A Resource Manual for Veterans and Caregivers a Project of Rotary Club

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Operation-Initiative

A Resource Manual for Veterans and Caregivers

A Project of Rotary Club of Glen Cove and Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc.

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A Soldier’s Faith

I am a weapon to the world Deep down inside my soul. I have learned how to live in hell I will learn how to grow old. The question is to you my people. How long will it take to make You understand A Soldier’s Faith? Do you think they care “over there,” “over there” If the war is not fair “over there,” “over there.” While the oil can pumps up the profit With our young soldier’s blood In the sands “over there,” “over there.” To make sure you understand What a soldier goes through, Stop and think, chill for a while, if you only knew. Would you give your life for them? If it were a reversal of faith. The freedom you breathe is their souls at stake. A soldier’s creed is what I’m standing for So don’t you ever get it wrong. The suffering they endure for all your mistakes. Will you welcome us home? No matter how long it takes. It’s just a soldier’s faith No matter how long it takes. It’s just a soldier’s faith. No matter how long it takes. We will welcome them home.

In Memory of Anthony Ginexi

Anthony’s contributions and inspiration helped get Operation-Initiative Foundation Inc. started in 2014. Anthony’s own initiative served him well working his way up the ladder as a member of St. Mary’s Knights Of Columbus reaching position of FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR which is equal to Grand Knight; Anthony was a 4th Degree in the Patriotic Division. Anthony’s Patriotism came to the forefront for Operation-Initiative Foundation Inc. when financial support was needed to assist our veterans “IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.” Anthony’s insight to reach out to the Knights Of Columbus to support Operation Initiative Foundation and The Resource Manual is a credit to what a Great American Anthony was and will always be to our country.

Knowing Mr. Anthony Ginexi for over 30 years seeing first hand the Love and Compassion for veterans and our community makes this dedication of the 10th Edition of Operation-Initiative Manual very special. It joins the efforts of two great organizations, Rotary District 7255 and Knights Of Columbus with Anthony’s efforts to support our veterans in “There Time Of Need”.

The 10th Edition of Operation-Initiative Manual is proudly dedicated to Mr. Anthony Ginexi for his efforts to assist our Veterans .

President Louis A. Falco

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 3

Purpose of Manual 3

Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. 4

Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. History 5

Welcome Home 7

Operation Occupation 12

Career Education 17

Benefits and Services 18

Funding and Support 19

Operation Wellness 22

Vietnam Express 26

Post Traumatic Stress 27

Operation Housing 30

Operation Legal 33

Miscellaneous Benefits, Services, Discounts Nationwide 34

Volunteering 35

General Services 37

General Information 38

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Executive Summary

This book has been designed and organized to aid and assist Operation Initiative Foundation, Inc. Mission Statement United States Uniformed Military and their families. Rotary has The Foundation was created to bring awareness and to extended its commitment of “service above self” to re-entering provide support for our Veterans – past, present and future and military personnel in search of the American Dream. their families who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress. Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) Welcome – We sincerely recognize and appreciate your service. corporate entity located at 535 South Broadway 215BC, Louis A. Falco, President of Foundation Hicksville, NY 11801. 631-926-2066 Katherine Gibson, Editor

Creators of Manual Frank Corso, Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors Louis A. Falco and Katherine Gibson ©2012 Directors Disclaimer Tony Civitano Operation-Initiative’s Manual has been compiled for United Anthony Labiento States military veterans, their caregivers. It consists of entities Rev. Msgr. James F. Pereda, Chaplin and persons who provide information, guidance and/or assistance Anthony Messineo, PDG, Past Secretary* for veterans, their families and their caregivers. All reasonable Rev. Richard Wilson effort has been made to ensure that the information contained herein was accurate as of the date of publication; the information Louis A. Falco, Founder & President is subject to change without notice. No endorsement is made or Jesse B. Cromer, Sr., Vice President of Operations shall be made of any of the resource entities or persons listed in Edward F. Gibbons, Jr., Ph.D., Vice President of this publication. Operation-Initiative’s Manual, its volunteers, Strategic Development agents and/or contractors shall not be held liable for any damages Paul Stephen Beeber, Esq., Secretary arising from the use of or the reliance on the information Jennifer Scott, Treasurer contained in this publication. * Deceased All copyright, publishing and distribution rights reserved for Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc.

Purpose of Manual

Operation-Initiative Manual, a project of Rotary Club of Glen Seventh Edition: 9/1/2013 Cove, provides information, support, education and service to U.S. Eighth Edition: 10/30/2014 Military currently stationed in the United States and abroad, to Ninth Edition: 4/16/2016 those who have served in all wars and conflicts and to their Tenth Edition: 10/1/2017 families by: • identifying military personnel returned from combat. Ninth Edition: 2016 • updating website available with current information. Dedicated with deep appreciation for the support of Operation- • producing a resource book to be used by military, military Initiative by Rotarian District Governors families, Rotarians, caregivers and others that provide Anthony Messineo, PDG 2002-2003 (Deceased) services. Katherine Gibson, PDG 2003-2004 The Manual is to be posted on the foundation’s website and in Robert Donno, PDG 2010-2011 soft-cover format for wide distribution providing dependents of Arnold Quaranta, PDG 2010-2011 deceased, disabled or other military personnel with information for Gabor Karsai, PDG 2011-2012 health and wellness programs. Cornelia Gevinski, PDG 2012-2013 Gween Ramage Wons, PDG 2013-2014 Website: www.Operation-Initiative.com Anthony Civitano, PDG 2014-2015 Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. Kamlesh Mahia, DG 2015-2016 Louis A. Falco, President MJ Fitzgerald, DGE 2016-2017 Katherine R. Gibson, Editor Wendy Walsh-DeMaria DGN 2017-2018 Sixth Edition: 6/30/2012, 9/2011©

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We bring awareness and support for Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress and their families who support them.

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Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. History

Spring 2010: The seed was planted when Louis Falco, “If I could plant a Rotary in every community in the world, I President of the Rotary Club of Glen Cove, invited Louis would. If you could plant the spirit of Rotary … and turn it into Catalanotto of the New York Department of Labor as a speaker. practical application, there would not be so much wrong with the His topic was Veterans’ employment. A Marine Veteran was in human procession.” — Warren Harding, U.S. President and attendance and shared his experience in job seeking with the club. Rotarian 1923. Katherine Gibson, PDG and past president of the Rotary Club of “Thinking of Rotary, I visualize a series of concentric circles Locust Valley was a guest at that meeting. which, starting with the smallest and going to the largest, I Recognizing the very real need within the community, as well denominate as the community, national and international influence. as the nation, Louis Falco and Katherine Gibson chose to commit I see Rotary International as a generating force of incalculable themselves to a project – later named Operation-Initiative value.” Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. President and honorary Foundation, Inc. — creating a manual to be used as a resource Rotarian (95). guide of veterans’ services. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights written by the The category of Employment quickly expanded to services United Nations in 1948 was based on the resolution from the including Welcome Home, Education, Funding and Support, Rotary Havana Convention in 1940. It called for freedom, justice, Health and Wellness, Post Traumatic Stress, Housing, Legal and truth, sanctity of the pledged word and respect for human rights General Services. (196). Rotarians, individually, played an important role in the The project was recognized on the program and with speakers formation in 1945 of UNESCO. In April 1945, Rotary was in the at the 7250-7260 combined District Conference in Washington, forefront of finalizing the United Nations Charter with 23 Rotarian D.C. – 2011. Robert Donno, DG 7250 and Arnold T. Quaranta, DG observers who guided agendas, performed translations, suggested 7260 – 2010-11, Irving Toffiver, DG 7260 and Gabor Karsai, DG wording for resolutions and helped resolve disputes (197). 7250 – 2011-12, and Connie Gevenski, DG 7260 – 2012-13 made Information from A Century of Service, The Story of Rotary contributions to Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. International. Districts 7250 and 7260 were officially merged July 1, 2013. Gwen Ramage, DG 7255 – 2013-14 continued to support From the beginning , Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. Anthony Civitano DG 7255 – • George M. Cohan, a contributor to the Rotarian Magazine, 2014-15 has made commitments to support Operation-Initiative inspired Louis Falco. Cohan’s music – “Over There” and “Yankee Foundation, Inc. and a veterans’ program during his administration. Doodle Dandy” – made such a valued contribution to U.S. Rotary History: participation in World War I that he was awarded the The history of Rotary’s commitment to United States Military Congressional Medal of Honor. In 2007 Falco penned the original Veterans is worth reviewing. Paul Harris was a cadet at the words for “A Soldier’s Faith” reprinted in Operation-Initiative Vermont Military Academy where he did well in his studies (15). Foundation, Inc. Paul’s brother Claude died in the service to his country in the • DG Robert Donno and DGE Gabor Karsai named Operation- Philippines at the turn of the century (14). During WWI, British Initiative Foundation, Inc. a District Project. They continue their Rotary rallied its members and communities to patriotic service: support. international trade, enlistment, war relief, unemployment and • A data bank of resources was gathered, sorted and named development of local industries. Irish Rotarians formed an Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. © was printed in hard copy Ambulance Division which delivered vehicles for wounded to distribute to Rotary clubs, military, veterans, families and soldiers in France. Scottish Rotarians formed a volunteer battalion caregivers. sent to the front. Rotary clubs in the United States and Canada • At COPS (Council of Presidents) and DL (District Leadership) donated money and material goods to help refugees, the sick and meetings, Falco and/or Gibson make presentations, gave updates the fighting forces (91) U.S. clubs in Los Angeles, CA and Akron, and distribute Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. OH sent ambulances to France. Rotarians across the country raised $4 million for the War Camp Community Recreation Fund to • Attended and participated in Military Career Day at West Point. provide hot meals and hospitality to deployed military. General Excellent source for veteran-friendly companies and an John J. “Black Jack” Pershing was a Rotarian (92). During 1917 opportunity to network as well as gain information for Operation- and 1918 New York Rotarians established an employment bureau Initiative Foundation, Inc. (military.com) for the discharged soldiers and sailors. (64). The list is virtually • To secure seed money (see below) a reception and screening of endless. Representatives of Rotary International were invited to Flag of my Father took place at the Huntington Arts Cinema. participate in the burial of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington (The movie stars former Glen Cove Rotarian Gigi Erneta. The National Cemetery in 1921 (92). film deals with PTS in a multi-generational military family.) The illustrated cover of the Rotarian June 1918 emphasizes a Local press were present and gave the event wide coverage. post-World War I recognition of America’s participation in the War • Districts 7250 and 7260 were major sponsors when veterans were To End All Wars. The cover portrays a Devil Dog Marine reading honored at Heckscher State Park, September 2011 at a “Salute to The Rotarian in the war zone. 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• The Rotary Club of North Hills – the Veterans’ Club was • Katherine Gibson applied for and received a District Grant sponsored, chartered by the Rotary Club of Glen Cove. matched by the Locust Valley Rotary Club. High school students • Through the Rotary Club of North Hills, District 7250 made a at LVCSD are currently interviewing local veterans on video. The contribution of $10,000 to United Way of Long Island. pilot video, “A Soldier’s Story” was entered in the Long Island High School Film Festival judged by Sandy Kenyon – film critic • Additional services continued to be identified and incorporated for ABC News. The video won first place as a documentary. This into Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. and future edited documents will be offered to the high school • Visits from Falco and/or Gibson were made to clubs in Districts social studies department to be incorporated into the American 7250, 7260, and 7230 where Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. History curriculum. Additionally, a complete set of documents was welcomed and the clubs made contributions of funds with appropriate releases will be forwarded to the Library of designated to offset future printing of the guide. Informational Congress to be included in “Veterans History Project.” presentations and club visits continue to be made. • Gibson is encouraging Rotary Clubs of District 7255 (and others) • Hard copy of named Operation-Initiative, Foundation, Inc. is to replicate the project. She offers aid to any group wishing to currently going into its ninth printing – being updated at each participate. stage. Copies have been distributed – and continue to be • 2014 — Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not distributed – to Rotary Clubs, American Legion and Veterans of for profit corporate entity, which can accept tax deductible Foreign Wars Posts and individual veteran families upon request. donations to be used to further its mission. • Copies of named Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. have been sent to Rotary International Personnel in Chicago, the RI Rep Future: from Toronto, Regional Rotary Leadership, New York State Consideration is being given to a permanent facility that will Governmental Representatives, the Bush and Obama families. serve as a Veterans’ Museum, physical fitness center, community • Hard copy was shipped to Germany for distribution to military room for small group meetings, private office space for returning to the NY metro area from Afghanistan. professionals to offer therapy, counseling, business coaching, etc. Some office space may be reserved for business transactions by/for • An invitation as been issued to Rotary Clubs across the nation to veterans. replicate named Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. making it specific to each region. Assistance has been offered to help in Research, attendance, networking: such a project. • Proudly powered by WordPress Aid and Assistance seminar – • A website – www.operation-initiative.com – was established. It is Ruben Martinez, Regional Director, Veterans Administration currently and consistently updated and is referenced in the hard located in NYC. copy. • Dramatic presentation “Women in the Military” at Universal Unitarian venue, Searingtown, NY. • A reception and screening of “Flag of my Father” took place at Tribeca Cinema, New York City. World War II veterans and an • Several additional projects are under consideration and will be outstanding member of the United Nations peace team were reported on as they become more current. honored. Some Rotary Members you will recognize:

• Chocolate bars, were made and labeled in the United States, have • Neil Armstrong, astronaut and first man to walk on the moon, been produced for fundraising. Information on contributions is (Wapakoneta, Ohio). printed on the wrapper. (currently out of stock) • Frank Borman, astronaut, (RC Space Center, Houston, TX) • Luncheon and screening of “Flag of my Father” was arranged in • Admiral Richard E. Byrd, arctic explorer (Winchester, VA) March of 2012 at the Regency Assisted Living facility to give • John F. Kennedy, President, (Hyannis, Mass.) exposure to the Glen Cove community. It was well attended and well received. Additionally, a formidable collection of military • General Douglas MacArthur, WW II, (Milwaukee, WI, memorabilia was displayed to focus attention on the wide variety Melbourne, Australia, Tokyo, Japan, Manila, Philippines) of military experiences and accomplishments over a long period • General George C. Marshall, Nobel Peace Prize, (Columbus, GE, of time. Savannah, GE, Charles, SC, Uniontown, PA) • June 4, 2012 – screening of “Flag of my Father” at Lynbrook • General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing, WW I, (St. Louis, MI, High School.Honorees were recognized. Lincoln, NE, San Antonio, TX) • Falco has been interviewed on Queens TV to introduce and • President Franklin D. Roosevelt, (Albany, NY) promote named Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. An • President Woodrow Wilson, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, invitation has been extended to Falco and Gibson to return to the (Birmingham, AL) station to make an additional – broader – presentation. (listening • Orville Wright, aviation pioneer, (Dayton, Ohio) audience of 460,000) • An evening of entertainment as a fundraiser was held Red White and Blue, October 3, 2013 at the View at the Glen Cove Golf “Thank you for your service.” Course – hosted by the Rotary Club of Glen Cove. Proceeds were dedicated to the seventh printing of the Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. manual. 6 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 10

