Our team provides one-on-one support to help you navigate benefits and services:
VA Benefits Counseling — Help understanding and applying for the benefits you’ve earned
Discharge Upgrades — Assistance with DD-214 issues and discharge status
Healthcare Enrollment — Connecting you to VA and community health services
Housing Referrals — Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent placement
Employment Support — Job training, resume help, and placement services
Mental Health Resources — Counseling and crisis support
Family Services — Support for spouses, children, and caregivers
At BVSJ we provide and specialize in a wide range of services tailored to the unique needs of our veterans and their families. Our offerings include:
Job Placement: Connecting veterans with meaningful employment opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.
Resume Development: Assisting veterans in crafting compelling resumes that showcase their experiences and qualifications effectively.
VA Benefits Counseling: Providing personalized guidance and advocacy to ensure veterans access the benefits they are entitled to with the utmost ease.
Interview Attire: Equipping veterans with professional attire to help them make a confident and lasting impression during job interviews.
Transitional and Permanent Housing Placement: Facilitating smooth transitions by securing safe and stable housing arrangements for veterans and their families.
Transportation for Job Interviews: Removing transportation barriers by arranging transportation for veterans to attend crucial job interviews.
Incarcerated Veterans Transitional Program: Provides case management support and job placement to formerly incarcerated and chronically unemployed veterans at an average hourly wage of $18 per hour.
For an appointment please contact:
HVRP Employment Specialist: (718)852-6004 Ext. 252
HVRP Job Coach: (718)852-6004 Ext. 269
Or email us at: [email protected]
RELEVANT LINKS: DD214 | Veterans Benefits Online Application
Free groceries for veterans and military families. Open twice monthly on alternating Wednesdays at our Brooklyn location. No appointment needed.
A community of veterans supporting each other through peer connection and free educational workshops on topics like financial planning, homeownership, and starting a business. Contact us about upcoming events.
Request Your DD-214 — archives.gov/veterans
Apply for VA Benefits — va.gov/disability
Veterans Crisis Line — Call 988, then press 1
Walk-ins welcome. Our team is here to help Monday through Friday.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm
Phone: (718) 852-6004
Email: [email protected]
Address: 665 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
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Food pantry, housing assistance, and support services for veterans and families in NYC.
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for veterans in NYC.
Free job training, resume help, and career placement for veterans in NYC.
Mental health support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services for veterans.
