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New York Veteran Resource Guides

Housing, benefits, healthcare, jobs, and legal aid in New York. Every guide is verified before publishing and kept current.

Housing

Housing assistance programs for veterans including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeownership support.

Benefits

VA benefits information including disability compensation, pension, and claims assistance.

Healthcare

Healthcare options for veterans including VA medical centers, community care, and mental health services.

Employment

Employment resources for veterans including job training, career counseling, and hiring programs.

Legal

Legal assistance for veterans including discharge upgrades, records requests, and pro bono legal services.

Education

Education benefits for veterans including GI Bill, tuition assistance, and vocational training.

Mental Health

Mental health support for veterans including VA mental health care, Vet Centers, PTSD treatment, and the Veterans Crisis Line.

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Top resources in New York

Recently verified veteran resources serving New York.

Buffalo Veterans Upward Bound

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Buffalo-area veterans.

Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Buffalo, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
New York Veterans Upward Bound

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving New York-area veterans.

Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

New York, NY
EmploymentVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSyracuse VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Syracuse, NY veterans.

CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Syracuse, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSyracuse VA Medical Center

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Syracuse, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Syracuse, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Brooklyn Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Brooklyn-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach.

Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.

Brooklyn, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportRochester VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Rochester, NY veterans.

CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Rochester, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026

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