New York State Veteran Population
In 2022, 580, 856 veterans lived in New York.
That's a 34.39% decrease since 2012.
New York has the 9th-highest veteran population in the nation. Based on the data, the largest group of veterans in New York served in the Vietnam era.
Proportion of NYC Veterans by Borough
Queens: 27.9%
Brooklyn: 25.7%
Manhattan: 18.3%
Bronx: 17.9%
Staten Island: 10.2%
New York City Veterans Demographics (2016)
Proportion of NYC Veterans by Borough
NYC Veterans by Era of Conflict
The New York State Department of Veterans Services (DVS)
The NYS DVS advocates on behalf of New York’s Veterans and their families, as individuals and as a group, to ensure they receive benefits granted by law for service in the United States Uniformed Services. DVS provides free benefits advising. Experienced and dedicated advisors — each a Veteran — work in a network of field offices across the state and offer Veterans and their families with professional help to resolve social, medical, and economic matters.
Veterans Benefits Advisors assist the claimant — whether a Veteran, spouse, child, or parent — in completing applications, obtaining necessary documentation, and filing claims for a broad spectrum of federal, State, local, and private Veterans’ benefits. Veterans Benefits Advisors also assist by responding to follow-up correspondence and, appealing an unfavorable ruling. By working closely with other State, federal, local, and private agencies, DVS utilizes the expertise and resources of others to help Veterans and their families with specific needs, such as economic, employment, rehabilitation, medical treatment, home health care, education, and tax exemption.
Veterans Affairs and Veteran Offices
Veterans Affairs Offices / Locations
Find VA Locations : Find a Veterans Affairs location or in-network community care provider. For same-day care for minor illnesses or injuries, select Urgent Care for facility type. Following are a list of locations and contact information for New York.
Crisis Hotline at 988 - Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7
VA Health Connect: 800-877-6976
Get answers to your questions about signing in to VA.gov to manage your benefits and services online.
Your VA.gov profile has your contact, personal, and military information. Keep reading to find out how to keep your profile up to date.
New York VA Regional Benefit Office
201 Varick Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10014
Main number: 800-827-1000
Newark VA Regional Benefit Office
20 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
Main number: 800-827-1000
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus
423 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010-5011
Main number: 212-686-7500
MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656
Contact:
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10468-3904
Main Number: 718-584-9000
MH: 718-584-9000, ext. 5172
Contact:
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104
Main number: 718-836-6600
MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165
Contact:
Harlem VA Clinic (closed)
55 West 125th Street CRRC
11th Floor, Room 1101
New York, NY 10027-4544
Main number: 646-273-8125
MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656
Contact:
Staten Island Community VA Clinic
1150 South Ave
3rd Floor, Suite 301
Staten Island, NY 10314-3404
Main number: 718-761-2973
MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165
Contact:
179-00 Linden Boulevard
Queens, NY 11424-1468
Main number: 718-526-1000
MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165
Contact:
Thomas P. Noonan Jr. Outpatient Clinic
4701 Queens Blvd
Sunnyside, NY 11104-1623
Main number: 718-741-4800
Contact:
124 New Main Street
Yonkers, NY 10701-4126
Main number: 914-375-8055
MH: 918-584-9000, ext. 5237
Contact:
115 Christopher Columbus Dr
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3551
Main number: 201-435-3055
MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421
385 Prospect Ave
Prospect Plaza
Hackensack, NJ 07601-2570
Main number: 201-342-4536
MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421
11 Getty Ave
DePaul Ctr Bldg. 275
Paterson, NJ 07503-2650
Main number: 973-247-1666
MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421
Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA)
Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team at the Buffalo Regional Office are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments. Please follow this link to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
You may also call 716-857-3327 or email PCTC.VBABUF@VA.GOV to schedule an appointment for an interview. A Buffalo VARO representative will notify you of the scheduled appointment.
VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at Northport VA Medical Center
79 Middleville Road
Building 9, Room 103
Northport, NY 11768
Main number: 631-261-4400, ext. 7192
113 Holland Avenue
Room C308
Albany, NY 12208
Main number: 518-626-5692
Hartford VA Regional Benefit Office at Newington VA Clinic
555 Willard Ave
Newington, CT 06111
Main number: 800-827-1000
Veterans Service Officers (VSO)
Veteran Service Officers will help you write and submit your benefits claims to the VA. Their services are free. They will help you gather the information that supports your claim. Once the claim is filed they will help you track the claim through the system. They can also help you file appeals for denied claims.
It is important that you use a Veteran Service Officer. They will help you avoid the delays that missing paperwork or improperly filled out claims can cause.
If you need help filing a claim or appeal, you may want to work with an accredited attorney, a claims agent, or a Veterans Service Officer (VSO). We trust these professionals because they’re trained and certified in the VA claims and appeals processes. They can help you with VA-related needs.
