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Q -- READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICE SOL RFP 515-63-95 DUE 051895 POC Contact Point, DEBORAH J. FISCHER, (616)660-3074, Contracting Officer, DEBORAH J. FISCHER, (616)660-3074, Additional Contact, ROBERT JANSHESKI, (616)660-3072 Provide readjustment counseling services for eligible Vietnamn, Vietnam, era, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Persian Gulf, and Somalia veterans referred by Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The serviced provider must possess a minimum of a masters degree in social work or a related mental health field, clinical nurse specialists are also eligible. Readjustment counseling for this purpose is counseling provided by social psychologists, psychiatrists, or other qualified counselors, individually or groups, specifically directed at social psychological, or behavioral difficulties specifically related to the post-war readjustment to civilian life. Such difficulties may interfere with a veteran's job performance, ability to cope with daily life. Modalities of readjustment counseling include individual, group, and family counseling; all of which must have the veteran as their central purpose. This service does not include general mental health services, but only provides readjustment counseling for psychosocial difficulties related to post-war readjustment from military duty. Services needed in catchment area of Michigan consisting of Kalamazoo, Van Buren, St. Joseph, Cass, Berrien and Branch Counties. Solicitation packages will be available by April 18, 1995. All requests must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer (FAX 616-966-5518). (0089)

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