Veteran help
Veteran Resources
In crisis right now
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential, 24 hours a day. You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Benefits and claims
Get what you earned
VFW claims help
VFW service officers help veterans file VA claims at no cost, whether or not you are a VFW member.
VFW assistanceSuffolk County
The Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency helps with benefits, records and local programs.
County servicesNew York State
The NYS Department of Veterans' Services offers counselors, benefits and state programs.
NYS veteransVA health care
The Northport VA Medical Center and its clinics serve veterans across Suffolk County.
Northport VAFinancial grants
The VFW Financial Assistance for Service Members program helps active duty troops, including activated Guard and Reserve, and their families through financial hardship.
Financial grantsService records
Request your DD 214 and other military records from the National Archives.
Request recordsNot sure where to start?
Send the Post a message through the inquiry form. A fellow veteran will help point you in the right direction.