VSOs work on behalf of Veterans and service members—as well as their dependents and survivors. Find out more about accredited representatives and how they can help you.
Accredited representatives and VSOs need to meet these requirements:
What does an accredited representative or a VSO do? Accredited representatives and VSOs can help you understand and apply for VA benefits, like these:
These trained professionals can also help in these ways:
Note: If your claim has a clear factual or legal error, your accredited representative or VSO can request a faster Higher-Level Review decision through a new pilot program called Claim Accuracy Request (CAR).
Recognized organizations and individuals can legally represent a Veteran, service member, dependent, or survivor before VA.
Non-recognized organizations and individuals can provide information, but can’t be representatives.
Note: Veterans Service Officers work for Veterans Service Organizations (both are called VSOs), as well as for local government offices.
New York State Dept. of Veterans' Services
Contact us by phone:
Main Line; 518-474-6114
Contact us by email:
DVSInfo@veterans.ny.gov
Mailing Address:
2 Empire State Plaza
17th Floor
Albany NY, 12223
201 Varick Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10014
(212)807-3066
Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm
201 Varick Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10014
(212)807-3157
Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 8:30am-3pm
Wed: 8:30am-12pm
201 Varick Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10014
(212)807-3114
Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
(212)693-1476
Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm
20 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 297-3378
New York City Dept. of Veterans' Services
1 Centre Street
22 nd Floor, Suite 2208
New York, NY 10007
(212) 416-5250
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Section 604 of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008, Public Law 110-387, authorized VA to develop the SSVF Program. Supportive services grants have been awarded to selected private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives that will assist very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. Grantees will provide a range of supportive services to eligible Veteran families that are designed to promote housing stability.
Albany (NY) Housing Coalition, Inc.
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program provides Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention services to homeless and near homeless Veterans and their families. Case managers and veterans, togethe, create sustainable housing plans.
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program at Soldier On is a door-to-door outreach campaign assisting veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The outreach program aims to assist veterans and their families before they become homeless in New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and western Massachusetts.
Soldier On
425 North Main Street, Building 6
Leeds, MA 01053
1-866-406-8449
278 Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 465-5251
admin@ahcvets.org
If you or someone you know could benefit from the Soldier On program, contact our Transitional Housing Intake Coordinator, Daniel Hawkins:
Cell: (413) 207-7605
Fax: (413) 582-3035
dhawkins@wesoldieron.org
Services for the UnderServed (S:US/NYC)
We envision a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose. We’re a nonprofit with a staff of 1,800 that provides $273 million in services. Our efforts are supported by various local, state and federal government entities as well as foundations, corporations and individual donors. Most importantly, our vision allows us to deliver the same quality of services to one individual or to thousands. No challenge is beyond our scope.
463 7th Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212)633-6900
info@sus.org
17 Battery Place, 7th fl. Suite 732
New York, NY 10004
Veteran Services - Denise Peart
(646) 472-4618
dpeart@sus.org
Director - Adam Wawrynck
(917) 816-8654
awawrynek@sus.org
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York)
VOA is an anti-poverty organization with a rich 125-year history of serving our neighbors in need. Our vision is fueled by our experience as a leading provider of services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the greater New York area. Through more than 60 programs located in New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester County—including emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing—we deliver services to more than 11,000 adults and children annually. We are also the largest provider of residential services for veterans within a coalition that has virtually ended chronic homelessness for veterans in New York City.
Veteran Help Line; (855) 273-8255
135 West 50th Street , 9th Floor
New York, NY 10020
(212) 873-2600
349 E. 149th St. Suite 803
Bronx, NY 10451
HMIS Coordinator - Malia
Housing Specialist - A Hawkins
ahawkins@voa-gny.org
HELP USA believes that housing is only the beginning. Once people no longer worry about having a place to sleep at night, they can focus on building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. We offer people facing poverty and homelessness safe homes as well as the support they need to live independent, fulfilling lives.
115 East 13th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212)400-7000
Jericho Project (NYC) is a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit ending homelessness at its roots by enabling homeless individuals and families to attain quality housing, employment and mental and physical health services.
245 West 29th St, Ste 902
New York, NY 10001
(646)624-2341
Veteran Assistance Program
SSVF (646) 970-7170
Outreach (929) 823-4943
veterans@jerichoproject.org
Program Specialist - Dominque Thompson
(646) 970-7160 x7170
dthompson@jerichoproject.org
Veteran Employment Services
Coordinator - Ayisha McKenzie
(646) 920-5198
amckenzie@jerichoproject.org
Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling to eligible Veterans, service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military to include military sexual trauma (MST).
