VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

11/18/2025

Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.

View the Welcome Kit: https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/

11/18/2025

VA expands access to Veterans Legacy Memorial, allowing Veterans to chronicle their life story. The VA expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) — the nation’s largest digital platform dedicated to the memory of Veterans and service members — to allow Veterans to tell their own story before they pass away. The new “Your Story, Your Legacy” feature will allow Veterans who have been approved for VA’s pre-need eligibility determination for burial in a VA national cemetery to log in to a secure website where they can privately submit images, autobiographies, military and life milestones, and historical documents. https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/livingveteranhome

11/18/2025

Say goodbye to to***co and hello to almost instantaneous health benefits. Within 20 minutes of quitting, your heart rate drops, and within days, you may notice improvements in your sense of taste and smell, as well as in your breathing.

Create new smoke-free routines with VA’s support: Mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-to***co/why-quit.asp

11/12/2025

Happy from the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System! 🫡 🇺🇸

11/06/2025

Join us on Thursday, November 20th for Lung Cancer Screening Day at the Manhattan and Brooklyn VA Medical Centers, providers will be available to provide free screenings for Veterans from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Please see the flyers for more details and to see if you qualify! 🫁🗽

10/27/2025

On Saturday, Brooklyn showed up for New York City’s Veterans during the Brooklyn Veteran Appreciation Parade and Resource Fair at Grand Army Plaza! VA New York Harbor’s Outreach Team and staff marched in the parade and then shared information about resources available to Veterans! A big thank you to the Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point who rode horseback during the parade! 🗽🇺🇸

10/24/2025

Q: Who should text the 988 Lifeline?

A: Anyone who is struggling can use this service, whether it be someone who is depressed, needs to talk, or is contemplating su***de. Our compassionate counselors are here to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing.

For more Q&As about the 988 Lifeline, visit 988lifeline.org/faq-topics.

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