Veterans Association of America, Inc.

In Washington Heights, a short climb up from the 163rd Street IND station, the Veterans Association of America, Inc. keeps a modest office tucked above street level. The organization works quietly with veterans and military families across New York City, offering several ways to connect or get help. Among these are assistance navigating benefits claims; short-term financial aid for housing or utilities; legal guidance on service-related issues; help with job placement and resume updates; access to mental health referrals; and family support workshops that meet on weekends once a month.

You’ll find the entrance at 511 W 165th St #309, New York, NY 10032; no lobby signs stand out, but the directory is reliable. A freight elevator takes visitors straight to Suite 309 without fuss. If you arrive after 4 p.m., the buzzer will direct you to voicemail—leave a message and a staff member returns calls the next morning.

Need more information? Call (800) 590-2173 and a coordinator will walk you through intake dates and required paperwork. To reach the building without circling for parking, pull up the map here and head inside; the stairwell is just past the security desk.