Veterans' Service Officer

Member

• Stephen Otero
       First appointed: February 2019
       Term expires: February 2021

Purpose

Veterans may receive assistance with questions about services or benefits by contacting Gunnison County’s Veterans' Services Officer, Stephen Otero at 970-641-7919 or using the contact form.

Websites & Numbers for Warriors & Families 

• Directory of medical and non-medical resources
• Information and resources for after-deployment concerns
• Information on Defense Centers of Excellence
• Information on facilities, services, and benefits
• Returning service members (OEF / OIF)
• Service-specific information and resources
• If you are a wounded, ill or injured Warrior: 800-342-9647
• If you are experiencing domestic violence: 800-799-7233
• If you have experienced sexual assault: 800-656-4673
• If you are thinking about suicide: 800-273-8255
• If you have any questions about Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: 866-966-1020
• VA Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado: 866-206-6415

Make the Connection

Launched in 2011, MakeTheConnection.net connects Veterans,their family members and friends, and other advocates with mental health information, local resources, and Veterans' own inspiring stories of recovery.  Visitors can learn about the signs of mental health conditions or substance use problems and find sources of support.  The site is free and accessible to everyone.

Please check out the following pages for more Make the Connection resources:

• Mental health information
• Local resources
• Inspiring stories of recovery
• Alcohol or drug problems
• Suicide
• Group therapy and peer support