VETERANS RIGHTS PROJECT | HEMPSTEAD OFFICE

1 Helen Keller Way, 5th Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550

Eligibility

Low income US military, active duty and veterans. Veterans on Long Island with an income under 200% of the poverty level.

Hours

Agency requests client call for details

(516) 292-6529

Fax·

Fax

516-292-8100

Voice·

Main

(631) 232-2489

Fax·

Fax

(631) 232-2400

Voice·

Other - Islandia Office; 631-369-1112 Riverhead Office

(516) 292-8100

Voice·

Main

516-292-6529

Fax·

Fax

Websitehttp://www.legalservicesli.org

Application process

Appointment required

Fees

Agency requests client call for details

Service area

Nassau County, NY Suffolk County, NY

Provides assistance with disability rights, VA benefits, discharge upgrades, housing, child support (restrictions), domestic violence (restrictions), and entitlements.

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What's Here

Veteran Benefits Assistance Veteran Disability Compensation Benefits Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

Providing organization

LEGAL SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND (LSLI)

Provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) matters to low income persons who meet income guidelines. Concentrates on cases of public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security, homelessness, evictions, foreclosures, poor housing conditions and disability issues. The main office is in Hempstead (516-292-8100.) Additional offices are in Islandia (631-232-2400) and Riverhead (631-369-1112.) There are volunteer opportunities for pro-bono attorneys and advocates.