New York State Division of Veterans Affairs
250 Schermerhorn Street Room 211
Brooklyn , NY 11201
Phone: (718) 613-3735
(212)807-3162
Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
2471 Morris Avenue
Suite 1A
Bronx, NY 10468-5450
Direct line
718-367-3500
25 Chapel Street
Suite 604
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1954
Direct line
718-630-2830
519 8th Avenue
Suite 2401
New York, NY 10018
Direct line
212-951-6866
60 Bay Street
Staten Island, NY 10301
Direct line
718-816-4499
2000 South Winton Road
Building 5, Suite 201
Rochester, NY 14618
Direct line
585-393-7608
Other Transitional Services for Veteran Families (NYC)
According to Veterans Affairs, about 250,000 Service members transition to civilian life each year. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, resources, and tools to Service members and their loved ones to help prepare for the move from military to civilian life. In addition to the 250, 000 military to civilian life transitioning veterans, approximately 35,000 veterans are experiencing homelessness and another 160,000 veterans are incarcerated. Despite public opinion, most vulnerable veterans are not eligible for VA benefits and must rely on the communities for access to resources and services.
Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (NYC)
Transitional Services for New York, Inc. is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence.
Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
10-16 162nd Street,
Whitestone, NY, 11357
Phone: (718) 746-6647
Site: https://www.tsiny.org/
90-27 Sutphin Blvd,
Jamaica NY 11435
Phone: (718) 526-8400
Contact Person: Andrew Luong
Contact Phone: (718) 526-8400, ext.7186
Contact Email: andrew.luong@tsiny.org
Black Veterans For Social Justice (NYC)
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs are initiatives supported by the United States Department of Labor to recruit, assess, counsel, train, and place homeless veterans into employment in all five boroughs of New York City. BVSJ places special emphasis on supportive retention of veterans and provides this service regardless of gender identity, size of family unit or criminal justice history. The project also serves veterans who are HIV+ and refers veterans to housing.
We provide and specialize in the following services:
665 Willoughby Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: (718) 852-6004
For an appointment please contact:
HVRP1 Employment Specialist: (718) 852-6004 Ext. 252
HVRP1 Job Coach: (718) 852-6004 Ext. 269
Or email us at: hvrp1@bvsj.org
Employment Specialist - Durrell Osborne
Phone: (718) 852-6004 x421
Phone: (646) 573-6082
Email: darrellosborne@bvsj.org
Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.
BRC Outreach Teams work where they are most needed 24/7 - 365 in the NYC Subways, Penn Station, Grand Central Station, in partnership with the NYC City Department of Homeless Services, the MTA, Amtrak, Downtown Alliance, and the East Midtown Partnership. Providing services for:
BRC Compliance: BRC holds itself to a high ethical and compliance standard as part of our compliance program. To anonymously report concerns of fraud, waste, abuse, compliance concerns or ethics complaints, please use the following:
Website: https://www.lighthouse-services.com/brc
Toll-Free Telephone: English-speaking USA and Canada: 833-985-5050 | Spanish-speaking USA and Canada: 800-216-1288
E-mail: reports@lighthouse-services.com (must include name BRC with report)
Fax: 215-689-3885 (must include name BRC with report)
Mail: Compliance Officer, Bowery Residents’ Committee, Inc.
Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.
131 West 25th Street,12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212.803.5700
Email: info@brc.org
Outreach contact: Marcus / Theresa
Resource Guide - Documentation (pdf)
While documentation is not needed to apply for various benefits and access to resources, the veteran will eventually be asked to verify the information they give these agencies, so the quicker the veteran provides necessary documents, the faster their eligibility will be determined.
It is imperative to meet with the shelter case worker to obtain a Shelter Residency Letter which will ease some of the governmental red tape. It is important for the veteran to check with their case worker for updates and to not automatically assume these documents have been requested.
Lack of documentation is the number one complaint for obtaining sustainable housing, so ensure all documents are updated and enrollments completed.
Eligibility & Documentation Checklist
Checkmark each item the veteran has in their possession and currently updated. Be sure to enroll in each program that supports housing and other entitlements.
Cellphone: Unless the veteran is assured that their phone (and plan) are secure from disconnection, it is best to get a free government phone as soon as possible and use that number for all housing matters. SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides free cell phone service each month for income-eligible customers. In addition to the Safelink portal, veterans can also find phones and iPads at most HRA offices around the city. There are also individual cell phone providers:
Tatyana: (347)254-8245
Amirys (646)668-7408 (Spanish)
For more information: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02961
Email Account: Veterans who receive a lot of email might find it easier to establish an alternative email account as to keep track of any/all messages coming in that might otherwise end up in spam folder. It is recommended that all documents are scanned and then emailed to the account which can then be forwarded to any necessary contacts.
