Bronx community resources · Sources reviewed October 27, 2026
Five selected routes to veteran and military-family support. Local VA care, Vet Center counseling, benefits claims and city referrals serve different needs and have different eligibility and appointment rules.
Services and contact routes
1. Bronx Vet Center — confidential counseling and referrals
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105, Bronx, NY 10461-4500
718-367-3500
VA offers confidential, no-cost counseling and referrals in a non-medical setting for eligible Veterans, service members and families. Published hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; additional hours may vary. Call to discuss eligibility and arrange a first visit. Enrollment in VA health care is not required for Vet Center eligibility. The center has moved to this Westchester Avenue address; check the current location before traveling.
2. James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468-3904
718-584-9000
The Bronx VA main campus provides primary care and specialty services. This is the main facility number. The VA page lists facility hours as 24/7 and says individual service hours vary. Check the relevant service and confirm appointments, enrollment and any costs before visiting. A 24/7 facility listing does not establish round-the-clock walk-in access to every clinic.
3. VA health-care enrollment assistance
National application assistance by telephone; online, mail and in-person options
877-222-8387
VA’s application-assistance line is available Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern. The official instructions explain VA Form 10-10EZ and the information needed to apply. Enrollment and benefit eligibility depend on VA’s review; an application is separate from booking a medical appointment.
4. New York State Department of Veterans’ Services — claims help
Statewide benefits advising; arrange the appropriate office or remote consultation
888-838-7697
The state provides free benefits advising. Veterans Benefits Advisors can help gather documents, prepare and file claims, respond to requests and discuss appeals. Use the official office finder or book a phone/video consultation; confirm the location and appointment before visiting.
5. NYC Vallone Veteran Resource Center Initiative
Recurring office hours at participating City Council district offices
Accredited Veterans Service Officers provide no-cost help with claims and connections to benefits, housing, employment and other support. The city says dates and appointment requirements are maintained by individual Council offices and can change. Find your Bronx district through the official initiative page and contact that office; this is not one permanent borough-wide walk-in clinic.
Before you contact a service
Confirm whether the program serves your situation, whether an appointment is required and which documents to bring. Benefits advising, health-care enrollment, medical appointments and Vet Center counseling are separate processes. Keep original service documents secure and follow the receiving agency’s instructions for copies.
Addresses and contacts were checked against government and provider websites. Telephone numbers have not been tested by calling. This is a selected resource guide, not every veteran service in the Bronx.
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