Veterans Upward Bound Program

Local Veteran Services

Veterans Upward Bound
US Department of Education TRIO Program
TMCC Meadowood Center,
5270 Neil Road, S303, Reno, NV 89502
775-829-9007
Assists eligible veterans in preparing for college and other post-secondary training.

TMCC Veterans Educational Benefits
Roberta Bickford, Admissions and Records
775-673-7045

UNR Veterans Educational Benefits
Johann Sprenger, Admissions and Records
775-784-4700

Vet Center
1155 W. 4th St., Suite 101, Reno, NV 89503
775-323-1294
Counseling and referral services to eligible veterans to help make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life.

Veterans Administration
5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Reno, NV 89511
800-827-1000
Counselors available to answer questions regarding veterans benefits, including vocational rehabilitation, and service record/status.

Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC)
1000 Locust St., Reno NV 89502
775-786-7200
Medical and psychological services to eligible veterans.

Nevada JobConnect
Ed Lincoln, Veterans Career Consultant
4001 So. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502
775-834-1970

Rick Norris, Veterans Career Consultant
1675 E. Prater Way, Suite 103, Sparks, NV 89434
775-336-5412

Disabled American Veterans
Gerry Saich, Department Service Officer
VAMC, 100 Locust St., Room 1A, Reno, NV 89502
775-328-1406
Helps veterans fill out paperwork for claims, assists homeless veterans by taking them from the streets to self-sufficiency, and sponsors Meals on Wheels for veterans who live alone.

Veterans Guest House
880 Locust St., Reno, NV 89502
775-324-6958
Provides US military service veterans with caring support during times of medical need.

Nevada Office of Veterans Services (NOVS)
5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Reno, NV 89511
775-688-1653
Provides assistance and services to veterans, their family members and residents of Nevada serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.

In accomplishing this goal, the agency has six programs:

  • Veterans' Benefit Representation
  • Veterans' Cemeteries
  • Veterans' Nursing Home
  • Veteran Guardianship Program
  • Veteran Legislative Issues
  • Veteran Information Clearinghouse

Kelly Awtrey, (NOVS) Women Veterans Coordinator
5460 Reno Corporate Dr., Suite 131, Reno NV 89511
775-321-4880
1000 Locust Street, Suite 1C, Reno, NV 89502
775-786-7200 ext 2544

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Paul J. Ruprecht, State Service Officer
5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Room 106, Reno, NV 89511
775-321-4885
The purpose of the VFW is fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist veterans widows and orphans.

AMVETS
Joseph Scamihorn, Supervisor/Service Officer
Terry Sansom, Service Officer
5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Reno, NV 89511
775-329-9833
Provides professional advice on earned veterans benefits.