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Drum Country businesses employ some of the country’s most talented workers, responsible for manufacturing, production, tourism, education, healthcare, and more.
VETERANS & SPOUSES
• Up-to-date information on local, national, and international
employment opportunities, job market trends and education, and volunteer resources
• Information on job fairs (in person and virtual) and other hiring
events
• Assistance with employment applications
• Career counseling and individual career assessments
• Résumé critiques
• Classes and seminars on self-assessment and career exploration,
resume writing, interviewing techniques, dressing for success, networking, and entrepreneurship
• Information on spouse licensure reimbursement (re-licensing at a new duty station can be costly)
VETERAN PROGRAMS & SERVICES
NYS DIVISION OF VETERAN’S
AFFAIRS (WATERTOWN)
Services Provided:
• Advocacy & Case Management Services
• Develop, file claims, & appeals to the VA for service
connected disabilities
• Assist with NYS Veteran tuition awards
• Assist with Educational Benefits / GI Bill
• Provide homeowners with tax exemption applications &
eligibility criteria
• Assistance with discharge upgrades
• Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) application
Michael Montgomery (VSO)
Dulles State Office Building
317 Washington Street 2nd Floor
Watertown, NY 13601
[email protected]
Phone: (315) 785-2468 (Mon-Fri)
NYS DIVISION OF VETERAN’S
AFFAIRS (FORT DRUM)
Services Provided:
• Advocacy & Case Management Services
• Develop, file claims, & appeals to the VA for service
connected disabilities
• Assist with NYS Veteran tuition awards
• Assist with Educational Benefits / GI Bill
• Provide homeowners with tax exemption applications & eligibility criteria
• Assistance with discharge upgrades
• Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) application
George Dalrymple (VSO)
Clark Hall, Room A2 4
Mount Belvedere, Fort Drum, NY 13602
[email protected]
Phone: (315) 773-0196
JEFFERSON COUNTY VETERANS
SERVICE AGENCY
Services Provided:
• Advocacy & Case Management Services
• Develop, file claims, & appeals to the VA for service connected disabilities
• Assist with Educational Benefits / GI Bill
• Provide homeowners with tax exemption applications & eligibility criteria
• Assistance with discharge upgrades
• Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) application
Location
175 Arsenal St, 2nd Floor
Watertown, NY 13601
David Pavey, Director
[email protected]
Tiffany Randall, Veterans Service Officer
[email protected]
LEWIS COUNTY VETERANS
SERVICE AGENCY
Services Provided:
• Advocacy & Case Management Services
• Develop, file claims, & appeals to the VA for service connected disabilities
• Assist with NYS Veteran tuition awards
• Assist with Educational Benefits / GI Bill
• Provide homeowners with tax exemption applications & eligibility criteria
• Assistance with discharge upgrades
• Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) application
David Pavey, Service Officer
County Court House 7660 North St
Lowville, NY 13367
[email protected]
Phone: (315) 377-2065
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY
Services Provided:
• Confidential services for St. Lawrence County veterans
• Provides advocacy for various veteran’s benefits on the Federal, State and local level.
• Provides information and referral for veteran’s services.
• Operates Outreach Offices in Massena and Gouverneur (2 days a month each), Star Lake, (1 day a month), and in-home visits to housebound veterans.
Counties Served:
• St. Lawrence
Location
80 State Highway 310 Suite 5
Canton, NY 13617-1495
Phone: (315) 386-4754
NYS VETERANS CIVIL SERVICE
PORTAL
Applications and program information are also available at (518) 233-3118
Website: www.cs.ny.gov/rp55
NYS 55C PROGRAM VETERANS
WITH DISABILITIES
The Veterans Temporary Hiring Program Portal allows veterans to compete for non testing temporary New York State Civil Service positions.
Website: www.cs.ny.gov/vetportal/
WATERTOWN VA OUTPATIENT
CLINIC (MEDICAL) DIVISION OF
VETERAN AFFAIRS (WATERTOWN)
Services Provided:
Outpatient Medical Clinic for Veterans & VA ID Card Services.
Location
1222 Arsenal St,
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 425-8240
VA TRANSITION & CARE
MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY OEF/OIF/
OND PROGRAM)
Eligible Post 9/11 combat Veterans can receive cost free medical care for any condition related to their service in a combat theater for 5 years after the date of their discharge or release.
For more information see website: www.oefoif.va.gov/index.asp
SUNY ATTAIN LAB (WATERTOWN)
Services Provided:
• Provides free computer training courses
• Computer Fundamentals
• Microsoft Office Software
• Offices Technology
Location
Flower Memorial Library ATTAIN Lab
229 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 785-7712 for sign up information
WATERTOWN VET CENTER
Services Provided:
• Counseling Services (Individual, Family, Group)
• PTSD Counseling
• Liaison with VA Facilities
• Benefit Assistance & Referrals
Food Pantry:
3rd Saturday of every month form 9:00am 12:00pm at 1291
Faichney Drive (Bruce Wright Memorial Center) Watertown, NY
Location
1511 Washington St, Suite A
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 782-5479
Hours: M-F 7:00-5:00
NNY VETERAN OUTREACH CENTER
Services Provided:
Provides professional case management services. Also provides assistance with eviction prevention.
Location
210 Franklin Street
Phone: (315) 681-6294
Hours: M-F 8:00-3:30
Website: www.ucdevelopment.org/
VETS PEER TO PEER OUTREACH CENTER (WATERTOWN)
Services Provided:
Counseling services, assistance with VA related issues.
Location
247 State Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 681-6772
Hours: M,W,F: 8:30-4:00, Tues: 12:00-7:30, Thurs: 11:00-4:00
USEFUL CONTACT/ WEBSITES FOR VETERANS
VA Regional Office (Buffalo)
1-800-827-1000
VA Medical Center (Syracuse)
1-800-221-2883
Transportation to VA Medical Center
(315)-782-5473
Retirement Service (Fort Drum)
(315) 772-6434/6339
File NY Unemployment Claim
1-888-209-8124
Jefferson County Social Service
(315) 785-3000
VA Homeless Prevention Program
Watertown, NY Office
(315) 425-6701
New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs<
https://veterans.ny.gov
USA Jobs Federal Employment
http://usajobs.com
Indeed (Job Searching Site)
www.indeed.com
NY State Job Bank (NYS Job Searching Site)
www.usnlx.com
VA Women Veterans Call Center
(855) 829-6636
http://www.womenshealth.va.gov
GI Bill Information
http://gibill.va.gov
NYS Dept. of Labor
http://www.labor.ny.gov
Veterans Legal Clinic
Get help with upgrading discharge status
(315) 443-4582 or toll free (888) 797-5291
http://www.bls.gov
Soldier On (Veterans Outreach)
www.wesoldieron.org
Homeless Assistance
www.va.gov/homeless
Employment Agency Penski/Cor Tech
(315) 788-5627
www.penski.com or www.cor-tech.net
Veterans of Foreign Wars
http://www.vfw.org/
Disabled American Veterans
http://www.dav.org
Request Copy of DD 214 Military Service Record
https://www.archives.gov/veterans
Clear Path Peer Support Program
http://www.clearpathforvets.com
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