East Shore District Health Department

East Shore District Health Department

Serving Branford, East Haven, and North Branford

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Veteran Services

Veteran Services

The Aid & Attendance Benefit- American Veterans Aid. Special benefit to war-era veterans and their surviving spouses. Tel: 877-427-8065.

U.S Dept of Veterans Affairs
VA CT provides a full range of services for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Tel: (203) 710-6529

Connecticut Military Relief FundProvides monetary grants to service members & their families experiencing financial hardship because of military service up to $5,000.  Relief Fund Application Link  Fax# 860-493-2721

Connecticut Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Relief Fund
Temporary assistance with utilities, rent, some medical expenses, emergent dental care.    85 Willow Street, BLDG 1, 3rd Flr, Suite 10, New Haven, CT 06511. Tel: (475) 241-3975 or (860) 296-0719 or (844) 454-8900

Homeless Veteran Care. At risk of homelessness or homeless. Tel:  Maureen (202) 737-0522

House of Heroes. Provides support for Ramps & Stairs installation, handrails, handicap access, electrical, plumbing, Fire safety (smoke/ CO detectors), basic carpentry, deck repair, painting, landscaping.  Email: info@houseofheroesct.org

Mesothelioma Justice Network
1330 Boylston Street, Suite 400
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for individuals who have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease.
Tel: (888) 360-4215

Nursing Home Abuse Center.   If your Veteran loved one neglected or abused in a nursing home? Tel:  (877) 878-7564 or chat with our team now to seek swift justice.

PTSD: Understanding it, Living with it, Risk Factors, and Getting Help

2-1-1 Resource Directory for Connecticut Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserves
Online resource directory for Veterans and military service members and their families

Tricare (Humana Military). Health program for Uniformed Services members & families, National Guard/Reserve members & families, survivors, former spouses, Medal of Honor Recipients & families, & others.  Tel: 800-444-5445

VA Caregiver Support Program.    VA Connecticut health care offers a number of services to support you and the Veteran you care for.  Tel: Bonnie Cecarelli, MSW  203-932-571. Ext. 2291

VA Connecticut Healthcare System.  Directory of services & providers.Tel: 203-710-6529

VA Connecticut Locations.  Location directory.Tel. 203-932-5711