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Veteran fathers have access to a parallel system of benefits and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Healthcare is provided through VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics; mental health services including PTSD, depression, and family therapy are covered. The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7 by veterans for veterans. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and vocational rehabilitation are administered through regional VA offices. State-level Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) — the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and state VSO offices — help veterans file benefit claims for free. For family law matters, the VA doesn't provide attorneys, but many state bar associations have veteran legal clinics. This directory includes the VA Crisis Line, regional VA centers, state VSOs, and veteran-specific legal and housing services.
New York has separate Family Court (for custody, support, paternity, DV) and Supreme Court (for divorce) systems. NYC's Family Court operates in all five boroughs. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement. NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse are the major metros. Legal Aid Society of NYC, New York Legal Assistance Group, and Legal Services NYC provide substantial family law aid.
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for veterans and service members. Dial 988 then press 1. Text 838255. Chat online at veteranscrisisline.net. No VA enrollment or prior registration needed. Connects to trained VA crisis responders who understand military experience. Also available to family members and friends concerned about a veteran. Response is immediate any hour of the day or night.
988 (press 1) · 24/7/365 · Visit Website
New York State agency providing benefits counseling, VA claims assistance, and referrals for all NY veterans and their families. Field offices statewide. Free appointments with accredited Veterans Service Officers. Call (888) 838-7697 to schedule. Email veterans.services@veterans.ny.gov. Services include VA disability claims, education benefits, housing assistance, and healthcare enrollment help.
(518) 474-6114 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; appts: (888) 838-7697 · Visit Website
NYC agency connecting city veterans and their families to VA benefits, housing assistance, employment programs, legal services, and mental health care across all five boroughs. Call (212) 416-5250 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Email connect@veterans.nyc.gov. Case managers provide personalized navigation and help with VA enrollment, disability claims, housing vouchers, and crisis intervention support.
(212) 416-5250 · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Visit Website
VA medical center serving NYC veterans at 423 East 23rd Street, Manhattan. Services include primary care, mental health, specialty care, and substance use treatment. Walk-in urgent care available daily. Call (212) 686-7500 for appointments. No cost for most services with VA enrollment. Bring DD-214 and ID to enrollment. Mental health same-day appointments available without prior enrollment.
(212) 686-7500 · 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm; urgent care daily · Visit Website
VA medical center in Brooklyn at 800 Poly Place serving NYC veterans with primary care, mental health, specialty services, and substance use treatment programs. Call (718) 836-6600 for appointments Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. Bring DD-214 and photo ID to enroll. No cost for most care with VA enrollment. Mental health services include PTSD treatment, depression, and MST counseling. Pharmacy on-site.
(718) 836-6600 · 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Visit Website
VA medical center at 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo serving Western NY veterans with comprehensive health care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment programs. Call (716) 834-9200 for appointments Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. Bring DD-214 and photo ID to enroll. No cost for most care with VA enrollment. Community-based outpatient clinics also serve veterans in Dunkirk, Niagara Falls, and Jamestown.
(716) 834-9200 · 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Visit Website
VA medical center at 113 Holland Avenue, Albany serving Capital Region and northeastern NY veterans with a full range of health, mental health, and specialty services. Call (518) 626-5000 for appointments Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. Bring DD-214 and photo ID to enroll. No cost for most care. Community-based outpatient clinics in Binghamton, Plattsburgh, Schenectady, Troy, and Watertown extend coverage.
(518) 626-5000 · 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Visit Website
Community-based readjustment counseling centers for combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors. NYC locations: Bronx (718) 367-3500, Manhattan (212) 742-9591, Queens (718) 296-2871, Brooklyn (718) 836-6600 x7703, Staten Island (718) 816-4499. National locator: (877) 927-8387. Free services including PTSD counseling, family therapy, and substance abuse treatment. No VA enrollment needed.
(877) 927-8387 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Visit Website
Free VA claims assistance, benefits navigation, and transportation (DAV volunteer driver vans) for disabled NY veterans. NYC office at 201 Varick Street. Call (877) 426-2838 for claims help Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. National hotline for benefit questions. DAV accredited service officers can help file VA disability claims, appeals, and pension applications at no cost to the veteran or family.
(877) 426-2838 · 201 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 · Mon–Fri 9am–4pm · Visit Website
VA medical center at 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse serving Central and Northern NY veterans with primary care, mental health, specialty care, and substance abuse treatment. Call (315) 425-4400 for appointments Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. Bring DD-214 and photo ID to enroll. Community-based outpatient clinics in Auburn, Rome, Watertown, and Binghamton provide closer access for veterans across the region.
(315) 425-4400 · 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Visit Website
VA medical center at 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua serving Finger Lakes and Western NY veterans with primary care, mental health, geriatrics, and rehabilitation services. Call (585) 394-2000 for appointments Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. Bring DD-214 and photo ID to enroll. Community-based outpatient clinics in Bath, Elmira, Ithaca, and Wellsville provide regional access across the Finger Lakes area.
(585) 394-2000 · 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Visit Website
Largest veterans service organization with 1,000+ NY posts offering free VA claims assistance, family support programs, emergency financial grants, and community service opportunities. Located at 112 State St., Suite 1300, Albany. Call (518) 463-2215 Mon–Fri 8am–4pm. Find your nearest NY post at legion.org. Service officers can help file VA disability claims, appeals, and benefits applications.
(518) 463-2215 · 112 State St., Suite 1300, Albany, NY 12207 · Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars posts across New York State providing camaraderie, VA claims assistance, emergency financial grants, and community support programs. State headquarters at 1044 Broadway, Albany. Call (518) 463-7427 or visit vfwny.com. Find your nearest NY post through the VFW locator. Service officers provide free VA benefits counseling. Membership open to combat veterans of foreign service.
(518) 463-7427 · 1044 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204 · Varies by post · Visit Website
NY Division of Veterans' Services statewide offices with accredited Veterans Service Officers providing free VA claims assistance, benefits counseling, and referrals. Offices in NYC, Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, and more. Call (888) 838-7697 to schedule an appointment. Officers can help with VA disability claims, GI Bill, pension, healthcare enrollment, and survivor benefits at no cost.
(888) 838-7697 · Statewide offices · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; by appointment · Visit Website
24/7 national hotline connecting homeless veterans to emergency shelter, HUD-VASH housing vouchers, transitional housing, and supportive services. No VA enrollment required to call. Dial (877) 424-3838 anytime. Specialists connect callers to local VA homeless programs, community shelters, and housing case managers across New York State. Veterans in immediate crisis can receive same-day housing placement.
(877) 424-3838 · 24/7/365 · Visit Website
NYC veteran-led advocacy organization connecting veterans to services, community events, and civic engagement opportunities. Maintains an online resource directory of NYC veteran services and hosts community events throughout the year. Visit nycveteransalliance.org to access the directory. Free to join. Advocates for veteran-friendly policies in city government and connects members to job opportunities and community support.
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VA medical center at 79 Middleville Rd., Northport serving Long Island veterans with comprehensive health care, mental health, and specialty services. Call (631) 261-4400 for appointments Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. Bring DD-214 and photo ID to enroll. Community-based outpatient clinics in Babylon, Hauppauge, Huntington, Riverhead, and St. James provide additional access points across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
(631) 261-4400 · 79 Middleville Rd., Northport, NY 11768 · Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Visit Website