VETFAMSA is a coalition of mental health providers other health practitioners, educators, members of the VA and Veteran Services Agencies, Active and Retired Military and their families, emergency services, and various other community members. We have pledged to support all men and women of the armed services, and their families and loved ones here in the Hudson Valley. We work to:

  • Raise awareness about the needs of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Identify needs of local military families as well as existing sources of support.
  • Improve access to services and other support for our veterans and their families.
  • Expand support networks and services for military families.

Upcoming Events

May 9, 2013 :  Reconnection Workshop

Reintegration Support for Returning Military Members and Families - Sponsored by Family Services of Westchester

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May 31, 2013: Sister Spirit - An All Women Veteran Civilian Dialogue

Women Civilians and Veterans Encouraged to Attend

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June 7, 2013: Stand Up for Women Veterans

Comprehensive Resource Fair at Westchester Community College Sponsored by Family Services of Westchester, and many others.

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Helpful Articles/Documents

Great Resources to Support Military Children - This document provides a sample – by no means a comprehensive list – of resources for supporting the military child. Most of these can be read in full online or downloaded by going to the organization’s page and clicking the article title.
Post-Deployment Stress: Helping Veterans and Their Families - In all wars, healthy young people are trained to effectively perform during violent, chaotic assault but at the risk of lasting psychological damage. To survive, they are required to kill human beings never met; to witness the violent death of comrades; to withstand the loneliness of being continents away from home, in an unsafe place, lacking familiar food, customs or language; to develop a keen awareness of risks both physical (hyper-vigilance) and interpersonal (avoidance, suspicion, distrust.)
Symptom/Resource Guide - What to look for...All military families will be affected by deployment-related stress – before the service member leaves, while they are gone, and after they return. Combat training and experience is like no other. Veterans and their families make difficult adjustments often invisible to others.
Veterans Outreach at Family Services of Westchester - Veterans Outreach case management and counseling services are available to all service members, veterans and their families. They provide services to veterans and families from all eras without restrictions to service dates, discharge, or dependency status.