VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. 💚

No matter what you're facing, help is always here. If you're struggling or know someone who is, you can call, text, or chat 988 to connect with skilled, compassionate counselors who care. You're not alone. 988lifeline.org

10/07/2025

Last week, the St. Albans CLC hosted the first annual celebration complete with non-alcoholic beverages, hot dogs, decorations, and a staff Stein-holding contest! A big thank you to the Recreation Services team for hosting this event, and to all the volunteers and employees who participated in the contest! 🥨🇺🇸

10/03/2025

Veterans, your safety is our priority. Make sure you're always in the know! Follow your local VA Medical Center's social media pages for real-time updates during emergencies and stay informed by signing up for their newsletter. Stay prepared, stay informed, and stay safe! https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

10/03/2025

09/29/2025

Did you know that chronic pain and PTSD can be related? They often make the symptoms of each worse. There are effective treatments for PTSD and ways to manage chronic pain that can help.
Talk to your VA provider to find relief or learn how chronic pain and PTSD can be related.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/related/chronic_pain.asp

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

Are you a Veteran or spouse thinking about burial in a VA nationalcemetery?Start your pre-need burial eligibility application today:https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

09/25/2025

If you are not sure if you are overdue for immunizations or which vaccines are recommended for you, ask your VA provider how to stay protected and up to date.
https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations.asp

09/25/2025

Are you looking for help as you start the process of filing a claim? Our accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives, attorneys, and agents can help you:

✅ File VA benefit claims
✅ File decision reviews if you disagree with VA's decision on your claim

While VA-accredited VSOs, and their representatives, always provide their services on benefit claims free-of-charge🆓🆓, VA-accredited attorneys and agents may charge you a fee for their representation in appealing or requesting additional review of an adverse VA decision.

Find a VA-accredited representative: https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/get-help-with-review-request/

09/23/2025

Whether you are worried about your own substance use or that of someone you care about, VA has many options to help you take the next step.

Explore these resources to get started: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/treatment.asp

09/22/2025

Celebrate Telehealth Awareness Week by visiting the VA App Store to explore secure, easy-to-use apps that support your health care needs — from managing appointments to tracking wellness goals. https://mobile.va.gov/appstore