The public is invited to attend a ceremony dedicating the new Portland Vet Center location. The dedication ceremony will take place  Aug. 20, 2025, at 10 a.m., and will be followed by an open house, facility tour, and BBQ.

"Addressing the mental health needs of Veterans is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs," said a news release.

Portland Vet Center offers no-cost, confidential counseling, community engagement, and referral services for eligible Veterans, service members, including National Guard and reserve components, and their families. Services include individual, group, couples, and family counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and the psychological effects of military-service related trauma, including sexual trauma. Records are not shared with other VA, Department of Defense, or community providers.

Portland Vet Center (Parking lot in the back of the building)
707 Sable Oaks Dr., South Portland, Maine 04106

Speakers at the ceremony include:

• Portland Vet Center Director Julie Morkve.
• Deputy District Director Tiara Peterkin.