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VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SERVICE TEAM | VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SERVICE TEAM

Provides coordination of services for legally blind veterans and their families. Duties include providing and/or arranging for the provision of appropriate treatment modalities to enhance a blinded veteran's functioning level. Other duties include identifying new cases of blindness, providing professional counseling, resolving problems, arranging annual healthcare reviews and conducting education programs relating to blindness.

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Families of Military Personnel / Veterans
Visual Impairments
Special Education
Veterans
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Disabilities Issues
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
Blindness

TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS, INC. | TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS, INC.

Provides a support network for the surviving families of those who have died in service to America. TAPS has a small professional staff and a large national volunteer network. Call for more information.

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Veterans
Volunteer Opportunities
Veteran Support Groups
War Related Bereavement Support Groups
Families of Military Personnel / Veterans

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS | NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Community service organization of female veterans of the United States armed forces who served in time of war. Promotes patriotism and the welfare and interest of veterans.

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Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Veterans
Auxiliaries
Veteran Membership Organizations

MILITARY FAMILIES IN TRAINING (MFIT) | MILITARY FAMILIES IN TRAINING (MFIT)

Offers veterans and their families residing in Nassau or Suffolk County a six-week workshop focusing on issues military families commonly encounter. Provides participants with strategies to deal with the stress of deployment, combat and re-transition home along with information on the root causes of stress and substance abuse. Aims to enhance family empathy, clarify family boundaries, roles and responsibilities, foster communication and resiliency.

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Families of Military Personnel / Veterans
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veteran Support Groups
Military Personnel / Contractors
Veteran Reintegration Counseling

Crisis Intervention Services | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides telephone crisis intervention services for individuals who are having suicidal thoughts and feelings. Can also help individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one through suicide. All calls are routed to the closest possible crisis center of the individual calling through one, toll-free, 24 hour number.

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Mental Health Crisis Lines
Veterans
Suicide Prevention Hotlines

VFW POST 2476 | VFW POST 2476

Organization for United States armed forces veterans who served overseas in time of war. Promotes patriotism, and the welfare and interest of veterans. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm.

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Veterans
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Veteran Membership Organizations

VFW POST 9486 | VFW POST 9486

Organization for United States armed forces veterans who served overseas in time of war. Promotes patriotism, and the welfare and interest of veterans. Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of the month at 7:00pm. Membership dues $40.

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Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Veteran Membership Organizations
Veterans

VFW POST 6431 | VFW POST 6431

Organization for United States armed forces veterans who served overseas in time of war. Promotes patriotism, and the welfare and interest of veterans. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month at 4:00pm. Membership dues: $40.

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Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Veterans
Veteran Membership Organizations

HOPEFITNESS CENTER/NORTH BELLMORE | HOPEFITNESS CENTER/NORTH BELLMORE

Offers personal training, exercise group and socialization programs for individuals with all types of abilities, including individuals with physical disabilities and wounded veterans. Call for more information.

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Intellectual Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Veterans
Exercise Classes / Groups
Developmental Disabilities

INFORMATION FOR VETERANS | INFORMATION FOR VETERANS

Provides timely federal tax-related information to Veterans about tax credits and benefits, free tax preparation, financial education and asset-building opportunities available to Veterans. Check website for more information.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Tax Preparation Assistance
Veterans

VA's National Call Center For Homeless Veterans | US Department of Veterans Affairs - Bath VA Medical Center (Admin Site)

Provides a national hotline and online chat center for veterans at risk of homelessness and their families.

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Veterans
At Risk / Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs

AMERICAN LEGION-DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK | AMERICAN LEGION - DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK

Community service organization for the honorable discharged wartime veterans, male and female, of the United States armed services. Call or check website for local chapter locations.

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Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Veteran Membership Organizations
Veterans

NASSAU COUNTY - CHAPTER #082 | NASSAU COUNTY - CHAPTER #082

Helps foster, encourage and promote the improvement of the condition of all veterans and their families. Meetings are held at Hicksville VFW Hall, 320 South Broadway, 11801, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8pm.

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Vietnam Era Veterans
Families of Military Personnel / Veterans
Veterans

PFC. JOSEPH DWYER VETERANS PEER SUPPORT PROJECT | PFC. JOSEPH DWYER VETERANS PEER SUPPORT PROJECT

Offers peer support and assistance for veterans of all ages and eras who struggle with post-military service transition issues including behavioral health and substance abuse, financial employment, social, and family challenges.

