Veteran help
Veteran Resources in Connecticut
Help and community for veterans and military families in Connecticut: the state veterans office, 2 VA care sites, 1 veterans cemeteries, 27 veterans posts and clubs.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, Text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
State department of veterans affairs
Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs
The rich legacy of Connecticut providing care for Veterans and their dependents stretches back to July 4, 1864, when Benjamin Fitch, philanthropist of Darien, established the home for Civil War veterans, and the children of men killed in that war.
- Address: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill CT 06067
- Phone: 860-616-2562
- Website: portal.ct.gov/dva
State offices help with state benefits (tax exemptions, education, veterans homes) and can connect you with accredited service officers for VA claims. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA health care, Vet Centers & offices
Vet Centers offer free, confidential counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors and their families — often without a VA appointment. Always confirm hours by phone.
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System Newington Campus | Newington |
| Veterans Administration Medical Center | West Haven |
Find every VA location with current hours at VA.gov/find-locations.
Veterans cemeteries in Connecticut
| Cemetery | City | Burials |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Middletown | Open VA Grant |
“Open” cemeteries accept new casketed or cremated burials; “Closed” ones may still accept burials in existing family gravesites. Eligible veterans and family members can pre-apply for burial through VA. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration.
Veterans posts, clubs & meeting places
Local VFW posts, American Legion posts, AMVETS, DAV chapters, Marine Corps League detachments and veteran-run cafés are where veterans meet, share a meal and get help with benefits. Most welcome visitors — call ahead or check the post’s website.
Posts & clubs (27)
Volunteer in Connecticut
- At a VA medical center: escort patients, drive veterans to appointments or visit residents through VA Voluntary Service.
- At a veterans cemetery: join a volunteer honor guard, help with Memorial Day flag placements or lay wreaths in December with Wreaths Across America.
- With a local post: auxiliaries of the VFW and American Legion welcome family members and supporters.
- With Honor Flight: find the hub that serves Connecticut at honorflight.org and escort a veteran to the memorials in Washington, D.C.
- More ideas on our volunteer page.
Map
Recipients from Connecticut
81 recipients born in or credited to Connecticut.
Places to visitWar memorials & museums
55 memorials and 5 military museums in Connecticut.
Get involvedVeterans organizations
National groups with local posts and chapters.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (state offices, cemeteries), USO (center locations), OpenStreetMap contributors (posts, cafés and VA facilities; ODbL). Community-mapped details can be out of date — please confirm before visiting. Spotted a missing post? You can add it to OpenStreetMap.