Welcome Home

United Way of Long Island focuses on employment services, case coordination and 819 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729 emergency assistance, education, and connection to available 631.940.3700 local resources. www.unitedwayli.org Case Management & Emergency Assistance helps military United Way of Long Island advances the common good, creating personnel and their families assess needs, connect to peer opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key counseling and locate supportive services. Emergency financial building blocks of education, financial stability and health. We assistance is available to provide temporary help with needs such recruit people and organizations that bring together the passion, as utility bills, rent/mortgage, vehicle repair, transportation, food, expertise and resources needed to get things done. United Way clothing, etc. Services provided through four community partner partners and volunteers come from across Long Island to discuss organizations: issues, raise funds that support over 100 community partners and • Association for Mental Health & Wellness/Suffolk County develop programs for the building blocks of a good life. United Veterans 631.924.8088 x 1503 Two key United Way of Long Island initiatives are the 2-1-1 • Family Service League/Armed Forces Relief and Welfare Long Island information and referral service and Mission United, 631.650.2182 serving Long Island military and veteran families. • Mental Health Association of Nassau County/Vet2Vet 516-489- 2322 ext. 1202 2-1-1 Long Island • United Veterans Beacon House 631.665.1571 x 127 Call 2-1-1 or 1-888.774.7633 VetsBuild www.211longisland.org The program offers job training through at United Way’s E3 SmartBuild Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility Every day, Long Island residents seek assistance for a variety of equipped with the latest technology and equipment to provide basic life issues, such as counseling, job training, elder care, students with hands-on training in Green construction and facility disability or health services or emergency needs like food, heat maintenance. Veterans may also qualify for advanced training and shelter. Many families struggle to find supportive services in scholarships at local colleges and technical schools including their communities and often don’t know where to turn. assistance to start their own business. • United Way Project Manager: Fabrizio Bustos 631.940.3708 2-1-1 Long Island is a free, non-emergency information and [email protected] referral service that connects Long Island residents to health and • Enrollment: Chris Webster, United Veterans Beacon House human services they may need on a daily basis or during a 631.665.1571 [email protected] disaster. Available by telephone and online, 2-1-1 Long Island provides callers and web visitors with detailed information nearly Together with our supporters, United Way of Long Island’s 10,000 community resources for help and assistance. MISSION UNITED program is helping our local heroes write the The 2-1-1 Long Island Call Center is open 8 am to 10 pm 7 days next chapter of their journey, as their service to their country a week and is multi-lingual in more than 200 languages. 2-1-1 comes to an end. call specialists are trained to access caller needs and connect United Veterans Beacon House Facilities across Long Island. people to available resources quickly and easily – which can 1715 Union Blvd., Bay Shore, NY 11706, President Frank prevent problems from growing into crises. Almafatano, HQ: 631-655-1571, Cell: 631-275-8394, Jacqueline The 2-1-1 Long Island online database is available 24/7 at DeLionardis, Vice President, Alfonso Richardson, Job www.211longisland.org. It features a Keyword Search option, Coordinator. with an Advance Search selection to limit by zip code, as well as www.uvbh.com two specialty databases for Veteran Resources and Developmental Disability Resources. The homepage offers • Case Management & Emergency Assistance helps military Special Tabs for information on timely or seasonal topics such as personnel and their families assess needs, connect to peer disaster services, severe weather, tax preparation assistance and counseling and locate supportive services. Emergency financial health insurance. And eleven “Popular Search” tabs quickly bring assistance is available to provide temporary help with needs such as the user to a pre-sorted list of resources on topics such as utility bills, rent/mortgage, vehicle repair, transportation, food, domestic violence, child care, substance abuse treatment and clothing, etc. Services provided through five community partner more. organizations (Association for Mental Health & Wellness/Suffolk County United Veterans, Family Service League/Armed Forces MISSION UNITED Relief and Welfare, Hope for the Warriors, Mental Health www.unitedwayli.org/missionunited Association of Nassau County/Vet2Vet and United Veterans Beacon Sustaining Long Island’s Veterans House). MISSION UNITED is a critical United Way of Long Island Department of Veterans Affairs – Northport — 79 Middleville program that supports United States military veterans and their Rd., Bldg. 200, Room C-135, Northport, NY 11768. Program families as they re-acclimate to civilian life. 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Cell: 631-774-1707, e-mail: [email protected]\ Discussion Boards, Events, Course, Webiners, Shared Documents, Program: TCM-OEF/OIF/OND Practices and Program Models, Profiles and Messaging (private messaging). www.nationalserviceresources.org. 800-860-2684. Crisis: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or confidential chat at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net The Soldiers Project Free, confidential for military and loved ones. 516-284-7531 or United States Department of Veterans Affairs www.thesoldiersproject.org 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420 Request Booklet Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow. NYS Troopers Marine Corps Association has launched a Holiday Insurance Booklet for Separating Service Members Updated July, Campaign to show our troops and their families appreciation and 2012. www.vba.va.gov/VBA support. They will deliver a gourmet dessert gift basket to each family in the local area. A copy of Operation-Initiative ™ will be VISN: VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network Multiple Locatons included. This project is in conjunction with Family Affair throughout the tristate area. Go to website for complete listing: Distributing, Inc. Sponsors are encouraged to participate and may www.va.gov/directory/guide/region.asp contact either organization to become involved. WARRIORS’ WATCH New York State Troopers with a military background have an Veterans, bikers, Americans, brothers and sisters. Welcome home or opportunity to stay connected with fellow service members, an send-off party, motorcycle escort. Offer support to troops and family opportunity to volunteer time to the community, and the peace of of military. Also participate in memorial services. Founded by mind that their family members will be taken care of if a tragedy Wayne Lutz. Trademark: “We have your backs here at home.” occurs. Care packages provided for military members deployed and Information: www.warriorswatch.org to provide emotional and economic support to military members and their families wherever and whenever possible. PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project WOMEN VETERANS – ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES St. Joseph’s College VA Center for Women Veterans, 202-461-6193 – 155 West Roe Blvd., Patchogue, NY 11772 www.va.gov/womenvet O’Connor Hall, Veterans Lounge National Center for PTSD: www.nptsd.va.gov Individual Outreach Thursdays 5-6pm in the Veterans Lounge Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-723 Will Resume in February VA Vet Centers: Eastern -800-905-4675; Pacific – 866-496-8838 – Beacon House www.va.gov/directory 1715 Union Blvd., Bay Shore, NY 11706 National Women’s Health Center: 800-994-WOMAN Meetings on Tuesday’s 6 - 7 pm & Wednesday’s 6:30-7:30 pm Women’s Research & Education Institute: www.wrei.org Sag Harbor Women’s Bureau, U.S. Dept of Labor: www.dol.gov/wb Burkeshire Court, 3330 Noyac Rd., Bldg. D, Office of Violence Against Women, US Dept. of Justice: Sag Harbor, NY 11963 www.usdoj.gov/ovw Meetings on Wednesday’s 7 - 8 pm Dept. of Health and Human Services: www.4women.gov National Assn. – State Dept. Veterans Affairs: www.nasdva.com The Vets Place Defense Dept. Advisory Committee on Women in Military 32 Mill Road, Yaphank, NY 11980 Services: www.dtic.mil/dacowits Meetings on Tuesday’s 3 - 4 pm Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation: Brookhaven Vets Chat - Rose Caracappa Senior Center www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org 739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai, NY 11766 Women in Military Service for America: Meetings held every 2nd Thursday each month 10 – 11 am www.womensmemorial.org (Senior Group) Vietnam Veterans of America: www.vva.org – 1-800-VVA-1316 Liberty Village Susan Stockmar, US Navy Veteran, United War Veterans Council, 600 Albany Avenue, N. Amityville, NY 11701 346 Broadway, NY 10013, 212-693-5701, [email protected] Meetings held on Monday’s 6 – 7 pm Service Women’s Action Network – Serving military women and Huntington YMCA veterans 60 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743 Rovika Rajkishun, Development Director Meetings held on Thursday’s 6:30-7:30 pm C: 917-596-0647 Additional meeting locations are being formed in the Ronkonkoma [email protected], www.ServiceWomen.org & Riverhead ares, and various college campuses located with Suffolk County. More information as these facilites become Nassau County Vet Center 970 South Broadway, Hicksville, NY available. 11808, 516-348-0088 or 516-877-8387 Team Leader: Jean Phone: (631) 853-8345 Morrison –Many Counselors are women vets — delivered Email [email protected] readjustment services since 1979. Family members are eligible for Facebook: Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project services which include PTSD, Sexual Trauma/Harassment Counseling, Bereavement National Service Knowledge Network Vet Center Strong www.vetcenter.va.gov – Services are free Veterans and Military Families Network Nationwide VET Center 1-877-WAR VETS 8 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 12

VETERANS BENEFITS COUNSELING 631-852-1420. [email protected]. Nassau County Veterans’ Service Agency Steve Bellone, County Executive. Ralph Esposito Director, 516-572-6565, Fax: (516) 572-6570, [email protected]. 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Bldg. Suffolk County — VETERANS PEER SUPPORT PROJECT Q, East Meadow, NY 11554. 516-572-6560 – (PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Program) Vets helping Vets, offering www.nassaucountyny.gov. opportunities to come together to listen and benefit from each J Paul Vista Deputy Director 516-572-6521 other’s experience with service related issues. Support groups are Services offered: informal and confidential; no records, no reporting. Meet weekly at Recording Discharge at County Clerk’s office DD-214 – proof of different locations, times and days of the week. There is one in service Suffolk County convenient for you. No fees, free refreshments. Veterans Recognition Program (includes discount card for local Information: 631-672-1201 or email: services) [email protected] Education benefits Supported by Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, 631-853- Employment and job training opportunities 8586 and Suffolk County United Veterans, 631-924-8088. VA Home Loan guarantee information Health care eligibility, medical transport Suffolk County – Application for DISABILITY Small Business help, legal services Directory of VA Medical Centers IDENTIFICATION CARD SCEX Form 66 and SCEX Form 67 to BENEFITS: understand and apply for benefits: education, be submitted to North County Complex Building 158, 725 Veterans vocational rehabilitation, home loans or VA payment history: Memorial Highway, P.O. Box 6100, Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099, www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal. 631-853-8333 Riverhead office: 300 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901 631-852-1410 Nassau County, District 18, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Room 246, Mineola, NY 11501. 516-571-6218, Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island [email protected]. The Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island is comprised of Veterans Services 516-572-6560 (Town of North Hempstead, Town representatives from state and county government, the VA medical of Oyster Bay, City of Glen Cove) center, veterans’ organizations, mental health and substance abuse providers, universities, and individual veterans, who all have a American Legion personal interest in supporting Long Island veterans. The mission President Gene Clark, and Ed Murphy of the Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island is to build a friendly 516-766-9740, 646-289-2654 veteran community by “Promoting the health and well-being of Long Island veterans and their families through advocacy and a Nassau County Dept. Of Social Services broad array of services.” TRAINING, OUTREACH, Sunita Manjrekar, Director of Employment and Day Care ADVOCACY, PEER SUPPORT, AWARENESS Programs, 516-227-8709, [email protected] Nassau County Pfc. Dwyer Peer Support Nassau County Clerk Both individual and group peer support is offered to veterans and Certificate of Release and Discharge from Active Duty, Veterans’ their family members. Weekly peer support groups are offered to Recognition Program Other Services include: Education benefits, veterans and community events are hosted for the families by fellow Employment and Job Training Opportunities, VA Home Loan military family members. Peer support can also be provided 1:1 or Guarantee Information, Health Care Eligibility, Medical Transport via the telephone, with all information being completely Small Business Help, Veterans Peddler Permit, Legal Services. confidential. Additional resources available: Visit us online at www.veteranshealthalliance.org www.NASSAUCOUNTYNY.GOV/AGENCIES/CLERK 516-489-2322 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Building ‘Q’, East Meadow, NY 11554, Jeffrey McQueen – Director, PFC Dwyer Peer Support Project – 516-572-6560, 516-572-6565, Nassau /Vet2Vet Ext. 1202 • [email protected] FAX 516-572-6570 Rhea Spina – Project Coordinator, Veterans Health Alliance of Long City of Glen Cove Island Ext. 1260 • [email protected] City Hall, 9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 516-759-6798 Brent Russell - Program Coordinator, PFC Dwyer Peer Support Fax: 516-676-0108 Project -Nassau/Vet2Vet Ext. 1312 • [email protected] SUFFOLK COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY Military Order of the Purple Heart Information of a wide variety of benefits: Federal, State, County Rick Gales – NY Regional Office, M, T, F – 212-807-3009 covering Health Care, PTSD, Disability Claims, Legal Help, Tax Hempstead, W,TH – 516-812-3506 Exemptions, Education, Employment. Contact William Rodrigues, Check status of claim or benefits issues: Veterans Service Affair 631-853-VETS – Thomas Ronayne, VBA hotline: 1-800-827-1000 Director, 631-853-8387. 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Veterans Benefits: www.vba.va.gov Hauppauge, NY 11788, 631-853-8387, Riverhead, NY

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American Veterans 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501 Michael A. Amodio, Commander/Chaplain 516-571-6218 Hammond-Biggs Post 111 Suicide and Crisis Counseling: 516-679-1111 15 Cedar Avenue www.nassaucounty.gov Patchogue, NY 11772 email: [email protected] Post: 631-475-1721 • Cell: 631-807-9235 Residence: 631-289-8355 email: [email protected] Lee Zeldin, NY State Senator – 1st Congressional District NY Senate Committees: Veterans, Homeland Security, Military Affairs Military One Source for Active Vets District Office: 4155 Veterans Highway Suite 5, Ronkonkoma, NY http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/ 11779 • Phone: 631-585-0608 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: www.IAVA.org NYS Office Building, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Resources for Active Duty Service members and families: Phone: 631-360-3356 www.militaryonesource.mil, Hotline: 1-800-342-9647 Albany Office: Legislative Office Building Room 802, Albany, Recovery Warrior Resource Center NY12247 — Phone: 518-455-3570 1-800-342-9647 For returning veterans Town of Babylon Veterans’ Advisory Council, Jacqueline A. Social Security (SSI/SSD) Gordon, Chair www.townofbabylon.com 1-800-772-1214, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. File SSD online and other information www.socialsecurity.gov Angels for Warriors is a not-for-profit volunteer organization GI Bill: www.gibill.va.gov providing information and guidance about the essential resources Hotline: 1-888-442-4551 available to veterans and families. Clients get a personal roadmap (see Education) based on individual needs to help them locate and navigate local, regional and national resources available. They also serve as VET CENTERS, New York advocates to gain benefits. Service is FREE. Contact: Suffolk: 116 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702 631-661-3930 www.angelsforwarriors.org, e-mail: [email protected], Nassau: 970 S. Broadway Hicksville, NY 11801 516-348-0088-89 Rogerlyn Velez Cipriano, Esq., 16 Main Street, Huntington, NY Queens: 75-10B 91st Avenue, Woodhaven, NY 11421 11743, 631-651-5471. 718-296-2871 Bronx: 226 E. Fordam Rd, Rm 220, Bronx, NY 10458 OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM- OPERATION IRAQI 718-367-3500 FREEDOM Brooklyn: 25 Chapel St., St 604, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Department of Veterans Affairs www.publichealth.va.gov 718-624-2765 Information for military who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and Harlem: 55 West 125th St., 11th fl., New York, NY 10027 their families: benefits and care, specialized health care, 212-426-2200 environmental exposures, caregivers, women veterans, PTS Manhattan: 32 Broadway, St. 200, New York, NY 10004 benefits, homeless. To receive newsletter AITC- Attn: mailing list 212-742-9591 1615 Woodward Street, Austin, TX 78772-0001 Staten Island: 150 Richmond Terrace, SI, NY 10301 718-816-4499 Veterans’ Social Group Additional locations: www.vetcenter.va.gov Great Neck Senior Center 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021 Ed Mangano, Nassau County Executive Contact: Mel Sachs – Cell: 516-761-0488 516-571-3131, www.nassaucountyny.gov Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Dem. New York YELLOW RIBBON Services for uniformed and deployed military – families, housing, Extensive services available to: National Guard and Reserve careers, medical. Call: 212-688-6262 • Fax: 866-824-6340 Military and Families. See website: www.yellowribbon.mil www.gillibrand.senate.gov NY State Senator Tom Croci GENERAL SERVICES

Representative Peter King, (R) U.S. Congress Representing Military.com New York’s 3rd Congressional District Including Nassau and “Use all the benefits you’ve earned.” GI Bill and scholarships Suffolk Counties Chairman: Homeland Security VA loans and mortgages Washington Office: ASVAB Practice tests and study guide Buddy finder 339 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Benefits: veterans, retirees, spouses www.MilitaryChannel.com Phone: 202-225-7896 • Fax: 202-226-2279 www.MilitaryFriends.com News, military blog, forum, store, Massapequa Park: military ebay 1003 Park Boulevard Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors Phone: 516-541-4225 • Fax: 516-541-6602 (2011 Edition) Suffolk County: 631-541-4225 Department of Veterans Affairs Email: [email protected] 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420 Carrie Selages, 3rd Legislative District Comprehensive: gives phone numbers, web sites, 15 chapters Serving Town of Hempstead, Village of South Floral Park (185 pp) Veterans Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 10 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 14

Natalie Block-Levin, Constituent Service Representative Air Force: 800-531-5803 516-739-3008 – [email protected] JPAC – Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command; 229 Seventh St, Ste 300, Garden City, NY, 11530 www.jpac.pacom.mil Services Include: National League of Families: www.pow-miafailies.org/what.html • Assistance in retrieving records, requesting change of records, Milling Man Table/Honor Ceremony: retrieveing badges, ribbons & awards www.aiipowmia.com/histories/histcere1.html • Congressional inquiries pending claims & appeals History of National League: • Matters with DoD and Military Branches www.dtic.mil/dpmo/powday/flaghistory.htm • Service Academy Nominations American Former Prisoner of War benefits, compensation: www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/POW/POWbenefits.htm United War Veterans Council Connecting those who can do to those who have need. Chartered by the City of New York. Produces annual Veterans Day —Adm. Olsen, Special Operations parade and events honoring service. Sponsors other events including job fairs. “to care for him who shall have borne the Rebuilding Together Long Island, Inc. battle.” Abraham Lincoln. Traditions date back to the Civil War. 208 Route 109, Suite 204, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Members include veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Phone: 631.777.7894 Fax: 631.420.7320 Iraq and Afghanistan. Welcomes volunteer support. 346 Broadway, [email protected] • rebuildingtogetherlongisland.org 8th Floor, New York, NY 10013 facebook.com/rtli208 Our Mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, Death and Burial Benefits: National Veterans Foundation. assuring that low-income homeowners who are either elderly, Health, education, insurance and housing also covered VETERANS, disabled and families with children live in comfort 1-888-777-4443 or www.nvf.org and safety while maintaining their independence.

