Resource Directory

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Bronx-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Yonkers-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Dial 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.

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.

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 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.

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Bronx-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

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.

The New York State Department of Veterans' Services administers New York-specific veteran legal programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Bronx veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

SSVF provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for very low-income New York veteran families, including temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, deposits, and case management through VA-funded community partners.

The New York State Department of Veterans' Services administers New York-specific veteran family programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

The New York State Department of Veterans' Services administers New York-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.

Step-by-step official VA instructions for New York veterans seeking to upgrade or correct a less-than-honorable discharge through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records.

HUD-VASH combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management and clinical services for New York veterans who are homeless or at risk. Apply through your local public housing authority and nearest VA medical center.

Benefits for surviving spouses, children, and parents of deceased New York veterans, including Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), survivors pension, education benefits, and burial benefits.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Brooklyn, NY. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

American Legion Department of NY accredited service officer support for Bronx-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

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.

American Legion Department of NY accredited service officer support for Syracuse-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

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.

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.