Veterans’ Services
The following organizations offer one or more of the following for veterans and/or their families; education about benefits, advocacy and direct services.
American Legion
336-631-5471
www.legion.org
American Red Cross
336-679-7225
800-733-2767
www.redcross.org
AmVets
336-251-0779
www.amvets.org
Disabled American Veterans
336-631-5481
www.dav.org
NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
336-766-1496
www.nc.gov/military-and-veterans-affairs-department
Kernersville Health Care Center
Veterans Outpatient Clinic
336-515-5000
www.salisbury.va.gov
Veterans’ Services
Paralyzed Veterans of America
1-800-795-3622
336-251-0836
www.pva.org
U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs
National: 800-698-2411
www.va.gov
Vet Centers (Counseling)
Local Chapter: 336-323-2660
National: 877-927-8387
www.vetcenter.va.gov
Veterans of Foreign Wars
336-631-5457
www.vfw.org
Q: I have heard about a Veteran’s Coffee. Where can I get more information?
A: The Veteran’s Coffee events are open to veterans of all ages and military services. The events are an opportunity for local veterans to connect, share stories and enjoy free coffee, donuts and conversation. Government and non-profit organizations who provide support programs and activities for veterans are invited to attend the events to share information about their programs. For more information call 336.331.1309.
Q: Can you tell me about the new Veteran’s medical center being built for the Triad area?
A: The new Veteran’s Medical Center will be in Kernersville and is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2016. It will provide easier access to care for Veterans in the Triad – consisting of Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and the surrounding areas. This new center will offer enhanced out-patient primary care and specialty services for an estimated 34,000 Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The Kernersville Health Care Center, a four-story health care facility, will be located on a 40-acre site and will provide more than 20 different medical services to VA patients. For a list of these services click here.