Veteran Resources
Comprehensive Support and Resources for Veterans at Every Step
Access Essential Resources for Veterans
Comprehensive Health Support
Access health care services tailored to veterans, including counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
Mental Health Resources
Find support for PTSD, anxiety, and depression through specialized veteran programs.
Career and Education Assistance
Explore job training, career placement, and education benefits designed for veterans.
Safe and Stable Housing
Connect with housing assistance programs, from temporary shelters to affordable homes.
Legal Assistance
Get help navigating legal challenges with pro bono and veteran-focused legal services.
Financial Assistance
Learn about pension benefits and financial hardship assistance for veterans.
Support in Orange County, NY
Discover resources and programs available specifically for veterans in your area.
Empowering Veterans
Together, We Build Stronger Lives and Communities.
Every veteran deserves access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. Our mission is to provide pathways to stability, hope, and success for those who served our nation.
"Helping one veteran might not change the world, but it could change their world forever."
Health Care Services
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- Services: Provides comprehensive health care services to eligible veterans, including primary care, mental health care, rehabilitation, and specialized treatments.
- Website: www.va.gov/health
- Contact: 1-877-222-8387
Vet Centers
- Services: Offer confidential counseling, outreach, and community-based support for combat veterans and their families. Services include individual, group, and family counseling.
- Website: www.vetcenter.va.gov
- Contact: 1-877-927-8387
TRICARE
- Services: Provides health care coverage for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. Offers plans tailored to veterans transitioning from active duty.
- Website: www.tricare.mil
- Contact: 1-800-538-9552
VA Caregiver Support Program
- Services: Supports caregivers of veterans through training, peer support, and access to health care services for caregivers.
- Website: www.caregiver.va.gov
- Contact: 1-855-260-3274
The National Center for PTSD
- Services: Provides resources for veterans dealing with PTSD, including therapy options, mobile apps, and educational materials.
- Website: www.ptsd.va.gov
VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP)
- Services: Offers dental insurance for veterans and their families at reduced rates.
- Website: www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vadip
Veterans Crisis Line
- Services: Provides 24/7 confidential support for veterans experiencing a crisis or needing mental health support.
- Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net
- Contact: Dial 988, then press 1
My HealtheVet
- Services: A comprehensive online tool that allows veterans to manage their health care, refill prescriptions, and access medical records.
- Website: www.myhealth.va.gov
Mental Health Support
Veterans Crisis Line
- Services: Provides 24/7 confidential support for veterans experiencing a crisis or needing mental health support.
- Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net
- Contact: Dial 988, then press 1
Make the Connection
- Services: Offers a comprehensive collection of resources, videos, and stories from veterans who have faced and overcome mental health challenges. Provides guidance on seeking help for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other emotional struggles.
- Website: www.maketheconnection.net
National Center for PTSD
- Services: Focuses on providing education, research, and treatment options for veterans experiencing PTSD. Includes tools, guides, and mobile apps like the PTSD Coach to support veterans in managing their symptoms.
- Website: www.ptsd.va.gov
VA Mental Health Services
- Services: Offers a range of mental health services, including therapy, medication, and peer support for veterans dealing with PTSD, depression, or substance use disorders. Available through local VA facilities and community-based clinics.
- Website: www.mentalhealth.va.gov
Vet Centers
- Services: Provide free and confidential counseling for combat veterans and their families. Services include individual, group, and family counseling focused on mental health and readjustment issues.
- Website: www.vetcenter.va.gov
- Contact: 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)
Give an Hour
- Services: Connects veterans and their families with licensed mental health professionals who volunteer to provide free counseling. Focuses on reducing stigma around mental health and ensuring veterans get the help they need.
- Website: www.giveanhour.org
Cohen Veterans Network
- Services: Provides high-quality, accessible mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and their families. Offers therapy for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges at no or low cost.
- Website: www.cohenveteransnetwork.org
Headstrong Project
- Services: Offers free, confidential, and effective mental health treatment for veterans. Focused on eliminating the barriers to receiving mental health care.
- Website: www.theheadstrongproject.org
Employment and Education
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Services: Assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment. Offers job training, education, career counseling, and accommodations for veterans transitioning to civilian careers. For those unable to work, VR&E also provides independent living services.
- Website: www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab
- Contact: 1-800-827-1000
DAV Employment Resources
- Services: Offers a comprehensive employment program to connect veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. Includes job fairs, resume assistance, and connections to veteran-friendly employers.
- Website: www.dav.org/veterans/employment-resources
Hire Heroes USA
- Services: Provides free, personalized career coaching, resume building, and job search assistance for veterans and military spouses. Includes mock interviews and workshops.
