Town Administrator: Mark B. Walter
Resources for Military Veterans
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Eastern CT Veterans Community Center located at 010 Main Street, Willimantic. If you are a veteran and need assistance, please call or text Eastern CT Veterans Community Center for an appointment. The veterans center works with multiple agencies and non-profit organizations to make sure veterans live a full, independent, happy and healthy life. Focus on Veterans, Inc.: Focus on Veterans, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing FREE medical transportation for Veterans in Eastern Connecticut to VA hospitals and Clinics in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Where qualified, Focus on Veterans will provide transportation to local private healthcare facilities. Call: 860-317-1025 or visit their website. |
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State Surplus Vehicles Program: To help connect Veterans organizations and interested groups with the option of purchasing Surplus State Vehicles through the Surplus Property Program at Department of Administrative (DAS). DAS is willing to provide an introduction to the Surplus Program staff who will then guide Veterans organizations and interested groups through the process of registering for a public auction; and/or to make future requests for donations. For more information about the Surplus Property Program please visit the program web page. You may also contact Tammy Marzik, DVA Community Outreach Director at 860-616-3603 for Program staff contact information. CT Department of Labor Veteran Employment Services Eastern Region: American Job Center Montville Office 601 Norwich New London Turnpike (Rt 32), Suite 1 Uncasville, CT 06382. Veteran Representatives: Dana Hyatt USMC (Ret.) Work #: 860-848-5264 Email: dana.hyatt@ct.gov Paul Hanlon USA (Ret.) Work #: 860-848-5218 Email: paul.hanlon@ct.gov *Register on CTHIRES.com and create a profile, answer the veteran questions. ***After your registration, we will receive a notification and reach out to you to help with resources and the above services. |
| CT Department of Veterans Affairs - CT Veteran Stand Down Event: The Department of Veterans Affairs holds every year the CT Veterans Stand Down event in Rocky Hill – typically in September. More than 100 agencies and organizations participate in Stand Down with close to 230 volunteers spread throughout the campus to assist over 1,000 veterans attending the day-long event. Stand Down is the DVA’s signature event providing veterans with medical screenings, eye and hearing exams, and many other support services such as housing, employment, education and legal assistance; all at no cost. |
| CTVeterans Mobile App: The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Application allows Connecticut Veterans and residents to access crisis assistance by phone, text, and online chat. CT DVA services are available through the app menu, including an interactive map of Veterans clinics and hospitals in Connecticut. |
| Connecticut Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Provides opportunity for veterans and veteran-owned businesses and help to reduce barrier to business and workforce entry. 203-978-1900. |
| Connecticut Dept. Mental Health & Addiction Services: Provides support services for mental health issues. 1-800-662-4357. |
| National Coalition for Homelessness: Assist with all issues pertaining to homelessness. 1-800-838-4357. |
| CHFA Veteran Mortgage Refinance Program: A program implemented by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority in order to help veterans with mortgage related issues. 860-721-9501. |
| US Small Business Administration/Patriot Express: Offers small business loans to members of the U.S. military community. 860-240-4894. |
| CT Dept of Social Services/Veterans Programs: 860-424-5024. |
| CT Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund: Provides emergency temporary assistance with things such as but not limited to rent, utilities and certain medical costs.1-800-491-4941. |
| Veterans History Project: The collect and archive the personal recollections of US wartime veterans to honor their service and share their stories. |
| Connecticut Military Support Program: This organization connects veterans to mental healthcare professionals. Most calls are returned within 48 hours. 1-866-251-2913. |
| Woman Veterans Health Care: Provides healthcare to female veterans. VA Health Benefits Call Center 1-877-222-8387. |
| Veterans Benefits Administration: 1-800-827-1000. |
| Woman Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group: Learn more about the changing face of women Veterans and what VA is doing to meet their health care needs. |
| Military Sexual Trauma: For more information, male and female veterans can speak with their existing VA healthcare provider, contact the MST Coordinator at their nearest VA Medical Center, or contact their local Vet Center. 1-800-827-1000. |
| US Department of Veterans Affairs Make the Connection: Helps veterans recognize they are not alone, there are people out there like them who are going through similar experiences, overcoming challenges, reaching positive outcomes for treatment and recovery, and finding paths to fulfilling lives. |
| Veteran’s Crisis Line: The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring, Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. 1-800-273-8255. |
| CT Department of Labor/Veterans Programs: Provides information and resources to aid veterans with employment related issues. 860-263-6514. |
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CT Department of Veterans’ Affairs: Provides assistance and services that relate to veterans and their needs in Connecticut 1-866-928-8387. VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER NEWINGTON………. 860-594-6604 |
| CT Trial Lawyers/VA Appeal Specialists: Non-profit organization of trial lawyers. 860-522-4345. |
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