State Rep. Julie Harhart, R-183rd, will offer monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office, Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5.

During the special hours, a veterans outreach specialist from the American Legion in Wilkes-Barre will be available to meet with local veterans and assist them with issues they may be having accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Administration.

"Due to the popularity of this assistance service, we are continuing to offer outreach hours in my district offices throughout 2015," said Harhart. "I know many veterans are simply looking for a little assistance in fully understanding their benefits and in accessing services they are entitled to, which our specialist can certainly help with. All meetings are conducted in a face-to-face, confidential meeting."

The veterans outreach specialist is available the first Thursday of each month on alternating months at Harhart's Northampton or Slatington district offices.

Feburary's visit is being held in Slatington. March's visit will be March 5 in Northampton.

Appointments are necessary.

Contact the Slatington district office at 610-760-9805 for schedule availability in February.