Veterans in the White City, Oregon area are a step closer to getting a new rehabilitation center and modernized clinics from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) thanks to a recent decision to modernize VA's Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics.

The White City facility is the only free-standing rehabilitation center in VA's national system.

Nearly 400 veterans currently receive inpatient services to combat substance abuse, mental illness and homelessness.

White City also provides primary care and vocational rehabilitation for veterans.

Several new buildings will be built, including new domiciliaries for veterans, and others renovated.