DD-214: A veteran should be able to obtain a copy of their DD-214 at a VA Regional office, but unless the DD214 is in the veteran’s C-file or easily accessed, the VA isn’t so inclined to assist the veteran to obtain an updated DD214.
The last duty station and military post of discharge should have a copy. Submit a military records request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the MilConnect website. Click: https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
Birth certificate: A veteran’s DD-214 can substitute for a birth certificate until an original is obtained. Click: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm
IDNYC: IDNYC is a card for all New Yorkers, from all backgrounds, and from all five boroughs. The free, municipal identification card for New York City residents provides access to a wide variety of services and programs offered by the City. IDNYC cardholders enjoy benefits and discounts offered by businesses and cultural institutions across the five boroughs.
IDNYC Application Centers:
1112 St Nicholas Ave, Manhattan
2865 W 8th St #1, Brooklyn
Click: https://www.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page
State Identification or Driver’s License: You must apply for an original non-driver ID in a DMV office. To obtain a NY state Driver’s license, the veteran can submit their application and take their test online and come to the DMV to complete their application. Make your reservation (using the blue button under 'In-Person Services’) or use the link provided to visit the website for that office. Although not required, we strongly encourage making a reservation to be certain you will be allowed entry into the office. For 'In-Person Services' to make sure the service you need is available.
Be prepared:
• Select the underlined links for more information.
• For license, permit, non-driver ID or registration transactions complete the DMV Document Guide. Schedule a Road Test. To reserve a time for a road test, see schedule and take a road test.
Follow these steps to get your first time New York State commercial driver license (CDL). If you already have a CDL, you can renew or replace your CDL. You can also download the Steps to get a Commercial Driver License Resource Guide (PDF) for reference. Get the New York State Commercial Driver's Manual (CDL-10) online or from a DMV call center. Study the sections of the manual that apply to the type of CDL you need. The sections of the manual that you need to study are explained in the manual.
License Express Location:
145 West 30th Street,
New York NY 10001
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 5:00PM.
(Reservations are recommended.)
Click: https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-licensess
Dept of Motor Vehicles Offices:
Manhattan Offices:
159 E 125th St., 3rd Fl., (718) 966-6155
366 W 31st St., (212) 645-5550
145 W 30th St., (718) 966-6155
11 Greenwich St., (212) 645-5550
Brooklyn Offices:
625 Atlantic Ave 2nd Ave., (212) 645-5550
2875 W 8th Street, (518) 486-9786
5015 New Utrecht Ave., (718) 407-3190
55 Hanson Place
Bronx Offices:
696 E Fordham Rd., (718) 966-6155
1350 Commerce Ave., (518) 402-2567
Queens Offices:
168-46 91st Ave., 2nd floor (518) 486-9786
30-56 Whitestone Expy., (518) 486-9786
168-35 Rockaway Blvd. (718) 966-6155
Staten Island Office:
1775 South Ave
Click: https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-licenses
Social Security card: The veteran can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more. Be aware that not all offices can process SS card replacements.
Social Security Admin. Offices:
Manhattan Offices:
*650 E 12th St.
237 W 48th St., 5th floor
123 William St., 3rd floor
345 E 102nd St., 4th floor
302 W 126th St., 4th floor
Brooklyn Offices:
195 Montague St., 7th floor
Bronx Offices:
2501 Grand Concourse
1380 Parker St.
Queens Offices:
155-10 Jamaica Ave., 3rd floor
31-08 37th Ave.
Click: https://www.ssa.gov/
Passport: You can only make an appointment by calling: 1-877-487-2778.
New York Passport Agency
Greater New York Federal Building
376 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014-3621
Click: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
New York City Library Card: The New York Public Library (NYPL) is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States. The library has branches in the boroughs of the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The city's other two boroughs, Brooklyn and Queens, are not served by the New York Public Library system, but rather by their respective borough library systems.. https://www.nypl.org/
VA Award Letter: For veterans that are service-connected, it is important to have an updated award letter from VA Regional. In most instances, the veteran’s award letter must be updated every 180 days to assure continued eligibility in various programs including HUD/VASH. An award letter can also be requested by calling the VA Benefits line
Proof of where you live:
• Statement from landlord/primary tenant
• Current rent receipt or lease, or mortgage records
• Shelter Residency Letter from their case manager
Proof of Income (if any):
• Current pay stubs
• Current income tax return
• Updated VA disability award letter (condition & rating every 90 days)
• Updated checking and savings accounts printouts
Proof of Current Immigration Status:
• USCIS documentation
Receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not affect your immigration case or lead to deportation.
2010e Mental Health Letter (NYC): This is a standard necessity for Supportive Housing programs such as HASA or Long-Term Care Services and provided to the organization brokering the housing. For veterans pursuing supportive housing, it is mandatory to have the 2010e completed by their mental health care provider. Do not allow anyone to tell you a 2010e is not necessary for supportive housing.
