Social Security offers video assistance

The Social Security Administration continues to partner with locations throughout Alaska to offer secure video service, a convenient and no cost service option that allows people to talk directly to a Social Security employee through a secure computer link that includes two-way video and sound.

The video service is available at these locations:

In Nome, Norton Sound Health Corporation, 1000 Grek Kruschek.  Video service is available for walk-ins on a first come, first served basis, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m.

Kenai Senior Center, 361 Senior Court, Kenai.  Video service is available for walk-ins, first come, first served basis, on the first and third Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon.

Kodiak Job Center, 211 Mission Road, Suite 103.  Video service is available for walk-ins, first come, first served, on the second and fourth Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon.

Ketchikan Job Center, 2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 220.  Video service is available for walk-ins, first come, first served, on the first and third Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m.

Mat-Su Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), 777 N. Crusey Ave, Suite 101, Wasilla.  Video service is available by appointment.  Call 907-373-3632.

The agency strongly encourages people, who can, to use its online services at http://www.socialsecurity.gov, call on the phone, or use the video service option when possible. These service options can save people a long trip to a busy office.