Stand Down to take place in Tallahassee to help at-risk vets

A stand down (or break from the usual military routine) will take place on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at the North Florida Fairgrounds in Tallahassee to help North Florida’s homeless and at-risk vet- erans.

The stand down will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The North Florida Fairgrounds is located at 441 Paul Russell Road.

Services to be provided include:

Medical
Dental
Veterinary
Vision
Mental health
HIV/AIDS testing
Glucose testing
Legal services
Driver’s license help

Employment and education services
Veterans’ Affairs

benefits counseling and claims assistance

Housing assistance Voter registration

Haircuts
Meals

Chiropractors
Showers

Free transportation

For more information about the event, visit the Tallahassee Veterans’ Legal Collaborative.