The NYS Assembly is dedicated to supporting the brave men and women who have honorably served our country. In order to show our appreciation for their sacrifices, we offer many services, programs and legislation to benefit the veterans of our great state.

Interested veterans can find important phone numbers and information below:

Mental Health Association of Nassau County
16 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-489-2322

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center
Long Island Jewish Hospital
480 Old Westbury Road
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
516-626-1971

Family & Children's Association
180 Broadway
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-935-6858

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NYS Department of Labor
303 West Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-934-8578

• Angela Duncan
  516-934-8531
  Angela.duncan@labor.ny.gov

Veteran Tuition Awards
http://www.veterans.ny.gov/content/veterans-tuition-awards
These awards may be granted to full-time and part-time eligible veterans who are matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate institution or in an applicable vocational program in New York State.

GI Bill Programs
1-888-442-4551
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
Educational programs and scholarships, ranging from the reserve educational assistance program to the veterans retraining program, can be found on this vast list of federally supported educational resources for eligible veterans.

Post-9/11 GI Bill
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibill.asp
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an education benefit program for individuals who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. A specific component, the Yellow Ribbon Program, is available for degree-granting institutions in the U.S. or at an eligible branch for those residing outside the U.S. The program enables approved institutions of higher learning and the VA to partially or fully fund tuition & fees that exceed the already established thresholds of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
1-800-827-1000
www.va.gov

NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs
1-888-838-7697
www.veterans.ny.gov

Nassau County Veterans Service Agency
2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Bldg Q
East Meadow, NY 11554
516-572-6526
https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/1945/Veterans-Service-Agency

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Interfaith Nutrition Network
211 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-486-8506
The INN offers services to veterans, such as housing, emergency shelter, soup kitchens, support services and long-term residence.

United Veterans Beacon House
1715 Union Boulevard
Bay Shore, NY 11706
631-665-1571
The Beacon House offers temporary and permanent residence to U.S. military veterans for men, women & women with children.

The Aid & Attendance Benefit
At the state and federal levels, our government recognizes the steep costs affiliated with long-term, at- home or nursing home care. In an effort to ease financial burdens, there is a benefit to assist eligible wartime veterans and their families with costly day-to-day living expenses. In the event of sudden disability, veterans and their family members should consider this valuable benefit.
http://www.veterans.ny.gov/content/aid-and-attendance-benefit

To find out if you or a loved one is eligible for any of these important services or to schedule an appointment with a Veterans Benefits Advisor, please call the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs Help Line at 1-888-838-7697 (VETSNYS).

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Nassau County:

Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America 212-982-9699	Nassau County American Legion http://www.nassaulegion.org/
Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. 202-265-6280	Vietnam Veterans of America: #82 Nassau County Chapter 516-677-5354

Local Posts:

Hicksville VFW William M. Gouse Jr. 3211 Post 516-931-7843	Hicksville American Legion Post 421 516-458-6291
Syosset VFW Post 6394 516-921-7956	Locust Valley American Legion Post 962 516-674-3430
Bethpage American Legion Post 86 516-822-1331	Oyster Bay American Legion Post 4 516-922-7135
Syosset American Legion Post 175 516-921-7933

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Transportation at the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency
2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Bldg Q
East Meadow, NY 11554
516-572-6526
For transportation, you must call two weeks in advance. This agency provides transportation to Northport VA, the Valley Stream VA clinic, and the Veterans Center in Hicksville.

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• Healthcare Benefits......1-800-222-8387
• Veterans Crisis Line......1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
• National Suicide Prevention......1-800-273-TALK
• Department of Social Services......(516) 227-8519
  *After office hours: (516) 573-8626
• Long Island Crisis Counseling & Referral Center Hotline......(516) 679-1111
• Safe Center Long Island......(516) 542-0404
• Nassau University Medical Center......(516) 572-0123
• LI Coalition for the Homeless......(631) 464-4314