Veterans Info
Community Resources:
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://www.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.
MILITARY PRIDE FRIENDS & FAMILY NETWORK: This grass roots group provides friends and family members of a loved on in the active military or reserves, deployed or recently returned, the opportunity to informally network with other friends and families. Meetings are held on a monthly basis. This group provides education through a monthly speaker on various topics as well as tips, resources, and coping techniques provided by other members in the group. For more information, contact: Jay Lazarony at (585) 356-4561 or via email at jaylazarony@yahoo.com or Ruth Spink (585) 797-3728 or via email at theresruth@yahoo.com
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.
NATIONAL SUICIDE TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)