Checking/Savings Account Statement: This is not something that will be required from NYCHA to begin the process for housing, but banking statements will be required before signing the lease.
Rental Assistance Forms & Documents (NYC)
Forms and Documents
Download important information and application forms for rental assistance programs.
The following programs are being replaced by CityFHEPS. Clients currently receiving these benefits will be moved to CityFHEPS when they renew.
Rental Assistance Forms & Documents (NYC)
Download important information and application forms for rental assistance programs.
VA Health Connect: 800-877-6976
Signing in to VA.gov
Get answers to your questions about signing in to VA.gov to manage your benefits and services online.
Managing your VA.gov profile
Your VA.gov profile has your contact, personal, and military information. Keep reading to find out how to keep your profile up to date.
New York VA Regional Benefit Office
201 Varick Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10014
Main number: 800-827-1000
Newark VA Regional Benefit Office
20 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
Main number: 800-827-1000
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus
423 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010-5011
Main number: 212-686-7500
MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656
Contact:
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10468-3904
Main Number: 718-584-9000
MH: 718-584-9000, ext. 5172
Contact:
Brooklyn VA Medical Center
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104
Main number: 718-836-6600
MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165
Contact:
Harlem VA Clinic (closed)
55 West 125th Street CRRC
11th Floor, Room 1101
New York, NY 10027-4544
Main number: 646-273-8125
MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656
Contact:
Staten Island Community VA Clinic
1150 South Ave
3rd Floor, Suite 301
Staten Island, NY 10314-3404
Main number: 718-761-2973
MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165
Contact:
St. Albans VA Medical Center
179-00 Linden Boulevard
Queens, NY 11424-1468
Main number: 718-526-1000
MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165
Contact:
Thomas P. Noonan Jr. Outpatient Clinic
4701 Queens Blvd
Sunnyside, NY 11104-1623
Main number: 718-741-4800
Contact:
Yonkers VA Clinic
124 New Main Street
Yonkers, NY 10701-4126
Main number: 914-375-8055
MH: 918-584-9000, ext. 5237
Contact:
Jersey City VA Clinic
115 Christopher Columbus Dr
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3551
Main number: 201-435-3055
MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421
Hackensack VA Clinic
385 Prospect Ave
Prospect Plaza
Hackensack, NJ 07601-2570
Main number: 201-342-4536
MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421
Paterson VA Clinic
11 Getty Ave
DePaul Ctr Bldg. 275
Paterson, NJ 07503-2650
Main number: 973-247-1666
MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421
Buffalo Regional Office
Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA)
Visitors seeking assistance from the Public Contact Team at the Buffalo Regional Office are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). VERA is a self-service portal which allows visitors to schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments. Please follow this link to schedule the appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
You may also call 716-857-3327 or email PCTC.VBABUF@VA.GOV to schedule an appointment for an interview. A Buffalo VARO representative will notify you of the scheduled appointment.
VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at Northport VA Medical Center
79 Middleville Road
Building 9, Room 103
Northport, NY 11768
Main number: 631-261-4400, ext. 7192
VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at Samuel S. Stratton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
113 Holland Avenue
Room C308
Albany, NY 12208
Main number: 518-626-5692
Hartford VA Regional Benefit Office at Newington VA Clinic
555 Willard Ave
Newington, CT 06111
Main number: 800-827-1000
New York State Department of Labor Veterans’ Program
The New York State Department of Labor Veterans’ Program has specialized staff that are dedicated to helping veterans and eligible persons gain a competitive edge in today’s labor market. As a veteran or eligible person, you receive priority services in all New York State employment and training programs for which you are eligible and qualified. This priority of service is guaranteed by federal law and by the New York State Veterans Bill of Rights for Employment Services. We are proud to offer Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses. This means that if you served on Active Duty in the United States Armed Forces, you will:
• Be served first by the next available staff member
• Get first priority for jobs and training for which you are eligible and qualified.
Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialists
Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program Specialists (DVOPs) are disabled veterans themselves. They provide individual career services exclusively to veterans and eligible persons who have significant barriers to employment. They also provide a full range of employment services, including comprehensive assessments, individual employment plans, job referrals, referrals to training and support services, and resume and interview preparation assistance.
Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives
Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVERs) staff are also veterans. They specialize in advocating on behalf of veterans and eligible persons with business, industry, and community organizations to promote employment and training opportunities. They also provide services for veterans and eligible persons, including job matching and job placement, conduct employer outreach, inform Federal contractors of the process to hire qualified veterans, and promote credentialing and licensing opportunities. https://dol.ny.gov/services-veterans
New York State Department of Labor Veterans’ Program
The New York State Department of Labor Veterans’ Program has specialized staff that are dedicated to helping veterans and eligible persons gain a competitive edge in today’s labor market. As a veteran or eligible person, you receive priority services in all New York State employment and training programs for which you are eligible and qualified.
