MILITARY &
VETERANS
Crisis Resources
Call 911
Call Military Helpline at 1-888-457- 4838
Military Helpline is a free, confidential crisis service staffed by veterans and others trained in military culture. They operate 24/7, 365 days a year.
Call Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
Text 838255
Start a confidential online chat
Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889
The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responders.
Call Military Helpline at 1-888-457- 4838
Military Helpline is a free, confidential crisis service staffed by veterans and others trained in military culture. They operate 24/7, 365 days a year.
Call Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
Text 838255
Start a confidential online chat
Call TTY if you have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889
The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responders.
NON-GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Veterans Outreach Center
Call 1-866-906-VETS (8387)
Offers free programs and support for veterans in Rochester, NY and surrounding areas.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
Call 1-800-656-4673 | Online Chat
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN has resources for active duty service members as well as veterans, and can connect you to help no matter where you are physically located.
NAMI Homefront
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | Online Chat
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers health, wellness, and recovery resources for veterans, military service members, and their families. Check out NAMI Homefront's comprehensive resource directory.
Veterans Law Clinic at Syracuse University
Call 1-888-797-5291
The Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic at Syracuse University provides representation to veterans and their families who are seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) or upgrading a military discharge through the various military branches.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) at Syracuse University
Call 315-443-6898
The EBV program leverages the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans. The entire EBV experience, including travel and lodging, is offered without any cost to participating veterans.
National Military Family Association
Call 703-931-6632
This organization offers advocacy and support to military and veteran families through programs such as Operation Purple Camp for military kids, family retreats, Healing Adventures, and military spouse scholarships.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
Call 1-888-WWP-ALUM (997-2586)
WWP serves veterans and service members who sustained a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. Family members of these warriors are also eligible. All WWP programs and services are offered free of charge to warriors and their families. WWP offers programs focusing on mental health and wellness, physical health and wellness, financial wellness, and independence.
Higher Ground
Call 208-726-9298
Higher Ground uses recreation, therapy, and continuing support to give people of all abilities a better life. They provide over twenty week-long programs and day programs to veterans nationwide every year.
Warrior Salute Veteran Services
Call 585-364-3171
Provides free mental health counseling and case management services to veterans, active duty military, and reservists in Monroe County, NY. Provides family educational support as well. Warrior Salute specializes in trauma and PTSD, but provides support for a variety of concerns, such as nightmares and sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, anger, etc.
WNYHeroes
Call 716-630-5020
WNYHeroes provides veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity.
Heroes on the Water
Call 214-295-4541
Alternative therapeutic programs for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families. Provides no-expense kayak fishing trips and family-focused events.
Outward Bound Veterans Expeditions
Call 1-866-467-7651
Outward Bound Veterans Expeditions focus on team camaraderie and the opportune challenges available in nature as tools to build connections and successes beyond military life. These expeditions encourage participants to explore their strengths and bond with fellow veterans in a safe, positive, goal-oriented environment that allows each veteran to apply their service skills in new ways. These expeditions are open to active duty service members and veterans of all conflicts who have deployed as a part of their service.
Project Healing Waters
Call 1-866-251-7252
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.
Veterans Yoga Project (VYP)
Email Deb Jeannette, New York Regional Director
VYP aims to help veterans, active duty military members, and their families move from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth more quickly and gracefully. VYP supports recovery and resilience through yoga classes, which are offered in-person and online.
Gathering of Mountain Eagles
Call 757-525-1712
Gathering of Mountain Eagles provides opportunities for wounded or injured American military service members and selected family members to enjoy the therapeutic effects of adventure activities and relaxation opportunities primarily within the states of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Call 1-866-906-VETS (8387)
Offers free programs and support for veterans in Rochester, NY and surrounding areas.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
Call 1-800-656-4673 | Online Chat
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN has resources for active duty service members as well as veterans, and can connect you to help no matter where you are physically located.
NAMI Homefront
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | Online Chat
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers health, wellness, and recovery resources for veterans, military service members, and their families. Check out NAMI Homefront's comprehensive resource directory.
Veterans Law Clinic at Syracuse University
Call 1-888-797-5291
The Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic at Syracuse University provides representation to veterans and their families who are seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) or upgrading a military discharge through the various military branches.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) at Syracuse University
Call 315-443-6898
The EBV program leverages the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans. The entire EBV experience, including travel and lodging, is offered without any cost to participating veterans.
National Military Family Association
Call 703-931-6632
This organization offers advocacy and support to military and veteran families through programs such as Operation Purple Camp for military kids, family retreats, Healing Adventures, and military spouse scholarships.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
Call 1-888-WWP-ALUM (997-2586)
WWP serves veterans and service members who sustained a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. Family members of these warriors are also eligible. All WWP programs and services are offered free of charge to warriors and their families. WWP offers programs focusing on mental health and wellness, physical health and wellness, financial wellness, and independence.
Higher Ground
Call 208-726-9298
Higher Ground uses recreation, therapy, and continuing support to give people of all abilities a better life. They provide over twenty week-long programs and day programs to veterans nationwide every year.
Warrior Salute Veteran Services
Call 585-364-3171
Provides free mental health counseling and case management services to veterans, active duty military, and reservists in Monroe County, NY. Provides family educational support as well. Warrior Salute specializes in trauma and PTSD, but provides support for a variety of concerns, such as nightmares and sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, anger, etc.
WNYHeroes
Call 716-630-5020
WNYHeroes provides veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity.
Heroes on the Water
Call 214-295-4541
Alternative therapeutic programs for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families. Provides no-expense kayak fishing trips and family-focused events.
Outward Bound Veterans Expeditions
Call 1-866-467-7651
Outward Bound Veterans Expeditions focus on team camaraderie and the opportune challenges available in nature as tools to build connections and successes beyond military life. These expeditions encourage participants to explore their strengths and bond with fellow veterans in a safe, positive, goal-oriented environment that allows each veteran to apply their service skills in new ways. These expeditions are open to active duty service members and veterans of all conflicts who have deployed as a part of their service.
Project Healing Waters
Call 1-866-251-7252
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.
Veterans Yoga Project (VYP)
Email Deb Jeannette, New York Regional Director
VYP aims to help veterans, active duty military members, and their families move from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth more quickly and gracefully. VYP supports recovery and resilience through yoga classes, which are offered in-person and online.
Gathering of Mountain Eagles
Call 757-525-1712
Gathering of Mountain Eagles provides opportunities for wounded or injured American military service members and selected family members to enjoy the therapeutic effects of adventure activities and relaxation opportunities primarily within the states of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia.