Veterans Information

GENESEE VETERANS SUPPORT NETWORK (GVSN) is a coalition of agencies and individuals that seeks to understand the needs of the veterans in our community and to insure that our community has the resources to meet those needs. By reaching out to veterans of all eras in the community it is our goal to link veterans with existing services and to encourage the development of needed services which are not now available. Contact the GVSN at (585) 302-0825 or visit their website at http://gvsn.net

GENESEE COUNTY VETERANS' SERVICE AGENCY provides services for Veterans and their families. The Veterans' Service Agency provides assistance in filing claims, assistance in obtaining psychological, employment and financial counseling, assistance in military review of discharges, and assistance in obtaining New York State benefits. In depth counseling and follow-up service on all claims for benefits is available to all veterans, their dependents and survivors. For more information on this service, please call 585-343-8216.

VETERANS SERVICE CENTER: For information about the VA and to get answers about eligibility, enrolling, benefits, co-payments, billing, etc. call the VSC at 1-888-823-9656.

US DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: MentalHealth.gov A national web site with help for service members, veterans and their families. Current and former service members may face different mental health issues than the general public.

NATIONAL SUICIDE TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)