This priority of service is guaranteed by federal law and by the New York State Veterans Bill of Rights for Employment Services. We are proud to offer Priority of Service to veterans and their eligible spouses.
This means that if you served on Active Duty in the United States Armed Forces, you will:
• Be served first by the next available staff member
• Get first priority for jobs and training for which you are eligible and qualified.
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Veteran’s Housing and Homeless Prevention Programs (NYC)
Homelessness is a complex social issue that has increasingly become part of the federal, state and local dialogue and impacts communities at every level. The common thread among homeless families and individuals is the lack of affordable housing, living wages and poverty. Independently and with other federal agencies, VA strives to meet the needs of Veterans at risk of homelessness by providing various services that promote permanent housing and help Veterans achieve their full potential. Here are a few VA programs that are helping prevent homelessness among Veterans.
Homeless Coordinators
Name: Elizabeth Steiner
Title/Program: Network Homeless Coordinator
Facility/Station Number: New Jersey HCS (Station 620)
Office Phone: 718-741-4055, ext. 7524 (M-W); 914-7370-4400, ext. 203084 (Th-F)
E-mail: Elizabeth.Steiner@va.gov
Homeless Programs (NYC):
Institute for Community Living
125 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
212.385.3030
www.ICLINC.org
Certified Community Behavioral Health Center
Are you a veteran and would like to receive services like counseling, peer support, or help with employment, in the Greater East New York/Brownsville area? Contact:
JOHNATHAN ANDERSON -Veterans Specialist
2581 Atlantic Ave. 1st floor
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Cell: (917) 938-4297
Email: Johnathan.anderson@iclinc.net
Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office (PATH)
The PATH office is an intake center for families with children in New Yok City who are in need of emergency shelter. PATH determines eligibility and provides those families with placement in temporary shelters:
PATH CONTACT
152 East 151st St.,
Bronx, NY 10451
(917)521-3900
Shelter Intakes Centers (NYC)
NYC Intake for Homeless Men
400-430 East 30th St.
Manhattan, NY 10016
(718)557-1399
Franklin Women’s Intake Shelter
1122 Franklin Ave. (Near 166th St.)
Bronx, NY 10460
(718)842-9797
Adult Family Intake Center
400-430 East 29th St.
Manhattan, NY 10016
Families with Children under 21/Pregnant women
151 East 151st St.
Bronx, NY 10451
Homeless Shelters (Veterans)
Borden Avenue Veterans Residence
21-10 Borden Ave,
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 784-5690
Colonial Hotel Homeless Shelter
88-55 161st St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-1675
Patriot House II
864 Glenmore Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 10451-5603
Corporate Office:
340 West 85th Street
New York, New York 10024
(646) 685-0202
New York City Women's Shelter Intakes
Equinox Domestic Violence Services
95 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6135
Franklin Shelter (Women only)
1122 Franklin Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456
Call: 311
Brooklyn Women's Shelter
116 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Call: 311
Cornerstone Manor
45 Carlton Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 852-0761
Haven House
PO Box 451, Ellicott Station
Buffalo, NY 1420
(716) 884-6000
Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
250 Fulton Avenue, 3rd floor
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 572-0700
Hotline: (516) 542-0404
Jamaica Armory (Women only)
93-05 168th Street
Jamaica, NY 11434
Call: 311
The Bowery Mission
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
(800) Bowery-1
Shelters of Saratoga
14 Walworth Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 581-1097
The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area
677 South Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 475-1688
Vera House
PO Box 365
Syracuse, NY 14309
(315) 468-3260 - 24-hour Crisis and Support Line
Housing Preservation and Development (NYC)
Our mission is to promote quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods. We do this by maintaining building and resident safety and health, creating opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability, and engaging New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity. If you’re a public housing resident and have an inquiry or complaint in your neighborhood, you may contact your local Borough Management Office.
• Bronx: 718-409-8626
• Brooklyn: 718-491-6967
• Manhattan: 917-206-3500
• Queens/Staten Island: 718-553-4700
Division of Code Enforcement offices are currently open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Division of Neighborhood Preservation offices are open Monday to Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Please visit or call the Service Center in your borough for more information.
• Obtain information on the requirements of the Housing Maintenance Code and Multiple Dwelling Law.
• Obtain information about housing code violations existing at your property and guidance on how to address them.
• Request inspections for the dismissal of corrected violations.
• Obtain complaint information.
• Use designated computers to access information about your property or HPD services.
• Obtain Departmental forms, including Property Registration.
• Learn more about our services.
