Health care

Sullivan County Veterans Vans to Castle Point and Albany VA

Sullivan County drives veterans to the Castle Point VA Medical Center and the Albany Stratton VA from the Government Center in Monticello (leaving 7:45 or 8 a.m.), with stops at Bloomingburg, Wurtsboro or Woodbourne and home pick-up on a doctor's letter; reserve with the Veterans Service Agency, 845-807-0233, by 11 a.m. the day before.

Also called: VA transportation, veterans van, Castle Point, Albany VA, rides, medical appointments, Monticello, Liberty, Fallsburg, Bethel, Wurtsboro, Bloomingburg, Callicoon, Livingston Manor.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

This is the county's own service, scheduled by the Veterans Service Agency and run by County Transportation. "Place reservation no later than 11:00am on the day prior to requested appointment. Please arrive at Government Center Lobby 100 North St. Monticello, NY by 7:30am." Castle Point. Leaves the Government Center at 7:45 a.m. and reaches Castle Point about 9; leaves Castle Point at 2 p.m. and is back about 3:30; pick-up or drop-off can be arranged at the Bloomingburg Firehouse or the Wurtsboro Park and Ride. Albany. Leaves at 8 a.m. and reaches Albany about 10:30; leaves Albany at 2 p.m. and is back about 4:30; pick-up can be arranged at the Woodbourne Firehouse. Rules. "Veteran status [DD-214/discharge document] must be established before transportation can be provided." Wheelchair and scooter riders must call as soon as an appointment is made. "Home pickup requests must be supported by a letter from medical provider stating home pickup is necessary"; the letter lasts a year, and home pick-up clients must be ready by 6:30 a.m. Tell the medical centre you are using county transport, and avoid appointments after 1 p.m. In July and August 2026 the agency referred four veterans a month to the Albany run, 33 and 39 to Castle Point, and 34 and 33 for local trips.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Sullivan County Veterans Vans to Castle Point and Albany VA
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Sullivan County veteransVeteran status must be established with a discharge document. No rating is needed.

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