Resources Available to Veterans
They help provide opportunity for veterans and veteran-owned businesses and help to reduce barrier to business and workforce entry. 203-978-1900 |
Provides support services for mental health issues. |
Focus on Recovery Helpline
Provides support services for mental health issues.
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Assist with all issues pertaining to homelessness.
800-838-4357 |
A program implemented by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority in order to help veterans with mortgage related issues.
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Offers small business loans to members of the U.S. military community.
860-240-4894 |
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Provides emergency temporary assistance with things such as but not limited to rent, utilities and certain medical costs.
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The collect and archive the personal recollections of US wartime veterans to honor their service and share their stories. |
They provide legal representation to low-income persons throughout the state except greater Hartford or New Haven.
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This organization connects veterans to mental healthcare professionals. Most calls are returned within 48 hours.
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They provide legal representation to low-income persons who live in the greater Hartford area.
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They provide legal representation to low-income persons who live in the greater New Haven and lower Naugatuck Valley areas.
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Legal Assistance Resource Center
They coordinate publications, policy advocacy and staff training for the legal service programs.
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Services include legal information, advice, referrals, case management, and representation for people living with HIV/AIDS
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Focuses on rights and interests of poor children involved in judicial, welfare, health, mental health, education and juvenile justice systems.
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Represents children whose families are involved in divorce and custody matters in court.
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Connecticut Fair Housing Center
Provides legal representation for people claiming discrimination in housing matters and foreclosures.
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Connecticut Legal Rights Projects
Provides legal representation to low income adults with psychiatric disabilities, primarily legal problems related to their treatment and civil rights.
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Provides training and support for volunteer attorneys who represent children in child protection matters in Juvenile Court.
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Provides healthcare to female veterans. VA Health Benefits Call Center 1-877-222-8387 Veterans Benefits Administration 1-800-827-1000 |
Military Sexual Trauma
For more information, male and female veterans can speak with their existing VA healthcare provider, contact the MST Coordinator at their nearest VA Medical Center, or contact their local Vet Center
Mary Susan Hungerford, APRN Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator VA Connecticut Healthcare System |
Helps veterans recognize they are not alone, there are people out there like them who are going through similar experiences, overcoming challenges, reaching positive outcomes for treatment and recovery, and finding paths to fulfilling lives. |
National hotline that connects individuals with mental health professionals.
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CT Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Provides assistance and services that relate to veterans and their needs in Connecticut.
Newington……….860-594-6604 Norwich………….860-887-9162 Milford…….….…..203-874-6711 Bridgeport…….…203-336-2570 Waterbury……….203-805-6340 |
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
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Non-profit organization of trial lawyers.
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Veterans that have been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure from the military are entitled to financial compensation. Learn more about VA benefits and how to file your VA claim. 800-215-9896 |
National Coalition for Homelessness