Bronx
1932 Arthur Avenue, 3rd Floor
Bronx, NY 10457
212-863-7050
Brooklyn
701 Euclid Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
212-863-6620
Brooklyn
345 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
212-863-8060
Manhattan
94 Old Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10027
212-863-5030
Queens
120-55 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, NY 11424
212-863-5990
Staten Island
10 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
212-863-8100
Division of Neighborhood Preservation
• One-on-one counseling on property management, finances, low-interest loans, grants, and other housing matters.
• Assistance to owners regarding correction and removal of housing code violations.
• Guidance regarding prevention of future housing code violations.
• Landlord-tenant mediation.
• Assistance with arranging access to facilitate repairs.
• Assistance to tenants regarding housing issues and repairs.
• Referrals to other HPD units/divisions, other City agencies and community organizations.
Bronx / Manhattan
1932 Arthur Avenue, 3rd Floor
Bronx, NY 10457
212-863-7100
Brooklyn / Staten Island / Queens
345 Adams Street, 10th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
212-863-7400
Following are a list of real estate agents, brokers, landlords, and agencies that assist veterans obtain sustainable housing.
The Real Estate Board of New York
The Residential Listing Service is your listings system that powers the listing data of our
members firms across New York City. Visit: https://www.rebny.com/
New York Department of State plays a critical role in helping to reinvigorate the State’s economy and make its communities more livable. The Department’s divisions, committees and commissions provide a vast array of services, to serve as a vehicle to make New York State’s communities more resilient and progressive to improve the lives of it residents by helping launch new business across the State. Visit: https://dos.ny.gov/nys-board-real-estate
Homes for Veterans Program
This program, through the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), offers fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates 0.375% below the already low-interest rates charged on SONYMA mortgages with down payment assistance. Visit: https://veterans.ny.gov/homes-veterans-program
Veteran-friendly Real Estate Agents
For most families, choosing a new home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. There are many complicated decisions involved in choosing a home. As the top team of real estate professionals in the local market, we'll negotiate the best prices and terms for you and answer all of your questions as they arise.
K Land Realty
Juanita George, Realtor
81-15 Queens Blvd, Ste. 203
Elmhurst, NY 11373
917-226-7329
rentingnow@yahoo.com
New York Housing Anti-Discrimination Disclosure
Joan Campbell (845) 270-4744
Sharon {347)424-2251
Henrico (914)663-2188
Mireya (917)921-4438
Owen (917)418-8486
Darrel (347)683-5152
Nelson (917)769-8590
Guy (914)953-4075
Larry (646)262-1776
David (929)228-6644
Ian (347)284-8930
Mr. E (646)363-5321
Alonzo (914)299-0420
Lee Harris (718)820-2061
Michelle (646)404-2964
Khayan Harris (718)993-1101
When contacting these agents, it is preferred to first text. Be sure to tell them that The Forgotten Veteran referred you. As more real estate professionals come forward, they will also be added to this list.
Find community locations and resources for mental health care providers including Urgent Care. Following are a list of locations and contact information. For Veterans contacting these agencies, any name provided will be your reference individual, and not necessarily that person you will speak with directly.
Veterans Resource Guide - Mental Health
If you are in crisis, call the Crisis Hotline at 988 - Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7
We're here to listen and help with problems like
For you or someone you care for.
VA Health Connect: 800-877-6976
Crisis Services/Mental Health: Mobile Crisis Teams
Mobile Crisis Teams can provide mental health engagement, intervention and follow-up support to help people remain connected with treatment providers. The teams may offer a range of services, including:
New York Mental Health Hotlines
Around 21% of New Yorkers suffer from some form of mental illness. Around 9% suffer from depression, which is much higher than the national average of around 6%. Furthermore, right around half of New York residents with a mental illness receive no treatment for it. The homelessness and poverty issues faced especially in NYC contribute to poor overall mental health.
Get In Touch - 866-903-3787
VETERANS' MENTAL HEALTH COALITION OF NEW YORK CITY
the Veterans Health Alliance of long island
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) has a number of resources available for individuals experiencing mental health conditions in their day-to-day lives. For a full list please visit their website.
DOHMH Directory of Health Topics
Contact:
Many veterans return to civilian life and find themselves facing personal challenges, including mental health problems or substance use, that are unique to life after military service. Criminal behavior, mental health problems and substance abuse often stem directly from service in combat zones and may be amplified by reentry into civilian life.
New York State Unified Court System
There are numerous organizations and agencies that cater to veterans struggling with legal issues whether civil or criminal.
Veterans Assistance Project
(212) 382-4722 or request on-line.
--Veterans Benefit issues
(917) 661-4500 Hotline
Call Monday-Friday, 10 am – 4 pm.
--Brooklyn Campus: Legal Clinic – 1st Tuesday of every Month
16th floor PRRTP, 8 am to 12 noon.
