The spring St. Cloud StandDown will take place at the National Guard Armory from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 30. Many non-profit, government and for-profit agencies will be on hand to provide information to veterans. A partial listing of agencies and services that will be available is listed below. Special attention is being directed to the families of the National Guard and Reserve unit members who have been mobilized. o Social Security benefits information. o Drug treatment information. o Post Traumatic Stress Disorder information and referral. o County services. o Native American services. o Legal consultation, wills, and living wills. o MN Department of Revenue. o MN Commerce Department. o Job services. o AA, NA, GA. o Housing information. o Grief counseling. o Funeral benefits. o Picture ID cards. o Probate information. o Numerous health services. Veterans and/or their family members are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Jim Bestick at P.O. Box 24, St. Cloud, MN 56303. He can be reached by phone at (320) 252-3474, or toll-free at (800) 543-7709.