Decedant Affairs Department VFW-Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Hospital at Northport The Veterans of Foreigh Wars of the United States is a nonprofit 1-631-261-4400 ext. 2347 veteran’s service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military srvice members from the active, guard and reserve forces. POW/MIA We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, Seeking accounting of American Troops still listed as missing from service members and their families, as well as communities all wars. worldwide. some examples of programs are youth scholarships Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, educational outreach, youth activities, community volunteerism, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, 800-VVA-1316 – www.vva.org Military Assistance Program (MAP), Adopt-a-Unit, Care Packages, Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office: Operation Uplink, and Unmet Needs to name a few. www.dtic.mil/dpmo www.vfw.org Casualty Resolution Offices (518) 463-7427 Department of the Army: 800-892-2490 [email protected] Marine Corps: 800-847-1597 www.vfwny.com Navy: 800-443-9298

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NATIONWIDE: Edge$Vets helps vets translate their strengths from the military into Making a Seamless Transition from Military to Civilian Life tools for civilian success. Workshops based on aviation, health care and hospitality Business mentors help identify strengths developed VA can pay for college or other training while you are still on active in the military. Fordham Resource Center provides links to duty. If all you need is help finding a civilian job, VA can help with counseling, guidance, professional support and online vet-to-vet that, too. If you are unable to return to work yet, VA can help you be peer support feature. Tom Murphy, Direction, Human Resiliency more independent in your community. Institute @ Fordham University School of Education, 360-731- 0603, [email protected]. See website for workshops in There are several ways to apply or get more information: NY, FL and MA

Speak to your Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Attend a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) or Disabled www.vaforvets.va.gov Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) briefing at your military Start up, Financing Public Law 106-50: www.vetbiz.gov facility Small business development: www.sba.gov/vets Assistance in securing employment: www.dol.gov/vets Call VA at 1-800-827-1000 and ask to speak with Vocational Information and services for vets with disabilities: www.cap.mil Rehabilitation Division or Point of Contact. Transition from Military to civilian occupations: Visit www.va.gov and fill out an online application (VONAPP) for www.onetonline.org Vocational Rehabilitation National website for federal employment opportunities: Apply by completing VA Form 28-1900, Disabled Veterans www.usajobs.gov Application for Vocational Rehabilitation, and submitting it to the VACareers.gov – Those seeking a position within the VA. VA Regional Office Service members with severe injuries or illnesses may automatically VETSWORK Program of Long Island Cares, Inc. Offers qualify for VA Vocational Rehabilitation benefits. professional and job development services: resume writing, networking, dressing for success, skill sets. Michael Haynes, Affairs If you would like more information about how VA can help you Officer 631-824-6386, [email protected]. Fern Summer, with career or education planning call VA’s nationwide toll free Veteran LifeSkills Specialist, 631-824-6385, 220 Broadway, number, 1-800-827-1000 to request VA Form 28-8832, Application Huntington Station, NY 11746 for Educational – Vocational Counseling. DiChara Military and Veteran Services: Easter Seals Northwell Health – As the largest private employer in New York personalized employment services: Counseling and Mentorship, State, at Northwell Health, we’re proud to show our respect and Aptitude, Resume and Interview Skills, Referrals, Training, gratitude for the service of America’s military members and Employment Placement. 42 Broadway, Suite 1136, New York, NY veterans — as well as for their families. That’s why our Military 10004 212-943-4364, eastersealsny.org and Veterans Liaison Services offers a wide range of vital health, wellness and workforce resources. We are committed to making a BOOTS TO BUSINESS (SBDC Small Business Development meaningful difference in the quality of care and service our veterans Center) – FREE local service funded by SBA (Small Business and their families receive. No service member in our communities Administration) available for new or existing veteran owned small should feel forgotten or left behind. businesses. 1-on-1 business advisor meetings, business plan, Services we provide: targeted research, networking, information on funding and Healthcare guidance. Employment David A. Chiaro, Farmingdale State College, Contact Info: Northwell.edu/veterans 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 631-370-8892 – www.farmingdale.edu/sbdc; USAF Veteran assisting veterans: Department of Veterans Affairs [email protected] 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768 — 631-261-4400 x2943; FAX 631-266-6011; Cell 631-609-0477 White House Initiative: Jobs4America: Contacts: James Evelyn C. Nowlin, BSCS, Employment Specialist – Kohlenberger, Captain Brad Cooper, Michelle Obama — serving [email protected] military veterans and spouses. Jim Kohlenberger, Executive Director: www.jobs4america.com, EEOC – U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 202-573-7360 800-669-400 Voice – 800-669-6820 TTY Michael Rohas, Program Analyst – Community Outreach, Training Joining Forces Captain Brad Cooper, U.S. Navy, Executive and Media 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, Director 202-456-2219 [email protected]. Information on New York, NY 10004 hiring veterans, spouses, family members, caretakers, siblings (all 212-336-3670 — [email protected] have made a sacrifice). 12 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 16

ASR International Corporation in partnership with Nassau General Electric announced (2/2012) a plan to hire 5000 veterans County Veterans Services Agency is offering free job training and under their program: “Hiring Our Heroes” The company is based in orientation preparing veterans for careers in technical and Fairfield, CT. The aviation unit will hire engineering interns for engineering fields. There include: inspection services, quality plants in Ellisville, Mississippi, Auburn, Alabama and Dayton Ohio assurance/control, construction, manufacturing, security, finance, Edward Jones 365 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY information technology (IT) and safety. Veterans should email 11552 Contact: Marie L. Taylor, Advisor at 516-538-4338 resume to [email protected] Employers Who Hire Veterans Get Tax Breaks From Army Green to Corporate Gray: A Career Transition Small Business Tax Credits: Are you a small business with gross Guide for Army Paperback – June 17, 1997 guide that provides receipts not exceeding $ 1 million dollars or staffing less than 30 essential information and guidance for making the career transition full-time employees? If so, did you know you are entitled to a tax from the Army to the civilian world. Available from Amazon.com credit for expenditures incurred while making your business for under $2.00 accessible to individuals with disabilities. iHeartRadio’s Show Your Stripes, a company-wide community (Title 26, IRS Code, Section 44). This tax credit is available to service initiative to address the issue of unemployment among U.S. “eligible small businesses” in the amount of 50 percent of “eligible military veterans and encourage businesses to hire skilled veterans. access expenditures” that exceed $250.00, but do not exceed Clear Channel will spend more than $75 million in radio, digital and $10,250.00 for a taxable year. This is a yearly tax credit depending out-of-home resources to highlight the skills brought back by on the eligible expenditures. Eligible access expenditures are the returning servicemen and women and their value to employers in amounts paid or incurred by an eligible small business for the the workplace. iHeartRadio’s Show Your Stripes – with the tagline purpose of enabling the business to comply with the applicable “Hire Smart – Hire Vets” – is a long-term effort to help guide requirements of the ADA. veterans back into civilian life by highlighting their valuable MEDIA training and experience. It will include radio, digital and out-of- Veteran’s Expeditionary Media home public service announcements (PSAs) from the biggest names Major Brian Iglesias – gives leadership, vision and fortitude for in entertainment and pop culture that will reach Clear Channel veterans and disabled veterans jobs in a changing media landscape. Media and Entertainment’s 243 million monthly U.S. listeners, the Information: www.veteransinc.com 60 million unique monthly visitors reached via its digital platforms and the 141 million people reached by Clear Channel Outdoor’s VETREPRENEUR is the official magazine of NaVOBA out-of-home advertising every month. iHeartRadio’s Show Your Magazine focused on veteran-owned small business Stripes will leverage Clear Channel’s powerful cross platform reach 429 Mill Street, Corapolis, PA 15108 (412) 424-0164 to create valuable career opportunities for returning veterans. All NaVoba Resources: www.navoba.com public service announcements will direct listeners to Business counseling: www.vetbiz.gov showyourstripes.org – a centralized, easy-to-use destination for Finance/access to capital: www.sba.gov (search veteran loans) veterans, businesses and supporters. Military Friendly Employers Top 100 Military Friendly employers. America’s SBDC New York List plus region-by-region, state-by-state breakdown. Farmingdale State College, David Chiaro, Veteran Business www.gijobs.com Advisor, [email protected] 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11935 PCS to Corporate America by Roger Cameron 1-631-370-8892 Written for the military officer (permanent Change of Station) New York State Small Business Development Center, Provides transitioning to civilian life. Career transition strategies, maximize targeted business training, counseling and mentoring to help your marketability, leadership guidance. Corporate recruiters veterans start and grow small business. include: Cameron Brooks, Lucas Group www.nyssbdc.org/services/services.html

Travelers – Transitioning Military and Veterans. Recognized as one GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA of G.I. Jobs’ Top Military Friendly Employers. www.travelers.com/careers4military New York Department of Labor 301 W. Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801 Smile Farms at IGHL – Mark Hubbard 516-934-8519 Fax: 516-934-8507 One Montauk Highway, Moriches, NY 11955 A collaboration to find skilled jobs involving, Rotary, BNI and New 631-332-6888 York Department of Labor

Senator Gillibrand – U.S. Senator from NY – strengthening jobs Rotary Job Find (RJF) in NY’s military sector. Dr. Howard Robins, VP, West Hempstead Rotary Club Offices in: Albany, Manhattan, Melville, LI, NY, Westchester, 516-967-1009, email: [email protected] Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Hudson Valley, North Country and New York Life, (Long Island) Washington, DC. Long Island office: 155 Pinelawn Road. Suite 576 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, NY 11747 205N, Melville, NY 11747, 631-249-2825 631-391-2900 ext. 3090, or 516-474-5781 [email protected]

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www.VAcareers.VA.com SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM — USAF Website devoted to careers that support uniformed military- as Northport VA Medical Center 631-261-4400 advertised on TV. Vocational rehabilitation for veterans with serious and persistent mental health problems Websites for business development – “create to prosper” Evelyn Nowlin, VRS, BSCS, Employment Specialist, ext. 2943; Giselle Samuely, Mgr. Dir cell: 631-609-0477 – [email protected] 16 Penn Plaza, Suite 830, New York, NY 10001-1820 Rick Sloan, Chief of Vocational Services, ext. 2199 [email protected] Dorothy Lippincott, Program Support Assistant, ext. 2198 www.businessdevelopmentfirst/blogspot.com Phone: 212-736-2131 — Cell: 917-842-8255 – FAX 646-417-7725 LONG ISLAND CARES Funded by United Way – OEF/OIF/OND Veterans/Families Job development program (and informational booklet) helps with: resume and cover letter, interview skills. www.licares.org Suffolk County Department of Labor, Veterans Employment Michael Haynes, Coordinator of Government Affairs and Veteran 190 Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772 Services, [email protected] OR Fern Summer, Veteran 631-687-4860 – [email protected] Lifeskills Specialist, [email protected] – 631-824-6384. Suffolk County, One-Stop Employment Center Provides comprehensive approach to job search VETERAN CAREER SERVICES, Individual Readiness, LLC 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Bernadette Ann Fackovec, MSW, USAF Veteran Serving military 631-853-6600 and veterans with resume writing, interviewing skills and job Suffolk County DOL Department of Labor, Licensing and readiness. Consumer Affairs 516-965-7029 — [email protected] Job search services: phones, faxes, copiers, computers/internet VETERANS ACROSS AMERICA access, job opportunity listings, career workshops, computer classes and tutorials, career quests. Vocational classroom training for those Non-profit working to create employment demand among a broad who quality. network of leaders of business and other organizations and 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788, 631-853- institutions. 6600 Founded by Wesley Poriotis. Email: 300 County Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901, 631-852-1955 [email protected] Samuel Chu, Commissioner, James DiLeberto, Workforce Program Manager: Toyann McPhoy 212-684-1122 Investment Board Chair email: [email protected] Entrepreneurship program for NY Veterans Leadership Program VA Veteran Employment Services, Northport Veterans Affairs contact: Stephen White – www.whiteandcompany.com or visit 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768 – 631-261-4400 Veterans Business Network at: Employment Specialists: www.veteransbusinessnetwork.com Michael Holmes – ext 4220, [email protected]; Hire a Vet A program of Department of Veterans Affairs Lillian Denby – ext 4221, [email protected]; Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. Evelyn Nowlin – ext 4222, [email protected] IMCOM, United States Army Garrison, Fort Hamilton, NY 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420 Sylvia P. Laughlin, Command Sgt. Major 1-800-827-1000 or website: vba.va.gov/vr&e.htm Phone: 718-690-4339 — Cell: 917-597-8974 MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP email: [email protected] Department of Defense, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force Career AmVets opportunities near global military installations. 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706 www.militaryonesource.com Contact: Jerry Hotop, National Commander IN GEAR Phone: 301-683-4002 OR 877-726-8387 x 4002 Serving Career Minded Military Spouses – Not for Cell: 573-513-1615 — FAX: 301-459-7924 profit group [email protected] and www.amvets.org Haley Uthlaut, Exec. Director, West Point, Highland Falls, NY – 910-987-7004 Community Action Partnership – Economic Opportunity Council Gathers massive amounts of information and benefits available to of Suffolk, Inc. spouses and puts it in one location in a consumable format: Outreach Coordinator, Rich Dellasso www.ingearcareer.org 31 West Main Street, 3rd Floor, Patchogue, NY 11772 See: RetireTheUniform.com for a variety of career and business Phone: 631-289-2601 Ext. 125 opportunities including a list of top 100 military friendly employers Fax: 631-289-2178 WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES Email: [email protected] Services ranging through communications, publications, career transition, event support, historical archives. Current job openings: WestPointAOG.org/About//WPAOGJobOpportunitties 14 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 18

CIVIL SERVICE Suffolk County Dept. of Civil Service and YORK TRUCKING INC. Human Resources OWNER-OPERATOR WANTED Competitive examinations for villages and school districts: fire, police, water, library. YORK TRUCKING INC. is a family-owned company that has www.suffolkcountyny.gov, click on government and go to civil been in business in the Northeast since 2001. service. At YORK, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with Current list of exam and available positions. personalized service and attention to even the smallest of needs, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Bldg. 158, Hauppauge, NY while maintaining our high standards, honesty, and integrity. 11788, 631-853-5500 YORK is searching for Owner-Operators ( with or without their own authority) that are looking to join a close-knit, family PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT atmosphere and pull 53’ dry van or container for import and/or New York State, Albany, 518-457-6216 export along the I-95 Corridor in the Northeast, Southeast, and Dept. of Labor, Patchogue, NY, 631-687-4800 South. New York State Civil Service, NYC, 212-961-4326, www.cs.ny.gov BENEFITS: Nassau: Hempstead, 516-572-1882 – www.nassaucivilservice.com • Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit Federal Job information and testing: www.usajobs.gov • Professional/Experiences Dispatching Courts: NYS Unified Court System, NYC, 212-428-2580 – • Home on the Weekends www.nycourts.gov • Pro-Rate Fees Paid by YORK New York City: 212-669-1357 – www.nyc.gov/dcas • Sign on Bonus REQUIREMENTS: VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE – BVSJ • No DUI/DWI Jobs to Build On is a project for worker education funding by NYC • Current Class A CDL Council and administered by the City University of NY. Addresses • Must be able to pass DOT Physical/Drug Screen employment, housing, reintegration, emergency assistance. • Clean MVR Record Wendy McClinton, President/CEO 00 718-852-6004 – www.bvsj.org If you are interested and meet the requirements posted above, please 665 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 contact YORK at 1-844-374-4484

Rallypoint.com Created by two veteran entrepreneurs, think of it as Linkedin of the military. Rallye Point help transitioning membrs in three ways: job listing greated towards military friendly jobs and companies that want to work with veterans, proactive recruiting from corporate head hunters and hiring managers, and mentorship from other veterans.

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EDITORS NOTE Does your company — or Do YOU — have a job to offer a veteran??? Photocopy this page and contact Louis Falco, Coordinator email: [email protected]

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Career Education

NATIONAL TRAINING COMPUTER TRAINING Truck Drivers School (Nationally Accredited – DETC) Sponsored by Family Service League, 790 Park Avenue, VA/DANTES Approved – Job placement assistance, Heavy Huntington, NY 11743 – 631-470-6779, lbrennan@fslli. Org — Equipment Operators. See www.earthoverschool.com/webinar.htm Information: www.fsl-li.org Tractor-Trailer Drivers see: www.truckschool.com/webinar.htm Lori Brennan, Division Director Online home study + resident training + approx. 334 hours Training at Roslyn High School. 440 Round Hill Road, Roslyn 188 College Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065 904-272-4000 Heights, NY 11577. Beginning and Advanced 15 week sessions, or 800-488-7364 total of 150 hours of instruction: internet searching, e-mail, touch Jeff Vorpagel, Admissions Representative – 772-621-5300 typing, MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher

AMCAT ADJUSTING SERVICES PROJECT9LINE Accredited training facility for insurance adjuster – residential Empowering Veterans with reintegration through the art and and commercial. Texas State licensed. Class size: 15 – 30 activities. Information: 1-800-995-1433 ext. 232, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. Patrick Donohue – 631-416-7127 • 631-841-1141 – 5 p.m. 25 Union Avenue, Islip , NY 11751 [email protected], facebook.com/Project9line, FBI Special Agents twitter@project9line, Project9line.org Interested in Military Experience – Foreign Languages, Law, Accounting, Law, Enforcement, Engineering, Computer Science Editorial, Marketing and Production PEARSON. Education Must have: bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience – ages 23 to 36 technology company. Information: http://jobs.pearson.com Apply on line: www.FBIjobs.gov Entertainment Project 9 Line: Guitar Workshop contact: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – FEDERAL BUREAU [email protected]. Comedy Workshop contact Brian OF PRISONS — hiring Correctional Officers Cutaia, [email protected], 631-848-2226 Variety of entry level positions available. Apply: www.usajobs.gov — Search USAJOBS for vacancies. NAVY FEDERAL Credit Union — Banking, Mortgages – 320 Metropolitan Correctional Center, 150 Park Row, New York, NY branches in US 10007 • 646-836-6300 and www.BOP.GOV Hiring: Customer Service, IT, Project Managers, VP’s Jose Santiago, Recruiter, Selection and Career Development JOHNSON & JOHNSON 820 Follin Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180 Careers in Sales – Consumer, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, 703-255-8172 and www.navyfederal.com Pharmaceutical World headquarters: 888-842-6328 New Brunswick, NJ. www.jnj.com EXCHANGE NEW YORK STATE POLICE Army & Air Force Exchange Service High School graduate – ages 20-29 + 6 years of military service – Department of Defense organization with repair mission. 43,000 Training Starting salary $50,374 to $61,525 jobs around the world – opportunity for advancement. www.NYTROOPER.com Internships, trainee programs, retail and food management careers, corporate. Information and apply: Military Spouses: MILITARY TO MEDICINE www.applymyexchange.com Healthcare workforce combines training and career opportunities to enhance lives of military families. Training Classes on line — SCHWANS Route Sales Representative E1-ES – 01-02 W1-W2 – Free healthcare career assessment Sell and deliver 300+ varieties of frozen foods in your area. Base Dale Broskey, Military Services Officer – 703-208-5959 or 757- wage+commission and incentives. Apply: www.schwansjobs.com 404-6821 OR: 2990 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 20120, 703-208-5974 www.militarytomedicine.org ARMY RESERVE Transition from active duty to Army reserve Job fields include: ARC — Advanced Reconnaissance Corp aircraft maintenance, dental band, firefighting, journalism, food 2661 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 — 845-896-0880 service, heavy equipment operation, construction, photography, And 1401 Route 52, Suite 101, Fishkill, NY 12524 linguistics, railroad, transportation, surveying, communications, Environment with engineering opportunities in the defense and medical. Call: 1-800-USA-ARMY or go to: security sectors: Hyperspectral Imaging Systems — Real-time www.goarmyreserve.com Signal Processing Immediate openings in Fishkill, NY and Annapolis, MD Send resume: [email protected] — See: www.advrecon.com 17 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 21

COLLEGES participating in GI Bill BOCES Eastern Suffolk Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits: as much as $1,473 per month, On-going registrations – Adult Education housing stipend, book stipend, and more. Transfer GI 350 Martha Avenue, Bellport, NY 11713 benefits to spouse or child. Information: Many courses approved for training veterans by NYS Bureau of www.militarybenefitsnow.com Veteran’s Education. 631-233-4400 – www.esboces.org/AEV Briarcliff: www.briarcliffe.edu/Admissions/Military-Admissions St. John’s University – campus locations: Queens, Staten Island, CLOCK/WATCH MAKING – CLOCK/WATCH REPAIR – Manhattan, Oakdale in New York, Rome, Italy and Paris, France. Gemology/Gemstone Identification [email protected] or 1–888-9STJOHNS School of Horology Pace University – adult and non-traditional students, on-line Horology is the art and science of timekeeping. Columbia, PA. degrees in Business Studies and Technolology Studies. The school prepares students in clock-making, repair and www.pace.edu restoration. There is a dire need for technicians in the United States – work is available in local businesses, high-end companies ALSO at Pace: $60,000 from the Jewish Foundation for and some may be done at home. Information: Education of Women to provide scholarships to females veterans www.collegesurfing.com/ce/school-horology or female dependents. Available in nursing, family nurse Jewelry & Watch Repair School of New England, 194 Buckland practitioner and physical assistant programs. Pace offers other Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042 1-866-854-4470. email: Oleg veterans’ scholarships. Selected by G.I. Jobs as Military Friendly Beznosov, President and http://jwrschool.com/contact/ School. Gem City College, 700 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301 Phone: Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) 217-222-0391 — Fax 217-1557. www.gemcitycollege.com/index.php. Courses in Jewelry repair, VR&E VetSuccess Program authorized by US Congress under engraving, horology, gemology, watch/clock repair. Title 38. Assists veteran with service- connected disabilities to prepare for, find and keep suitable jobs. Also offers services HOME STUDY for those severely disabled to improve the ability to live as Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Attn: Rozina independently as possible. Apply online at www.vba.va.gov Sneison. 1801 E 4th St. DWRTC #108, Okmulgee, OK 74447. 918-293-5160 – email: [email protected]. Contact: Office of Veterans Services, Request Information and Materials. www.osuit.edu/academics/watchmaking/requirements.html

Benefits and Services

Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, 4th District, New York DAV Kathleenrice.house.gov Disabled American Veterans https://kathleenrice.house.gov/constituent- Frank Paz, Commander services/casework/military.htm 17 Waterview Place, Lynbrook NY 11563 • 516-330-8109

Military & Veterans | U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice To request military records: kathleenrice.house.gov http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ If you would like my help with a military issue, please print out my Authorization Form and fax or mail it to my office. If you have any questions, feel free to call.

Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: • Oversight & Investigation Subcommittee • Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Natalie Block-Levin, Constituent Service Representative 516-739-3008 – [email protected] 229 Seventh St, Ste. 300, NY 11530 Services Include: • Assistance in retrieving records, requesting change of records, retrieving badges, ribbons & awards • Congressional inquiries into pending claims & appeals • Matters with DoD and Military Branches • Service Academy Nominations

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Funding and Support

NATIONWIDE Services for the UnderServed (S:US) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF): The SSVF Joiningforces.gov Program provides assistance to Veterans who are homeless or at The White House and USO suggest that you send a message of risk of becoming homeless. Veterans must be in a housing crisis to thanks to our military. Takes only a minute! qualify for the SSVF program. Serving both Nassau and Suffolk HONOR FLIGHT LONG ISLAND Counties, SSVF can help Veterans achieve sustainability and Free flights. A non-profit organization to honor retired military. success through case management, assisting with housing searches, Flies our nation’s heroes to Washington, DC to visit and reflect on linking to employment opportunities and accessing for benefit their memorials. http://honorflightlongisland.org/ — 631-702-2423 assistance. SSVF can offer referrals to legal assistance services, financial and budget education, access to clothing and hygiene and Collier County Honor Flight – 501©3 food supports. SSVF can also offer temporary financial assistance Honor America’s War Veterans by transporting these heroes to (TFA) for rental assistance, brokers and security fees, and moving Washington DC to reflect at their memorials. costs. All TFA services are never guaranteed and provided on a P.O. Box 8001, Naples FL 34101 – 239-777-9295 – case by case basis. www.collierhonorflight.org and [email protected] Sean Lux and Dr. Debi MTA Contract: The Long Island Railroad has partnered with Strand, Founders and Directors Services for the UnderServed to provide support to homeless individuals inside or near the railway stations throughout Nassau OPERATION PROPER EXIT and Suffolk Counties. We can provide Outreach, assessment to link An opportunity for wounded warriors to face the demons of war at individuals to supportive services, food, clothing and housing. the place where they were wounded. To determine eligibility for SSVF or MTA please contact: National Resource Directory Beth Gabellini, Regional Director for S:US-Long Island: Provides access to thousands of programs and services – national, [email protected], (631) 227-0777 state and local levels – rehabilitation and community integration. Marlo Paventi, Deputy Program Director, SSVF-LI: Makes connections and provides information: Benefits, Education, [email protected], (631) 227-0777 Employment, Health, Homeless Assistance, Housing, Transportation and Travel. Other services: Wounded Warrior United Way of Long Island Programs, Women’s Resources, Financial assistance. 819 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, NY 11729 – 631-940-3700 www.NRD.gov www.unitedwayli.org

Exelis Action Corp. GENERAL NEEDS 501(c)(3) Serving the basic living needs of Champions veterans and community services issues. Helping veterans and their families through direct distribution listed below. veterans in their post-service care and education. Exelis Action If you would like to donate, volunteer or sponsor a distribution, Corps identifies opportunities for our employees to make a your support is welcomed. difference for our nation’s service members, veterans and their www.generalneeds.org • [email protected] families. www.exelisinc.com facebook.com/generalneeds FISHER HOUSE 297 Larkfield Road #761, East Northport, NY 11731 64 Fisher Houses in the United States, Great Britain and Germany. President Lonnie Sherman • 516-672-9595 Daily lodging for families of combat casualties. These homes are Accepting new items: underwear, socks, thermal underwear, t- located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, close shirts, washcloths, blankets, toiletries (men and women), footwear to the medical center or hospital they serve. Fisher Houses have up (sneakers, boots, hats, scarves, gloves. (Please no used clothing) to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a Long Island Cares common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an Feeding Long Island’s Hungry. inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is Michael W. Haynes, Manager-Government Affairs and Veteran never a lodging fee. www.fisherhouse.org Services, 220 Broadway, Huntington Sta, NY 11746 631-824-6386. [email protected] GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA Family League Town of Oyster Bay 1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 President & CEO Karen Boorshtein 516-797-7900 – www.oysterbaytown.com — email: 631-647-3100 [email protected] (24/7 voice mail: 516-797-7875) Family Service League – helps individuals, children and families Assistance with a variety of benefits: Health care, outpatient – personal crisis, homeless and vocational services. treatment, counseling, personnel and medical records, discharge 790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 631-427-3700 – separation apers, DD-214, spousal pension and indemnity www.fsl-li.org compensation, burial guidance 19 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 23

Family Service League, Inc. Long Island Volunteer Center Robyn Berger-Gaston, Division Director, Youth and Senior Services One of ten New York State regional volunteer centers, the Long 108 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11091 Island Volunteer Center is a resource center and clearing house for Phone: 631-369-0104 ext. 12 Fax: 631-369-5433 volunteer needs across LI. They link individuals and groups to Email: [email protected] www.fsl-li.org volunteer opportunities. Over 250 registered agencies post Restoring hope, rebuilding lives since 1926 volunteer needs, including agencies that serve veterans and military families. Programming is being developed to recruit VAA — Veterans Across America veteran and military family volunteers to meet the needs of 251 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016 212-684-1122. community including leadership and teamwork training and project Glen Witt Program Manager, [email protected]. management. Participating veterans and family members will have Kenneth Arroyo Roldan, Esq. the opportunity to expand their reach and impact. Information and 152 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 20016 212-684-6900, updating will be found on our website: [email protected]. www.LongIslandVolunteerCenter.org; and/or call Diana O’Neill, Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, P.O. Box 4469, Executive Director at 516-564-5482. Founded in 1992 by Joan Washington, DC 20017-0469 • www.milarch.org Imhoff RIP “Serving Those Who Serve” in the active military and VA Medical Battalion Buddy Program: Centers. Care package contains large cuddly stuffed animal in addition to Lead the Way, Army Rangers other items. Package is given to children when parents are Bob Hotarek, Manhasset Rotary, Barbara Donno, Manhasset deployed – something to hold on to while mom or dad is away. Rotary. HAM RADIO HELP Lead the Way Fund: www.leadthewayfund.org American Legion Amateur Radio Club (TALARC) membership U.S. Army Rangers free to Legion families. Objective: establish an amateur radio P.O. Box 281, Manhasset, NY 11030 station from Indianapolis to conduct “nets” of licensed hams able Financial aid to help ease burdens and help families adjust to the to help with veterans’ benefits and questions. If YOU have radio reality of their new life. Ranger recovery, rehabilitation and re- gear you are willing to donate: email: [email protected]. entry into civilian life. Ranger wives identify families’ special Vietnam Veterans of America, Par to Veterans Advisory Group, needs. Bolsters Ranger and family morale during deployment. Nassau County Veterans Agency Established in 2007, a 501c3 non-profit. AMERICAN LEGION Bob Woodruff Foundation (ABC News correspondent wounded American Legion, Department of New York in Iraq) Brings together leaders from business, entertainment, Edward L. Mallicoat, Americanism Chairman government, military and philanthropy to help injured service 5 Sunset Lane, Hartsdale, NY 10530 members and their families. www.ReMIND.org education about Legion: 212-267-1998 – Home: 914-686-3177 needs of injured service members as they reintegrated into their American Legion Auxiliary, Theodore Korony Unit #253 communities. 4374 Locust Point Drive, Bronx, NY 10463 Contact: Judy A. Lance, President Hm: 718-822-1839 – Marine Corps League, Sunrise Detachment Cell: 917-549-2261 99 Iwo Jima Blvd., Massapequa, NY 11758 Disabled American Veterans Chris Holder, M.S., Ed., CRC – Veterans Service Officer – P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 516-658-7124 [email protected] There are 106,012 disabled veterans in New York alone. Semper Fi Fund OPERATION HOMEFRONT TRI-STATE (NY, NJ & CT) Provides financial support for injured and critically ill members of Financial assistance and variety of services to alleviate the burden U.S. Armed Forces and families. Includes Service Member and of unexpected emergency situations resulting from deployment family support, specialized and adaptive equipment, adaptive and/or injury recovery. Charity Navigator – 95% to program. housing, adaptive transportation, education and career transition Services Including: assistance, therapeutic arts and Team Semper Fi. Established in Emergency food, home repairs appliance repairs 2004; A+ rating; Four Star rating from Charity Navigator. 825 Furniture and household items College Blvd., Suite 201, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057. Moving assistance vision care assistance Information: www.semperfifund.org Communication Devices Never Go Hungry Program: Laffey Fine Homes Vehicle repairs/ vehicle donations 15 locations throughout Nassau, Suffolk and Queens will collect Operation Homefront Villages non-perishable foods, clothing, toiletries and furniture to various Community events / holiday programs veterans’ organizations. Contact: Judy Edge, Mgr. Northport Information: 866-401-05541 OR www.operationhomefront.net 631-651-5900, or [email protected] or [email protected] 678 Aaron Ct., Kingston, NY 12401 Vietnam Veterans of America — resells used clothing and other Veterans’ Social Group – Great Neck Senior Center donations to fund programs for veterans. Will 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021 pick up. www.clothingdonations.org Contact: Mel Sachs – Cell: 516-761-0488 Ace in the Hole Foundation The Foundation provides financial aid, material assistance and 20 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 24

succor to charitable organizations and causes. The Foundation’s LONG ISLAND CARES financial aid and material assistance is administer directly to Huntington, 220 Broadway, Huntington Station, deserving recipients or through contributions to charitable South Shore Service Center, 163-1 North Wellwood Avenue, organizations with which the Foundation has working partnerships. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 631-991-8106, Nassau Service Center, 84 tankers, especially those 2d Marine Division, as well as other Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520, 516-442-5221. www.aceintheholefoundation.org. Food Pantry — Tuesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Michael Haynes, Coordinator of Veteran Services, 631-582-3663, Knights of Columbus Inquire about membership: www.kofc.org ext. 124 — open to Catholic males 18 and over, in good standing within the Catholic Church. Offers insurance, scholarships, disability benefits, THE INN The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) addresses the death benefits. 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326, issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing 203-752-4270 or www.kofc.org food, shelter, long-term housing, and supportive services in a Financial Assistance Project, Immediate Needs program for dignified and respectful manner for those who seek our help. We Wounded LI based Hope for the Warriors, are a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization with a dedicated 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10042 staff, a broad base of community support and a commitment to 646-957-1752 • [email protected] educate the public about these issues. Contact: Steve Prescia, Military Veteran Program Manager 516-486-8506 • www.the-inn.org Jessica McKinney, Community Development Manager CATHOLIC CHARITIES [email protected] Food Stamp Program helps families, singles, young and old to Angels for Warriors is a not-for-profit volunteer organization improve nutrition and increase food buying power. Nutrition providing information and guidance about the essential resources outreach project of Suffolk County, (Food Stamp Assistance) available to veterans and families. Clients get a personal roadmap 631-789-9546. Nassau: Call HWD, 516-483-1110 ext. 16 based on individual needs to help them locate and navigate local, AMERICAN RED CROSS regional and national resources available. They also serve as Emergency communication services. Service to military and advocates to gain benefits. Service is FREE. Contact: veterans hospitals. Service to military families, emergency www.angelsforwarriors.org, e-mail: [email protected], financial assistance, travel, household setup. International family Rogerlyn Velez Cipriano, Esq., 164 Main Street, Huntington, NY – tracing services 516-446-6788 or 631-759-1792 or 631-651-5471 NORTHWELL HEALTH (Formerly North Shore/LIJ) Support Compassionate Care CHAPLAIN SERVICE groups forming for military spouses and partners. Challenges Northport VA Medical Center, Chaplains include a broad spectrum connected to deployment and postdeployment. Information: of faith communities; many of whom have served in the military. 631-647-2530 or email: [email protected] Primary mission is to provide for the religious/spiritual care of veteran patients and the spiritual support of their families and FEDERATION OF ORGANIZATIONS significant others. Worship services in Bldg. 92. 631-261-4400 Offering information and support in a variety of areas: Supported Employment for individuals recovering from mental TALK, LISTEN, CONNECT Sesame Street program illness 1-877-468-2537 Bilingual educational outreach initiative designed for military Respite Plus Program – 631-447-6460 x 2108 families and their young children to share. Covers: deployments, Financial Management Program – 1-877-468-2537 homecomings, changes. Addresses the reintegration of an injured After Hours Social Program, Patchogue 631-447-6460 x 2133; parent. Download materials including DVDs from web site: Babylon 631-321-4360 www.sesameworkship.org/tlc FREE Companion Program – 631-236-4325 x 1130 POWER, Peer Outreach/Evening Recreation – 631-447-6460 OPERATION HOPE Island Harvest — a food bank for Long Barbara Faron, LMSW, CEO, One Farmingdale Road / Route 109, Island’s veterans.A mobile food pantry program offered by Island West Babylon, NY 11704, 631-669-5355, Harvest that delivers a one-time, one month supply of food to Long ext. 1104 – www.fedoforg.org and [email protected] Island veterans and military families in need of food assistance. Partnerships needed: information on where veterans and their families are located. Veterans who are willing to volunteer driving the van and assisting with referrals and information on various benefits and services that can help veterans and military families. If you have information: call Bernita James at 631-873-4775 ext. 212 or email – [email protected]. 199 Second Street Mineola, NY 11501, 516-294-8528 and 40 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788, 631-873-4775 – www.islandharvest.org 9-1-1 VETERANS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting Long Island Veterans. They provide emergency financial assistance. Please email info@911veterans or via US Postage 9-1-1 Veterans Inc., Lindenhurst, NY 11757-0911 21 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 25

Operation Wellness

VETERANS CRISIS LINE VA Hospital at Northport Staffed by Department of Veterans Affairs. Uniformed military or Veterans from every generation are encouraged to register family: 800-273-8255 press I for help confidential web chat: 75-79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11786 631-261-4400 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans 24/7 – 365 days Services include: Emergency: Suicide Hotline • General mental health, psychiatry, psychology, social work. 24/7 – 1-800-273 TALK LINE • Outpatient, individual and group therapy for PTSD. 1-800-273-8255 press 1 • Marital counseling • Dual Diagnosis Recovery Vets 4 Warriors • 28 day hospitalization for alcohol/substance dependence including 855-838-8255 aftercare groups. vets4warriors.com • 3-5 month Residential rehab for substance abuse. Office of Warrior Care Policy • 90 day residential PTSD program.Recreational Therapy, adaptive warriorcare.dodlive.mil sports for disabled vets, yoga, pool available with medical InTransition clearance. 1-800-424-7877 Suicide Prevention Coordinator Nancy Olsen intransition.dcoe.mil 631-261-4400 ext. 2791 Military One Source OEF/OIF/OND – www.oefoif.va.gov To reach individual 1-800-342-9647 departments:1-631-261-4450 + extension militaryonesource.mil • Combat office – ext. 2385 or 1-800-444-0001 • Primary Care – 631-863-4801 Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors [TAPS] • Program Manager: Vanessa J. Brown, RN, BSN. 1-800-959-8277 Cell 631-774-1707 taps.org • Transition Patient Advocate: Kathy Washburn, ext. 5273 or Cell 631-774-4704 WOMEN AND DEPRESSION • Social Work Care Manager: ext. 2885 or 800-444-0001 for Toll free – 24/7 hotline. 1-800-273-8255. To be connected to a SW assistance trained counselor at a suicide crisis center near you: • Call Center to schedule specialty clinic appointments: 1-800-799-4889 631-754-7973 Suicide Prevention Resource Center 1-877-438-7772 • Mental Health Clinic: ext. 6077, Bldg. 64, 1st floor, M-F 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. American Association of Suicidology – 202-237-2280 – • Psychiatry Service – ext. 2785 or ER ext 2380, 24/7 www.suicidology.org • Women’s Clinic: ext. 5314- or 5779 — Rose Williamson, LCSW, Manager 631-261-4400m ext, 5683 Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency • ER: ext. 2380 Bldg. 200 – psychiatrist on duty 24/7 Director Thomas Ronayne 631-853-8387 • Substance Abuse Center: ext. 5780, Bldg. 63, 1st floor – M-F 8 am-4:30 pm SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING • Beneficiary Travel: ext. 2361 Training for Veterans, military family members and those serving • Tricare: ext. 2968 or 5523 military personnel, caregivers, service workers to provide an • Billing: ext. 6945 awareness and tools to assist this high risk population. (part of • Pharmacy Automated Refill Line: 1-800-799-3023 North Shore LIJ) Zucker Hillside Hospital, 75-59 263rd Street, • DAV Transportation (for morning clinic – need 2 weeks notice) – Glen Oaks, NY 11004. Anita Mancini: [email protected], ext. 7980 718-470-8250 Northport VA Barber, Tu/Th 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bldg. F, Ground Floor x 7157 ($7 per cut) Mental Health Association in New York State 50 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 Women’s Clinic now has Gyn services. 631-261-4400 x 5779 Director, 212-254-8333 X 778 VA – Satellite Clinics 32 local affiliate MHAs serving 54 counties in New York State. Mount Sinai, North Country Road 631-261-4400 x 2218 Promotes mental health and recovery, encourages empowerment in West Hampton, 150 Old Riverhead Road 631-898-0599 mental health service recipients, eliminate discrimination, raise Patchogue, 4 Phyllis Drive 631-758-4419 public awareness with education and advocates for equality and Islip, 39 Nassau Avenue 631-581-5330 opportunity Bayshore Clinic 132 East Main Street 631-756-7978 1-800 766-6177 Riverhead, 89 Hubbard Avenue 631-261-4400 x 2218 Lynbrook, 235 Merrick Road 516-261-4400 x 2218 Plainview, 1425 Old Country Road 516-694-6008

