Understanding Veterans in New York: A Needs Assessment of Veterans Recently Separated from the Military

In this report, the authors present findings of a survey of recently discharged or separated veterans residing in New York state. The research evaluated (1) the mental and physical health of this cohort of veterans and (2) their access to, and experiences with, health care. The results offer critical information that can inform policy and practice changes to improve veterans' awareness of, access to, and use of needed services.