--LSNYC also assists veterans in a range of civil legal matters including housing, family law, child support, Social Security, VA benefits, healthcare proxy, wills, power of attorney, immigration, employment law
Phone: (646) 602-5620
40 Rector Street, 9th floor, NY, NY
Email: contact@veteranadvocacy.org
--Discharge upgrades, evictions, and more
www.volsprobono.org - Last Wills and Testaments, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney & other advance directives using volunteer attorneys. To make a referral, either have the veterans fill out the intake form, call Pete Kempner directly at 347-521-5504, or give the veteran this number for a phone screening.
--Provides free representation to low-income Veterans seeking to appeal a denial of VA disability compensation benefits and to Veterans seeking a discharge upgrade. Phone screening
(516) 463-5934 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, or email LawClinic@Hofstra.edu
New York City Small Claims Court
Anyone 18 years of age or over can sue in Small Claims Court. If you are younger than 18, your parent or guardian may sue on your behalf. Only an individual can sue in Small Claims Court. Corporations, partnerships, associations, or assignees cannot sue in Small Claims Court. However, they can be sued in Small Claims Court.
Greater New York Chamber of Commerce
20 W. 44th Street, 4th Floor
NY, NY 10036
Telephone:
212-686-7220
212-CHAMBER
Using Google Maps
In addition to the QR reader, you will want to assure you also have any maps app that you can enter the address provided and look for directions.
Citi Bike bikes can be unlocked from one station and returned to any other station in the system.
Perfect for visitors exploring the city.
Together, Citi Bike and Healthfirst are expanding access to bikeshare through $5 monthly memberships for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients. No annual commitment required. https://citibikenyc.com/
NYC Metro Transit Authority: The NYC MTA consists of the New York City buses, subways, and ferries. The Fair Fares NYC is a city program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount ($1.35) on subway and eligible bus fares:
NYC and the MTA have recently approved five bus routes in each of the boroughs for free rides to begin before September 2023. The program will run at least six months:
Bx18 A/B (Bronx)
B60 (Brooklyn)
M116 (Manhattan)
Q4 LCL/LTD (Queens)
S46/96 (Staten Island)
The Long Island Rail Road is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, carrying approximately 200,000 customers each weekday on 947 daily trains.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined.
New York City Transit
2 Broadway, D17.111
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (646) 252-2654
Assistant Director / Alberto Roidan
Phone: (646) 335-2967
Alberto.Roldan1@mtahq.org
Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance
If your clothing has been damaged by your prosthetic or orthopedic device (such as a wheelchair) or by the medicine you’re taking for a skin condition, you may be able to get money each year to help you buy new clothes. This is called an annual clothing allowance. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.
Am I eligible for these benefits from VA? You may be eligible for a clothing allowance if you meet the requirements listed here. One of these must be true:
• Your prosthetic or orthopedic device damages your clothes, or
• Your skin medicine causes damage to your outer clothing (like your pants or shirt) that can’t be repaired
And this must be true:
• You need this device or skin medicine because of an injury or illness related to your military service (called a service-connected condition).
2471 Morris Avenue, Suite 1A
Bronx, NY 10468-5450
Direct line: (718)367-3500
2775 Big John Drive
DeLand Florida 32724
admissions@HeroesMile.com
Administration: (386) 337-7957
2 Park Lawn Drive, Suite C
Bethel, CT 06801
Direct Phone: 1-203-456-6801
Email Inquiries: admin@saveasuit.org
Clothing for Veterans - Catholic Charities
The Veteran’s Clothing Closet
212 Slater Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
David Pearson
Phone: (973)818-3601
ClothingDonations.org is a service of Vietnam Veterans of America. We’ll pick up your used clothes and household goods at your convenience and use them to support programs that address the concerns and needs of all veterans.
8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-585-4000
The NYC MTA consists of the New York City buses, subways, and ferries. The Fair Fares NYC is a city program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount ($1.45) on subway and eligible bus fares:
NYC and the MTA have recently approved five bus routes in each of the boroughs for free rides to begin before September 2023. The program will run at least six months:
The Forgotten Veteran Resource Guide is a collaboration of Veterans Affairs, veteran - centric organizations, and public and community agencies to provide transitional resources and supportive services to transitioning veterans experiencing homelessness with the objective of obtaining sustainable housing and personal wellness. Are you a veteran or do you know of a veteran in need of resources or supportive services? Please click: Veterans Resources Questionnaire
The Forgotten Veteran for providers is a comprehensive guide that amasses all the resources and supportive services in one place. For resource and service providers that would like to have their information added to The Forgotten Veteran website or inclusion in the resource guide, please click: The Forgotten Veterans Provider's Questionnaire