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Albany Community College Veterans Resource Center

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Albany area.

Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Albany, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Albany HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Albany veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Albany, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportBronx VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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

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

Bronx, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportAlbany VA Community-Based Outpatient 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.

Albany, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - Syracuse

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Syracuse veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.

Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

Syracuse, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Syracuse VA Benefits Office Locator

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Syracuse, NY.

Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Syracuse, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Student Veterans of America - Rochester Chapter

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Rochester area.

SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Rochester, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - Rochester

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Rochester veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.

Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

Rochester, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Rochester

American Legion Department of NY accredited service officer support for Rochester-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Rochester, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Rochester VA Benefits Office Locator

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Rochester, NY.

Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Rochester, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Rochester Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Rochester area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Rochester, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Buffalo veterans with eligible offenses.

Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Buffalo, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Buffalo

American Legion Department of NY accredited service officer support for Buffalo-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Buffalo, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Rochester Veterans

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.

Rochester, NY
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis support2-1-1 Housing Help for Buffalo Veterans

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.

Buffalo, NY
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
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
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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 support2-1-1 Housing Help for New York Veterans

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.

New York, NY
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportYonkers VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

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

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

Yonkers, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Albany

American Legion Department of NY accredited service officer support for Albany-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Albany, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Discharge Upgrade Help - Syracuse

Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Syracuse veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

Syracuse, NY
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Brooklyn County Veterans Service Office

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Brooklyn area veterans.

Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Brooklyn, NY
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Rochester American Job Center - Veterans Services

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Rochester veterans.

Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Rochester, NY
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Buffalo Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Buffalo-area veterans experiencing homelessness.

CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

Buffalo, NY
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Verified Jul 20, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Bronx Legal Services (Legal Services NYC)

Free civil legal help for Bronx-area veterans from Bronx Legal Services (Legal Services NYC), the legal-aid organization serving Bronx, NY.

Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Bronx, NY
Verified Jul 17, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026
Brooklyn Veterans Upward Bound

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

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

Brooklyn, NY
EmploymentVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Brooklyn HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Brooklyn veterans.

Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Brooklyn, NY
HousingVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Brooklyn Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Brooklyn area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Brooklyn, NY
HealthcareVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Bronx Veterans Upward Bound

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

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

Bronx, NY
EmploymentVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Bronx Community College Veterans Resource Center

Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Bronx area.

Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.

Bronx, NY
BenefitsEmploymentVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Yonkers

American Legion Department of NY accredited service officer support for Yonkers-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Yonkers, NY
BenefitsVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
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