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The Staten Island Vet Center can provide services such as:

• Bereavement counseling for families who have lost a loved one while they were serving on active duty.

We know that addiction and substance abuse issues often accompany trauma-related conditions.

We can easily refer Veterans in need of such services to excellent programs at the local VA or in the community for outpatient treatment or residential care.

Learn more about options for Veterans concerned about  Addiction and Substance Abuse. 

Staten Island Vet Center can connect you with the VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator.

We know that addiction and substance abuse issues often accompany trauma-related conditions.

We can easily refer Veterans in need of such services to excellent programs at the local VA or within the community for outpatient treatment or residential care.

Our specialized care includes:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Group Psychotherapy

We also collaborate with community agencies on occasion to offer additional outdoor therapy and community events to our clients.

Pittsburgh Vet Center has specially trained counselors on staff to support your needs and can facilitate inpatient treatment if necessary.

We also provide referral to VA and local community counseling resources.

As an alternative to a traditional group setting, we periodically offer workshops and classes if you want to connect with other Veterans to learn about financial planning, spousal supports, volunteer opportunities in the community or education on suicide prevention.  For more information for potential offerings contact our Veteran Outreach Program Specialist or Office Manger  at 207-783-0068.

Here at the Lewiston Vet Center we partner with several state and community providers to assist homeless Veterans obtain shelter and care:

• Homeless Veterans - VA Maine Healthcare System
• Vets, Inc. helps with Homeless Veteran housing and emergency shelter at 393 Main Street, Lewiston, Maine, 207-240-2566
• Maine Veterans in need please email: maineveteransinneed@gmail.com
• Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services or call 207-753-9106
• Hope Haven Gospel Mission - 209 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, ME or call  207-783-6086

Our Center can offer non-counseling services through activity groups, referral to Veterans Organizations, and information on Veterans-centered activities and events.