Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership

• Provides military veterans with resources, support, and advocacy in higher education services including:

• Free tutoring through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Peer Mentoring.
• VA Work-Study opportunities.
• Counseling and ongoing treatment for readjustment, stress, anger, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.
• Refer and work with the university to request academic accommodations.
• Coping strategies for classroom difficulties -- attention, concentration, restlessness.
• Assist with enrollment and care at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System.
• Obtain help and resources from within the VA and its affiliates including Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• Tai Chi and Distress Tolerance Groups.