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On Wednesday, the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency formally launched a new program with the United Way’s 2-1-1 telephone information system.
The Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center (MVRSC) is the first of its kind the U.S., said MVAA director Jeff Barnes. Uniting with 2-1-1 brings in an additional 8,000 services that veteran programs may not offer.
"Our goal is to connect these veterans that are making the transition home back to the local service provider in the community where they work and live," Barnes said. "This is important because this is where the veteran will access services and make in convent for their schedules and families."
Veterans can get information by calling 2-1-1, 1-800-MICH-VET or going to MichiganVeterans.com. From there, they can learn about federal benefits, state programs and referrals to veteran programs in their communities.