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• DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Bldg. 9, 1st floor, ext. 7291, Gentiva Home Health An Affiliate of Kindred at Home 7747 Mary Pearlman, RN, Care Transition Liaison • VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), Bldg. 9, 1st floor, ext. 579, 5770 631-461-8913 • [email protected] • NYS Division of Veteran’s Affairs Counselors – Monette Fields and Nate King, Bldg. 9, 1st floor MY HEALTHEVET 631-266-2602 Website for secure messaging. Manage prescription refills on line, VA Primary Health Care in East Meadow, LI track appointments, medical/military history, email your health care Nassau County Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpk., Building Q, team privately and securely, access medical library and healthy East Meadow, NY 11554 living centers. To access personal health information, print a release Camille Wachter, Management Service Officer form after registering and bring form to the Northport VAMC to be Phone 516-282-0670 authenticated. 631-261-4400 x 2631. www.myhealth.va.gov – Nassau Vets Transportation 516-572-5456 or 572-8452 register and follow the instructions on screen. Pharmacy Automated Refills: 1-800-799-3023 eBenefits After Hours Medical Hotline: 1-800-877-6976 Designed for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service Members, VISN 3 Nurses Helpline – 1-800-877-6976 families and caregivers. Provides tools for updating personal Rotacare – Project of Rotary District 7255 facilitates free medical information, monitoring claims, applying for benefits and managing care for those who do not have health insurance or the funds to pay. health. Members can log in to view information from VA and DoD Staffed byvolunteers. 875 Jerusalem Avenues, Uniondale, NY records. To become a Premium accountholder, set up My 11553 Appoinment Necessary 516-539-9834 HealtheVet account and follow registration process at Email: [email protected] • www.rotacareny.org www.ebenefits.va.gov (see My HealtheVet above) OUR DOG PROGRAMS NCN Rehab – Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Guide Dogs – A guide dog is an assistance dog trained to find and Sub Acute Rehabitation • Long Term Care follow a clear path, maneuver around obstacles, and stop at curbs. A Michael Hampton – Director, Marketing and Development user with a guide dog gains enhanced mobility and independence. 100 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY 11767 Tel: 631-361-8800 x 248 C 516-768-2089 Service Dogs – A service dog is specially trained to help people [email protected] who have disabilities other than visual impairment. This dog may be trained to provide balance, fetch and retrieve dropped items, or Dental Resources aid an amputee getting in and out of a chair. StonyBrook University Dental Clinic – 631-632-8989 Farmingdale 631-420-2128 Combat Operational Stress Control Dogs – These specially Catholic Charities 516-623-4420 trained canines are deployed in theater with combat and operational HBA – Health and Business Alliance stress control teams. They offer emotional support for active duty Profit/Not-for-Profit Association in Health Care servicemen and women dealing with combat stress, homefront 320 Teach 148th Street, Nesponsit, NY 11694 issues and sleep disorders. WK; 718-974-6536 FX 718-504-5033 Cell 646-332-8653 Specialized Facility Dogs – These dogs are trained to provide physical and occupational therapy assistance at military or VA OnSite Providers hospitals for wounded soldiers. They may also make visits to VA Comprehensive Dental Care, Diagnostic, Preventative, Restorative, nursing homes or hospices. Prosthodontic, Esthetic • Free screening Larry Hanokov, Chief Marketing Officer Reaching Veterans in Need. Founded in 1969, EAC Network is a Toll Free: 1-866-411-2126, Tel: 646-533-3313 not-for-profit human service agency with 70 programs throughout Fax: 718-313-0126 Long Island and the New York metro area. Last year EAC Network Email: [email protected] • [email protected] helped over 57,400 people of all ages. Our programs protect at-risk www.dentalonsite.com children, support senior citizens, veterans, help people with mental health and substance abuse problems, educate people seeking Maxine Cappel Mayreis, DC, DACS financial independence, assist individuals who are under or Third Generation Chiropractor unemployed, mediate disputes and worth with families in crisis. Glen Cove, NY 11542 Reach them at www.EACINC.org or directly to (516) 759-7702 Fax (516) 674-0572 Cell (516) 528-5955 [email protected] A chiropractor and holistic practitioner: my mission is to help as people to regain physical and mental health through natural, safe, Patchogue Rotary Animal Assisted Therapy (PRAAT) gentle and effective techniques including chiropractic, nutrition, and Canine Therapy Organization. Companionship and interaction to therapeutic exercise. Seriously affordable rates and deep discounts reduce anxiety, stress. for veterans. Harvey M. Gestel 631-499-2145 • Cell 516-318-6440 VISN: VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network Multiple Locatons [email protected] throughout the tristate area. Go to website for complete listing: www.PRAATinc.org www.va.gov/directory/guide/region.asp Email: [email protected] • [email protected] 23 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 27

DOG TAGS Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20307 Service Dogs are trained to perform over 80 service dog commands Fax: 202-356-1460 • Care Coalition Hotline: 1-877–672-3039 specialized to serve PTSD and TBI, wounded warriors. Dogs can email: [email protected] open and close doors, turn lights on and off, dial 911, carry bags, do See: RetireTheUniform.com for a variety of services available for laundry, “watch your back.” www.puppierbehindbars.com to: men and women vets. “Apply for a Service Dog,” then to: “Download the Dog Tags Application” Walter Reed Army Medical Center closed at the end of August 2011; moved to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda MD Canine Companions for Independence® founded in 1975 in and to a new facility in Fort Beivoir, VA. The refurbished facility California will be renamed Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 2965 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 have a 340 bed capacity and will be run by all branches of the Executive Director: Kathy Pierson – 707-577-1791 – www.cci.org military. The new Fort Belvoir hospital has have 120 beds. Medford, LI campus for Canine Companions for Independence Specializing in improved area of prosthesis. (CCI); http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.4011065/k.A621/North Military Health Plan provided by Marine Corps Recruiting eastRegion Command – provides links to providers for military, family, retired, VetDogs – Veteran’s K-9 Corps. Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, – answer three questions for specific information. Website: Combat Stress Relief Dogs and Military Therapy Dogs. 60 years of TRICARE.com service. 1-866-VETDOGS (1-866-838-3647) PARALYZED VETERANS of America, 34 chapters and 61 America’s VetDogs — Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. service offices in the US; based in Washington, DC. Addresses www.aceintheholdfoundation.org. Paul Rieckhoff, Executive spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Also promotes the civil rights of Director. 371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787 the disabled. Founded in 1946. Information: 1-866-838-3647, www.VetDogs.org www.paralyzedveteransofAmerica.org.

Pets for Vets – Phone: 347-762-0280 • BLIND – Vision Impaired – Lighthouse International petsforvetsNYCLI@gmailcom • www.pets-for-vets.com Social Services – coping with vision loss and an aid to find services Check website for local contact information needed. Professional Education – trains professionals and paraprofessionals, vision rehabilitation through Horseability for Heroes – 238 Round Swamp Road, Melville, NY CE classes. Info: 212-821-9688 — www.lighthouse.org 11747. 516-353-6151 TOMIC VETERAN Saratoga WarHorse provides a focus on post-traumatic stress and Are you an A ??? participated in above ground suicide prevention provided at no cost to the veteran: nuclear testing, 2945-1962; or part of occupation forces in/around • Three day program includes travel expenses, lodging, and meals. Hiroshima/Nagasaki before 1946; or was a POW near Hiroshima or • Classroom and hands-on training as an introduction to horses. Nagasaki? You may have a claim for service-connected disability. • Making a personal connection between the veteran and the horse Contact your local VAMC for registry examination OR contact VA • Peer-to-peer interaction in an emotionally safe environment. Medical Center at 1-800-827-1000 OR Further information and available dates: www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/radiation. OR call Department www.saratogawarhorse.com/for-veterans of Justice, 1-800-729-7327. www.usdoj.gov/civil/torts/const/reca.

Heroes on the Hudson THE SOLDIERS PROJECT Department of Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Clinic. Free – Confidential psychological counseling for the Military Modeled after the National Disabled Veterans Summer Sports Service members/Vets who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Clinic. Kayaking and sailing on the Hudson River may be just what Counseling for their loved ones: girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, the doctor ordered. Information: Dr. Leif Nelson, 212-686-7500, children, stepchildren, parents grandparents – counseling to ext. 4252 and Wounded Warrior Program, contact Becky Melvin at bereaved family members. 904-296-7350 — www.nyharbor.va.gov All services provided by licensed mental health professionals trained in combat stress and psychological issues related to Great Strides Long Island in partnership with Project 9. Free deployment for service members and their families. No limit to recreational riding program for veterns. Includes riding, grooming number of sessions, no insurance necessary, not attached to the and ground work for small groups of veterns — activities strengthen military; no red tape. Appointment with therapist within a few days. physical abilities, bring emotional calm and healing of spirit. Call Contact: Dr. Susan Cohen — 516-887-2382 or 516-284-7531 Julie at 631-786-9703 www.The soldiers project.org or email: [email protected] Judith Broder, MD, Director — Barbara Schochet, Ph.D, Assistant NATIONWIDE Director Local office in Lynbrook, LI. 516-284-7531 – www.TheSoldiersProject.org. New York: 877-769-7438, USSOCOM Care Coalition newyork@the soldiersproject.org. Nationwide offices: visit the United States Special Operations Command website for sites. Sgt. Alex J. Eudy, Casualty Assistance Liaison Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Plgd. 2, Room. 4C03 6900 Heart Disease – Go Red Heart Match database – women veterans 24 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 28

can connect with other female veterans who have experienced heart MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/POWER MOBILIY PRODUCTS disease. Create a profile, indicate military status and connect with AND ACCESS EQUIPMENT others. Alpha Care Supply, LLC. Commercial and residential installations www.womenshealth,va.gov and www.goredforwomen.org in the metro-NYC region. On-going service and support. 21 Stringham Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580, 1-866-291-7039 CAREGIVERS AND VETERANS OMNIBUS HEALTH www.AlphaCareSupply.com SERVICES ACT 2010 AFFORDABLE PORTABLE RAMPS Sales and Rentals. Support to eligible post 9/11 uniformed military to receive care in Temporary and permanent applications; year round installations. home setting from a primary family caregiver. Information: 2100-05 Arctic Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716 631-567-4203 – Caregiver Support Coordinator local VA Medical Center or www.apramps.com 1-877-222-8387 • www.caregiver.va.gov AlumiRamp, Inc. Distributed by JCD Services, 1534 Rocky Point VIETNAM VETS –Blue Water Navy with medical problems from Road, Middle Island, NY 11953, 1-631-821-6811 Agent Orange. also: Brown Water Navy veterans. www.bluewaternavy.org/IOMReport.htm EZ-Access, 1704 B. Street, NW, Auburn, WA 98001, 1-800-451- 1903 – www.ezacess.com Chiropractic Services — covered by major insurance (call for verification) and/or sliding scale. SureHands Lift & Care Systems, 982 Route 1, Pine Island, NY Dr. Bruce Kesten, 3111 Grand Blvd., Baldwin, NY 111510 10969, 1-800-724-5305 – www.surehands.com 516-536 – 6806 Fax: 516-223-9170 – email: [email protected] Just-Patient-Lifters, Ltd. Orlando, FL 32804, 1-800-565-7075. Dr. Jeff Finkelstein offers one year of free chiropractic care to Long Island Distributor – www.themedical.com military personnel, spouses and children, currently returning from deployment. Insurance not necessary and there is no co-pay. GRANTS through NYS Division of Housing and Community South Nassau Chiropractic, 536 Fairview Avenue, Baldwin, NY Renewal: Community Development Corporation of Long Island 11510 – 516-868-0943 2100 Middle Country Road, Suite 300, Centerreach, NY 11720, 631-471-1215 – [email protected] Samaratan Village, Ellenville, NY Funded by Department of Defense. Women returning from Afghanistan, credential alcohol SELF-HELP GROUPS and drug abuse counseling and long term residential rehabilitation AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – share experience, strength and hope therapeutic community. Carol Davidson, Program Director to recover from alcoholism and help others HIPAA and other laws that govern information disclosure. achieve sobriety. For a group in any area: www.aa.org. www.hipaa.org; www.hipaadvisory.com; www.hhs.gov/hipaafaq. HIPAA Hotline 866-627-7748 NA – for narcotic addictions NYS Office of Mental Health – 1-800-597-8481 Suffolk: www.sasna.org Nassau: www.nassauno.org NYS Department of Health – 1-866-881-2809 SMART Recovery – self-empowering addiction recovery support US Department of Health and Human Services – 202-619-0257 group. Learn tools for recovery based on scientific research and ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS mutual help. Meetings: www.smartrecovery.org SCUV outreach for homeless and at-risk veterans helping them GamPro: staffed by professional clinicians to aid gambler and overcome challenges and realize post-service success and loved ones. Most insurances accepted, sliding scale offered. 55 satisfaction. 939 Johnson Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, Horizon Drive, Huntington, NY. 11743 – 631-920-8053 631-471-7242, www.mentalhealthand wellness.org GAMBLERS ANNONYMOUS – Serving all New York State PROSTATE DISEASE, Type II DIABETES, ISCHEMIC HEART areas. Find help for gambling Problems – 1-877-8-HOPENY DISEASE 1-877-846-7369 Long Island Hotline: 855-222-5542 Diseases presumed by the Veterans Health Service to be related to service in Vietnam. Contact Vietnam Veterans of America for LIAAC – Alcohol and HIV further information: 8719 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Maryland Free and confidential services, education, case management, 20910 counseling, testing and referrals, Food Programs and emergency 301-585-4000 – www.vva.org food pantry, financial assistance. Immediate linkages to substance Pederson-Krag Center ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES abuse treatment, support groups, screened referrals. Literature and Family education and support programs: Program offers individual condom distribution – 1-877-TO-LIAAC – www.LIAAC.org and group psychiatric services to clients suffering from both mental 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINES: Nassau – 1-516-679-1111 – Suffolk – 1- illness as well as chemical addiction. Walk in hours/same day intake 731-751-7500 assessment. LICHIR Chiropractic care Contact Gloria Wright, LCSW, Program Coordinator, 55 Horizon Search www.chiropractic.org to find free chiropractic care for Drive, Huntington, NY 11743, 631-920-8037 returning veterans. The doctors are volunteers or Call Center: 1-866-449-3692 Local Contact: Philip A. Faquel, III DC, 35 Washington Blvd., Smithtown, NY 11787 Office: 631-724-7277, Cell: 631-356-9466 OR www.Longislandchirp.com or email: [email protected] 25 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 29

Vietnam Express

You wander into hell to blaze a trail of glory. Then you realize it’s your own soul That is so very very lonely. You wait for the sniper to pick you apart. While you’re writing letters home. “Baby don’t break my heart.” They tell you, “Don’t go down that trail tonight. A full moon and a bouncing betty will blow your world apart.” You’re so blacken high, they couldn’t tell you or John Wayne apart. They told you, “Run to Canada” While they were burning Old Glory Did they think our Red White and Blue Was some radical hippy protest story. They marched on Washington While we were buried in blood. We Vietnam Vets are rising out of the mud; We are standing together after all these years. America’s wounded warriors with all our Blood, Sweat and Tears.

