ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), in partnership with the New York State Women Veterans Advisory Committee, is seeking input through a statewide survey to gather feedback from women veterans about the services and support they need most. The short, confidential survey is available at https://forms.office.com/g/firLyyAz09, takes less than […]
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ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), in partnership with the New York State Women Veterans Advisory Committee, is seeking input through a statewide survey to gather feedback from women veterans about the services and support they need most.
The short, confidential survey is available at https://forms.office.com/g/firLyyAz09, takes less than two minutes to complete, and addresses key areas including health care, mental health, childcare, employment, and education.
Responses will directly inform future policy decisions and program development across New York state. The survey is also accessible by scanning the QR code on the embedded graphic.
The survey will be available through the remainder of 2025.
“We are committed to listening to women who served — and ensuring their voices lead the way,” Viviana DeCohen, commissioner of the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, said in the announcement. “Their experiences matter and this survey will help us better align our services with their important needs.”
The New York State Women Veterans Advisory Committee says it advocates for the needs of women veterans statewide and provides guidance to DVS in developing and enacting policies and programs to best serve the Empire State’s women veterans.
“Women Veterans have unique stories, strengths, and struggles that too often go unheard,” Nneka Bell, chairwoman of the New York State Women Veterans Advisory Committee, said. “This survey is not just a chance to be counted — it’s a chance to be understood. The insights we gain will drive real, responsive change across New York State, ensuring that every Woman Veteran receives the care, recognition, and respect she deserves.”
About the department
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services works to serve New York’s veterans, service members, and military families, connecting them with benefits, services, and support.
All who served should contact the department at (888) 838-7697 or via its website (veterans.ny.gov) to meet in-person or virtually with an accredited veterans-benefits advisor to receive the benefits they have earned, the department said.
