Especially for Veterans

Cornell Health recognizes and supports the Cornell military community through a variety of services. We understand that veterans face challenges that may require special support or attention. Please make use of the many resources available to you on campus, in the local community and region, and online/by phone.

At Cornell Health

Students

Cornell Health is the primary care provider for all students while they are in Ithaca, regardless of insurance. Learn about our wide array of services that support the physical and mental health of students.

Employees

Faculty, staff, and post-docs make good use of many Cornell Health services. The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program offers free and confidential guidance and support by phone or in person on such topics as personal life challenges, work-related concerns, family or relationship issues, alcohol and drug use, adjusting to change or loss, conflict resolution, and mental health issues.

Paying for health care

Learn more about:

• Cost for service
• Insurance and billing (Cornell Health does submit receipts for care to TRICARE military insurance)

Elsewhere at Cornell

• Military community resources at Cornell
• Student Disability Services
• Disability accommodations for faculty and staff
• Mental Health at Cornell

Local and regional resources

• The Advocacy Center: services for survivors of domestic abuse, child sexual abuse, and adult sexual assault
• Alcohol and other drug recovery and support groups
• Cortland County Veteran's Office: contact for information on local providers skilled in treating veterans
• Ithaca Free Clinic of the Ithaca Health Alliance
• Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
• NY State Division of Veteran's Affairs- Ithaca Office
• Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services
• Tompkins 2-1-1: call directly to receive a list of resources
• Tompkins County Whole Health (Tompkins County's health department)
• TRICARE dental program: for those in active duty
• TRICARE dental: for retirees 
• TRICARE military treatment facility: located at Fort Drum, NY: resources for active duty, retirees and Guard/Reserve 
• US Army Medical Department: located at Fort Drum, NY
• Vet Center of Cortland-Ithaca: located at 118 Park lane Ithaca: Contact Joanne Zager, PhD; 607-272-6353
• Vet Center of  Syracuse: located at 716 East Washington Street, Syracuse; 315-478-7127 
• VFW, Ithaca: located at 423 W. State St. Ithaca, NY; 607-273-5222