Community News
Meet Our Staff
Jana Haskins is the new Director of the Beck Center for Veterans. She received her B.S. in Social Work from Arkansas State University and M.S. in Social Work from The University of Tennessee. She has worked in different professional settings, mainly in Crisis work, before beginning her career at Arkansas State University.
Lenzy McCullough is our new office administrative specialist. Lenzy is a veteran as well. He has been with the Beck Center for over a year.
Charlene Johnson is our assistant administrative assistant through AARP.
Johnathon Mullins is seeking an Environmental Studies degree with an emphasis in environmental policy and waste management. Johnathon served in the Army. He can help with claims. He is the president of the Student Veterans Organization.
Our interns are eager to be of assistance to you. Services include assistance with eBenefits and claims, individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and community education. Call today to set up an appointment.
Opportunities This Fall
Are you interested in Veteran Work Study for Fall semester? Positions are available at the Beck Center for Veterans. Contact Jana Haskins, LCSW at (870) 972-2624 or Jamie Carmack at (870) 972-2478 for more information.
Guitar Classes for Veterans If you are interested in signing up, call (870) 972-2624.
Scholarship Opportunity
A-State Military Scholarship
A special scholarship has been established beginning Spring 2020 semester for all active-duty personnel and their spouses. E-mail military@astate.edu for more information or check online at www.astate.edu/militaryscholarship.
Service Dog Classes
We are accepting names for upcoming classes with dates to be determined. If you have any questions about the program, please call the Beck Center at (870) 972-2624 or Michelle Hill at (870) 284-4482
VETERANS VILLAGE UPDATE
The Cottages are completed and are staying full.
Home Health Care For Individuals With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The VA is offering Home Health
Care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Services offered are from 3 to 20 hours of assistance per week. Ninety days served during war time is required.
For information and enrollment, call (888) 314-6075
