Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) is the VA program that assists veterans
with service-connected disabilities to achieve employment or enhance their ability to
function independently at home and in the community.
- Location: Building 248, Room 205 at the Medical Center
- Postal Address: 1 VA Center, VR&E - 28, Augusta ME 04330-6795
- Fax: 1-207-621-4867
- Email: VRE.VBATOG@va.gov (please include your name and address)
Contacts:
Gary Swanson, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - 207 623-8411 ext. 5065
Jeff Jones, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Officer - 207 621-8411 ext. 4871
Jenny Willett, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - 207-623-8411 ext. 5067
Joyce Dike, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - 207-623-8411 ext. 5517
Monika Babbitt, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - 207-623-8411 ext. 4547
Nancy Slobodnik, Counseling Psychologist - 207 623-8411 ext. 4636
Patrick McKenna, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - 207 621-8411 ext. 4670
Program Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Include:
- Assistance in finding and maintaining suitable employment
- An evaluation of your abilities, skills, interests, and needs
- Vocational counseling and planning
- If neeeded, training such as on-the-job and non-paid work experience
- If needed, educational training such as certificate, two, or four-year academic programs
- Supportive rehabilitation services and additional counseling
Independent Living Services Include:
- An evaluation to determine your independent living needs
- Training in activities of daily living
- Guidance and support throughout your rehabilitation program
- Technological assistance
- Personal adjustment counseling
- In some cases, training to improve your ability to reach a vocational goal
