Advocates on behalf of all veterans, advises Supervisor and Town Council on veterans' affairs and issues, promotes military observances and holidays to the general public, and educates the community regarding significant contributions by veterans to America's freedom.

Provides information and referrals for eligible veterans and their families about benefit programs, education, employment, financial assistance, disability-related issues and other resources. Also helps with insurance, disability, and pension benefits.

Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.

Assists veterans, members of the armed services, their families and their dependents in securing benefits earned through military service. For more information on Tuesdays and Thursdays Contact Bob Hopkins, SVC.

Provides information and assistance to veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Assists veterans seeking eligible benefits from the US Veterans Administration (VA). An attorney will help determine eligibility and assists with and submits necessary applications and pursues necessary appeals.

Angels for Warriors connects veterans with the resources they have earned from their service to our country. We assist Veteran's transition to permanent housing, register them for veteran benefits and advocate on the veteran's behalf for medical care.

The Ulster County Veteran Services Agency (UCVSA) provides support to County veterans and their families in obtaining medical, disability, pension and education benefits from the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) and the NYS Department of Veteran Affairs. The UCVSA also helps veterans with issues such as homelessness, burials, tax exemptions, employment, transportation and the FAVOR discount card program, and performs outreach to local communities and service organizations. Provides transportation to and from Kingston VA Primary Care Outpatient Clinic. Reservations required for transportation services.

Offers benefit information regarding but not limited to Filing Claims for Benefits from Federal & State Agencies; Filing DD-214, discharge papers & separation papers; Assist Veteran Service Organizations; Assist with Appeals; Community Affairs-Memorial Services, Dedications, Ceremonies, etc.; Referrals to other County, State & Federal Agencies and In Home visits to assist the housebound with claims. Call for detailed information for veterans at the county, state and federal level.

Provides personalized support service to veterans and their families through benefits assistance, advocacy, and information and referral to other resources and services in the community that they may need.

Provides a food pantry for Veterans, the Military and their families, and families in need. LI Cares hosts Military Appreciation Tuesdays in Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, and Freeport which gives veterans and their families access to food, personal care items, household products, pet food, and school supplies. Also veterans are provided with information and resources pertaining to veteran specific benefits. LI Cares also operates a Mobile Pantry which delivers nutritious groceries to homebound, disabled veterans unable to access their local pantries.

Offers benefit information regarding but not limited to Filing Claims for Benefits from Federal & State Agencies; Filing DD-214, discharge papers & separation papers; Assist Veteran Service Organizations; Assist with Appeals; Community Affairs-Memorial Services, Dedications, Ceremonies, etc.; Referrals to other County, State & Federal Agencies and In Home visits to assist the housebound with claims. Call for detailed information for veterans at the county, state and federal level.

Help veterans obtain disability (and thus, often, health care) benefits and apply for discharge upgrades. Students may help veterans submit disability claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs, work on appeals of denied claims, and help veterans obtain increases in disability ratings, for cases in which increases are justified by a veteran’s service record and health status. Students also may help veterans upgrade other-than-honorable discharges from the military so that these veterans become eligible for disability and health care benefits. Working alongside physicians, other clinicians and experienced attorneys, students help veterans with service-connected disabilities establish that their disabling conditions are service-connected. Individuals interested in learning more about the services of the Hofstra Law Clinic, or to inquire about representation should contact 516-463-5934 or [email protected].

Offers services for when you return to Suffolk County from defending our freedom abroad, you’ll have an opportunity to seek out new opportunities. For you, this may include continuing your education in any number of ways, using the benefits you’ve earned. The Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency stands ready to assist you if any form of continuing education becomes the next road on your journey – whether that comes by way of the opportunities provided at Suffolk County Community College, or using your benefits at another institution, or receiving job training to pursue a specific vocation.Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency stands ready to help should you seek to transition from the military to continuing your education as a veteran. Call for detailed information.

Provides individual and group readjustment counseling,(specific for war trauma) marital and family counseling, alcohol and drug counseling, bereavement counseling for family members of those killed or injured in the global war on terrorism, and support groups for spouse and significant others. Also provides sexual harassment counseling, intimidation, assault or rape while on active duty regardless of where they served. Provides benefits assistance and referral, job referral and community education. Gives referrals to community agencies, and acts as liasion with Veteran's Administration facilities.

Through the Veterans Service Agency, Department of Labor or Department of Civil Service, they can work with you to find a job or career that suits you best. Call for detailed information.

Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.

Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.

Provides a myriad of supportive services to very low-income Veteran families who are residing in permanent housing, are homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified time period, or after exiting permanent housing, are seeking other housing that is responsive to such very low-income veteran family's needs and preferences. Support services include personal financial planning services, income support services, legal services, housing search and counseling, vocational and rehabilitation services through the New York State Department of Labor, employment training through the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, outreach services, peer support, case management services, assistance obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits.

Offers services to help veterans learn about your options for buying, renting or finding emergency housing, and using your military benefits to assist you in the most appropriate way for your and your family’s needs. Additionally, we can help you obtain VA benefits and assistance available at the federal level. Call for detailed information.

Offers services and programs that support the Family Caregivers. The programs are available both in and out of your home to help you care for the Veteran you love and for yourself.

Assistance and advocacy with obtaining benefits for a range of services such as funerals and burials, disability claims and compensation, nursing home care and VA pensions. Information on Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder and job finding assistance.

Offers benefit information regarding but not limited to Filing Claims for Benefits from Federal & State Agencies; Filing DD-214, discharge papers & separation papers; Assist Veteran Service Organizations; Assist with Appeals; Community Affairs-Memorial Services, Dedications, Ceremonies, etc.; Referrals to other County, State & Federal Agencies and In Home visits to assist the housebound with claims. Call for detailed information for veterans at the county, state and federal level.

Assists veterans with benefits assistance, from filing out applications to advocating for needs.