At Damon House of New York, we honor the service and sacrifice of our military veterans. We recognize that military service brings unique challenges—including combat-related trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and difficulties transitioning back to civilian life—that can contribute to substance use and mental health struggles.
Our Veterans Services Program offers structured, peer-supported, and trauma-informed care designed specifically to help military veterans heal, rebuild, and achieve sustainable independence.
Our Veteran-Centered Approach
We combine evidence-based clinical treatment with a deep understanding of military culture to ensure our veterans feel understood, respected, and supported.
- Trauma-Informed Clinical Care: Specialized therapies, including Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailored to address PTSD, anxiety, depression, and military sexual trauma (MST).
- Peer-Led Support & Camaraderie: Group sessions led by or structured for military veterans, leveraging shared experiences to rebuild the sense of brotherhood, sisterhood, and unit cohesion.
- Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment: Integrated treatment plans that address both substance use disorders and underlying mental health diagnoses simultaneously.
- VA & Community Benefits Navigation: Dedicated case managers who help veterans navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system, secure earned benefits, and access local New York veteran resources.
- Transition & Housing Assistance: Coordination with local housing programs, transitional living services, and community reintegration initiatives to ensure stable living after care.
Program Components & Service Continuum
Care Component | Focus Area | Key Deliverables |
Clinical Recovery | Substance use rehabilitation & mental wellness | Individualized counseling, trauma therapy, MAT options |
Peer Support Groups | Military culture & shared identity | Weekly veteran-only groups, combat stress recovery circles |
Benefits & Advocacy | Navigating civilian & military support systems | VA claim assistance, medical referrals, legal advocacy |
Vocational Transition | Employment & civilian career readiness | Resume translation (military-to-civilian), job placement |