Jim Hannegan, Cretin Class of 1965, saw Peter Zierden’s post on VA benefits and sent us some additional helpful information for veterans.
Veterans Linkage Line provides information on veterans benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. For immediate crisis intervention and psychological counseling they have Crisis Connection counselors available 24 hours per day, seven days a week (including holidays). There phone number is 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838). There website is –https://www.mnvfw.org/veterans-linkage-line
For Ramsey County residents there is a Veterans Services Department which can file and expedite questions and claims. They can be reached at 651-266-2545. They have a website which you can view by clicking on the following link –https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/departments/health-and-wellness/veterans-services