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We understand the unique experiences and needs of women Veterans. We'll strive to match you with a counselor who fits with your preferences and we can help you connect with the Providence VA Medical Center Women's Veteran Coordinator.

We also have resources for state and national women Veteran's programs, such as the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN).

New York is our service area, but we welcome Veterans from our neighboring states and counties to use our services. 

Here are just a few of the Veterans service agencies and resources that are available to you. 

New York State resources

• New York State Division of Veterans’ Services 
• Orange County, NY  Veterans Service Agency
• Sullivan County, NY Veterans Service Agency
• Dutchess County, NY Veterans Services 
• Ulster County Veteran Services Agency

Pennsylvania resources

• Pennsylvania Department of Veterans Affairs
• Pike County Veteran Service Agency

We recognize that completing military service can come with a variety of new challenges. Navigating the VA system and other benefits alone can be overwhelming. We can provide education and connection for: 

• Enrollment in VA health care benefits
• Filing a military-related disability claim
• Connection to employment opportunities
• Using VA education benefits
• Using your VA home loan
• Connecting to state benefits and services

We have male and female counselors available on site to work with you and provide referrals and support as needed. 

To complement our counseling services, we also do the following: 

• Partner with local Veteran and service member support organizations: VFW, DAV, American Legion, Veterans Service Agencies, Vet2Vet, VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Colleges, employers, and more
• Work very closely with the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare system, who recently set up a 24-hour health care referral line:

Learn more about the VA Health Connect referral line

We recognize that completing military service can come with a variety of new challenges. Navigating the VA system and other benefits alone can be overwhelming.  We can provide education and connection for: 

• Enrollment in VA healthcare benefits
• Filing a military-related disability claim
• Connection to employment opportunities
• Using VA Education Benefits
• Using your VA Home Loan
• Connecting to state benefits and services

If you're feeling on edge and on guard, having trouble with sleep, motivation, or mood, or just feeling unlike yourself following a major event or critical incident, we can teach you tools to manage these problems and get back on track. Asking for help takes courage and we provide the private, comfortable setting with expert counselors to help you take that next step. Our counselors are specifically trained in helping individuals heal from trauma. 

Worcester Vet Center can help you know where to go and how to register for

• How to get VA medical benefits and register for care
• Where to go to file claims and other forms
• Understanding your VA education benefits

The Worcester Vet Center can also connect you to Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) partners and to others who can help with the readjustment process.