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The non-profit Philadelphia Veterans Multi-service and Educational Center may be one of the best-kept secrets in the City of Brotherly Love.
The Mission: Since 1980 , PVMSEC's mission is to provide employment, training, and related educational services to all honorably discharged Veterans. Also, to provide social and human services counseling and referrals to less fortunate Veterans experiencing barriers in finding their way back into the mainstream of society.
Pride and Service: Yesterday, this Examiner met with Lincoln Strehle, Director of Development and Information Technology. On a tour of the facility the involved learning going on was evident floor by floor and center after center. Lincoln's pride in the very busy center was also evident as he talked about the PVMSEC's One-Stop-Shop for the tri-state honorable discharged Veterans.
Where is this One -Stop-Shop? PVMSEC is tucked down on 4th street in the shadows of the Ben Franklin Bridge at 213-217 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA. The front entrance is on the side of the building. Inside is a greeter that directs everyone to their destination. The atmosphere is warm and friendly from minute you walk through the door.
Why is PVMSEC a One-Stop-Shop: In LIncoln's words, " Each of PVMSEC’s programs is intermeshed and coordinates a comprehensive approach developing individualized assistance to veterans in need. Veterans can receive their primary health care and behavioral health care at our onsite Community Based Outreach Clinic staffed by Philadelphia VA Personnel. Veterans can receive specialized training and help with job placement in our employment and training center. Those veterans who are homeless can receive food, clothing, a hot shower, haircuts and help with finding a place to live at our day-in-drop center. Additionally, we provide veterans resource assistance, veterans benefits counseling, GI Bill counseling, and veteran transition assistance."
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Local businesses can now view skilled veterans resumes posted on the PVMSEC website free of charge. Employers can also post jobs for free after registering. Employment and training services assists with job placement as well.
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HEALTHCARE is available at PVMSEC. Services available and provided by Philadelphia VA Medical Center are VA Primary Medical and Behavioral Health Care is available at PVMSEC. Present daily is a mental health team which includes a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, and Individual PTSD counseling. On regularly scheduled days, medical assessments, with appropriate treatment, medication prescriptions, as well as primary care services are provided. If the veteran is in need of emergency service or a specialist, they are referred to the main Philadelphia VA Medical Center.
PVMSEC provides daily transportation to those veterans who have scheduled appointments as well as emergency situations. The service includes helping Vets that need help with registering the first time, filling out forms, and even transport to the VA hospital for services not availble at the center.
Hours of operation at PVMSEC are 0830 to 1630. When the doors open breakfast is already cooking for those homeless Veterans in need of a hot meal. After the meal safety and rest from the streets is the intent of the Perimeter area. Lunch is also served to those Vets in the center at lunchtime.
Donate Today: Your donation will help those honorably discharged Veterans who are in need of a helping hand. Please help PVMSEC to continue “Serving Those Who Served”. Donate Today!
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