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Post Traumatic Stress

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION Manhattan – 160 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016 National: 1-800-273-8255 646-742-8888 Army Prevention Website: www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide Woodbury – 80 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 Real Warriors: 516-802-5025 www.realwarriors.net.familysupport;preventsuicide.php Medford – 12 Platinum Court, Medford, NY 11763 Department Of Veterans Affairs: 631-504-6800 www.mentalhealth.net.gov/suicide_prevention For Families Who www.hyperbaricmedicalsolutions.com Have Lost A Loved One: www.taps.org. ASAP Armed Services Adjustment Program Phobia and Trauma Find a Provider in your area Clinic, Psychological Evaluation, Research and Counselling Connecting service members, veterans and families with health Clinic, Hofstra University Offers treatment for veterans and care providers before, during and after deployment CSSP service members experienceing difficulty as a result of military Directory. warwithin.org experience, redeployment or postmilitary, civilian adjustment. For urgent situations contact, Patient Care Services Action Group The clinic treats issues of reduced quality of life, substance at [email protected] misuse and impaired family relations. Tailor-made treatments to match the needs. 131 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, Joan PEACEFUL MINDS 501(c)3 – A wellness center for combat and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center. Information veterans. Amy Mahoney, MS, L.Ac, Board Certified Herbalist, and appointment 516-463-7232 Executive Director & Founder. Serving five boroughs of NYC, Nassau and Suffolk. Peaceful Minds is a non-profit community Family of Heroes PTSD group/resources. wellness center offering free therapies such as acupuncture, www.family of heroes.com massage therapy, reiki, yoga and meditation to combat veterans Coaching into Care. www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching that may be suffering from service related post combat stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, insomnia and pain. Post 911 – GI Bill 888-441-4551 Locations in Farmingdale and Manhattan, mobile clinic also Journaling – Research study of narrative writing for patients available. and health care professionals is currently being conducted at West 120 Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY — PO Box 232, Huntington Hospital and Nephrology Division at North Shore- Atlantic Beach, NY 11509 – 516-395-7007 LIJ. To read collective literary works created by the health [email protected] • www.PeacefulMindsNYC.org system’s staff, visit narrateur.org. For more information: [email protected] STRESS SOLUTIONS OF LONG ISLAND/APEX COUNSELING EOC – Economic Occupation Center — Association for Mental Promoting rapid stress reduction. Thought field therapy, Health and Wellness Havening EMDR Mental Health Helpline: 631-226-3900 Bill Solz, LCSW, CASAC, Director, Hugh Prior, Outreach Coordinator, SSVD Program 377 Oak Street, Garden City, Suite 201 • 516-428-2841 128 Main Street, Yaphank, NY 11980 – 631-924-8088 x 1505; [email protected] Fax: 631-654-7894; Cell: 631-896-7415 [email protected] [email protected] • www.mentalhealthandwellness.org

The Northport Wellness Center, a multidisciplinary holistic Veterans Helping Veterans PTSD Veterans Association of healthcare facility, was founded by Dr. Alan P. Sherr in 1995. We’ve Northport, Inc., Reggie Cain, VP helped thousands achieve new levels of health and wellbeing. From PO Box 194, Northport, NY 11768, 516-492-8993, chiropractic care and acupuncture to holistic medicine, physical www.ptsdveteransassociation.org, [email protected] therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and more, the Northport Wellness Center is home to a talented team of interdependent Nassau Vets’ Center 970 South Broadway, Hicksville, NY professionals that are passionate about helping you identify and 516-348-0088. Jeanne Morrison, Team Leader accomplish your wellness goals. The Northport Wellness Center is your path to optimal health. Contact: Northport Wellness Center, Headstrong Project — Weill Cornell Medical College is 220 Ft. Salonga Road, Northport, NY 11768. (631) 262-8505 offering evidence-based treatment for combat veterans suffering [email protected] - PTSD for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the NYC and Tri-State www.northportwellnesscenter.com area. Developing an individually designed tailored treatment. — Hyperbaric Medical Solutions: Medford, NY (631) 504-6800; Midtown Center for treatment and research: 56 West 45th Street, Woodbury, NY (516) 802-5025; Manhattan, NY (646) 742-8888 9th floor NYC 10036, 212-764-5178, Contact: Gerard Ilaria, Department Administrator, 646-962-8092, Hyperbaric Medical Solutions – Oxygen therapy, customized [email protected] — Ann B. Beder, MD, Medical treatment plan Director, 212-746-1258, [email protected] 27 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 31

Clubhouse of Suffolk – Suffolk County United Veterans 30 Hempstead Avenue, Suite H6, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 The Mental Health Association of Suffolk County. Michael 516-764-5522, 764-5598, 764-5570 FAX: 516-764-8154 Stoltz, LCSW, Executive Director — 631-471-7242 x 1304; fax 631-738-0427; cell 516-297-1936; Hypnosis: Barbara Swanwick, M.S., Board Certified Hypnotist, [email protected] 24 Hilltop Road, Port Washington, NY 11050, 516-944-6639 Space located at VA Hospital in Northport, NY – Building 65, 79 VA Hospital at Montrose, New York Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768 Major facility to PTS treatment in U.S. PTSD Veterans Association of Northport, Inc. – Veterans Helping Info: Sharon Irving, Cortlandt Manor Rotary Veterans 1437 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 Contact: President John Ball Cell: 516-724-5179 914-293-0710 — email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Vice President: Hutch Dubosque Cell 631-223-6107 The Soldiers Project (additional information above) – Free email: [email protected] professional and confidential — (no insurance necessary) P.O. Box 194, Northport, NY 11768 counseling to military personnel, veterans who have served in email: [email protected] Iraq, Afghanistan and Desert Storm. Website: www.ptsdveteransassociation.com Also counseling for loved ones: spouses, children, a parents and Facebook: www.facebook.com/ptsdveteransassociation bereaved family members. The project is comprised of volunteer licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental MAKE THE CONNECTION Shared experiences and support health nurses, and marriage and family therapists. No limit to the for veterans. Information, resources and veterans’ stories. View number of sessions offered and does not require insurance or any video testimonials, explore easy-to-navigate information, locate other form of payment. resources, programs and services near you. www.MakeTheConnection.net • Also on facebook and YouTube Angels for Warriors is a not-for-profit volunteer organization @ Veterans MTC providing information and guidance about the essential resources available to veterans and families. Clients get a personal roadmap Nassau County – VET2VET PEER NETWORKING based on individual needs to help them locate and navigate local, GROUPS (PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Program) See above. regional and national resources available. They also serve as Groups co-facilitated by a diverse team of fellow veterans who advocates to gain benefits. Service is FREE. Contact: have been trained in providing veteran peer support. Information: www.angelsforwarriors.org, e-mail: [email protected], Jeff McQueen, 516-489-2322 ext. 1202 or [email protected] Rogerlyn Velez Cipriano, Esq., 164 Main Street, Huntington, NY, or www.veteranshealthalliance.net. Supported by Mental Health 631-651-5471 Association of Nassau County. Monday 5:15 p.m., 16 Main Street, Hempstead, Park in Family Service League, 790 Park Ave., Huntington, NY – Holly municipal lot, use side entrance closest to gated area. Beck – [email protected] — 631-691-07080 ext.332302 – for Thursday 2:00 p.m., N. Massapequa Community Center, 214 N. information — Free Training: Trauma informed Peer Support and Albany Ave., Massapequa. Practices – Available through The Long Island Committee on Women only – Tuesday 7:00 p.m., Valley Stream Community Sexual Abuse and Family Violence Center, 123 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream, (behind the community pool, along the walking path.) Healthy Healing in the tradition of Oriental Medicine serves veterans with health concerns including pain management, post- VET CENTER Babylon traumatic stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal Staff is sensitive to the experience of sexual assault; war trauma disorders and headaches. A sensitive, caring approach includes victims may develop PTSD. Road Rage awareness and prevention. acupuncture, herbal treatments, diet choices, lifestyle changes Know how to spot the warning signs of suicide. Counseling is free and exercise. to all eligible veterans, families and significant others. Sharon McDermott, M.S., L.Ac. ; 433 Maple Avenue, Westbury, Team Leader: Carol Wirth, LCSW, 100 West Main Street, NY 11590, 516-410-4297 and www.healthyhealingli.com Babylon, NY 11702, 631-661-3930, 631-261-4400 x6232, Fax 631-669-3871, [email protected]. Sheila Rettaliata, LSW New York State Post Traumatic Stress Counseling, Group Facilitation, general Nassau Guidance & Counseling is a privately owned discussion and personal recovery, Personal Presentation psychotherapy practice, with over 35 locations throughout Long Coaching 516-873-9339 — [email protected] Island, New York specializing in PTSD Counseling, Therapy. NG&C does not take a “onesize-fits-all” approach to therapy. CONFIDE, Counseling and Consultation Center – Arthur Rather, in order to provide maximum benefits, we specialize in Rosenthal, Director matching our clients with the most appropriate therapists based Serving veterans and families back to World War II, — Focus on on their needs and preferences, and our therapists’ experience, combat related trauma, substance use in many forms, Effective training, and style. Contact: Kathleen Dwyer Blair, 2005 Merrick therapy: veterans working together in a guided environment Road, Suite 118. Merrick, NY 11566 Telephone: (516) 221-9494 building on the military concept of “cohesiveness.” — “count on – Website: http://www.nassauguidance.com/ • E-mail: watching each other’s back.” [email protected] Fee: Varies 28 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 32

Tender Touch for All Massage Therapy. On-site at rehabilitation Healing for Heroes Network provides tablets for heroes: centers, VA Centers. (Northport Veterans Residence) Information: computer tables for qualifying Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan ww.tendertouchforall.org. who have sustained Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and/or Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while serving since September Veterans Re-entry — Brain Education – Stress Management. A 11, 2001. 15 hour program. Helping and sharing with Uniformed Military. Finding true self and connecting with family. Free to veterans. The tablet provides access to an electronic schedule cognitive $25 per family member. assistance, and consistent access to various forms of wireless Milena Kantor, 800 865-984-3563, Cell: 516-984-3563, email: communication. [email protected] H.O.P.E, Acupuncture Informational website: healing opportunities provoking education is a suicide prevention www.acupuncturetoday.com. Links to current issues, nutrition, 8 hour workshop. various healing modalities will be integrated, diet. FAQs links. Additional information at Common Knowledge: such as; http://commonspacificu.edu/pa/262. 1. yoga 2. qigong EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) may be an effective 3. breathing techniques treatment for PTSD according to Deb Tribbey, national 4. visualization techniques coordinator for Veterans’ Stress Project. Treatment involves 5. recognizing symptoms of depression tapping on acupressure points while focusing on traumatic 6. treatment options memories in order to release them. For more information: 7. Goal Oriented LIFE contract StressProject.org or EFTForVets.com Yvette is actively the Director of Public Relations for AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL VETERANS AFFAIRS Neurobehavioral Research, a FDA approved research site. she's AND REHABILITATION DIVISION worked on more than 43 schizophrenia protocols and 24 major The American Legion has professionally trained Department depressive protocols. Currently, her site is investigating the Service Officers (DSO) in every state to help you; call impact of Restorative Sleep for Military related PTSD symptoms. 1-800-433-3318 or write: 1608 K Street, NW, Washington, DC Yvette Is certified in MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, through 20006. Professional Referrals: Association of Traumatic Stress the National Council for community behavioral healthcare and is Specialists (ATSS), 973-559-9200 a teacher of yoga and Fitness Techniques International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), For Workshop information contact: 847-480-9028 Yvette Vega National Organization for Victims Assistance (NVA), [email protected] 1-800-777-4443 516 526 3077 National Veterans Foundation, 1-800-969-6642 Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Community Mental Health Points of Contact 1-800-959-TAPS Albany Cindy Chan 518-626-5426 [email protected] NATIONAL CENTER FOR TELEHEALTH AND Bath TECHNOLOGY Bruce Tucker w (607) 664-4513 [email protected] Department of Defense: effort to advance the use of technology m (607) 765-8454 for the prevention, assessment and treatment of a broad range of Canandaigua health conditions for service members, veterans and their Sharleen C. Sacco (585) 394-2000 [email protected] families. Apps available at AppStore and Google play. 9933 West Sara Levs (585) 394-2000 [email protected] Hayes Street, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431 – 253-968- Syracuse 1914. Check the websites: www.t2health.org and Ann Canastra (315) 425-4400 x52717 [email protected] [email protected] Bill Ashby (315) 425-3311 William. [email protected]

FAMILY SURVIVAL HANDBOOK Reaching Mental Health Western NY Kristen Weese (716) 862-8885 [email protected] Recover Together – Tools for and by families. Collaboration between National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York State Northport (NAMI-NYS) and New York State Office of Mental Health. The Barry Goggin (631) 261-4400 X 7549 [email protected] handbook is a well-written document with the potential to help Hudson Valley many families and individuals in navigating the mental health Evelyn Holmes (914) 737-4400 x 2533 Evelyn. [email protected] system. Filled with information and resources. Request a copy Bronx (50+ pages): Anne Smith, Dir. Family Institute for Education, Nikeisha Mays (718) 584-9000 [email protected] Practice and Research, [email protected]. OR Judith Carrington: New York Harbor Founder, Mental Health Resources, [email protected]. Sarah Hopkins (347) 534-8719 [email protected] OR check the website: NAMI-NYS, [email protected] Kate Moskoff (347) 534-8719 [email protected] Mia Ihm (347) 534-8719 [email protected]

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TBI Program The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone Medical Approximately 300,000 veterans sustained a TBI as a result of serving in Center provides free and confidential individual, couples, family, and the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; 57% were not evaluated or treated group therapy for veterans and their family members regardless of for TBI. Our TBI Program, funded by NYC City Council, is offering discharge status, combat exposure, or era served. We provide treatment for services to fill this gap in treatment. The service offers neuropsychological posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, readjustment difficulties, evaluations, which help us to understand the relationship between brain relationship problems, along with a variety of other challenges military and behavior. These evaluations offer in-depth assessment of memory, families may experience. Additional services include treatment for alcohol thinking visually/verbally, attention, problem solving, planning and mood. and substance use as well as assessment and treatment of traumatic brain The TBI Program also offers cognitive training, to develop strategies to injury. Our highly skilled clinicians have deep appreciation for and work around cognitive difficulties. The training consists of 10 weekly sensitivity to the military culture and its unique strengths and challenges meetings for 1-2 hours with a neuropsychologist to learn problem solving, and are passionate about helping veterans and military families. The organizational strategies and memory and attention techniques. The treatment we provide is flexible and integrative and is rooted in evidence- program also gives the opportunity to learn about how mood, sleep, and based principles. headaches can affect cognitive functioning, and strategies to work on these Interested individuals can call our intake line at (855) 698-4677 or e-mail domains. The individualized treatment caters to specific challenges and us at: [email protected]. strengths of each veteran, guided by the neuropsychological assessment. Visit our website at: http://nyulangone.org/locations/steven-a-cohen- military-family-clinic

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Operation Housing

NATION WIDE foreclosed homes that are adapted and modified specifically for each service connected disability. The veteran receives the home as Assisted Living VA Aid and Attendance pension – financial a hand-up / not a hand-out and will pay a small mortgage of 50% benefits outside the traditional VA residential system. Established of the current home market value. in 1952 (38 USC) provides direct monthly pension benefit to Veteran New Home Program: provides a pre-engineered home and purchase long-term care. Is a mandatory pension benefit and not financing on land that they already own, or work with each veteran subject to partisan spending or discretionary federal budget cuts. to choose the best site in his or her hometown. (funded by Congress in 2005 for $3.3 billion. Here is what is required: • Fill out our online brief application Qualify for $1,600 for vet, $1,000 for spouse per month. • Provide proof of service with a DD214 90 days active duty military service with at least one day during a • VA disability rating period of national conflict, honorable discharge or be surviving Check out website: www.purplehearthomesusa.org spouse. See a project recently completed in Glastonbury, CT working with Medical diagnosis requires daily assistance with two or more the Rotary: activities. Insufficient monthly income to purchase required care. Limited Building Homes for Heroes is strongly committed to rebuilding liquid assets. But, “no look- back.” lives and supporting the brave men and women who were injured Long and complicated application. Takes approximately two hours while serving the country during the time of the wars in Iraq or to complete. Every American Legion post should have a person Afghanistan. The organization builds or modifies homes, and gifts trained to help the veteran apply. them, mortgage-free, to veterans and their families. It’s our honor For help, contact John Schlobohm, Financial Service Agent at to support the men and women who have loyally and courageously 800.835-1541, jschlobohm@veterans served our country. Financial.com, @ 11 Hillcrest Drive, New Fairfield, CT 06812 65 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 105, Valley Stream, NY 11581, 516- Information and Help: [email protected]. His address: 684-9220 • WWW.BuildingHomesForHeroes.org 245 W. Houston Street, NY, NY 10014, 212-807-3167. Information and Help: Larry Mansfield, 516-572-6560, 516-572- Purple Heart Homes 6565, located at Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, Nassau Vicki Thomas Media Relations and Northeast Regional Director University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke, Building Q, Phone: 203-454-9952 (office) Phone: 203-984-2138 (cell) East Meadow, NY 11554. Email: [email protected] Long Island Facilities participating include: www.facebook.com/purplehearthomes Atria, Glen Cove, LI, NY, 516 – 671-7008 and Regency, Glen www.purplehearthomesusa.org Cove, LI, NY Home Depot is offering to conduct work projects on military Fair Housing Act — Legal – Promotion of decent and affordable members’ personal homes. Repairs, installations. Will provide housing through advocacy and education. Fair Housing Advocacy, materials, labor, contractors www.homedepotfoundation.org Mortgage Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention. Long Island Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University Housing Services, 640 Johnson Avenue, Suite 8, Bohemia, NY 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 11716, 631-567-5222 – or 516-292-0400 — Through highly skilled clinicians and a team of compassionate www.LIFairHousing.org. professionals, the interdisciplinary team works closely with residents and families to develop the individualized plan that meets Purple Heart Homes founded in 2008 by Dale Beatty and John the medical, nursing, rehabilitation, psychosocial, recreational, Gallina – two combat wounded veterans that remain on a mission nutritional, spiritual and personal needs of each resident. The home to provide housing solutions to Service Connected Disabled is set on 25 acres of the SUNY campus. Founded in 1991. Long Veterans that served in all eras. To know their story, see Bob term, 350 bed skilled nursing facility, dementia care and palliative Woodruff’s piece http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ne5t- 6DfsE care. Purple Heart Homes offers three different types of housing 631-444-VETS — www.LIStateveternshome.org. solutions for disabled veterans with a 10% or more disability rating. The programs include: Short term rehabilitation: physical, speech and occupation therapy, wound care, On-site pharmacy. Rehab for orthopedic, cardiac, Veterans Aging in Place Program: created for older service stroke and post-surgical. connected disabled veterans that own their own home by making Adult Day Health Care, 1-800-DAY-CARE — Fred S. Sganga, modifications such as replacing steps and putting in a ramp, Exec. Director making doorways wider and bathrooms more accessible. This program is offered at no cost to the veteran or their family. Veterans Home Owners Program: is created for returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. 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CONCERN for Independent Living Handicapped Accessible? The Fair Housing Act requires most Housing options including: supervised community residences, multi-family dwellings built since March 13, 1991 be accessible to independent houses and apartments. Medford, NY 11763 – people with disabilities. www.hud.gov/fairhousing 631-758-0474 – www.concernhousing.org Hotline: 1-800-669-9777 – Hearing impaired: 1-800-927-9275 Single Point of Access (SPA), 1300 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Nassau County HUD New York City Human Resources (Brooklyn referrals) 2 Director, John Sarcone — [email protected] Linda Washington Street, New York, NY 10004 Cianciulli — [email protected] 516-572-0815 Megan Yost, LMSW NEW GROUND, Inc. Director of Liberty Village “Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness for Families & Veterans on Concern for Independent Living Long Island through education and empowerment” Liberty Village Shannon Boyle, LCSW, Executive Director, #516-564-4764 x132 600 Albany Avenue — Catherine Martin INN Long Term Housing Program for Amityville, New York 11701 homeless Male Veterans with a history of substance abuse, 1-631-464-4302 x 1305 requiring 6 months or more of clean time. Program offers SRO [email protected] type housing in Hempstead, NY with very low rent and weekly social work case management services to assist Veterans in United Veterans Beacon House provides transitional, safe achieving goals of education, employment, and financial stability. housing for homeless veterans as they reintegrate into society. Website: www.newground.org –Main office: 211 Fulton Avenue, They also offer advocacy, education, employment counseling, Hempstead, NY 11550 – #516-564-4764 Primary Social Worker- skills and trade training. Serving: Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, extension 131 Suffolk — 501(c) 3 — Frank Amalfitano, President, CEO — 631-655-1517 — www.uvbh.com Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk County. Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. Beacon House Northport Veterans Residence (BHNVR) – SSVF Provides supportive services to low-income veteran families Salvation Army operates residence providing hands-on assistance seeking housing that is responsive to the family’s needs and to homeless men and women veterans of Nassau and Suffolk preferences. counties. Temporary and permanent housing, employment Rich Dellasso, Outreach Coordiator 631-298-1601 ext. 125 assistance, job training, occupational therapy, money management, clinical assessment and referral to health professionals. – Physical Town of Babylon – a program to help Iraq and Afghanistan address: 79 Middleville Road, Building 11, Northport, NY 11768. military purchase homes in the town. Administered by the Long Mailing address: P.O. Box 300, East Norhport, NY 11731, 631- Island Housing Partnership. Contact 631-435-4710. 262-0601, Housing Classified: www.starcpg.com (see Housing) fax: 631-262-0595. VA Loan Specialist, Mortgage Assistance: 1-877-827-3702 VA Home Loan Guarantee: www.homeloans.va.gov VETERANS RETURNING FROM OVERSEAS Hotline: 1-888-244-6711 OWNER: Dr. Aleta Labiento – an active participant in Operation- VA Home Loan Direct VA loans – VA Mortgage Loan & Gov’t Initiative Manual and a distinguished member of the Programs from Freedom Direct – 1-800-211-9024 (Form: FVA- Mineola/Garden City Rotary. Dr. Labiento is a faculty member at P701) – www.directvaloans.com Hofstra University (20 years) in the department of health professions and kinesiology –undergraduate pre med programs, VAMortgageCenter.com master programs: health administration and community health. She Contact (with no obligation) Patrick Cox, VA Loan Officer with would like to assist and advise soldiers returning from abroad in VAMortgage Center. He will answer questions about getting academic-advisement. 516-541-7207 — [email protected] qualified for a VA Home Loan.

