Returning Veterans and their Families Resource Center
At least 1.8 million troops have been deployed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Approximately 70,000 veterans from these conflicts reside in New York State; however, that number is growing as more troops return from these wars. In addition, tens of thousands of family members in New York State are impacted by health and mental health conditions of veterans returning from these wars. In recognition of these issues NYSHealth established the Returning Veterans and Their Families Initiative in April 2008. The corresponding NYSHealth Resource Center on Returning Veterans and Their Families provides information on publications, data, organizations, and initiatives that are key to addressing reintegration issues faced by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families throughout New York State.
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Features
NYSHealth Grantee Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Wins National Recognition from Congress
The Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court (BVTC) is a program developed to keep veterans with minor, non-violent offenses out of jail, and requires a formal process evaluation to successfully replicate the program throughout New York State.
Please click here to view a The Buffalo News story from September 17, 2009, "Buffalo's 'Veteran's Court' wins Praise in Congress" to learn more about this program.
In the News
"Veterans speak out against burn pits" Los Angeles Times, February 18, 2010
