Services for Veterans

Our specialty Veterans services prevent homelessness among veterans, by providing direct rental subsidies and linking veterans to housing, treatment, education and training, and employment.

S:US is one of NYC’s largest providers of services to veterans, serving 2,700 New York City and Long Island veterans and their families each year.

S:US’ Veterans Services offers a full spectrum of housing, employment, and treatment programs for veterans facing a wide range of co-occurring challenges as they return to the civilian community post-deployment. We provide integrated and coordinated care that ensures all services are personcentered and needs-based. This cohesive support system facilitates successful family reunification and community reintegration for veterans, prevents homelessness, and supports career development. We provide supportive services for veteran families, education and employment programs, homeless outreach with the Long Island Railroad/MTA, permanent housing, and aftercare planning.

Since 1995, when S:US opened its first supportive housing site dedicated to homeless veterans with behavioral health challenges, our work with veterans has focused on housing stability, physical and behavioral health care, and employment. S:US develops trusting relationships with those we serve by encouraging veteran-to-veteran mentorship. Many of our program staff have similar life experiences, which is key during program design and delivery.

When everybody turned me down S:US picked me up and put the broken pieces back together. They gave me a new start.

Robert