03/09/2026
On March 13, 2026, at the Symposium at Brocton Central School, we will honor and assist our cherished Veterans of all ages, from all conflicts, with open hearts and willing hands - - - These are the veterans' services who will be present at the symposium for a full day of assisting those who have more courage, honor, inner strength and poise than most of us do . . . . Thank you, Veterans - Thank you.
Remember this is a FREE event! Bring your lunch money as there will be 3 food trucks on site for breakfast and lunch purchases!
If you need a ride, we are offering free round trip rides via CHQ Transit to the first 100 who call and schedule their ride! 716 665 6466
BUFFALO VETERAN CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Caregiver Support Program is a national program comprised of 2 sub-programs: The Program for General Caregiver Support and Services, and The Program for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Every VA has a local program that provides national and local resources, services, and information to caregivers taking care of veterans receiving healthcare at their local VA.
BUFFALO VET CENTER
Colleen Drake
716 862 7350
[email protected]
We offer free confidential help to veterans, service members, and their families. You do not need to be enrolled in VA Healthcare to receive services, but you do need a DD214. Though our focus is re-adjustment, military trauma, military combat, PTSD, military sexual trauma, we also handle Post 9/11, guard and reserve. Along with face-to-face appointments, we offer phone and virtual for those who are unable to make it in. We also have additional resources available such as Veterans Benefit Administration, Veteran Service Officers, Veteran Healthcare and other veteran assistance resources.
ERIE VET CENTER
Anthony Reitz
814 453 7955
[email protected]
Vet Centers offer counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible service members, veterans, and vets’ families. Couples and Family Counseling for military-related readjustment issues, bereavement (grief) counseling for families who experience an active duty death. military sexual trauma counseling and referral, post-deployment health reassessment assistance, substance abuse assessment and referral, employment assessment and referral, VA benefits explanation and referral. Screening and referral for medical issues, including traumatic brain injury, depression, etc.
VETERAN'S SU***DE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Christopher Ramnauth
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, Su***de Prevention
VA Western New York Healthcare System
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
Phone: 716-262-6541
The VA WNY Community Engagement and Partnership Program facilitates integration of prevention education throughout the community by developing and organizing community partners and coalitions aimed at reducing Veteran su***de. This program employs a public approach to su***de prevention with the focus specifically being around 3 priority areas:
1. Identify Service Members Veteran and their Families and screen for su***de risk
2. Promote connectedness and improve care transitions
3. Increase lethal means safety and planning
VETS FINDING VETS
Barbara Cessna - Project Coordinator
Work - 716-664-6256 Ext 108 / Cell - 716-397-7079
- Fenton History Center is located in Jamestown
- Chautauqua County Veterans have free access to our Research Center, computers,
and research help
- Monthly coffee, Fenton Canteen, to meet and become friends with other Chautauqua County Vet
- Receive help to apply for Honor Flights to Washington, DC
- participate in Veteran events and activities
DWYER
DreAnn Csorba, Director
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer-to-Peer Support Program
Office:716-661-1447 ex. 80091
Cell: 716-781-8861
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Dwyer Chautauqua
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer-to-Peer Support Program empowers veterans and their families by fostering connections with peers who have navigated the transition from military to civilian life, providing mutual understanding, guidance, and a trusted network of support. A variety of programs offered: coffee hour, bowling, game nights, Dungeons & Dragons, motorcycle runs, female vets & wives group, nursing home visitations, sporting events, informational seminars, camping, the annual Dwyer gala, and more!
NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S SERVICES
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) advocates on behalf of New York’s Veterans and their families, as individuals and as a group, to ensure they receive benefits granted by law for service in the United States Uniformed Services.
DVS provides free benefits advising. Experienced and dedicated advisors — each a Veteran — work in a network of field offices across the state and offer Veterans and their families with professional help to resolve social, medical, and economic matters.
Veterans Benefits Advisors assist the claimant — whether a Veteran, spouse, child, or parent — in completing applications, obtaining necessary documentation, and filing claims for a broad spectrum of federal, State, local, and private Veterans’ benefits. Veterans Benefits Advisors also assist by responding to follow-up correspondence and, appealing an unfavorable ruling.
By working closely with other State, federal, local, and private agencies, DVS utilizes the expertise and resources of others to help Veterans and their families with specific
To set up an appointment with the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services Advisor contact 1-888-838-7697
