Veterans and Military

New York is home to nearly one million veterans from all generations who have served their country in times of peace and war. Over the past two decades, these individuals, once forgotten or overlooked and occasionally scorned, have begun to receive the honor and appreciation they have long deserved from a grateful nation. Yet, military service often bears a cost that can last a lifetime. The physical demands, the trauma of combat, the debilitating impact of PTSD or TBI, and the difficulty in readjusting to the civilian world have created a significant Substance Use Disorder (SUD) issue within the veteran population.

To help address this, OASAS has worked to develop and continues to support veteran-specific treatment programs, which provide patient-centered care with trauma-informed environments. These unique programs recognize the values, core beliefs and culture of military service. OASAS is committed to supporting and fostering the development of expanded services for veterans; promoting the use of effective treatment models and therapies within those services; and ensuring the ongoing clinical competence of its workforce in working with veterans.

The following treatment providers have established programs that specialize in the treatment of veterans with substance use disorders. For a complete list of substance use treatment programs, visit the OASAS Provider and Program Search. 

Ed Thompson Veterans Center

13015 89th Road, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Phone: 718-849-3582

Women Veterans Program

751 Briggs Highway, Ellenville, NY 12428
Phone: 845-647-4592

43rd Street Veterans Program

327 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10043
Phone: 212-333-5445 

Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling & Referral Agency, Inc. (FLACRA)

Cadence Square Safe Haven, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Building 14, Canandaigua, NY 14424 
Phone: 585-919-2440

Horizon Health, Inc.

Freedom Village, 6331 Inducon Dr. East, Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone: 716-250-1860

Bridge Back to Life Center, Inc.

4271 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11716 
Phone: 646-599-0577

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center, Inc.

Col. C. David Merkel, MD Veterans Program, 444 Kiwassa Lake Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone: (518) 891-8387

Outreach Project, Inc.

Community Residence, 998 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY  11717
Phone: 631-521-8400