Mental Health and Wellness

Veterans’ wellness is a crucial aspect of supporting those who have served. Veterans suffering mental health issues are provided with services regardless of discharge status. 


While many veterans return home with resilience and determination, they often face unique challenges, including PTSD, physical disabilities, and difficulty transitioning back to civilian life. Ensuring that veterans have access to wellness programs, mental health, and community support is essential for their overall well-being.


Veterans Affairs Evidence-based Therapy


Evidence-based therapies (EBTs) have been shown to improve a variety of mental health conditions and overall well-being. These treatments are tailored to each Veteran’s needs, priorities, values, preferences, and goals for therapy.


https://www.theforgottenveteran.org/mental-health



Medical Healthcare Services & Resources / NYC

Rumors are that both Manhattan and the Brooklyn VAMC’s are slated for closure in 2025 leaving only the Bronx VAMC for medical healthcare. For community medical services, veterans are asked to call 311.
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

Brooklyn VA Medical Center

St. Albans VA Medical Center

New York State Department of Health

NYU Langone Military Family Clinic

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Mount Sinai Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals  

GetCoveredNYC

Mental Health / Veterans Affairs

  • Mental Health / Veterans Affairs / New York

    Mental Health / Veterans Affairs / NYC


    Margaret Cochran Corbin VAMC - Manhattan

    423 East 23rd Street

    New York, NY 10010-5011

    Main number: 212-686-7500

    MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656


    James J. Peters VAMC - Bronx

    130 West Kingsbridge Road

    Bronx, NY 10468-3904

    Main Number: 718-584-9000

    MH: 718-584-9000, ext. 5172


    Brooklyn VA Medical Center - Brooklyn

    800 Poly Place

    Brooklyn, NY 11209-7104

    Main number: 718-836-6600

    MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165


    St. Albans VA Medical Center - Queens

    179-00 Linden Boulevard

    Queens, NY 11424-1468

    Main number: 718-526-1000

    MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165


    Yonkers VA Clinic

    124 New Main Street

    Yonkers, NY 10701-4126

    Main number: 914-375-8055

    MH: 718-584-9000, ext. 5237


    Thomas P. Noonan Jr. Outpatient Clinic - Sunnyside

    4701 Queens Blvd

    Sunnyside, NY 11104-1623

    Main number: 718-741-4800


    Staten Island Community VA Clinic

    1150 South Ave

    3rd Floor, Suite 301

    Staten Island, NY 10314-3404

    Main number: 718-761-2973

    MH: 718-836-6600, ext. 4165


    Harlem VA Clinic (closed)

    55 West 125th Street CRRC

    11th Floor, Room 1101

    New York, NY 10027-4544

    Main number: 646-273-8125

    MH: 212-686-7500, ext. 4656


    Mental Health / Veterans Affairs / New York


    Samuel S. Stratton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Albany
    113 Holland Avenue
    Albany, NY 12208-3410
    Main number: 518-626-5000
    Mental health: 518-626-5339


