VA Medical Center - Northport

If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail, VA Northport health care can help you. Contact a homeless services care coordinator to get help.

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Gregory Curran LCSW, Homeless Veteran Care Program Coordinator

Phone: 631-261-4400, ext. 2204
Email: Gregory.Curran@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northport health care
We help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail. Contact a VA Northport health care homeless services care coordinator to get help with:

• Immediate food and shelter, including both transitional and permanent housing
• Job training, life skills development, and education
• Support with justice system navigation and community re-entry from jail
• Financial support to prevent homelessness
• Treatment for addiction and depression
• Health and dental care

VA Northport health care operates a comprehensive behavioral health program. We are a regional center of excellence for Veteran-focused mental health care. Ask a care coordinator about treatment options suited to your unique needs. 631-266-6077

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Amanda Sokolowski, Social Work Section Chief, Mental Health, MHICM, VA Community Mental Health Point of Contact

Phone: 631-261-4400, ext. 7012
Email: Amanda.Sokolowski@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northport health care
The Behavioral Health Department offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including telehealth appointments. We provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues impacting emotional well-being. Our services include:

• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Homeless Veterans services
• Treatment for addictive disorders, including residential rehabilitation treatment programs
• Transition and care management for returning Veterans (OIF/OEF/OND)

VA Northport health care provides health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Talk to a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.

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Vanessa Brown RN, BSN, Post-9/11 OEF/OIF M2VA Program Manager

Phone: 631-261-4400, ext. 2173
Email: Vanessa.Brown@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northport health care
We can help you access service and benefit programs tailored to the needs of returning service members, including:

• Polytrauma care
• Rehabilitation
• Mental health care
• Counseling
• Family benefits counseling
• Referral assistance

We offer women’s health services to meet your specific needs such as disease screenings, mental health treatment, recovery from military sexual trauma, maternity care and female-specific medical equipment.

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RosaMaria Williamson LCSW, Women Veteran Program Manager

Phone: 631-261-4400, ext. 5793
Email: RosaMaria.Williamson@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northport health care
Our women’s health program offers complete health care for women Veterans of all ages. Our primary care providers specialize in women’s health. They work closely with specialists in gynecology, obstetrics, female urology, oncology, medicine, radiology, surgery, and breast illness. Our services for women Veterans include:

• Ultrasounds, mammograms, Pap and HPV tests
• Mental health care and counseling
• Lifestyle wellness services
• Menopause treatment, including hormonal therapy
• Family planning, contraceptive care, and infertility evaluation

If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, we can help you support them—and take care of yourself. You may qualify for services like training, counseling or respite care when you need a break.

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Mary Kelly LCSW, Caregiver Support Coordinator

Phone: 631-261-4400, ext. 4108
Email: maryann.kelly@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northport health care
If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered. For all caregivers, we can:

• Help you get caregiver assistance available through VA
• Provide progressive needs planning to help you manage degenerative conditions
• Match you with services and benefits
• Connect you with local resources and programs
• Listen to you when you struggle

We offer resources and support for minority Veterans to help address your specific needs with benefits and services at VA.

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Gary Gravesandy, Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC)

Phone: 631-261-4400, ext. 2976
Email: Gary.Gravesandy@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northport health care
If you’re a minority Veteran, we can help you get the services and benefits you need. Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans who are Black American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American (including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans). We work to:

• Help the medical center address minority Veterans’ needs
• Meet minority Veterans’ needs in the local community
• Identify barriers and create a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
• Inform minority Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs