Indian River County Veterans Services Office

Address

2525 St Lucie Avenue
Vero Beach Office
Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 226-1395

https://www.indianriver.gov/services/community_services/veterans_services.php

Description:

The Veterans Services office provides all veterans in Indian River County full access to State Certified Veterans Service Officers, who provide updated information, counseling, and direction regarding all available veteran''s services. The division assists veterans and their families in preparing, filing, and appellate procedures, regarding benefit claims due under Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. It also provides a forum to keep the local community informed of the needs of veterans and changes to Federal, State, and Local laws that affect veterans and their families.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm; Wednesday / Walk-In with Carri at the Vero Beach Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less; Thursday Walk-In with Barbara at the Sebastian Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less.

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

July 25, 2025

Address Listings

Physical

1235 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958

Physical (Primary)

2525 St Lucie Avenue
Vero Beach Office
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Mailing

1800 27th St
Vero Beach Office
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Mailing

1235 Main St
Sebastian, FL 32958

Contacts

Melissa Arndt

Primary Contact

Veterans Service Manager Vero Beach

marndt@indianriver.gov

Barbara Gines

Veteran Service Officer Sebastian

bgines@indianriver.gov

Carri Henry

Veteran Service Officer Vero Beach

chenry@indianriver.gov

John Birhanzi

Veteran Service Officer Vero Beach

jbirhanzi@indianriver.gov

Michelle Auton

Veteran Service Officer Sebastian

mauton@indianriver.gov

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE VERO

(772) 226-1395

Fax Sebastian

(772) 581-4988

Fax Vero

(772) 770-5038

Sebastian Office Phone

(772) 226-1145

Description

The Veterans Services office provides all veterans in Indian River County full access to State Certified Veterans Service Officer's, who provide updated information, counseling, and direction regarding all available veteran's services. The division assists veterans and their families in preparing, filing, and appellate procedures, regarding benefit claims due under Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. It also provides a forum to keep the local community informed of the needs of veterans and changes to Federal, State, and Local laws that affect veterans and their families.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm; Wednesday / Walk-In with Carri at the Vero Beach Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less; Thursday Walk-In with Barbara at the Sebastian Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less.

Required Documents

Call for required documents.

Eligibility

U.S. Veterans, their widows/widowers and dependents

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

By appointment only unless using Walk-In Days for minor issues that take 30 minutes or less.

Languages

English

Service Area

Indian River County.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Indian River County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    772-581-4988
    Type:
    Service Fax
    Name:
    Fax Sebastian
    Number:
    772-770-5038
    Type:
    Service Fax
    Name:
    Fax Vero
    Number:
    772-226-1395
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE VERO
    Number:
    772-226-1145
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    Sebastian Office Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits help veterans, service members and qualified family members with paying college tuition, finding a school or training program and getting career counseling.

    Hours

    Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm; Wednesday / Walk-In with Carri at the Vero Beach Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less; Thursday Walk-In with Barbara at the Sebastian Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less.

    Required Documents

    Call for required documents.

    Eligibility

    U.S. Veterans, their widows/widowers and dependents.

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    By appointment only unless using Walk-In Days for minor issues that take 30 minutes or less.

    Languages

    English.

    Service Area

    Indian River County.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Indian River County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      772-581-4988
      Type:
      Service Fax
      Name:
      Fax Sebastian
      Number:
      772-770-5038
      Name:
      Fax Vero
      Number:
      772-226-1395
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE VERO
      Number:
      772-226-1145
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      Sebastian Office Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HL-8000.1800-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      The VA provides hospital care covering the rull range of medical services to veterans. Eligible veterans may receive medical treatment at any VA Medical Center or Outpatient Clinic/Community Based Clinic in Florida. Indian River County coordinates with multiple agencies to provide transportation for medical appointments to various locations in Indian River County, as well as the Fort Pierce CBOC, the St. Lucie West VA Medical Center and the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.

      Hours

      Monday-Friday / 9 am-4 pm; Wednesday / Walk-In with Carri at the Vero Beach Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less; Thursday Walk-In with Barbara at the Sebastian Office for concerns that take 30 minutes or less.

      Required Documents

      Call for required documents.

      Eligibility

      U.S. Veterans, their widows/widowers and dependents.

      Fees

      No fees charged.

      Intake Procedure

      To receive assistance with transportation to a medical appointment you must call and leave a detailed voicemail with your name, last 4 or your SSN, your phone number and date, time, and location of your appointment: Within Indian River County or to West Palm Beach VA Medical Center please call 772-226-1695. To the Ft. Pierce CBOC, St. Lucie West VA Medical Center or Special Mode please call 772-226-1395.

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      Indian River County.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Indian River County

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        772-581-4988
        Type:
        Service Fax
        Name:
        Fax Sebastian
        Number:
        772-770-5038
        Type:
        Service Fax
        Name:
        Fax Vero
        Number:
        772-226-1395
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        MAIN SITE PHONE VERO
        Number:
        772-226-1145
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        Sebastian Office Phone
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LL-3000.9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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