NYC Department of Veterans' Services:
To
learn more on the veterans' resources offered by the City such as food
assistance, emergency financial assistance, business support, healthcare
and much more, Click
Here.
NYC Veterans' Needs and Mutual Aid:
The
NYC Veterans Alliance is launching Veterans Mutual Aid - NYC Metro a
network for intake and coordination of incoming requests from veterans
and family members in need. NYC Veterans Alliance staff and volunteers
are currently managing requests, and veterans organizations are joining
in to create a network of veterans and families helping veterans and
families across the metro area. The aid this
network will provide ranges from regular check-ins with isolated
veterans to helping veterans find safe housing and assistance to make it
through the pandemic. Click
Here to apply for aid. NYC
Veterans Alliance is also maintaining and updating a comprehensive resource list at nycveteransalliance.org/ covid_19.
Mental Health Support for Veterans:
If
you are a veteran living in New York, or New Jersey, you can get trauma
counseling and crisis intervention support. Call 311 to get connected
to these services; in an emergency, call 911. Veterans can also access
mental health support by calling the Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255.
Patrick Caruso
Bronx Community Board #10
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