Athens County Veterans Service Office

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255

The Office has moved to 510 W. Union St.

Public Announcement from the Athens County Veteran Service Office

The Athens County Veteran Service Office is committed to the safety and well-being of our community. As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be of growing concern, The Athens County Veteran Service office will take all possible and appropriate measures to maintain safety while continuing to offer support to our veterans.

As of 3/26/2020 THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. The Athens County Veteran Service Office will remain available by phone (740-592-3216) and email (kspencer@athensoh.org, jwoods@athensoh.org, rhogsett@athensoh.org. We will be working remotely on limited basis. If you call the office leave your name and phone number.

Financial Assistance and Travel Reimbursement Applications can be mailed out during this time. We request that you mail or drop them off once completed in the Drob Box by the Job and Family Services entrance.

Contract Travel with RSVP is limited to case by case basis. If you need a ride please call. This is based on urgency and driver availability. Dialysis and Cancer treatments are the only available transports at this time as the VA has canceled most face to face meetings

70 North Plains Rd. The Plains, OH. 45780

Phone: 740-592-3216 Fax: 740-592-3217

COMMISSIONERS

Jim Mitchell-VFW-President

Jim Michael-DAV-Vice President

Robert St. Lawrence-VVA-Secretary

Jim Koska-American Legion-Member

Gary Vermillion-AMVETS-Member

OFFICE STAFF

Kim Spencer-Senior VSO

Rashawnna Dempsey-VSO

John Woods-Investigator

Deb Karns-Secretary/Assistant Investigator

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and all Federal Holidays.

Commissioner Meetings are every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month unless its a Holiday, then the meeting will be held on Tuesday of that week.

Meeting Minutes Available Upon Request