Resource Directory

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.

Apply for VA health care to access primary, specialty, and mental health services at VA facilities serving New York. Most veterans with qualifying service and an other-than-dishonorable discharge are eligible.

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving New York, NY veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Free civil legal help for Yonkers-area veterans from Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, the legal-aid organization serving Yonkers, NY. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Brooklyn 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 Bronx veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Bronx veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Bronx area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

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

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Albany-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

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.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Syracuse veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Buffalo veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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

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.

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

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

Tax-free monthly payments for New York veterans with service-connected conditions. File or check a claim online, by phone, or with free help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer.

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.

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 Labor American Job Center serving Yonkers veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

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.

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.

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.

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