Mental Health resources for veterans in Albany, New York. Verified programs, contact info, and step-by-step help for 2026.
Albany (population 99,224) is one of the larger metros in New York, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Albany is delivered through Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center (Albany). This page lists verified mental health resources filtered to Albany, plus the broader New York guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
New York is home to approximately 670,000 veterans, and mental health support is one of the most important — and most underused — benefits available to them. Whether you're dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, or the stress of transitioning to civilian life, New York veterans have access to free and low-cost care through the VA, Vet Centers, and programs the state itself runs. New York's signature program is the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program — veteran-to-veteran peer support now operating in counties across the state, built on the principle that the best person to help a veteran is another veteran.
This guide explains every major mental health resource available to New York veterans — federal and state — including what each program covers, who qualifies, and exactly who to call first. If you are in crisis right now, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7 — no VA enrollment required.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Albany, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.
Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Albany, NY veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Albany-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.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Albany area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.
Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
These New York programs are not based in Albany but accept residents.
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Rochester-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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Buffalo-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.
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.
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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Buffalo, NY veterans.
CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Bronx-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.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for New York-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.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Albany and the surrounding New York area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full New York mental health guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Albany are typically served by Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center (Albany). Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.
