Rep. Julie Harhart, R-Lehigh/Northampton, will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5. The office is located in the Slatington Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St.

Harhart said 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 Affairs."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. February's visit is being held in Slatington and March's visit will be held in Northampton on March 5.