To qualify: veteran must be returning from abroad and planning to CLIFFCO MORTGAGE BANKERS enroll in a college or university in Nassau County: Hofstra Patricia Force, Vice President – Client Relations • O: 516-408- University, Nassau Community College, Molloy College, C.W. 7900 x 234 Post, Adelphi, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) State 1048 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590 University of Farmingdale and Old Westbury (SUNY). [email protected], www.cliffcomortgage.com

ADDRESS: 180 Newport Road, Uniondale, NY 11553 Sun filled house: Brand new kitchen (1) and baths (2) – hard wood floors. Air conditioning/washer- dryer/off street parking/backyard with deck and bbq area. Finished/furnished basement. Three bedroom – fully furnished (exception – tenants must purchase their own mattress) Rent: $850 large rooms with huge closets. $775.00 smaller room with triple closet. Utilities are shared by the tenants: heat, electricity, internet, water and fenced yard. 32 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 36

VA FORECLOSURE AVOIDANCE SUFFOLK COUNTY UNITED VETERANS Quick reference guide to avoid foreclosure. “Military Borrowers in In asociation with Mental Health and Wellness Delinquency Quick Reference Sheet,” available from John J. Lynch Veterans Men’s Shelter (also food pantry) www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/docs/foreclosure_avoidance_fact_ 32 Mill Road, Yaphank, Y 11980, 631-775-7906 or 877-284-8387 sheet – www.scuv.org; www.mental health and wellness.org also: 631-924-8088 TAX EXEMPTIONS a.8186/s.5597 Real Property Tax Law exemptions wartime OPTIONS for Community Living, Inc. uniformed military, combat veterans, disabled veterans Serving Long Islanders with special needs: housing assistance Contact New York State Assembly (rent, security, broker fees moving expenses, utility arrears), Town of Oyster Bay John Venditto, Town Supervisor, and James J. coordination of health services, crisis intervention, family centered Stefanich, Receiver of Taxes 516-624-6400. Ask for brochure services, assistance in obtaining benefits. Patricia Pacheco, explaining Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption and A Guide to Program supervisor. 202 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787. the Cold War Veterans. Nassau: 516-481-6300; Suffolk: 631-361-9020 – www.optionscl.org Property Tax Exemption. www.oysterbaytown.com. Request application from Nassau County Department of Assessment, 240 FREE Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 516-571-1500 or download a copy Services for those with mental illness or traumatic brain injury. from www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Assessor/Online0/020 Group homes and community living, residential treatment and Forms/exempt.html vocational programs, day habilitation, therapeutic horse riding at Saddle Rock Ranch, Middle Island. Kristin Kleinman-Franco, MS, HOMELESS Resource Director, 191 Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. 516-870-1600 – www.familyres.org A Hero’s Hero So many soldiers living on the street their spirits broken with defeat. LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS What must they think when they look around, eyes passing by Assists the disabled and veterans find permanent housing. Links staring at the ground? entering families with resources for furniture, housewares and Does anger fill them when we turn away from the debts we owe that other goods. 631-464-4314. should be repaid? FAMILY SERVICE LEAGUE What if at the moment, just once, instead we saluted in honor, right The Center for Senior Support operates programs from many hand to head? locations across Suffolk County. They offer a wide variety of To let them know they are not ghosts, thanking them for being services. Doreen Davidson, Program Coordinator, 790 Park braver than most. Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743. For specific contact information: If everyone would show them grace, we just might find their paid www.fsl-li.com or call 631-427-3700 erased. For all the heroes still fighting to live and for heroes like you who UNITED VETERAN BEACON HOUSE continue to give, if you see someone who is really lost, please stop East End Veterans Resident, Veteran Homeless Shelter, Riverhead and remember what our freedom cost. Suffolk County Donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box Roger Leathers – Program Director 631-275-5915 14302, Cincinnati, OH 4250-0301 BEACON HOUSE NORTHPORT VETERANS RESIDENCE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA Supportive services for veteran Ed Olson, Program Director families (SSVF) 631-262-0601 • Building #11, VA Northport Addresses housing needs, providing a full range of services HOMES FOR THE BRAVE focusing on acute and long-term issues, crisis intervention, budget 655 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 management, employment counseling and recreation. Emergency Contact: Katie Marinelli, 203-338-0669, and transitional housing available in Bronx, Manhattan and [email protected] • www.homesforthebrave.org Brooklyn. Three residences: 42 bed transitional living program for homeless Information: 855-2000-VOA – www.voa-gny.org/vets or email male veterans; Forgotten Heroes for 10 female veterans with 5 [email protected] beds for their children; Long Island: Ann Jeffyes, Case Manager or Tyrane McLamb, Waldorf House has 9 furnished units with supportive housing with Program Director case management. 38 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY 11530, 516-483-9507 Those seeking residence need not be Connecticut residents. VETERANS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE – BVSJ Jobs to Build On is a project for worker education funding by NYC Council and administered by the City University of NY. Addresses employment, housing, reintegration, emergency assistance. Wendy McClinton, President/CEO 00 718-852-6004 – www.bvsj.org 665 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 33 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 37

Operation Legal

GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838 Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislator has (live 24/7 chat on website) – www.va.gov/homeless arrangements for pro bono legal help: wills, health proxies, Angelicque M. Moreno, Esq. medical filings, stalled claims, education, housing and healthcare. 26 Court Street, Suite 2015, Brooklyn, NY 11242 • 718-802-1616 Information: [email protected]. Pro bono services, veterans’ benefits. Court appearances (516) 571-6218. www.deliaderiggiwhitton.com. Nassau-Suffolk Law Services: Non-profit community based, civil Daniel W. Russo, Esq. (non-criminal) matters. www.nslawservices.org. Dedicated to Foley Griffin, LLP providing free, high quality legal reprsentation, public information 666 Old Country Road, Suite 305 and community advocacy training. Garden City, New York 11530 Offices: 1757 Veterans Highway, Islandia, NY 11749, 631-232- Tel: (516) 742-1110 2400 and 1 Helen Keller Way 5th, Hempstead, NY 11550, 516- Fax. (516) 741-9171 292-8100 and 400 West Main Street, Suite 301, Riverhead, NY 11901, 631-369-1112 HANDLING ALL TYPES OF CRIMINAL AND PERSONAL INJURY MATTERS Suffolk County Bar Association: www.scba.org. (631) 234-5511– 560 Wheeler Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788. The association will TAX PREPARATION, ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS ETC. reach out to veterans and their families who are in desperate need of legal assistance. Karl Janhsen (member of Rotary Club of Port Jefferson) Nassau County Bar Association: www.nassaubar.org. 128 Old Town Road, Suite A, Setauket, NY 11733 (516) 747-4070 631-246-6300 – Fax: 631-246-8601 — email: [email protected]

Patrick Clayton, Valley Stream, mentor for Queens Veterans’ Court Angels for Warriors is a not-for-profit volunteer organization providing information and guidance about the essential resources Suffolk County Administrative Judge H. Patrick Leis III, Sol available to veterans and families. Clients get a personal roadmap Wachtler, Head of the Law and Psychiatry Institute, North Shore- based on individual needs to help them locate and navigate local, LIJ Health System. regional and national resources available. They also serve as Suffolk County Vet Court advocates to gain benefits. Service is FREE. Contact: Chief Administrative Judge Hon. C. Randall Hinrichs www.angelsforwarriors.org, e-mail: [email protected], Edward Gialella, Project Director (631) 853-5435 Rogerlyn Velez Cipriano, Esq., 164 Main Street, Huntington, NY, 631-651-5471. Touro Law School: Veterans’ and Service Members’ Rights Clinic Focus on: consumer matters, debt counseling, landlord-tenant, NATIONWIDE foreclosure, rights of non-custodial parents and reemployment rights. Free legal service: Nassau, Suffolk and Queens. Counseling, Victoria L. Collier, JD, Veteran Specializes in Veterans’ Benefits. negotiation and representation are by upper level law students See Her book 47 Secrets available on Amazon, read more here under faculty-experienced attorney supervision. 225 East View under publications. Collier and St. Clair, LLP, Elder and Special Drive, Central Islip, Suffolk County. 631-853-7927 Needs law. 160 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 440, Decatur, GA 30030 Ken Rosenblum, Director, Assistant Professor of Law — 404-585-3639. Visit her FACEBOOK – write to her – she is a Touro Law Center, 225 Eastview Drive, Central Islip, NY 11722 wealth of information and very generous. Her book has gotten (631) 761-7080 • [email protected] excellent reviews from veteran readers. Breaking Barriers – Helping Vets with criminal convictions re- enter the workforce. FINANCIAL COUNSELING Room 223, Public Advocacy Center, Touro Law Center Debt Counseling 631-650-2322, tournolaw.edu Greenpath Debt Solutions: free of charge debt management, counseling, housing, financial education. 1- 800-550-1961. Hofstra Law – Hofstra Veterans Legal Assistance Project at [email protected] or call (516) 463-7302. Offer one-day legal Veterans Plus: free, non-profit – money management, pay debts assistance clinics. Call for information. and learn about credit card interest. 1-866-991-9579. JUSTICE INVOLVED VETERANS NYState Benefits: Alternative to incarceration. Communication with officers of the many health and human services and how to court regarding veterans’ compliance with VA treatment programs. apply for them. www.mybenefits.ny.gov Post incarceration (leaving jail/prison): pre-release assessment, eligibility for services, discharge and transition planning, post- release services in emergency psychiatric or crisis intervention. 34 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 38

TAXPAYER ADVOCATE IRS • Address denials of New York State benefits (Public Assistance FREE help resolving tax problems. and Medicaid) Advocate Service: 1-877-777-4778 • Resolve employment related issues (including Unemployment request IRS Form 911: www.irs.gov/advocate Insurance denials in Nassau County) • Solve private insurance disputes (including short and long term NY Department of Social Services (DSS): Medicaid, food disability) stamps, HEAP (heating) and Rent Assistance: • Plan ahead (e.g. wills, power of attorney and guardianship) Suffolk: 631-854-9700 – after hours: 631-853-9100 • Assistance with Naturalization applications in Nassau County Nassau: 516-227-8472 – after hours: 516-573-8626 Suffolk HEAP (Home Energy Assistance) 631-853-8825 Nassau Suffolk Medicaid Assistance Program are at Northport VA Nassau HEAP 516-565-4327 the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 9:00-12:00 in Long Island 211: free, non-emergency information and referral Bldg. 9, Rm. 143. Veterans must make an appointment by calling service – connects to health and human services needed on a daily (631) 261-4400 ext. 6591 or (631) 261-4400 ext. 4840. basis or during disaster. Call: 211 or 1-888-774-7633 OR https://211Longisland.communityos.org/cms/ Ariel Rubinstein, LMSW HCHV Outreach Social Worker NYLAG (New York Legal Assistance Group) is here at Northport VA Medical Center Northport VA Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 79 Middleville Road Building 9, Room 147 – Veterans must make an appointment by Northport, NY 11768 calling (631) 261-4400 ext. 6591 or (631) 261-4400 ext. 4840 631-261-4400 ext. 6213 Cell: 631-372-2829 NYLAG will assist with the following legal matters: • Fix housing problems in Nassau County (Section 8, Evictions, Conditions) • Assist with VA Aid & Attendance (A&A) and Housebound benefit applications and appeals • Secure federal benefits (Social Security, SSI Disability, and food stamps)

Miscellaneous Benefits, Services, Discounts Nationwide

Veterans – ask for a discount wherever you shop. Home Depot – 10% Discount to Retired Military – Show ID USAA Banking, Auto purchase, Auto insurance, Homeowners AT&T, California Citibank, GEICO, Jiffy Lube, Meineke, Sears Insurance, Retirement, investments. Advertises on TV – 88 years Portrait Studio serving the military “We know military lives are different: 1-866- 461 – USAA (8722) • www.usaa.com Restaurants that offer a discount. Just ask: Arby’s, A&W, Back Yard Burgers, Burger King, Captain D’s, Chick-Fil-A, Cotton CHASE Premier Plus Checking account with direct deposit for Patch, Denny’s, Dunkin Donuts, Farmers Boy, IHOP, Java Café, active and reserve members. Offers a number of services FREE. KFC, Long John Silver, Pancho’s Mexican Buffet, Outback Also military small business owners, inquire about special offers. Restaurant, Pizza Hut, Quizno’s, Sizzler, Sonic, Taco Bell, Inquire at local branch for full details. Wataburger.

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Volunteering

Current thinking indicates that service to the community and as well as communities around them. Other organizations such as individuals in need provides the veteran (and the elderly!) …. Point of Light Foundation and HandsOn Network create benefits. Time magazine, July 2013 opportunities dedicated to educating as well as building and strengthening skills of volunteers. They encourage individuals to Are you a veteran or a military family member looking for build better communities to help to improve the environment, volunteer opportunities on Long Island? The Long Island economy, education and emergency preparedness. The Mission Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn Network, is a local Continues and Team Rubicon are veteran specific and advertise resource that links individuals and groups to volunteer needs of many ways to engage in service opportunities. over 230 Long Island based nonprofit organizations. There are many different opportunities ranging from disaster response and Diana O’Neil, Executive Director, LIVE recovery, parks and beach clean-ups, building homes for those in 58 Hilton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550 • 516-564-5482 need, nursing homes recreational programs, painting schools, www.longislandvolunteercenter.org mentoring youth, serving at soup kitchens or food pantries, looking after animals at shelters, helping with special events, supporting Time Magazine feature articles on veterans and volunteering: cultural arts, or even administrative/clerical work. http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1936943,00.htm The Long Island Volunteer Center (LIVC) is the resource center http://nation.time.com/2013/06/20/can-service-save-us/ for volunteerism and community service initiatives throughout Tool Kits to create service projects for Veterans & Military Nassau and Suffolk counties. Established in 1992, LIVC operates Families from Serve.gov year round and its services are provided free of charge. The LIVC collaborates with corporations and community organizations to Toolkit: Connecting Veterans to Community Services address the needs of Long Islanders. LIVC is an affiliate of the Toolkit: How to Help Military Families (AARP) HandsOn Network since 2008, connecting agencies seeking Points of Light Foundation & HandsOn Network Veterans volunteers with individuals and groups looking for ways to serve Volunteering Resources their communities. In 2011, the LIVC was designated by New York State as the Regional Volunteer Center for Long Island. A member http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/military-initiatives/veteran- agency of the Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in leader-corps Disaster, LIVC has also been actively supporting Superstorm http://www.handsonnetwork.org/resources/download/5287 Sandy disaster recovery. Resources for Military Families and Veterans from Serve.gov http://www.serve.gov/?q=site-page/vets-resources For more information, contact the Long Island Volunteer Center at http://www.serve.gov/?q=site-page/serving-veterans-and-military- (516) 564-5482 or visit www.longislandvolunteercenter.org. LIVC families also has facebook, blog and twitter accounts and publishes a seasonal list of volunteer opportunities disseminated to each Long Resources for the military community as well as for those who Island Library. would like to contribute their time and resources to support military families and veterans. Additional information and resources Vicki Bender, Chairperson of Social Ministry While there is something for everyone, veterans’ unique skills are Trinity Evangelical Luthern Church Parishioners extremely desirable to nonprofit organizations particularly leadership capabilities, team building, willingness to do heavy Raise money to purchase 100 custom made sleeping bag jackets lifting, strong work ethic, and desire to serve. Plus, recent research that they donated to Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. These are has shown that offering veteran volunteer opportunities helps the following organizations that received the jackets. veterans too. According to Time Magazine, “After serving our 1. United Veterans Beacon House country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, veterans want to keep 2. Long Island Coalition for the Homeless serving. In fact, 92% of veterans aspire to serve their community 3. Michael Stolz, VA Hospital Northport after returning home, according to a landmark survey. The reason? 4. Rich Dellasso, Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk County It is a very difficult process for veterans to come back home after they leave, and having work helps smooth their transition process Special thanks to George D. Solomon, Rotarian back to having a normal life with their friends and families. What veterans are not looking for is praise. They simply feel a need to Military and Government Support keep serving our country and help their fellow families and communities. And it is our job to create more volunteer U.S. Department of Defense Community Relations opportunities for veterans so that we can essentially give back to The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, them, by helping them maintain an ordinary life.” Community Relations fosters public awareness and understanding Many programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps are working of Department of Defense (DoD) missions, personnel, programs, with veterans to help them find opportunities to help their families and requirements. http://www.ourmilitary.mil/ 36 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 40

