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EducationNYDial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Syracuse-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.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Rochester area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Brooklyn, NY administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Yonkers area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Syracuse, NY administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
American Legion Department of NY accredited service officer support for New York-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Yonkers-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.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Buffalo, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Brooklyn area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Buffalo veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Brooklyn, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to New York-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Albany, NY administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Yonkers-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Bronx, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
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.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Syracuse veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Buffalo veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Brooklyn, NY veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Buffalo, NY administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Syracuse-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Buffalo area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for New York area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
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.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for New York, 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 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.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Rochester who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Rochester, NY administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Brooklyn veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Buffalo-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Yonkers area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected New York veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Rochester veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Syracuse-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Brooklyn area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Albany veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Yonkers area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Yonkers veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Syracuse area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Rochester-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Syracuse-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Buffalo area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Yonkers veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving New York veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Free civil legal help for Yonkers-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Brooklyn veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Buffalo veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Buffalo who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Bronx veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Yonkers, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