- Website: www.hireheroesusa.org
- Contact: 866-915-4376
American Job Centers (AJC)
- Services: Offers employment and training services for veterans, including access to local job listings, career counseling, and skills workshops. AJCs also provide specialized services for veterans with significant barriers to employment.
- Website: www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters
VA GI Bill® Benefits
- Services: Helps veterans and their families pay for college, graduate school, or vocational training. Includes funding for tuition, housing, and supplies.
- Website: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
- Contact: 1-888-442-4551
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
- Services: A free career training program for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Offers training and certifications in high-demand fields like cybersecurity, project management, and human resources.
- Website: www.onward2opportunity.org
US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes Program
- Services: Connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with job opportunities through hiring events, workshops, and an online job board.
- Website: www.hiringourheroes.org
LinkedIn Veteran Program
- Services: Provides a free 1-year premium subscription to LinkedIn for eligible veterans and service members, offering access to job postings, networking opportunities, and online courses.
- Website: linkedin.com/military
Troops to Teachers (TTT)
- Services: Helps veterans transition to a career in education by providing financial assistance, training, and placement services.
- Website: www.proudtoserveagain.com
Housing Assistance
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
- Services: Provides 24/7 confidential support and assistance to homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness. The center connects veterans with housing solutions, community-based services, and local VA medical centers.
- Website: www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
- Contact: 1-877-424-3838
HUD-VASH Program (Housing and Urban Development – VA Supportive Housing)
- Services: A collaborative program between HUD and the VA, providing rental assistance vouchers combined with VA case management services. HUD-VASH helps veterans secure permanent housing while addressing mental health, substance use, and other challenges.
- Website: www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
- Services: Provides rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention assistance to low-income veteran families. Includes temporary financial assistance for rent, utilities, moving costs, and childcare.
- Website: www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf.asp
- Contact: Reach out to your local VA center to access SSVF services.
Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program
- Services: Offers short-term housing solutions and supportive services for homeless veterans while they transition to permanent housing. Includes case management, education, and job training support.
- Website: www.va.gov/homeless/gpd.asp
Veterans Inc. Housing Assistance
- Services: Provides transitional and emergency housing for veterans in need, along with wraparound services such as counseling, employment training, and medical referrals.
- Website: www.veteransinc.org
- Contact: 1-800-482-2565
Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build
- Services: Helps veterans and their families achieve affordable homeownership or repair through Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing programs.
- Website: www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/veterans-build
Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRCs)
- Services: Provides a one-stop location for veterans experiencing homelessness to access housing, medical care, and financial assistance. CRRCs also connect veterans with community-based resources.
- Website: www.va.gov/homeless/crrc.asp
Operation Homefront: Transitional Housing for Veterans
- Services: Offers transitional housing for veterans and their families, focusing on helping them achieve financial independence and permanent housing.
- Website: www.operationhomefront.org
Financial Assistance
VA Pension Benefits
- Services: Provides monthly financial support to wartime veterans and their survivors who meet income and age or disability requirements. This program is designed to help veterans maintain financial stability, covering basic living expenses such as housing and food.
- Website: www.benefits.va.gov/pension
- Contact: 1-800-827-1000
Financial Hardship Assistance (VA)
- Services: Offers a variety of solutions to veterans experiencing financial difficulties. Programs include payment plans, debt waivers, and financial counseling for VA-related medical expenses or benefit overpayments.
- Website: www.va.gov/finance/financialhardship
- Contact: Reach out to your local VA financial office for personalized assistance.
Aid and Attendance Benefits
- Services: Provides additional monthly payments to veterans and survivors who require assistance with daily activities, live in a nursing home, or are bedridden due to a disability. This benefit is an add-on to VA pension programs.
- Website: www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp
- Contact: 1-800-827-1000
Veterans Plus
- Services: Offers free financial counseling and resources for veterans to manage their finances, including budgeting, debt management, and credit score improvement.
- Website: www.veteransplus.org
Operation First Response (OFR)
- Services: Provides emergency financial assistance for veterans and their families facing hardships, covering essentials such as rent, utilities, groceries, and travel expenses for medical care.
- Website: www.operationfirstresponse.org
- Contact: 1-888-289-0280
USA Cares Emergency Assistance Program
- Services: Offers financial assistance to post-9/11 veterans and their families facing emergencies. Focuses on housing costs, utility bills, and essential needs to prevent financial crises.
- Website: www.usacares.org
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
- Services: Provides emergency financial aid to wounded veterans and their families, helping them cover housing costs, utility payments, and other urgent needs during financial hardships.
