Mobile van to visit Fergus Falls the third Tuesday of every month

Otter Tail County welcomes Mobile Vet Center services to the county starting September 17 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at 1821 North Park Street in Fergus Falls. The Mobile Vet Center will provide the same comprehensive services available at the Fargo and Grand Forks locations, now making them accessible to veterans in rural areas who face challenges with transportation.

The primary purpose of Mobile Vet Centers is to ensure that veterans, service members, and their families have access to necessary services, especially those living in remote communities. With a mobile van, the Fargo Vet Center will be able to serve 67 counties across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, significantly extending its reach and impact.

“We are looking forward to bringing the Mobile Vet Center services directly to those who need them,” said Otter Tail County Veterans Service Officer Robb Emerson. “The Mobile Vet Center is a valuable resource for veterans in our rural areas, and we are excited to welcome these additional services to Otter Tail County.”

Schedule and services

The Mobile Vet Center will visit Otter Tail County every third Tuesday of the month from 1:30-3 p.m. Service locations within the county will vary, so veterans are encouraged to subscribe to Otter Tail County’s Notification Center for emails with the latest updates on Mobile Vet Center locations at www.ottertailcounty.gov/notification-center/ and check ‘Veteran Services News.’

The Mobile Vet Center offers a wide range of services, including:

• Individual and group counseling for veterans, service members, and their families

• Family counseling for military-related issues

• Bereavement counseling for families who have experienced an active-duty death

• Military sexual trauma counseling and referral

• Outreach and education, including PDHRA and community events

• Substance abuse assessment and referral

• Employment assessment and referral

• VBA benefits explanation and referral

• Screening and referral for medical issues, including TBI and depression

Contact information 

Veterans who feel they may need services or wish to see if they qualify are encouraged to contact the Fargo Vet Center at (701) 237-0942, the Fergus Falls Veterans Service Office at (218) 998-8605, or the New York Mills office at (218) 385-5540.