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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.

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.

Provides assistance to disabled veterans in obtaining benefits they are entitled to.

Connects veterans, military families with financial assistance programs to modify their homes.

Offers assistance enrolling in VA health care programs and transitioning from military to civilian life as well as accessing additional community resources. Also provides assistance with other veterans benefits including education benefits, disability compensation, home loans, and employment assistance.

Supports the VA's effort to prevent at-risk veterans from becoming homeless and rapidly rehousing those who have fallen into homelessness. Promotes housing stability and helps connect veterans and their family members to VA services and other benefits. Offers additional services such as case management, housing counseling, fiduciary and payee services, access or referrals to mental health care, child care services, legal services, personal financial planning services, and temporary financial assistance to those who qualify. Program in partnership with Services for the Underserved. Services available in Spanish.

Provides outreach, food, clothing and housing. Also provides assistance in completing applications and transportation to placements, individualized assessment for crisis support, transitional care coordination, short term case management, transportation to Social Services, advocacy assistance and referrals.

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 special 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.

Provides assistance to veterans in applying for federal, state and other benefits, such as blind annuity, real property tax exemption, discharge papers, replacing military records, application for medals, upgrading or correcting military discharges and referrals to other benefit agencies, dependency and indemnity compensation, death pension, VA life insurance claims and annual eligibility verification.

Provide assistance for veterans to understand the eligibility criteria and benefits provided by the program, obtaining full benefits and services to which they are entitled, along with the payment process and the rights of beneficiaries. Also helps them complete benefits application forms, and if needed negotiate on their behalf with U.S. Veteran's Administration or Veteran Affairs.

Provides free legal assistance to veterans and their families. The clinic gives priority to matters that will prevent or relieve homelessness or remove barriers to the reintegration of veterans into civilian life. Typical matters handled in the clinic include: Landlord-tenant/eviction; Debt relief/collection; Bankruptcy; Mortgage Foreclosure; Driver’s license restoration; Child support modification; Unemployment insurance; Warrants and fines; Income tax; Benefits applications and appeals and Discharge upgrades. All representation is free of charge and strictly confidential. Representation is provided by upper-level law students, working under the close supervision of experienced lawyers who are clinical professors. There is no charge for clinic representation. However, the clinics have limited resources and cannot take every case, no matter how deserving. Clinic staff members meet with potential clients by appointment only. Please do not visit the Law Center unless you have first contacted the Office of Clinical Programs at 631-761-7080 to see if you are eligible.

Membership is restricted to the combat wounded, but MOPH provides support to all veterans and their dependents throughout the United States. They help to create jobs, offer scholarships, and maintain continuous liaison with Congress on issues related to veterans. Meetings held 3rd Thursday of month at 8pm.

Provides a full range of entitlement counseling, including Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, tax abatement, educational lectures, and on-going care givers support groups. Program also includes a referral service for home care assistance and non-emergency medical transportation. A food pantry is available to those who are eligible on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Provides outreach to Veterans identified as at risk of suicide, provides a baseline mental health assessment to potential participants in the program, and provides the following services for eligible participants:

• Coordination of emergency treatment for participants, including coverage of any initial monetary charges for treatment, as long as the participant receives ongoing clinical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Case management with a holistic, individualized approach
• Peer support
• Assistance in obtaining VA benefits, including but not limited to vocational and rehabilitation services, employment and training services, educational assistance, housing assistance, and health care (including mental health care) services
• Assistance in obtaining and coordinating with other public benefits for crisis-related needs, including health care services, daily living services, legal services, personal financial planning, credit counseling, and employment and vocational services
• Eligible temporary income support assistance
• Transportation assistance in the form of public transportation tokens
• Childcare payment assistance for children under the age of 13
• General suicide prevention stability assistance, which can assist participants with funds to cover anything that may be contributing to a suicidal factor specific to a participant
• Other suicide prevention services that are necessary for improving mental health such as adaptive sports, equine therapy, indoor or outdoor recreational therapy, substance use reduction programming, and individual, group, or family counseling

All financial assistance is provided directly to third parties for services to veterans, and funds do not go directly to veterans themselves. ##Veteran##

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.

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.

Provides a free guide to veterans, service members, and their families that address the unique issues faced by the 5.5 million military caregivers in the U.S.: providing information, resources, and checklists.     English https://www.aarp.org/caringforvets     Spanish https://www.aarp.org/cuidarveteranos 

Provides information on how to leverage your military service, skills, and experience to navigate your career transition.

Provides assistance to disabled veterans in obtaining benefits they are entitled to.

Provides quality service and advocacy for New York State veterans, armed forces members, their dependents and survivors, ensuring they receive benefits granted by law for their service to New York and the nation. Some of the services provided include: Career Assessment, Referral to Jobs, Contacting Employers on your behalf, Resume preparation assistance, Information on Federal, State and Local Civil Service Opportunities, Job Search Planning, Labor Market Information, Information on direct appointment to Civil Service positions and Referral to other agencies that provide services to veterans. Call for specific information and questions. Call the Toll-Free Veterans Employment Helpline at 1-800-342-3358. Also available are representatives in your area specifically trained to assist veterans in transitioning from the military, finding a new job or starting a new career. Contact your county office for current representative information.

Provides professional assistance and advice to veterans, dependents, and widows in filing for benefits under existing federal, state and local laws and regulations. Offers individual advocacy and assistance regarding service benefits, application processes, problem-solving, and representation with U.S. Veterans Administration. Indigent veteran burial.

Helps veterans and their family members with: filing claims for county, state and federal veterans benefits registering for Veterans Administration health services obtaining high school diplomas (World War II, Korean and Vietnam veterans) applying, if eligible, for New York State medals