The Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency assists Veterans and their families with securing earned benefits and services through quality customer service and advocacy.
• Disability Compensation
• Pension
• Health Care
• Education and Training
• Home Loan
• Burial and Memorial
• Dependents and Survivors
• Agency staff also provides additional services including:
• Transition Assistance
• Homeless Outreach – Housing Assistance
• Van Transportation to Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany
• Military Records and Medals Requests
• Outside agency connections and referrals
• Employment connections and referrals to resources
Why Focus on Physical Health?
Physical health is a crucial protective factor in suicide prevention. By minimizing risks and enhancing protective factors, we can significantly increase the chances of prevention. Our goal is to prioritize physical health and wellbeing throughout 2026 in a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and goal setting.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a veteran (a DD214 will be required as proof)
• Veterans must be a resident of Saratoga County to apply (an ID with address or a piece of mail will be required as proof)
• Must be available to use any Saratoga Regional YMCA at least 3 times per week
• Agree to at least one monthly meeting scheduled by the Peer Connection Program Coordinator at the Saratoga Springs YMCA
Financial Information:
Saratoga Regional YMCA will provide veteran membership and health and wellness guidance for the veterans of the Peer Connection Program, with 50% of membership costs for a participating veteran.
Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection Program will provide 3 structured meetings to discuss progress and accountability, with 25% of membership costs for a participating veteran.
The remaining 25% will be paid by the participating veteran directly to the Saratoga Regional YMCA.
The membership will start once the application has been approved, the financial means have been submitted, and the veteran has been issued their YMCA card. The membership will end on December 31st, 2026.
Offered Services:
• Saratoga Regional YMCA Membership
• Individual Wellness Plans (WELLD)
• Healthy Start Program & Orientation
• eGym Access
• Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program
• Nutrition Seminars & Workshops
• 45 minute Health Coaching
Next Steps:
Eligible veterans should complete the Saratoga Regional YMCA Financial Assistance Application and return it to Erin via mail, email, fax, or drop-off.
Attend the YMCA meeting with Erin to discuss the program and agree to the conditions.
Once approved, you will receive an award letter. Bring this letter, your photo ID, and a billing method to the Saratoga Springs Branch of the YMCA to begin your 2026 approved membership (YMCA card and tag will be issued).
This is a new program, and we appreciate your patience as we work towards its success. We may need to adjust times, meeting spaces, etc. Thank you for your cooperation!
For More Information, contact Erin Cassidy at 518-605-2899.
The ceremony is dedicated to a different Saratoga County veteran each month. Board members rotate throughout the year in selecting a veteran to memorialize, providing for veterans from all over the county to be honored. To date, more than 300 Saratoga County Veterans have been honored.
The ceremony is open to the public and media each month.
For more information about the Honor Deceased Veterans Ceremony, please contact Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency at (518) 884-4115.
• Reservations open on April 1st each year.
• All requests for reservations must be on the official form.
• All requests must be submitted through your town/city Supervisor.
• Requests will be granted on a first come first served basis.
• In the event of multiple requests for the same date received on the same date, a drawing will be held.
• Supervisors are responsible for determining who rides on the float.
• The float will be driven by a Saratoga County employee at all times.
To request the float at your event, please fill out and submit the Float Request Form.
Find & Assist Veterans Of Record (F.A.V.O.R.) is a merchant discount program for eligible veterans living in Saratoga County. The program provides discounts to veterans on goods and services from participating merchants and provides merchants a way to return the F.A.V.O.R. to area veterans and offer gratitude for their service to our country. Together, through the Saratoga County
F.A.V.O.R. Program, we are serving our veterans at home.
The F.A.V.O.R. Program is proudly sponsored by the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, and the Saratoga County Veteran’s Service Agency.
Learn more on the F.A.V.O.R. webpage.
• Albany-Saratoga Submarine Veterans, PO Box 4172, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (518) 383-2481)
Meetings held at American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 – first Wednesday of each month.
• American Legion Horace D. Washburn Post #533, PO Box 9, Corinth, NY 12822
• American Legion Adirondack Post #70, West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-0236
• American Legion Mohican Post #553, 29 First Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 (518) 792-4606
• American Legion Mohawk Post #1450, PO Box 4149, 275 Grooms Road, Halfmoon, NY 12065 (518) 371-4463
• American Legion Sacandaga Post #1461, 4737 Jockey Street, Galway, NY (518) 882-6611
• American Legion Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Post #1817, PO Box 313, Burnt Hills, NY 12027
• American Legion Henry F. Cornell Post 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518)885-7236
• American Legion Charles J. Brady Post #235, PO Box 351, Waterford, NY 12188 (518) 237-9755
• American Legion Old Saratoga Post #278, 4 Clancy Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871 (518) 695-3011
• American Legion Henry F. Lefko Post #1644, 81 East Street (Riverside), Mechanicville, NY 12118 (518) 664-7841
• American Legion Lt. Fred Clark Post #91, 427 S. Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118 (518) 664-5333
• American Legion Earl J. Manning Post #490, PO Box 464, Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-8037
• Ballston Memorial VFW Post 358, 68 East. North Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-8580
• Clifton Park VFW Post 1498, PO Box 4480, Halfmoon, NY 12065 373-1498
• Col. Elmer Ellsworth VFW Post 6328, 201 Central Ave., Mechanicville, NY 12118
• Disabled American Veterans Marcelle-Nolan Chapter 158, 230-3 Robert Gardens North, Queensbury, NY 12804-1673 (518) 409-8403
• Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-9686
• Peters- Purcell ITAM Post 21, 127 Saratoga Ave., Mechanicville, NY 12118 (518) 664-7282
• Saratoga County American Legion website – www.saratogalegion.org
• Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871 (518) 581-9128
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Frank McClement, Director
Tamim Fares, Veterans Service Officer
Erin Cassidy, Peer Connection – Program Coordinator
Megan Cutbush, Veteran Service Specialist
2144 Doubleday Ave, Suite 15
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 884-4115
FAX: (518) 884-4290
After Hours Van Cancellations: (518) 742-0863
Hours: 9:00 – 5:00
Closed for Lunch 12:30 – 1:30