Military One Source (www.militaryonesource.mil) USO (www.uso.org) Military One Source is a free service provided by the Department For the past 70 years, the USO has provided Americans a way to of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members express their gratitude to active-duty servicemen and women, and their families. veterans, and the military community. The USO has a presence around the globe, with more than 150 centers in 27 countries. National Resource Directory (www.nrd.gov) The NRD is a website for connecting wounded warriors, Service Additional Nonprofit Organizations Members, Veterans, their families with those who support them. Serving Veterans and Military Families U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.va.gov) Team Rubicon (teamrubiconusa.org) This federal agency exists to provide and connect veterans to the Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military benefits and services they’ve earned by serving their country. veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency National Guard Bureau – Joint Services Support response teams. In addition to ensuring the sustainability of the National Guard Operation Military Kids community, the JSS network leads seven programs designed to Our mission is to support National enrich the lives of service men and women and reward their Guard, Reserve and Active Duty Service Members’ children living service. (www.jointservicessupport.org) in our own backyards in NYS by increasing community awareness of issues faced before, during and after deployment through Citizen Support education; and by creating a network of services and resources available locally for affected military kids. U.S. Department of Defense Community Relations – Military (www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/statePOCHome.aspx?state Families. A list of organizations focused supporting military =New%20York) families. (www.ourmilitary.mil/militaryfamilies) 4H Support for Operation Military Kids U.S. Department of Defense Community Relations – Helping Since 1995, 4-H National Headquarters has worked in partnership Troops Help Others with U.S. Army Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS), Air (www.ourmilitary.mil/helping-troops-help-others) Force Family Member Programs (FMP) and, beginning in 2007, A list of links to nonprofit organizations that engage veterans in Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) to extend 4-H to U.S. service to other veterans and military families. Military Families worldwide. With support of 4-H professionals, military staff and volunteers provide quality developmental Military Family and Veterans Non-Profits programs for children in safe and nurturing environments so that Blue Star Families (www.bluestarfam.org) military men and women can pursue their critical, high risk Blue Star Families works hand in hand to share the pride of assignments. 4-H clubs provide “a slice of home” for military youth service, promote healthier families, aid in our military readiness, worldwide through quality educational experiences using research and contribute to our country’s strength. based curricula for youth ages 5 – 19. Military youth can become involved in 4-H and continue their 4-H work wherever they move Gold Star Families Chapter 61 when their parents are transferred or deployed. Throughout the year, President Michele McNaughton 631-375-0230 4-Hers and volunteers throughout the county will be sewing The Mission Continues (www.missioncontinues.org) backpacks and stuffing them with fun stuff (dolls, stuffed animals, An organization dedicated to building an American where every games, etc), communication tools (stamps, stationary, journals, returning veteran can serve as a citizen leader and where together scrapbooks, disposable cameras) and a letters from kids. the fallen are honored by living their values through service. http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/get%20involved/Pages/4-HMilitary.aspx http://ccesuffolk.org/operation-military-kids/ The American Legion (www.legion.org) The nation’s largest veteran’s service organization, the American Additional Volunteer Portals Legion is committed to local programming that strengthens its commitment and ties to local communities. www.longislandvolunteercenter.org www.newyorkersvolunteer.ny.gov Veterans of Foreign Wars (www.vfw.org) www.unitedwayli.org/volunteer The VFW aims to serve our veterans by fostering camaraderie 211longisland.communityos.org/zf/profile/search among U.S. veterans of overseas conflicts and advocating on their www.idealist.org behalf. www.volunteermatch.org www.911day.org National Military Family Association (www.militaryfamily.org) Retired Senior Volunteer Program Nassau County Founded in 1969, the National Military Family Association fights www.volunteermatch.org/search/org553122.jsp for benefits and programs that strengthen and protect uniformed services families and reflects the Nation’s respect for their Service. Retired Senior Volunteer Program Suffolk County www.rsvpsuffolk.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (www.iava.org) https://www.facebook.com/BootsOnTheGroundNY?ref=stream&h Founded in 2004, this organization works to improve the lives of c_location=stream Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families. 37 4141.qxp_Layout 1 9/26/17 4:25 PM Page 41

General Services

SERVICES – DEPLOYED MILITARY Soldiers Angels is a volunteer-led 501c3 nonprofit providing aid and comfort to US troops. “May No Soldier Go Unloved” motivates Donation Suggestions – When sending packages: (this list is far the group. Participate with First response backpacks direct to from complete – add what you like) combat support hospitals and VA facilities. Donate voice-controlled adaptive laptops for severely wounded. Flights for soldiers on leave Letters and cards, telephone calling cards, Room decorations, or in emergency situations. To see how to help, go to holiday and seasonal calendars, Small toys – foot soldiers fill their www.soldiersangels.org. pockets with ball point pens, sidewalk chalk, trucks, dolls, anything kids would love and don’t get. Girl Scouts of America will send cookies to military deployed. Foods: Canned foods (self-opening) cookies, crackers, cheese Additional information: Donna Rivera Downey, 516-741-2550- spread, candy, powdered energy/electrolyte replacement x260 – Must have individual APO address. Girl Scouts of Nassau drinks/drink mixes, non-perishable food, instant oatmeal packs, County, 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530-3296. microwave popcorn, pretzels, pop tarts, power bars, beef jerky, tea, coffee, hot cocoa, Trail-mix, raisins, nuts, hard candy (wrapped), Cell Phones for Soldiers www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. gum, Vitamins. Donations turned in to AT&T in exchange for calling cards for Athletic equipment: gel shoe insoles, gloves, t-shirts, baseball hats, military overseas. white socks, all kinds of sports balls, Frisbees, nerf balls, whiffle bats, balls and mitts. Bug repellent, (car type) air fresheners. Oriental Trading (mail order – address to follow) encloses pre- Sunglasses (no “mirror” types). addressed, post-paid box to donate phones. Toiletries: foot powder, foot care products, face and body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hair ties, sunscreen, lip balm, Free Professional Financial Coaching For Veterans: deodorant, hygiene products, eye drops, deodorant: under arm or Financial stresses create barriers to attaining goals. Taking control bactical or heat gear, wet wipes. of your financial life through financial coaching can help alleviate Entertainment: Current magazines, newspaper articles, books, these stresses. DVDs, CDs, game systems, small board games, puzzle books, playing cards, computer supplies, flash drives/thumb drives, TV A financial coach can help plan and take steps to reduce or series on DVD, AA, AAA, batteries, clip-on flashlights. eliminate debt, build credit, pay bills on time, save money for life events, transition from military to civilian life, or look at your credit Adopt a Battalion – 501 C 3 report. Private, confidential, and judgement-free. Founded in 2004 – shipped 36 tons of necessities and goodies to our military. Accepts donations from members of the local community – Financial Tele-Coaching is available over the phone or through individuals and groups (scouts, faith based organizations, etc.) web-conferencing for your convenience. Adopt a Battalion pays the cost of shipping to all branches of the Make an appointment today. Call now to speak with a trusted services serving in Afghanistan. They need a service person’s APO advisor: address (must ship to an individual – NOT “any soldier” ). The person receiving the package will share with buddies. See list Paula Mucci, AFC®, Financial Coach for Veterans above. Richard Olson, President of the Board, Brian Parker,Vice Workforce New York Career Center President. Website: www.adoptabattalion.org Phone: 516-342-5557 160 South Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772 OR 516 355- 8424 — [email protected] (631) 521-1156 cell [email protected] OPERATION SHOE BOX – coordinated with the Army National Guard who will ship supplies to our troops in Afghanistan and other Financial coaching is provided through an initiative of the areas overseas. For further details: Chanbir Kaur 516-476-1003. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency. Send a package to a soldier on the front saying thanks for your This program is managed through a contract with the Armed Forces service. Services Corporation (AFSC).

Operationgratitude.com Drop off Stations for packages to be sent through the local library. Check to see if your local library is participating:Glen Cove Library, Long Island, NY; Ossining Public Libraries – 40+ drop-off points. James L. Farrell, Jr., Director 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562 1-914-941-2416, x 333 • Cell: 914-382-2732 email: [email protected] Check this website: www.packagesfromhome.org

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PUBLICATIONS WARWITHIN.ORG The Citizen Soldier Support Program (CSSP) is working to The VVA Veteran. www.vva.org. Published bimonthly – issues: connect servicemembers and their families to primary health care Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec. and behavioral health providers trained to address issues that affect Published by: Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. 8719 Colesville military members and the people who support our Nation's troops Rd., Suite 150, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Compelling national before, during, and after deployment. information on veterans’ issues. Also: Find VVA Veteran on Connecting Servicemembers, Veterans, and their Families with Facebook. Health Care Providers

Around the Block – Newsletter by Private Adolf Block Post #1350 The CSSP Primary Health Care and Behavioral Health Provider P.O. Box 294, 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501-0294 Directory is a network of primary and behavioral health care Commander Manny Grilo — 516-873-8486. An excerpt : VA providers who are trained in, or who have expressed an interest in Survey: there are 24 million veterans in the US. There are over serving the specific needs of military members and their families. 200,000 on Long Island, many are homeless. Out of every 100 To locate a primary health care provider or behavioral health veterans, 67 have little or no knowledge of veterans’ issues. provider near you click here or navigate to your location using the map below. New York State Overseas Veteran. Official publication of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 1044 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204. Citizen Soldier Support Program email: [email protected] Published four times annually Our Reserve and National Guard men and women have served this Newsworthy articles from all levels of VFW Organization. country with honor in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq. The needs of these Service members and their families have Checkpoint – News from VFW’s Front Lines published six times a never been more pressing. A significant number of these citizens year – and – VFW Magazine, published ten times a year 406 W. have returned and are returning from their service with hidden 34th St., Suite 523, Kansas City, MO 64111. 816-968-1167. scars which they must address without the benefits of the services Newsletter email: [email protected]. Magazine email: and support provided to the Active component members on a [email protected] – magazine website: www.vfwmagazine.org. military installation. These Veterans often must come to grips with Provides VFW Department, District and Post leaders, information the effects of such conditions as depression, anxiety, post traumatic on job performance, furnish them with a comprehensive stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance understanding of the organization. abuse, marital problems, unemployment, underemployment, homelessness, incarceration, and sometimes, even suicide. SALUTE – Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA published Communities want to support our Reserve and National Guard for the nation’s bishops, active and rtiared military chaplain, and members and their families but need guidance on how to financial supporters of the Archdiocese. Development office: PO demonstrate their caring. Reserve Component members and Box 4469, Washington, DC 20017-0469, 201-719-3600 Feedback: families need information about local services and how to access [email protected] — website: www.milarch.org them. The Citizen Soldier Support Program (CSSP), hosted by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science at the University of LZ Nassau – VVA 82 Nassau County North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has as its mission 'to engage and Box 412, Wm M. Gouse, Jr. Post 3211 connect military and community service systems to increase the 320 South Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 readiness and resiliency of Reserve Component (RC) members and 516-931-7843 their families. CSSP has unified its approach under a single Published Monthly, Nassau, LI – local news. Reserve Component Behavioral Health Initiative to addressing the psychological issues confronting our Reserve Component members VFW Supporter Quarterly and their families through a variety of methods including evidence- Stay current: follow VFW on facebook, blog, based, best practice training, a robust searchable provider database togetherweserved.com, twitter, YouTube. USSOCOM Government and other innovative solutions. CSSP is working with numerous run organization to identify needs Serve.gov – Military families partners throughout the country and with the Department of USAA – Veterans’ Banking – USO Defense to develop effective and sustainable military/community partnerships, to build and reinforce the military and civilian URR, Veteran Rot Rem – A program for combat veterans and capacity of behavioral health professionals, agencies, systems and families resources, and to penetrate into geographically isolated, rural and underserved regions to more effectively serve our Reserve SCAMS report to the Federal Trade Commission 1-877-382-4357 Component members and their families. or ftc.gov/complaint. Also report to this publication: Operation- Initiative Foundation, Inc.

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The Rotary Club of Flushing

proudly supports

Operation - Initiative Foundation and their dedication to assisting veterans and their families in their transition and beyond!

Cyrille Kousiaris, President

Annette Alaggia Angela Lostritto Robert W. Blake Frank C. Macchio Mark Boccia Mary McNamara Anthony J. Civitano Judith Murtha omas A. Dent Dr. David Orenstein Frank Deutschmann Dr. Rosilyn Overton Alexander DiPaolo Richard Petrocelli Anthony D’Urso* Dr. Jane Pratt-Grippi Daniel Flori Eugene Shekhter Garry Fredrickson Gert Siegel Robert J. Gallagher Stephen Sincovich Vincent J. Gianelli Harold Sokolo Al Harris Stanley Suh Robert W. Heinemann, Jr. Jason Tewes Steve Kolman Veronica Tsang Peter Koo* John M. Tucciarone Max Kupferberg Margaret Zarzana-Vitale

*honorary A Special Thank You To Gigi Erneta for her support to Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. Communication Strategy Group, Michael Simbron and Authur Germaine Skylark Networks, Robert Saunders A Special Thanks to Jon Reese and The Make It Happen Foundation for there support to our veterans through Operation-Initiative Foundation A Special Thanks To Frank Almaﬁtano and The United Veteran Beacon House for there continuing support to Operation- Initiative Foundation Jesse and Cathy Cromer for all their support 0f Operation-Initiative Foundation, Inc. A special thanks To Mr. Sal Albanese for his continuous efforts since the start of Operation-Initiative Foundation was founded in 2014 Special Thanks to Frank Corso Jr. and family for there support of Operation-Initiative Foundation. Special Thanks to Dr. Harold Kudler for being our Key Note speaker at our Welcome Home Event Oct.28 at the Cradle of Aviation. Stevenson Printing Cindy and Carol 516-676-1233 [email protected] Printer of this Manual

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Special Thank You

Church of St. Paul the Apostle

And

Rev. Msgr. James F. Pereda,

J.C.D.

For All of Your Assistance

and Support with

Operation Initiative Foundation, Incѱ

Paul Beeber

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Glen Cove Rotary supports our veterans SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY through United Way of Long Island’s MISSION UNITED program proudly supports Long Island’s veterans as they transition from military to civilian life. MISSION UNITED focuses on job training Operation-Initiative and employment services, emergency ﬁnancial assistance, and case management support for our military veterans and their families through collaborative partnerships

2-1-1 Long Island, United Way’s information and referral service, offers an online resource center for local programs serving veteran needs. Paul Beeber www.211longisland.org President 2014-2016 Veterans may also contact the 2-1-1 Long Island Call Center by dialing 2-1-1 or 1.888.774.7633 seven days a week to speak with a trained call specialist about available health and human services for veterans.

Mission United and 2-1-1 Long Island are programs of United Way of Long Island. www.unitedwayli.org Rev. Richard Wilson Partner Agencies: Association for Mental Health & Wellness; Family Services League; Mental Health Association of Nassau; United Veterans Beacon House President-Elect 2016-2017

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We are happy to support Operation-Initiative and Thank you for your service to our country

Dr. Bruce Kesten Baldwin-Rockville Centre Rotary Club

In memory of deceased member, Joe Cassese, a US ® Marine and World War II

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Joe DiBlasi President of Rotary Club *Terms and Conditions apply: The minimum opening deposit is $50. No minimum balance required after of Southwest Queens opening.No monthly maintenance fees. Other fees may apply. Speak to a branch representative for complete details.

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Friends Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club is proud to support Operation-Initiative and all veterans everywhere throughout our great land – Ken Dookram

Christina and Brian Warasila support our veterans through Operation-Initaitive Foundation, Inc.

Gary Rosenberg from AA All County Driving School supports our vets through Operation-Initaitive Foundation, Inc.

Mr and Mrs. Glenn Howard supports our vets through Operation-Initaitive Foundation, Inc.

American Cleaning Solutions supports our vets through Operation-Initaitive Foundation, Inc.

Manhasset Rotary Club – Frank Regnante and Robbie Donno

Special Thanks to Andrew Griffin, Northport Rotary Club

Chiropractor - Nicholas Zuccala, D.C., C.C.S.P., Smithtown (631) 360-2965 Post Traumatic Stress can and will cause PHYSICAL PAIN. We CATER to our VETS. Call us today.

Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island. You served, you earned. Services for Long Island Veterans and their families. www.veteranshealthalliance.net – Rhea Spina

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Serving homeless veterans with dignity

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Rotary Club of Locust Valley Supporting our U.S. Military and their families

“Thank You for your Service”

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Bagel Boss supports our veterans through Operation-Initiative Foundation. Bagel Boss is offering Business opportunities to veterans that want to get into the Bagel Industry. Employment Opportunities and Discounts to cater any veteran event.

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Rotary International District 7255

WE ADMIRE GREAT SERVICES & SACRIFICES OF AMERICAN VETERANS & ARMED FORCES ****** “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

*****

WITH BEST COMPLIMENTS FROM

ALL MEMBERS OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7255 (BROOKLYN, QUEENS, NASSAU & SUFFOLK )

KAMLESH C. MEHTA, DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2015-16 MJ FITZGERALD, DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT WENDY WALSH DEMARIA, DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE SHAWN WEIS, DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE DESIGNATED