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Fort Smith VA Clinic Succeeds at Housing Homeless Veterans in the River Valley

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published February 24, 2022 at 1:45 PM CST

Licensed clinical social worker Demetric Wyatt and his team work to locate homeless veterans in the River Valley to provide them secure housing and resources to build new lives.

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks’ Fort Smith outpatient clinic staff provides homeless Veterans in the River Valley comprehensive housing support services. Veterans in need are encouraged to contact the VA's crisis call center 1.800.273.8255. An online chat agent is also available.

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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