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Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership

provided by VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Canandaigua

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VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Canandaigua

400 Fort Hill Avenue
Canandaigua NY 14424
Program Jenny Lopez:
Main:
585-857-1932
(VITAL)
Toll Free:
800-877-6976
(VA Health Connect)
Service/Intake:
585-393-7100
(Medical Center-Canandaigua)
Main:
585-473-2600
(Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic)
Crisis Line:
988, Press 1
(Veterans Crisis Line)
Hours:
Administrative hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM.
Bus Service:

RTS Bus line.

Disabilities Access:

Accessible.

* 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. 

Eligibility: Veterans enrolled in a local college or university.

Application Process: Call for information.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: Call for information.

Coverage Note: Western New York State including Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Seneca and Livingston Counties.

 

The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Canandaigua provides medical and mental health care, rehabilitation services, substance abuse rehabilitative care, and more for veterans.