Vet Center

Des Moines Vet Center

Des Moines Vet Center in West Des Moines, IA is a Vet Center that offers free, confidential readjustment counseling to combat Veterans and their families — individual and group counseling, and referrals, with no VA enrollment required. Call 515-284-4929 for appointments or eligibility questions. On-site services include Addiction and substance use care, Community engagement, Couples and family counseling, Grief and bereavement counseling, Military sexual trauma care, PTSD care and more.

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Call 515-284-4929

Hours of operation

Monday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Services offered

Addiction and substance use careCommunity engagementCouples and family counselingGrief and bereavement counselingMilitary sexual trauma carePTSD careSuicide preventionReturning service member careVeteran connections

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Frequently asked questions

What is Des Moines Vet Center?

Des Moines Vet Center in West Des Moines, IA is a Vet Center that offers free, confidential readjustment counseling to combat Veterans and their families — individual and group counseling, and referrals, with no VA enrollment required.

What services does Des Moines Vet Center offer?

Addiction and substance use care, Community engagement, Couples and family counseling, Grief and bereavement counseling, Military sexual trauma care, PTSD care, Suicide prevention, Returning service member care, Veteran connections.

What are the hours for Des Moines Vet Center?

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.

How do I contact Des Moines Vet Center?

Call 515-284-4929 or visit https://www.va.gov/des-moines-vet-center/. Address: 1821 22nd Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.

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