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Unhealthy substance use often goes hand in hand with PTSD, depression, or stress. We can help you understand how problematic drinking, and drug use might be related to other stressors in your life and we can teach you how to take control over your substance use. We can also connect you to more intensive or comprehensive substance use treatment programs within VA or in our New England community, if needed.

The Brooklyn Vet Center can help with 

• How to get VA medical benefits and register for care
• Where to go to file claims and other forms
• Understanding your VA education benefits
• Housing and VA home loans
• Education and referral for VA burial benefits
• Veteran small business benefits

Resources to support you 

•  Veteran Readiness And Employment (VR&E) to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job-seeking skills coaching.

• Stress Is Gone ~ Year Round Stress Relief That Works a free Veteran Service for conquering stress and anxiety 

• Work Study | Veterans Affairs - You may be able to get a job that’s related to VA work, meets your interests, and fills a need. 

Care at our center includes:

• Individual counseling for Veterans who suffer from PTSD
• Anger management group 

If you’re struggling with substance use problems, we can connect you to the VA Medical Center which can provide many options for Veterans and Service Members seeking treatment.

 If you prefer a program outside of the VA we can also connect you to New York State's addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Learn more at Office of Addiction Services and Supports | The State of New York (ny.gov)

We have easy-to-use telehealth platforms that allow us to provide you with our same high-quality services virtually. All you need is a smartphone or similar device, an internet connection, and a private location. 

We are committed to functioning as a focal point where Veteran, service members, and community partners can connect and engage. The Cape Cod Vet Center can be your one-stop-shop to connect with all local Veteran agencies.  We actively partner with numerous local agencies.  

Cape Cod Vet Center supports local Veterans and service members through partnerships with local universities, businesses, military installations, working with local law enforcement and National Guard Armories. We also provide referrals to Veteran Service Organizations in the community.

Please call 508-778-0124 if you or your organization is interested in learning more about all the ways to partner with the Cape Cod Vet Center.

Additionally, we value the role of connecting Veterans with each other.  We sponsor and host  recreational and social events to help Veterans meet and connect.  Two examples include our summer picnic on Sandy neck and a weekly walking outing.

We understand that searching through the vast variety of Veteran resources can be challenging.  Let the Cape Cod Vet Center help you navigate these resources.  We can refer, connect, and explain how to gather information on your VA benefits. To learn more about VA benefits and local Veteran agencies that can assist with VA benefits and veteran programs please click on the below hyper-links.

• Access your VA medical benefits and enroll in VA Health care
• Learn more about your VA benefits 
• Learn more about your local Department of Veterans Services
• Joint Base Cape Cod 
• Heroes in Transition 
• Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center 
• Cape Cod Veterans' Inc 
• Cape Cod Cares 4 Troops 
• Cape Cod Community College Veterans' Program 
• Falmouth Military Support Group 

Our primary focus is your safety!  If you feel hopeless, suicidal, or in need of crisis care, just let your counselor know so you can work together to help you feel safer and more optimistic about your future.  Should you need the Veterans Crisis Line, in addition to calling them, you can also reach them via confidential chat at Veterans Crisis Line or text to 838255.  Together we work to help you stay safe and improve your world.