    Batavia VA Medical Center

    222 Richmond Avenue

    Batavia, NY 14020-1227

    Main number: 585-297-100

    Mental health: 716-862-3117


    Buffalo VA Medical Center

    3495 Bailey Avenue

    Buffalo, NY 14215-1129

    Main number: 716-834-9200

    Mental health: 716-862-3117


    Carmel VA Clinic

    1875 Route 6

    Provident Bank

    2nd Floor

    Carmel, NY 10512-2316

    Main number: 845-228-5291

    Mental health: 914-737-4400, ext. 203115


    Catskill VA Clinic

    159 Jefferson Heights

    Greene Medical Arts Building

    Suite D305

    Catskill, NY 12414-1237

    Main number: 518-626-5240


    Clifton Park VA Clinic

    963 Route 146

    Clifton Park, NY 12065-4397

    Main number: 518-383-8506


    East Meadow VA Clinic

    2201 Hempstead Turnpike

    Building Q

    East Meadow, NY 11554-1859

    Main number: 631-754-7978

    Mental health: 631-266-6077


    Eastern Dutchess VA Clinic

    2881 Church Street

    Route 199

    Pine Plains, NY 12567-5545

    Main number: 518-398-9240

    Mental health: 914-737-4400, ext. 203115


    Fonda VA Clinic

    2623 State Highway 30A

    Fonda, NY 12068-5961

    Main number: 518-853-1247Main number

    Mental health: 518-626-5398


    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital

    2094 Albany Post Road

    Montrose, NY 10548-1454

    Main number: 914-737-4400

    Mental health: 914-737-4400, ext. 203115


    Glens Falls VA Clinic

    101 Ridge Street

    Glens Falls, NY 12801-3624

    Main number: 518-798-6066

    Mental health: 518-626-5398


    Goshen VA Clinic

    30 Hatfield Lane

    Suite 204

    Goshen, NY 10924-6768

    Main number: 845-294-6927

    Mental health: 914-737-4400, ext. 203115


    Kingston VA Clinic

    101 Frank Sottile Boulevard

    Kingston, NY 12401-1540

    Main number: 845-331-8322Main number

    Mental health: 518-626-5398


    New City VA Clinic

    345 North Main Street

    Upper Level

    New City, NY 10956-4312

    Main number: 845-634-8942

    Mental health: 914-737-4400, ext. 203115


    Northport VA Medical Center

    79 Middleville Road

    Building 200

    Northport, NY 11768-2200

    Main number: 631-261-4400

    Mental health: 631-266-6077


    Packard VA Clinic

    1325 Main Street

    Buffalo, NY 14209-1988

    Main number: 716-862-8885


    Pittsfield VA Clinic

    78 Center Street

    Silvio Conte Building

    2nd Floor

    Pittsfield, MA 01201-5692

    Main number: 413-499-2672Main number

    Mental health: 413-584-4040, ext. 2336


    Port Jervis VA Clinic

    100 Pike Street

    Port Jervis Plaza

    Port Jervis, NY 12771-1831

    Main number: 845-856-5396

    Mental health: 914-737-4400, ext. 203115


    Schenectady VA Clinic

    1400 Altamont Avenue

    Schenectady, NY 12303-0015

    Main number: 518-346-3334Main number

    VA health connect: 800-877-6976


    Valley Stream VA Clinic

    99 South Central Avenue

    Valley Stream, NY 11580-5409

    Main number: 631-754-7978

    Mental health: 631-266-6077

  • Mental Health / Veterans Affairs / Connecticut

    Winsted VA Clinic

    115 Spencer Street

    Winsted, CT 06098-1140

    Main number: 860-738-6985

    Mental health: 860-738-6985

  • Mental Health / Veterans Affairs / Massachusetts

    Pittsfield VA Clinic

    78 Center Street

    Silvio Conte Building

    2nd Floor

    Pittsfield, MA 01201-5692

    Main number: 413-499-2672Main number

    Mental health: 413-584-4040, ext. 2336

  • Mental Health / Veterans Affairs / New Jersey

    Burlington County VA Clinic

    3000 Lincoln Drive

    Suite E

    Marlton, NJ 08053-1500

    Main number: 844-441-5499

    Mental health: 215-823-4014


    Camden VA Clinic

    300 South Broadway

    Suite 103

    Camden, NJ 08103-1210

    Main number: 215-823-5240


    Cumberland County VA Clinic

    79 West Landis Avenue

    Vineland, NJ 08360-8122

    Main number: 800-461-8262, ext. 6500

    Mental health: 302-994-2511, ext. 4805


    East Orange VA Medical Center

    385 Tremont Avenue

    East Orange, NJ 07018-1023

    Main number: 973-676-1000


    Gloucester County VA Clinic

    211 County House Road

    Sewell, NJ 08080-2525

    Main number: 877-823-5230

    Mental health: 215-823-4014


    Hackensack VA Clinic

    385 Prospect Ave

    Prospect Plaza

    Hackensack, NJ 07601-2570

    Main number: 201-342-4536

    MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421


    Hamilton VA Clinic

    3635 Quakerbridge Road

    Hamilton, NJ 08619-1247

    Main number: 609-570-6600


    James J. Howard Veterans' Outpatient Clinic

    970 Route 70

    Brick, NJ 08724-3502

    Main number: 732-206-8900


    Jersey City VA Clinic

    115 Christopher Columbus Dr

    Jersey City, NJ 07302-3551

    Main number: 201-435-3055

    MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421


    Lyons VA Medical Center

    151 Knollcroft Road

    Lyons, NJ 07939-5001

    Main number: 908-647-0180


    Morristown VA Clinic

    540 West Hanover Avenue

    2nd Floor

    Morristown, NJ 07960-2500

    Main number: 973-539-9791


    Paterson VA Clinic

    11 Getty Ave

    DePaul Ctr Bldg. 275

    Paterson, NJ 07503-2650

    Main number: 973-247-1666

    MH: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421


    Piscataway VA Clinic

    14 Wills Way

    Building 5

    Piscataway, NJ 08854-3770

    Main number: 732-981-8193, ext. 295481

    Mental health: 973-676-1000, ext. 1421


    Tinton Falls VA Clinic

    55 North Gilbert Street

    The Atrium

    Building 4, 1st Floor, Suite 4101

    Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4961

    Main number: 732-842-4751

  • Mental Health / Veterans Affairs / Vermont

    Bennington VA Clinic

    186 North Street

    Bennington, VT 05201-1874

    Main number: 802-440-3300

    Mental health: 802-440-3300


Community Mental Health Resources

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about one in five veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 30% of Vietnam veterans will experience PTSD in their lifetime. Each day, an average of 20 veterans die by suicide.


Veterans health care is a public trust and a national responsibility. Ensuring America’s veterans have timely access to high-quality mental health care is imperative to reduce the high rate of suicide among veterans and to provide quality of life after service. Congress should keep what works and make it better by acting to preserve and improve the VA health care system and the Veterans Choice Program. Read more...

  • Community Mental Health / National

    Heroes’ Mile

    Heroes’ Mile is a substance abuse, post-traumatic stress (PTS), and military sexual trauma (MST) center designed for military service veterans who are experiencing problems with addiction and other invisible wounds of war.

    2775 Big John Drive

    DeLand Florida 32724

    admissions@HeroesMile.com

    Administration:

    (386) 337-7957

    (386) 465-4048


    We Fight Monsters

    We send teams of veterans and volunteers into the most dangerous places in America (and elsewhere), to save addicted and homeless Americans, sex trafficked women, missing and exploited children, and Americans trapped in danger abroad.  We can only tell a fraction of our stories publicly, but every dime we raised gets put to immediate good use, as not one of our vets nor volunteers takes a check for going on these missions.


    The Headstrong Project

    The Headstrong Project is a non-profit mental health organization providing confidential, barrier-free, and stigma-free PTSD

    treatment to our veterans, service members, and family connected to their care.

    Headstrong Headquarters

    530 7th Avenue, Suite #1406

    New York, NY 10018


    Disabled Veterans National Foundation

    The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the

    military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and our freedom.

    Disabled Veterans National Foundation

    4601 Forbes Blvd. – Suite #130

    Lanham, MD 20706

    Email: info@dvnf.org


  • Community Mental Health / New York

    New York Office of Mental Health

    New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 900,000 individuals each year. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State. OMH also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.

    Mission:

