Resource Directory

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.

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

SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Brooklyn who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

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

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

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Bronx 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 Bronx veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.

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

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

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

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Yonkers-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 Albany who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.

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

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

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

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

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

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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

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

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

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

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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

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

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

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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.

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

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

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

If a New York veteran disagrees with a VA decision, the official decision-review options are a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal.

Free representation is available through accredited VSOs.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) provides career counseling, training, education, and job placement for New York veterans with service-connected disabilities and an employment barrier.

Locate VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and Vet Centers serving New York veterans.

Confirm services, hours, and the closest location using the VA facility locator.

Monthly VA pension for wartime New York veterans 65+ or permanently disabled with limited income, plus Aid and Attendance for those who need help with daily activities.

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving New York, 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.

VA health care system serving New York veterans with medical, mental health, and specialty care services.

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

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

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Bronx 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 Yonkers 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 Albany-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Albany 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 Labor American Job Center serving Syracuse 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 Rochester area veterans.

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

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

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

Free civil legal help for Albany-area veterans from Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, the legal-aid organization serving Albany, NY.

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

Free civil legal help for Rochester-area veterans from Legal Assistance of Western New York, the legal-aid organization serving Rochester, NY.

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

Free civil legal help for Buffalo-area veterans from Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, the legal-aid organization serving Buffalo, NY.

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

Free civil legal help for New York-area veterans from The Legal Aid Society (New York City), the legal-aid organization serving New York, NY.

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

State-operated nursing homes and housing programs for eligible New York veterans.