USING THE FORGOTTEN VETERANS RESOURCE GUIDE

Scanning QR Codes:

Most cell phones can access the website by scanning the provided QR code by opening your camera and holding the phone over the code. For older phones, you might need to download a QR Code Reader App from Play Store. Most are free but be careful which one you choose. Many have advertising which can be a pain. If scanning the QR code is not working, visit the website, https://www.vetjuspro.com/ and click on Veterans Resource Guide. Each section in this resource guide is duplicated on the website page and accompanied by a downloadable and printable pdf link.

Keeping Notes:

It cannot be stressed enough the importance of following up with the services and resources provided to ensure a successful exit from the transition program. You’ll notice there are numerous places for which to write down notes after most sections. I suggest writing down those people that are instrumental in your transition. Get phone numbers whenever possible.

Do not rely only on your phone to record your contacts and documents.

Securing Documentation and Important Information:

For those veterans in shelters or on the street who would like to have their documents scanned into a file and the originals secured, reach out to me and I will hold the originals with me here and then provide hard copies as well as email copies of your file in a pdf. For those who are filing claims, be sure to keep your research and follow-up information handy for reference when interacting with Veterans Affairs.

Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst:

If you don’t have a New York State ID, Social Security card, EBT enrollment, DD214, and VA enrollment, it only makes sense these will be required to obtain housing. Make it a job of obtaining these documents before anything else. The process is frustrating as it is, so having all your documentation before starting the process will make it that much quicker.

Be Mindful of Dates:

Most all documents you will encounter have some sort of renewal date to maintain participation in any of the housing programs. Veterans on disability or receiving a pension are required to update their VA award letter every 90 days. Current mental health information will need to be submitted for supportive housing.

Ask Questions, Get Involved:

Do not make the mistake of putting all the pressure on the case worker. They are there to assist with the housing process but take control of your success by keeping engaged with the case workers and housing counselors. Ask how you can help. Ask about different programs and ensure both eligibility and enrollment are complete. Do not depend on the case worker to follow up with housing. It’s not their job.

Using the Resource Guide (printable)

Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program

The purpose of this Program Guide is to provide an overview of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This Program Guide has force for oversight, auditing, monitoring and program review purposes, and is to be used by applicants to the SSVF Program, SSVF grantees, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) staff members, and other interested third parties involved in the SSVF Program. The Program Guide provides the following information:

1. Program Overview

2. Renewal Process

3. Technical Assistance

4. Participant Eligibility

5. Supportive Services

6. Program Operations

7. Fiscal Administration

8. Training and Evaluation

9. Reporting Requirements

10. Program Resources

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. The NRD is hosted, managed, maintained, sustained and developed by the Defense Health Agency's Recovery Coordination Program.

The American Veterans and Servicemembers Survival Guide. Two of the authors of this book were among the authors of a 1985 national bestseller, The Viet Vet Survival Guide. The earlier book was published on paper, in the traditional manner. This book is an e-book, published on the Web site of its sponsor, Veterans for America (VFA). 

Albany County Veterans Resource Guide

American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Department of NY

112 State St. Suite 1310

Albany, NY

1-800-421-6348

CUNY VA Care Resource Guide

Veterans and their Families, Caregivers and Survivors have many resources available to answer their questions on services related to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the care, benefits and services available from the Department of Veterans Affairs, other agencies and non-profit organizations.

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Veterans Resource Guide

My office is dedicated to ensuring veterans are equipped with the information and resources they need to receive the healthcare and benefits they deserve. This section of the website contains multiple resources for veterans and their families, including a veterans resource guide.

Veterans Assistance Project Veteran's Legal Resource Guide

The City Bar Justice Center's Veterans Assistance Project has released the New York City Veteran's Legal Resource Guide (pdf), a 46-page reference designed for both veterans and veterans' service providers. The guide lists organizations that provide free legal assistance to low-income veterans, and is organized into categories and presented in the order of the most frequently requested areas of assistance, including Housing, Homelessness, Public Benefits and Debt/Consumer matters.

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) Military & Veteran Resource Guide

This guide is to assist you, our student veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, guardsmen, family and friends, as you begin your transition into our campus community. 

Jefferson Community College Veterans Resource Guide

In recognition of the issues that face our brave men and women as they return to civilian life, Jefferson Community College, in collaboration with Catholic Charities and various community service organizations, has produced this resource guide for veterans.

NYC Department of Veterans' Services'

Take a closer look at the NYC DVS programs, initiatives, and offerings by downloading our Veteran Resource Guide.

Vetslink.org

Vetslink is a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) 501(c)3 based in Arizona,

but provides resources to veterans nationwide with access to resources by location or topic. 

(Claims, Housing, Treatment, Housewares, etc)

Veteran-Owned Business