Support for Veterans Resources
Here are a few resources in support of veterans
Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island (VHALI)
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. For information about services provided by VAALI, call 516-489-2322 Ext. 1101 or 1260.
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
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. Call 516-572-6565.
VA Community Clinics
For information call 631-754-7978
- East Meadow
- 2201 Hempstead Turnpike Building ‘Q’
- Valley Stream
- 99 South Central Ave.
Nassau Vet Center
970 South Broadway, Hicksville
516-348-0088
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)
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.
Northport VA Medical Center
79 Middleville Rd., Northport
631-261-4400
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
- Bay Shore
- 132 East Main St.
- Patchogue
- 4 Phyllis Drive
- Riverhead
- 300 Center Drive
Babylon Vet Center
100 West Main St., Babylon
631-661-3930
Provides trauma psychotherapy for veterans and counseling to family members
For more information about the Caregiver Support Program, including assistance for home care or long-term supportive services, visit www.caregiver.va.gov.