Klarides-Ditria: Stand Down 2022 scheduled at 5 regional sites in CT

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs has announced Veterans STAND DOWN 2022 will be held Sept. 23 from 8 a.m.-2 pm. at five regional sites across the state.

While the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way agencies and organizations operate, the DVA continues its commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based nonprofits.

Stand Down 2022 includes all National Guard, Reserve, and Active-Duty Personnel serving in Connecticut.

REGIONAL SITES ACROSS CT / IN-PERSON SERVICES

Veterans attending will have access to a variety of in-person services, personal need items, vaccinations, legal services, medical screenings, and meals to go provided by the DVA, Federal VA, Veteran Organizations, many other State & Federal agencies, and community providers.

Click here for a list of services at each location

Danbury - Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive.
Bristol - Bristol Sports Armory, 61 Center Street.

Bridgeport - University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Ave.
Norwich - Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Ave.
Rocky Hill - CTDVA main campus, 287 West Street.

For additional information and to register for Stand Down 2022 please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/Veterans-Stand-Down

Sincerely,

This is a press release from Klarides-Ditria's office.