Sikeston VA Clinic hosts Veterans Resource Fair

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Sikeston VA Clinic hosted a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, providing an opportunity for local veterans to connect with available resources.

 An event connecting local veterans to valuable resources took place in Sikeston.

A resource fair for veterans and their families to connect them to support services and opportunities, Joshua Phelps is Management Specialist and Enrollment Coordinator for the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center he shares more on the event.

“So, if someone was to show up here, they could learn about different stuff with enrollment eligibility. They could learn about different eligibility stuff that they were not eligible for previously due to the PATH Act and other different programs that’s always changing” says Phelps. “Caregiver supports another one that if they do come here today, if they need help, they can learn more about the caregiver support program. Same with home based primary care. They can learn how they work and operate and how it can help them when they’re at home.”

The event was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sikeston VA Clinic, located at 903 S. Kingshighway St.

The fair was organized through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.