Services for Veterans

Post Service Officer

The American Legion’s post service officer (PSO) serves as a link between the veteran or dependent and a representative holding American Legion accreditation.  An effective PSO understands benefits afforded to veterans and dependents.  PSOs serve as valuable resources to local veterans to ensure that they and their dependents receive their earned benefits.

Post 182's Service Officer is Jim Donaldson.  He can help connect members and Veterans with resources to help in times of financial distress.  He also can facilitate connecting to the Veterans Service Officer at the Veterans Administration facility in Newington.

Granby Veteran Services Coordinator

Granby Veteran Services Coordinator is Jennifer Kielbasa at the Granby Senior Center.

Phone: 860-844-5352 

The Soldiers', Sailors' & Marines' Fund

Providing limited assistance to veterans who are residents of Connecticut, spouses living with the veteran at the time of the veteran's death, and dependent children under age 18.  Find out more at the Connecticut Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund website.

Resilience Grows Here

Are you having trouble transitioning? We get it. Call Resilience Grows Here!

If you are feeling like no one understands how it feels to be back? RGH aims at connecting veterans to peers; improving access to services and promoting new approaches to dealing with mental health challenges as well as building community and family support. Resilience Grows Here is an initiative of Farmington Valley Health District.

Call 860-352-2333 or visit the Resilience Grows Here website. 

American Red Cross

Reuniting, Reconnecting, and Rebuilding for Military and Veteran Families!  Today's service members, veterans, and military families face many challenges related to repeated deployments, reintegration into civilian life and life transitions. Often, these transitions can be just as challenging as a tour of duty. The American Red Cross offers free and confidential program assistance.

For more information, visit the American Red Cross website or download the Hero Care mobile app.

Female Veteran & Military Family Services through Easterseals

Easterseals believes our women veterans and their military families can thrive where they live- and our mission is to ensure that's possible in every community. Easterseals is committed to the successful reintegration of female veterans and their families into civilian life. Services include:

• Access Support and Coordination
• Employment Search Training
• Interview Preparedness
• Placement Services
• Job Coaching
• Employment Skills Technology Training
• Supported Employment
• Professional Clothing and Food Pantry
• Emergency Financial Assistance

Visit the Easterseals website for more information.

Other Service Resources