Genesee County Veteran Service Agency
585-815-7905
Genesee County Building #2
3837 West Main Street Rd.
Batavia, NY 14020
VETERAN SUPPORT & SERVICES
Your local Veteran Service Agency can assist Veterans and their immediate family
members in applying for any benefits they may be entitled to as well as provide access to
county specific discount programs, property tax exemptions, peer support and more.
members in applying for any benefits they may be entitled to as well as provide access to
county specific discount programs, property tax exemptions, peer support and more.
NYS Department of Veterans Services
585-297-1345
222 Richmond Ave.
Batavia, NY 14020
Orleans County Veteran Service Agency
585-589-3219
13996 Route 31 West
Albion, NY 14411
Wyoming County Veteran Service Agency
585-786-8860
36 Center St. Suite B2
Warsaw, NY 14569
Veterans One-Stop Center
Provides supportive services for Veterans and their families, including outreach to those
at risk of suicide and peer support.
716-898-0110 ext. 117
7 Murray Hill Dr.
Mount Morris, NY 14510
WNY Heroes
Provides Veterans and their families access to essential services, financial assistance,
resources, and peer support.
716-630-5020
1001 East Delavan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215
VETERAN CRISIS LINE
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
You’re not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year. Connect with a real person qualified to support Veterans. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.
VA TOOLS & RESOURCES
- Keep It Secure
Increasing the time and distance between a person in suicidal crisis and their access to lethal means can reduce suicide risk and save lives. The VA Keep It Secure program promotes awareness about the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
https://www.va.gov/reach/lethal-means/#safe-med-storage - Make the Connection
VA’s premier mental health literacy and anti-stigma website highlights Veterans’ real, inspiring stories of recovery and connects Veterans and their family members and friends with local resources.
https://www.maketheconnection.net/ - Reach Out
Get support designed specifically for you. Family members or friends can find resources that are designed for the Veterans in your life.
https://www.va.gov/REACH/ - Safety Planning
Information on safety planning and a template for developing a safety plan. A safety plan is a written list of coping strategies and sources of support that at-risk Veterans can use before or during a suicidal crisis.
https://starttheconversation.veteranscrisisline.net/pdf/what-is-a-safety-plan/ - VA Mental Health and Behavioral Therapy Apps
Here you will find apps for Veterans to support their mental health and behavioral therapy needs. From helping you manage trauma symptoms to coping with anger, these mental health apps can provide you with the support you’re looking for.
https://mobile.va.gov/mental-health-and-behavioral-therapy-apps - VA Mental Health
VA’s repository of mental health resources, information, and data materials.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ - VA S.A.V.E. Training
Training designed to teach anyone who interacts with Veterans how to recognize warning signs of crisis and what to do to help a Veteran who may be at risk.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/docs/VA_SAVE_Training.pdf - VA Suicide Prevention
Explore suicide prevention resources to build networks of support among community- based organizations, Veterans Service Organizations, health care providers, and other members of your community that strengthen protective factors for Veterans.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/index.asp