    Our mission is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances

    Mental Health Program Directory

    Directory of Office of Mental Health Facilities

    Laura C. Payack / Director - Community Outreach

    44 Holland Avenue

    Albany, NY 12229

    Phone: (518) 474-7585

    Email: Laura.Payack@omh.ny.gov


    Directory of OMH Facilities


    Bronx Psychiatric Center

    Sherry Baird, LCSW-R, CASAC, Executive Director

    1500 Waters Place

    Bronx, NY 10461-2796

    Telephone: (718) 931-0600

    Fax: (718) 862-4858


    Buffalo Psychiatric Center

    Beatrix Souza, Psy.D., Executive Director

    400 Forest Avenue

    Buffalo, NY 14213-1298

    Telephone: (716) 816-2001

    Fax: (716) 885-0710


    Capital District Psychiatric Center

    Deborah Murray, Executive Director

    75 New Scotland Avenue

    Albany, NY 12208-3474

    Telephone: (518) 549-6000

    Fax: (518) 549-6804


    Central New York Psychiatric Center

    Danielle Dill, Psy.D., Executive Director

    P.O. Box 300

    Marcy, NY 13403-0300

    Telephone: (315) 765-3600 

    Fax: (315) 765-3629


    Central Administrative Office

    44 Holland Avenue

    Albany, New York 12229

    Telephone: (518) 474-2413

    Fax: (518) 486-3897


    Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

    Martha Adams Sullivan, DSW, MA, Executive Director

    79-25 Winchester Boulevard

    Queens Village, NY 11427-2199

    Telephone: (718) 264-3600

    Fax: (718) 264-3635


    Elmira Psychiatric Center

    David Putney, Executive Director

    100 Washington Street

    Elmira, NY 14902-1527

    Telephone: (607) 737-4738

    Fax: (607) 737-9080


    Greater Binghamton Health Center

    MaryAnn Fritsch, Executive Director

    425 Robinson Street

    Binghamton, NY 13904-1775

    Telephone: (607) 773-4082

    Fax: (607) 773-4387


    Hutchings Psychiatric Center

    Thomas Umina, Executive Director

    620 Madison Street

    Syracuse, NY 13210-2319

    Telephone: (315) 426-3632

    Fax: (315) 426-3603


    Kingsboro Psychiatric Center

    Carlos Rodriguez Perez, MA, BCT, LCAT, Executive Director

    681 Clarkson Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11203-2199

    Telephone: (718) 221-7395

    Fax: (718) 221-7206


    Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center

    Dr. Brian Belfi, Executive Director

    102 Rivers Edge Road

    New York, NY 10035

    Telephone:(646) 672-5858

    Fax: (646) 672-6446


    Manhattan Psychiatric Center

    Dr. Brian Belfi, Executive Director

    102 Rivers Edge Road

    New York, NY 10035

    Telephone:(646) 672-6767

    Fax: (646) 672-6446


    Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

    Kristin Orlando, Psy.D., Executive Director

    2834 Route 17-M

    New Hampton, NY 10958

    Telephone: (845) 374-8700

    Fax: (845) 374-8860


    Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center

    Anthony C. Gonzalez, LCSW, Executive Director

    1400 Noyes St.

    Utica, NY 13502

    Telephone: (315) 738-4404

    Fax: (315) 738-4414


    New York City Children's Center

    Bronx Campus, Brooklyn Campus and Queens Children's Campus

    Kanika Jefferies, Executive Director

    Queens Campus – Main Address

    74-03 Commonwealth Boulevard

    Bellerose, NY 11426-1890

    Telephone: (718) 692-2543

    Fax: (718) 740-0968


    Nathan S. Kline Institute

    Donald C. Goff, M.D., Director

    140 Old Orangeburg Road

    Orangeburg, NY 10962

    Telephone: (845) 398-5500

    Fax: (845) 398-5510


    New York Psychiatric Institute

    Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D., Interim Director

    1051 Riverside Drive

    New York, NY 10032-2695

    Telephone: (646) 774-5300

    Fax: (646) 774-5316


    Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

    Kathy O’Keefe, M.A., C.R.C., Executive Director

    998 Crooked Hill Road

    West Brentwood, NY 11717-1087

    Telephone: (631) 761-3500

    Fax: (631) 761-2600


    Rochester Psychiatric Center

    Philip Griffin, Executive Director

    1111 Elmwood Avenue

    Rochester, NY 14620-3972

    Telephone: (585) 241-1594

    Fax: (585) 241-1424


    Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center

    Rebecca Leland, Ph.D., Executive Director

    2 First Avenue

    Orangeburg, NY 10962-1199

    Telephone: (845) 359-7400

    Fax: (845) 680-8900


    Rockland Psychiatric Center

    Janet J. Monroe, RN, BS, MAS, Executive Director

    140 Old Orangeburg Road

    Orangeburg, NY 10962-1196

    Telephone: (845) 359-1000

    Fax: (845) 680-5580


    Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center

    Brad Richman, LCSW, Executive Director

    197 Half Hollow Road

    Dix Hills, NY 11746

    Telephone: (631) 370-1700

    Fax: (631) 370-1714


    Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC)

    Danielle Tope, Psy.D., Executive Director

    STARC - Oakview

    9005 Old River Road

    Marcy, NY 13403

    P.O. Box 300

    Telephone: (315) 765-3400


    STARC - Bridgeview

    1 Chimney Point Drive

    Ogdensburg, NY 13669


    St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

    Aimee Dean, Executive Director

    1 Chimney Point Drive

    Ogdensburg, NY 13669-2291

    Telephone: (315) 541-2001

    Fax: (315) 541-2041


    South Beach Psychiatric Center

    Doreen Piazza, Executive Director

    777 Seaview Avenue

    Staten Island, NY 10305-3499

    Telephone: (718) 667-2300

    Fax: (718) 667-2344


    Western NY Children's Psychiatric Center

    David Privett, LCSW, Executive Director

    1010 East & West Road

    West Seneca, NY 14224-3699

    Telephone: (716) 677-7000

    Fax: (716) 675-6455


    NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene 

    NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) has a number of resources available for individuals experiencing mental health conditions in their day-to-day lives. For a full list please visit their website. 


    New York Mental Health Hotlines

    Around 21% of New Yorkers suffer from some form of mental illness. Around 9% suffer from depression, which is much higher than the national average of around 6%. Furthermore, right around half of New York residents with a mental illness receive no treatment for it. The homelessness and poverty issues faced especially in NYC contribute to poor overall mental health.

    NYS Office of Mental Health

    Buffalo Psychiatric Center

    400 Forest Avenue

    Buffalo, NY 14213-1298

    716-885-2261


    Mobile Crisis Teams 

    Mobile Crisis Teams can provide mental health engagement, intervention and follow-up support to help people remain connected with treatment providers. The teams may offer a range of services, including:

    • Assessment
    • Crisis intervention
    • Supportive counseling
    • Information and referrals, including to community-based mental health services

    Request a Team

    You can request help from a Mobile Crisis Team if you are concerned about a family member, friend or acquaintance who is experiencing, or at risk of, a psychological crisis. You can also request a team for yourself. To request a team, call 988.


    The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center at NYU Langone

    The healthcare professionals at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center at NYU Langone provide free and confidential services for veterans and families in many specialty areas, including the following:

    • post-traumatic stress
    • traumatic brain injury
    • depression
    • anxiety
    • alcohol and substance use disorder
    • grief and loss
    • relationship and family conflict
    • military sexual trauma
    • readjustment issues
    • parenting concerns
    • children’s behavioral or academic problems

    Our center hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM to 8:00PM and Friday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. We are closed on

    weekends and holidays. For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, please call 855-698-4677 or email

    militaryfamilyclinic@nyulangone.org