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Returning service member care

VA New York Harbor health care provides health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Talk to a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.

Connect with a care coordinator

Richard Pinard LCSW-R

Returning Service Member Program Manager

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 212-951-6838

Email: richard.pinard@va.gov

Mark Schonfeld LMSW

Poly-Trauma Case Manager (Manhattan Campus)

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 212-686-7500, ext. 7146

Email: mark.schonfeld@va.gov

Christina Tsakos LCSW

Poly-Trauma Case Manager (Brooklyn Campus)

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 718-836-6600, ext. 6352

Email: christina.tsakos@va.gov

Dennis Farley

Outpatient Clinic Manager (St. Albans Community Living Center)

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 718-298-8655

Email: dennis.farley@va.gov

Dawn R. Smith LCSW, CCM

Post 9/11 Military to VA Case Management Program Manager

VA Finger Lakes health care

Phone: 607-664-4542

Email: dawn.smith7@va.gov

Care we provide at VA New York Harbor health care

We can help you access service and benefit programs tailored to the needs of returning service members, including:

  • Polytrauma care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Mental health care
  • Counseling
  • Family benefits counseling
  • Referral assistance

Vet Centers

Vet Centers are counseling centers that help Veterans readjust after deployment. The Vet Centers in BrooklynManhattanStaten Island provides counseling for individuals, groups, married couples, and families. They also provide guidance and referrals for other VA and community resources.

Learn more about Vet Centers