Surrounding Veterans With Like-Minded Individuals

Connect With Other Veterans

While every deployment is different, there is one constant: The camaraderie that comes from shared experiences of life in the military. If you are a veteran, current active military, or family member who is in need of assistance, consult with us to learn more about our peer counseling programs and opportunities.

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Program Opportunities

The Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Outreach Program of Putnam County in New York City provides veterans, current active military personnel, children, adolescents, groups, couples, and families with the opportunity to come together in support of each other. This gives them the chance to listen and benefit from each other's experiences with service-related issues through social activities and support groups. These may include:

• Reintegration Back to Civilian Life
• Returning to School
• Securing Civilian Jobs
• Re-Entry to Family Life
• Obtaining VA Services

Become a Mentor or Volunteer

Mentoring jobs are available. We welcome individuals as well as civil, youth, and religious groups to aid our organization as support services volunteers. You do not have to be of military status to volunteer. You can also support our cause with your donations. Learn about training to become a mentor.

Resources Of Putnam County

If you find that you need assistance getting back into civilian life or help working with a fellow veteran, we've provided some hotlines to assist you. Learn more about the Mental Health Association In Putnam County for a full list of resources. Some supportive resources include:

• Vet2Vet Warmline: (914) 519-8097
• Putnam County Dwyer Office: (845) 278-VETS (8387)
• VA Caregiver Support: (855) 260-3274
• Domestic Violence Hotline: (845) 728-2166
• Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255, Press One
• Veterans Service Agency: (845) 808-1620
• VA Carmel County Clinic: (845) 228-5291
• Putnam County Crisis Line: (845) 225-1222
• Center for Homeless Veterans: (877)-4-AID-VET
• Vet Center of Danbury: (203) 790-4000
• Drug Crisis in Our Backyard

• VA Castle Point: (845) 831-2000
• VA Montrose: (914) 737-4400
• Putnam Hospital: (845) 279-5711
• Health Department: (845) 808-1390
• Department of Social Services: (845) 808-1500
• Sheriff's Department: (845) 279-5711
• In Case Of Mental Health Crisis, Please Call 911 Or the Veterans Crisis Line 1 (800) 273-8255 press 1
• Support United for the Troops - bringing a little comfort to our troops deployed
• The Equus Effect