Throughout the month of June, the Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting open houses to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its Vet Centers, which help Veterans get readjusted to civilian life. Vet Centers came to life on June 13, 1979 with a simple mission: support Vietnam-era Veterans in their transition from traumatic war-time experiences to life back home. Vietnam Veterans weren’t accessing VA services at the same levels as Korean and World War II Veterans and Vet Centers were the government’s attempt to change that. Today, there are 300 Vet Centers, 80 Mobile Vet Centers, outstations and access points, and 24/7 support through a Call Center.

Veterans, active-duty service members, their families and the general public can attend Vet Center open houses around the Tar Heel State. Locations include:

Raleigh Vet Center

8851 Ellstree Lane

Suite 122

Raleigh, NC 27617

919-361-6419

Open House: June 20 at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Charlotte Vet Center

2114 Ben Craig Drive

Suite 300

Charlotte, NC 28262

704-549-8025

Open House: June 21 at 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fayetteville Vet Center

2301 Robeson St.

Suite 103

Fayetteville, NC 28305

910-488-6252

Open House and “Walk On In” Day: June 26 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Greenville Vet Center

1021 WH Smith Blvd.

Suite 100

Greenville, NC 27834

252-355-7920

Open House: June 21 at 10 a.m.

For a complete listing of Vet Center open houses, visit https://www.vetcenter .va.gov/openhouses.asp