Honoring Our Veterans and Military Community

At Greater Mental Health of New York, we proudly honor those who have served our country and are dedicated to supporting veterans and their loved ones as they navigate mental health challenges through our work as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. 

This November, we are spotlighting the vital resources available to the extended military community and sharing information about upcoming events in the Lower Hudson Valley that celebrate our veterans. Join us in honoring our heroes and ensuring that they and their loved ones have access to the care and resources they deserve. 

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Help Lines

National Resources

Local Resources and Events

Help Lines

Veterans Crisis Line

veteranscrisisline.net

The Veterans Crisis Line provides free, confidential support through the Veterans Crisis Line regardless of VA benefits or health care status. To connect, simply dial 988, then press 1.

Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline

safehelpline.org

The DoD Safe Helpline is a groundbreaking crisis support service for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. The Safe Helpline is operated by RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one advice, support, and information to the worldwide DoD community. The service is anonymous, secure, and available 24/7. Specially-trained Safe Helpline staff provide help three ways: online, telephone and SMS/text messaging.

National Resources

Mental Health America’s Military Mental Health Resource Page

mhanational.org/military-mental-health

Visit Mental Health America’s resource page for information about the various mental health issues that may face soldiers, veterans, their families, and medical staff.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

mentalhealth.va.gov/

Visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website for more resources on mental health and support options. 

Local Resources and Events

Speak Up! A Candid Conversation on Mental Health, Stigma, Suicide Prevention, and the Positive Impact of Community

Join Greater Mental Health on November 18th at Finkelstein Memorial Library as our panelists share community-based mental health resources, evidence-based information about the importance of community connections, and stories of hope and resilience. Join us on November 18th!

Veterans Day Celebrations Rockland County

Learn more about the various Veteran’s Day events happening throughout Rockland County. 

Rockland Homes for Heroes

Rockland Homes for Heroes is a 501c3 charitable organization that develops permanent supportive housing for honorably discharged veterans who are homeless in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. 

Veterans Day: Memorials and events in the Lower Hudson Valley

Learn more about Veterans Day memorials and events across Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties this November at the link above.

Veterans Day Ceremony 2024

Join Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Veterans Service Agency Director Ronald C. Tocci at Westchester County’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 8th at 1 p.m. at Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial in Katonah, NY. Learn more here.

Family Services of Westchester Vet2Vet

Led by veterans and for veterans in Westchester County and its surrounding areas, FSW’s Vet2Vet program brings military veterans and their families together through Veteran-to-Veteran collaborative events, social activities, and community service, easing the transition from military to civilian life. The program also provides ongoing peer mentorship to Westchester County veterans so they can gain and maintain social connections and services that contribute to their well-being.  

Westchester County Veterans Service Agency

The Westchester County Veterans Service Agency works year-round to ensure that all veterans and their dependents receive the maximum benefits from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies at all levels of government.