VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York - VISN 2

Minority Veterans Program Vea este página en español Who We Serve All Veterans including— African Americans Asian Americans Hispanic Americans Native Americans, including— American Indians Alaskan Natives Native Hawaiians Pacific Island Americans Minority Veteran Resources VA Center for Minority Veterans VA Center for Women Veterans VISN 2 Women Veterans Program Veterans Benefits Administration New York State Minority Veterans Program Coordinators (click on name to send e-mail) *** Albany (518) 626-7331 *** Bath (607) 664-4958 *** Canandaigua (585) 393-7764 *** Syracuse (315) 425-4400 x 52843 *** Western New York (716) 862-8581 The Minority Veterans Program assures that minority veterans: Receive equal service regardless of race, origin, religion, or gender Do not encounter barriers in their attempt to access VA services Are treated with respect and dignity by VA service providers Minority Veterans Program Coordinators act as mediators and facilitators, to: Promote the use of VA programs, benefits, and services Make benefits and services more accessible to minority veterans Educate veterans and their family members about VA benefits and services in their area Target outreach efforts to minority veterans through community organizations Evaluate current programs and make recommendations to VA to better serve minority veterans Support and initiate activities that educate VA staff about the unique needs of minority veterans Advocate on behalf of minority veterans by identifying gaps in services and make recommendations to improve service *** Submitting requests through this e-mail link is not secure. If you wish to send a secure message, please use our Virtual Help Desk Link on our Contact Us page linked from the bottom of all pages. VISN 2 Veteran Services VISN 2 Home | Sitemap | Alphabetical Site Index | What's New | Contact Us | Plug-ins