RESOURCES
VETERANS
Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island (VHALI)
516-489-2322 Ext. 1101 or 1260
This organization is composed of representatives from state and county government, the Northport VA Medical Center, veterans’ organizations, mental health and substance abuse providers, universities, and individuals dedicated to supporting Long Island veterans.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Nassau County
Nassau County Veterans Service Agency
2201 Hempstead Turnpike
Nassau County Health Department Building ‘Q’, East Meadow
516-572-6565
The agency helps veterans and their families handle the processing of claims for compensation, pension benefits, and educational entitlements, burial benefits; assists in enrolling for medical services and property tax exemptions. It also coordinates a volunteer transportation program for veterans to the VA Hospital in Northport and the VA Clinic in East Meadow.
VA Community Clinics
631-754-7978
Nassau Vet Center
970 South Broadway, Hicksville
516-348-0088
The center provides trauma psychotherapy and counseling to family members.
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency
H. Lee Dennison Building, 3rd Floor
100 Veterans Highway, Hauppauge
631-853-VETS (8387)
The agency helps veterans, and their families handle the processing of claims for compensation, pension benefits, educational entitlements and burial benefits; assists in enrolling for medical services and property tax exemptions.
Northport VA Medical Center
79 Middleville Rd., Northport
631-261-4400
The center offers a wide range of services, including health care assessments and treatment, emergency inpatient and outpatient care, medication and supplies, mental health, substance abuse, dental care, rehabilitation, employment, military sexual trauma, and women’s services. Transportation to the medical center is available by appointment. Call 516-572-6565.
VA Community Clinics
For information call 631-754-7978
Babylon Vet Center
100 West Main St., Babylon
631-661-3930
The center provides trauma psychotherapy for veterans and counseling to family members.
Here to Help Military and Families
631-602-0075
This nonprofit organization of licensed professionals provides free confidential psychological counseling for post-9/11 service members and their families.
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Program
16 Main St., Hempstead, and 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge
631-853-8345
This program provides peer-to-peer counseling and guidance to veterans struggling to adjust to civilian life.
Operation-Initiative Foundation
535 S. Broadway, suite 215 B&C, Hicksville
631-926-2066
This nonprofit foundation runs support groups and educational programs to enhance the lives of veterans suffering from post-traumatic distress disorder, and their families.
email: LFalco@opinfdn.org
Rosen Family Wellness Center at North Shore University Hospital
400 Community Dr., Manhasset
516-562-3260
The center provides low-cost counseling and other services for veterans, police, firefighters, and their families.
Suffolk County United Veterans
The Vets Place, 32 Mill Rd., Yaphank
631-924-8088
This group refers veterans to affordable housing, training and employment opportunities and mental health assets.