- Website: www.saluteheroes.org
- Contact: 1-888-447-2588
American Red Cross Military Financial Assistance
- Services: Offers financial assistance to eligible veterans and their families for housing, travel, and emergency expenses. Works in partnership with the military and VA organizations.
- Website: www.redcross.org/military-financial-assistance
- Contact: 1-877-272-7337
Salvation Army Veteran Services
- Services: Provides short-term financial aid and other supportive services to veterans struggling with financial challenges, including rent and utility assistance.
- Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org
Legal Assistance
Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO)
- Services: Helps veterans involved in the justice system access treatment and support instead of incarceration. Provides connections to legal assistance, mental health services, and housing programs, reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration into society.
- Website: www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp
National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)
- Services: Offers free legal assistance to veterans and their families to help them obtain VA benefits. NVLSP also provides resources and training for attorneys advocating for veterans’ rights.
- Website: www.nvlsp.org
- Contact: 1-202-265-8305
Stateside Legal
- Services: A comprehensive resource for low-income veterans, offering legal assistance for issues such as housing, benefits, and family law. Includes a directory to find legal aid near you.
- Website: www.statesidelegal.org
American Bar Association (ABA) Military Pro Bono Project
- Services: Provides free legal services to active-duty military personnel and veterans through a nationwide network of volunteer attorneys. Focuses on civil legal matters like landlord/tenant disputes, consumer law, and family law.
- Website: www.militaryprobono.org
The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program
- Services: Provides free legal representation for veterans appealing a denial of VA benefits claims. Focuses on helping veterans navigate the complexities of the VA claims process.
- Website: www.vetsprobono.org
- Contact: 1-888-838-7727
Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC
- Services: Specializes in representing veterans in VA disability claims and appeals. Offers free consultations to assess claims and identify next steps.
- Website: www.legalhelpforveterans.com
- Contact: 1-800-693-4800
Veterans Legal Institute (VLI)
- Services: Provides pro bono legal assistance to veterans in need, focusing on issues such as housing, benefits, and employment law.
- Website: www.vetslegal.com
Local Legal Aid Societies
- Services: Many states and counties offer free or low-cost legal aid services to veterans for a variety of civil legal matters. Contact your local legal aid society to learn more.
- Website: Find Legal Aid Near You
State and Local Resources
(Orange County, NY)
Orange County Veterans Service Agency (OCVSA)
- Services: Provides comprehensive assistance with VA benefits, transportation to VA medical appointments, food delivery programs, and outreach events for veterans in Orange County.
- Address: 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY 10924
- Phone: 845-291-2470
- Website: Orange County Veterans Service Agency
Middletown Vet Center
- Services: Offers confidential counseling and readjustment services to combat veterans and their families, including individual, group, and family therapy.
- Address: 726 East Main Street, Suite 203, Middletown, NY 10940
- Phone: 845-342-9917
- Website: Middletown Vet Center
Hudson Valley VA Health Care System
- Services: Provides a wide range of health care services, including primary care, mental health, and specialized care for veterans. Locations in the Hudson Valley region make it easily accessible to Orange County residents.
- Castle Point Campus: 41 Castle Point Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
- Montrose Campus: 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY 10548
- Phone: 845-831-2000
- Website: VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
Vet2Vet Peer Support Program
- Services: Provides peer support and community-based activities to veterans and their families. Programs include group therapy, recreational activities, and family events.
- Address: 73 James P. Kelly Way, Middletown, NY 10940
- Phone: 845-467-0359
- Website: Vet2Vet of Orange County
New York State Division of Veterans’ Services
- Services: Offers assistance with VA benefits claims, housing, and legal services for veterans and their families across the state.
- Phone: 1-888-838-7697
- Website: New York State Division of Veterans’ Services
Hudson Valley Veterans Coalition (HVVC)
- Services: Brings together veteran service organizations in the region to offer housing, legal assistance, employment support, and mental health services.
- Website: Hudson Valley Veterans Coalition
SUNY Orange Veterans and Military Services
- Services: Offers educational support, career guidance, and connections to local resources for veteran students at SUNY Orange.
- Address: 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940
- Phone: 845-341-4000
- Website: SUNY Orange Veterans Services
Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project
- Services: Provides non-clinical peer-to-peer support for veterans struggling with mental health challenges and reintegration issues.
- Website: Dwyer Project
Orange County Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
- Services: Offers career services, job fairs, and vocational training for veterans transitioning to civilian careers.
- Address: 18 Seward Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
- Phone: 845-615-3630
- Website: Orange County ETA
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