Palm Beach County Veterans Justice Outreach Program

Who is a qualified Veteran? To qualify for VA Health Care you need to have:

A DD214 (a copy of you discharge papers). If you do not have one, one can be requested for you via VA Enrollment

An Honorable or General discharge

Served Active Duty

After 9/9/1980,served at least 2 years active duty or any amount of time in Iraq or Afghanistan

National Guard and Reserves must have been called up for duty

The VJO is present at every Veterans Court session and is available to provide a healthcare assessment and plan for linkage to needed VA and community services. This plan is communicated with the Veteran's consent. (this statement is taken from the attached e-mail sent by the National Director, VHA Justice Programs)

How do I make an appointment with the VJO?

Veterans can make an appointment with the Veterans Justice Outreach by contacting:
561-422-7569 or use the following link for information: VeteransJustice Outreach

Mason Youell, LCSW - Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist 15th Judicial Circuit
Mr. Mason Youell graduated from Barry University with his Master's Degree in Social Work in 2007. After completing his MSW program Mr. Youell relocated to NC where he specialized in supporting individuals with substance use disorders and severe and persistent mental illness. In 2012 Mr. Youell began working at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. During his tenure at that medical center Mr. Youell worked in Home Based Primary Care, Medical Foster Home, Mental Health Clinic, HUD-VASH, and Grant and Per Diem programs.

In June of 2015 Mr. Youell moved back to south Florida and began working for the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center as the Homeless Outreach Social Worker. In May 2016 he was given the opportunity to serve as the Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist for the 15th Judicial Circuit.

Mason may be reached at ...(561) 422-8262 ext. 7101 or send email to Mason