Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs: Helping Veterans, Spouses, and Dependents Access Federal, State, and Local Benefits

Provides assistance to veterans, their eligible spouses and eligible dependents in obtaining veterans’ benefits under federal, state and local laws.
Phone: 860.616.3600

Connecticut Vet Centers: Counseling Services and Combat Concussion Support for Veterans and Their Families.

Counseling services for veterans and family members.
Phone: Toll Free 1.877.927.8387; Danbury – 203.790.4000; Norwich – 860.877.1755; Orange – (203) 795-6091; Rocky Hill – 860.563.8800
Veterans with Combat Concussion Support Group
Location: New Haven Vet Center, 141 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven
Group Facilitator: Gabe Kautzner at 203-795-0148 or gabor.kautzner@va.gov

Visit Connecticut Vet Centers

DMHAS Military Support Program: Outpatient Counseling, Case Management, and 24/7 Support for Connecticut Veterans and Families

Services include outpatient counseling for veterans and family members, case management, and a 24/7 call center.

Visit the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Phone: Toll-Free 1.866.251.2913

Veterans Diversion and Trauma Recovery Program: Connecting Connecticut Service Members and Veterans to Trauma-Integrated Treatment and Recovery Support.

Jail diversion and trauma recovery program serves military service members and veterans and diverts veterans with trauma-related symptoms to a seamless system of treatment and recovery support services. The program provides assessment and treatment planning services, access to trauma-integrated treatment services, referral to benefits and recovery support services provided by multiple local, state, and federal providers, ongoing support through the adjudication of their court case, and forensic case management.

Visit the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for more information

Phone: 860.859.4602

Naval Health New England: Warrior Care Clinic: Supporting Service Members with Injuries, Including TBI.

The overarching goal of the Tri-Service Warrior Care Clinic is to facilitate return to duty. This mission is accomplished by providing coordinated and comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment for active duty service members with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, and chronic pain.
Phone: 888.628.9633

VA Connecticut Healthcare System: Connecting Connecticut Veterans to Comprehensive Healthcare, Benefits, and TBI Support

Information about federal health care benefits.
West Haven Campus – 203.932.5711
Newington Campus – 860.666.6951

BrainLine Military: Information and Support for Veterans and Service Members Living with Traumatic Brain Injury.

Help for service members, veterans, national guard, reserve, and families.

Phone: 703.998.2020

A service of brainline.org

Supporting Those Who Served: Resources and Strategies for Caregivers Navigating Traumatic Brain Injury

Guide Produced by The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. Additionally, document can be viewed at and searched by section.

VeteranAid.org: Helping Veterans and Families Navigate Benefits Related to Brain Injury and Long-Term Care.

A website that offers detailed information on a veteran’s pension benefit is called Aid and Attendance (A&A). A Wartime Veteran or surviving spouse who requires the assistance of another person to perform daily tasks, such as eating, dressing, undressing, taking care of the needs of nature, etc., may be eligible. Individuals residing in a nursing home or assisted living facility may also be eligible.

Phone: (866) 584-7191

Finding Financial Relief: Assistance Programs, Discounts, and Support Resources for Connecticut Military Families

Website offering information and website links to organizations that provide assistance to military families, including military spouse assistance, benefits for dependents and children, financial assistance, and organizations that provide discounts to veterans and their families.