Is There Someone Who Can Help Explain to Me What is Available in Vermont?
Yes! The Vermont Veterans and Family Outreach Program was created in 2007 to help veterans and their families obtain the benefits they’ve earned through their service. Everyone on the outreach team has served in the military, and almost all of them have served in combat. They have a 24-hour resource line for crisis situations, and they operate in 12 different locations across the state. We recommend you call the outreach team member closest to you to get started.
24-Hour Resource Line for Crisis Situations - (888) 607-8773
Addison County
Rick Daigle Cell 802-881-6680 Office 802-338-4313
richard.j.daigle10.ctr@army.mil
Bennington County
Mike Montgomery Cell 802-535-2173 Office 802-338-4149
michael.r.montgomery38.ctr@army.mil
Caledonia County
Brianna Haley Cell 802-734-2282 Office 802-338-4324
Chittenden County
Ken Musgrave Cell 802-535-2153 Office 802-338-3648
kenneth.a.musgrave.ctr@army.mil
Chittenden County
Mike Harton Cell 802-734-2123 Office 802-338-4316
Chittenden County
Selcuk Yargici Cell 802-310-5743 Office 802-338-3078
Essex County
Jacob Wolf Cell 802-399-6250 Office 802-338-4325
Franklin County
David Beaulieu Cell 802-399-6068 Office 802-338-4312
david.m.beaulieu2.ctr@army.mil
Grand Isle County
Selcuk Yargici Cell 802-310-5743 Office 802-338-3078
Lamoille County
Morgan Langlois Cell 802-497-7198 Office 802-338-3411
morgan.m.langlois.ctr@army.mil
Orange County
Brianna Haley Cell 802-734-2282 Office 802-338-4324
Orleans County
Jacob Wolf Cell 802-399-6250 Office 802-338-4325
Rutland County
Richard Gallo Cell 802-310-5334 Office 802-338-4323
Washington County
Tom Snipp Cell 802-310-0631 Office 802-338-4311
Windham County
Lucas Lorditch Cell 802-881-6232 Office 802-338-4171
Windsor County
Lucas Lorditch Cell 802 -881-6232 Office 802-338-4171
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Outreach Coordinator – Andre Wing
Cell 802-881-5057 Office 802-338-3022 andre.d.wing.ctr@army.mil
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VA Liaison – Susan Triplett
Cell 802-399-6024 Office 802-338-4321 susan.m.triplett.ctr@army.mil
Who Does the Outreach Team Help?
The outreach team will help any veteran. Although they actively work to contact veterans with service since 9/11/01, they will help any veteran or family member who contacts them.
What Do They Do?
The members of the outreach team do not provide direct benefits. Instead, their specialty is in identifying potential needs and then referring veterans and families to the appropriate service providers. This includes screening veterans for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). They can also help find ways to overcome barriers to care, such as transportation to appointments. This helps limit frustration by getting people headed in the right direction the first time.
Can They Help Me with My VA Disability Claim?
Yes and No. The outreach team may be able to help you collect the documents necessary to substantiate your claim, but the claim itself should be prepared by an accredited service officer. Below is a list of accredited service officer programs in Vermont.
- American Legion Veteran Service Officer (Office at White River Junction) - (802) 296-5166
- Disabled American Veterans Veteran Service Officer (Office at White River Junction) - (802) 296-5167
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Veteran Service Officer (Office at White River Junction) - (802) 296-5168
- Vietnam Veterans of America (Various Locations Statewide) - (603) 9036-1257
- State of Vermont Veteran Service Officer Program (Travels Statewide) - (888) 666-9844