
Veteran Support Services
Every veteran carries memories that most neighbors will never see. Our Veteran Support Services create a quiet, steady place to set some of that weight down and not be judged for it. We offer no-cost counseling connections with trusted mental health professionals who understand military culture and the strain of transition, grief, and trauma.
Alongside counseling, our peer support groups feel a lot like a squad room after hours: coffee, plain talk, and people who have "been there" listening more than they speak. These small, facilitated gatherings help cut through isolation and remind veterans they are not alone in North Central Connecticut.
When a night feels too long or a crisis hits, our crisis intervention pathways help families and fellow veterans know what to do next. We guide you toward hotlines, local clinicians, and immediate resources, and we stay alongside you while a plan comes together. Whether you need a quiet conversation, a room full of peers, or urgent guidance, we stand ready to walk those steps with you, one phone call at a time.
Meet Some of Our Board Members’ Service Dogs
Several members of the Legacy of Service Board live with service-connected disabilities and are assisted in their everyday lives by service dogs. For them, the relationship between a Veteran and a working dog is not an abstract concept. It is part of daily life.
Finnegan — Blue Service Dog in Training vest
Reilly — Green Service Dog in Training vest
Willow — Pink Service Dog in Training vest
PETEY — Camouflage Service Dog in Training vest
Lucy — Navy “Blueberry” Camouflage Service Dog in Training vest
Different dogs. Different needs. One extraordinary bond.
For many Veterans, independence doesn’t always mean doing everything alone. Sometimes it means having the right partner beside you.
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VA Service Dog Veterinary Health Benefit
The VA has a Service Dog Veterinary Health Insurance Benefit administered through VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. Veterans who believe a service dog may be clinically appropriate should work through their VA healthcare team and the appropriate VA program. VA does not simply issue dogs to Veterans; its veterinary-benefit program has specific eligibility and program requirements.
