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We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic

stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support in VA and your community.

We also have non-traditional hours that change periodically given our community’s needs. Please call us to find out more.

Our call center is available 24/7. Call us anytime at 877-927-8387.

We have a large parking lot with Vet Center designated parking spots, or you can park in any available space.   

The main entrance is located next to the accessible parking spots. The second entrance is under the small overpass. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor. We’re located in suite

203. If you’re taking the elevator, press 2R. 

You don’t need to be registered for care at VA, rated for a service connected disability, or receiving any other form of VA benefits. On your first visit, we will look for one or more of the

following:

If you don’t have these documents on-hand, come in and we can work with you to establish your eligibility and also answer any questions you might have.

To improve access to counseling, we are adding three Vet Centers and six satellite locations across the US and its territories. We will continue to expand our program to meet Veteran demand

and provide local support to those who served. 

We have 2 long-standing Vietnam Veterans groups that have continued to operate throughout the pandemic. One is in Milford, Pennsylvania, and the other is in Middletown, New York. Please

contact our office for additional information.  

We offer couples and family counseling to support you as you work toward meeting your goals.

We have licensed therapists who can provide services such as:

If someone close to you has died or you’re adjusting to a difficult life change, we’re here to support you.

If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your personal goals.

We commonly address the following concerns through individual and group counseling:

If you experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service, we can help you get the counseling you need. Any Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard

and Reserve forces, who experienced military sexual trauma is eligible to receive counseling. This applies to anyone from any service era.

We have male and female counselors available on site to work with you and provide referrals and support as needed. 

If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, we can help. We offer assessment and support through private counseling and group therapy. We can also refer you to VA or community

counseling for treatment and therapy resources.

You joined the military and learned that teamwork is essential for success. Whether you served in combat or peacetime, the trauma you experience while serving in the military can affect the

rest of your life. We can help you manage your symptoms and get back on track.

Whether you’re a Veteran or service member, we can help with PTSD: 

If you’re returning from military service, we’ll help you transition to civilian life. We can connect you with educational and career counseling, mental health services, and other programs

and benefits that will support your transition.

We recognize that completing military service can come with a variety of new challenges. Navigating the VA system and other benefits alone can be overwhelming. We can provide education and

connection for: 

We can help you overcome substance use problems, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We'll connect you to services for your specific needs.

Unhealthy substance use is often connected to PTSD, depression, or stress. We can help you understand how misuse of substances might be related to other stressors in your life and we can

teach you how to take control of your substance use. We can also connect you to more intensive or comprehensive substance use treatment programs within VA or in our community, if needed.

We have trained counselors who have extensive experience in working with substance use problems, as well as family problems that are associated with substance use.  

Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 to get support anytime day or night. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Our Vet Center can also connect you with ongoing

counseling and services.

We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations across the VA system to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:

Learn more about care coordinators at VA Hudson Valley Health 

We can help connect you to VA and community resources that will support you in achieving your goals.

New York is our service area, but we welcome Veterans from our neighboring states and counties to use our services. 

Here are just a few of the Veterans service agencies and resources that are available to you. 

We provide private organizations and community agencies education on our Veteran community and military culture. Together, we build referral networks to expand support for Veterans, service

members, and their families.

To complement our counseling services, we also do the following: 

We offer secure and confidential individual and group counseling through telehealth. You can schedule a phone or video appointment for Vet Center services.

We understand there are times and situations where in-person services may not be possible. If you are unable to come to the Vet Center for any reason, such as living far away, not being able

to take time off from work or not feeling well, we can accommodate you with telehealth services.

Vet Centers are small, non-medical, counseling centers conveniently located in your community. They’re staffed by highly trained counselors and team members dedicated to seeing you through

the challenges that come with managing life during and after the military.

Whether you come in for one-on-one counseling or to participate in a group session, at Vet Centers you can form social connections, try new things, and build a support system with people who

understand you and want to help you succeed.

You may be eligible for Vet Center services no matter your discharge status or eligibility for VA health care. And we encourage you to contact us, even if you’re not sure if you’re eligible.

If we can’t help you, we’ll find someone who can.

If you’re a Veteran or service member (including National Guard and Reserves), you’re eligible if you meet any of these service requirements:

If you’re a Veteran or service member (including National Guard and Reserves), you’re also eligible for Vet Center services if any of these descriptions is true for you:

Remember: You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care to be eligible for Vet Center services. You don’t need to have a service-connected disability. And you can have any character of

discharge.

You can use our counseling and other support services when your participation would support the growth and goals of the Veteran or service member in your family. If the Veteran or service

member considers you family, so do we.

You can also use our bereavement services if any of these descriptions is true for your family:

The Veteran or service member died while serving on active duty, or

The Veteran was using Vet Center services at the time of their death, or

No. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care or have a service-connected disability.

Safe and confidential. Our records can’t be accessed by other VA offices, the DoD, military units, or other community networks and providers without your permission or unless required to

avert a life-threatening situation. Here, you can be as open as you want—there’s absolutely no judgment.

Our confidential call center is staffed by combat Veterans from several eras and family members of Veterans.

You can talk to us about your military experience, issues around transitioning out of military service, or trauma. We’ll help connect you to resources and support at a Vet Center near you.

Vet Centers are small, non-medical, counseling centers conveniently located in your community. They’re staffed by highly trained counselors and team members dedicated to seeing you through

the challenges that come with managing life during and after the military.

Whether you come in for one-on-one counseling or to participate in a group session, at Vet Centers you can form social connections, try new things, and build a support system with people who

understand you and want to help you succeed.

You may be eligible for Vet Center services no matter your discharge status or eligibility for VA health care. And we encourage you to contact us, even if you’re not sure if you’re eligible.

If we can’t help you, we’ll find someone who can. 

If you’re a Veteran or service member (including National Guard and Reserves), you’re eligible if you meet any of these service requirements: 

If you’re a Veteran or service member (including National Guard and Reserves), you’re also eligible for Vet Center services if any of these descriptions is true for you: 

Remember: You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care to be eligible for Vet Center services. You don’t need to have a service-connected disability. And you can have any character of

discharge.

You can use our counseling and other support services when your participation would support the growth and goals of the Veteran or service member in your family. If the Veteran or service

member considers you family, so do we.  

You can also use our bereavement services if any of these descriptions is true for your family: 

The Veteran or service member died while serving on active duty, or

The Veteran was using Vet Center services at the time of their death, or

No. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care or have a service-connected disability.

Safe and confidential. Our records can’t be accessed by other VA offices, the DoD, military units, or other community networks and providers without your permission or unless required to

avert a life-threatening situation. Here, you can be as open as you want—there’s absolutely no judgment.

Our confidential call center is staffed by combat Veterans from several eras and family members of Veterans.