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Military Transition Assistance Programs
Veteran Employment Programs
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Veteran Support Groups
Veterans
Volunteer Opportunities

OUTREACH RECOVERY CENTER-ADULT OUTPATIENT | OUTREACH RECOVERY CENTER-ADULT OUTPATIENT

Uses evidence-based, multi-phase models in individual and group counseling for outpatient substance abuse treatment. Services include individualized treatment plans, gender-specific groups, trauma-informed care, medical screenings, and psychiatric evaluations. Special Veteransâ Treatment track provides enhanced services including veteransâ support groups, case management, vocational services and recreational space for socialization, job search, and more, while addressing PTSD and other life stressors resulting from service in the military. Appointment required Monday through Friday. Walk-ins accepted on Saturday. Call during business hours for further information.

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Trauma Informed Organizational / Practitioner Perspective
Veterans
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Clinical Psychiatric Evaluation

RESIDENTIAL SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITY | THE LONG ISLAND STATE VETERANS HOME - STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Offers a residential skilled nursing care facility for veterans. Provides medical, nursing, rehabilitative, psychological, recreational therapy, nutritional, social work, pastoral services, and physical, speech and occupational therapy. Also features a special care unit for residents with Alzheimer's Disease.

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Dementia Management
Volunteer Opportunities
Veterans
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Inpatient Rehabilitation

AID AND ATTENDANCE (A&A) PENSION | AID AND ATTENDANCE (A&A) PENSION

Offers a program for veterans and surviving spouses to defray costs of assisted living or supportive living services. Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person or are homebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension and they are not paid without eligibility to pension. Contact local Veterans Center for more information or check website.

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Veterans
Veteran Survivors Benefits
Veteran Pension Program
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Aid and Attendance Benefits

VETERANS CRISIS LINE | VETERANS CRISIS LINE

Offers 24/7 hotline for veterans, Active Duty Service personnel and their families and friends who are in emotional crisis. The trained call specialist has the capability of connecting the veteran to his or her local VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator for priority follow-up.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans
Military Personnel / Contractors
Active Military
Retired Military
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Crisis Intervention Hotlines / Helplines

MILITARY SERVICES PROGRAM | PHOENIX HOUSE OF LONG ISLAND - RONKONKOMA

Provides a range of substance abuse treatment and support services for active duty personnel, veterans, and their families. Offers residential and outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment services. Certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYSOASAS).

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Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Families of Veterans
Veterans
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment

VETERANS SERVICES | SAMARITAN DAYTOP VILLAGE

Provides three residential treatment facilities exclusively for veterans struggling with chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress disorder and other life challenges. They are located in Manhattan, Richmond Hill, Queens, and Ellenville NY. The Ellenville facility is dedicated to female veterans and offers gender-specific treatment at a safe and encouraging environment for women veterans. Also operates the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) which provides community-based housing assistance and support services for at-risk veterans and their families. These services include temporary financial assistance, housing counseling, legal service referrals, daily living services, personal financial planning and transportation services.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans
Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
At Risk / Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs

AMVETS | AMVETS

Provides community services, free counseling and claims assistance for honorably discharged veterans and their dependents. Also administer a number of programs on the national level such as Amvets Against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, Freedoms Foundation Youth Leadership Seminar, National Coalition for Homeless Vets (NVHV), ROTC, Scholarships and the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VABS).

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Veterans
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Veteran Membership Organizations

VISION IMPAIRMENT CENTERS TO OPTIMIZE REMAINING SIGHT PROGRAM | VISION IMPAIRMENT CENTERS TO OPTIMIZE REMAINING SIGHT PROGRAM

Provides services for veterans with low vision.

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Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
Vision Screening
Volunteer Opportunities
Veterans
Ophthalmology
Eye Screening
Veteran Outpatient Clinics
Optometry
Visual Impairments
Eye Care
Low Vision Aids

VETSFIRST | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION

Directly serves the needs of the disabled veteran community. Network of National Service Officers provides assistance and representation in claims for benefits and services before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, other Federal and state agencies and legal representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

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Disabilities Issues
Veterans
Medical Equipment / Supplies
Veteran Benefits Assistance

VA MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE | VA MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

The MS Centers of Excellence are dedicated to further the understanding of the disease, its impact on Veterans, and effective treatments to help manage MS symptoms. By partnering with Veterans, caregivers, and health care providers we hope to minimize disease impairment and increase the quality of life for Veterans with MS. Our goals are to improve the quality and consistency of health services delivered to veterans with MS across the country.

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Families of Veterans
Multiple Sclerosis Clinics
Veterans
Multiple Sclerosis

VFW POST 2192 | VFW POST 2192

Organization for United States armed forces veterans who served overseas in time of war. Promotes patriotism, and the welfare and interest of veterans.

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Veteran Membership Organizations
Veterans
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices