanchez and Assistant VSO Chase Allsup, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, are accredited by the Texas Veterans Commission. They provide assistance free of charge, but the Kerr County Veterans Service Office does not adjudicate claims.

The office, located in Suite 107 of the county’s 550 Earl Garrett Street building, can be reached by calling 830-792-2203 or by emailing veterans@co.kerr.tx.us.

It will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 10.

Veterans who need immediate assistance while the local office is closed are asked to contact the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Southwest Division office by calling 1-800-252-8387 or emailing claims@tvc.texas.gov. Or, schedule an appointment at www.tinyurl.com/SouthwestClaims.

Veterans in crisis are reminded that there is a Veterans Crisis Line available 24/7 to provide free, confidential support. Just call 988 and press "1". Or, crisis support is also available by text at 838255.

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