Dear NPW Community:
Nonprofit Westchester is partnering closely with County Government to meet the needs of all Westchester residents amid the coronavirus crisis. Thank you to Westchester's nonprofits for offering stability and security during these challenging times.
Below is information on:
Please feel free to reach out with any concerns.
Warm regards,
Jan
Jan Fisher
Executive Director
Child Care for Essential Workers
Supplies (Masks, Gloves, etc.)
The County is working hard to triage requests and to address shortages of needed supplies that are being experienced on the County, State and National levels.
Concerns About Contractual Matters - New Information
Please contact the department that is issuing your contract. If you do not hear back within 24 hours, please email Jan Fisher at jfisher@npwestchester.org.
Mental Health Supports
The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), together with its partner agencies, will be offering guidance and support to Westchester County’s residents as they cope with the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is projected that the health crisis precipitated by COVID-19 could have a lasting impact on the mental health of the citizens of Westchester. People may experience stress, fear, grief, depression and anxiety. DCMH will be implementing educational and supportive services through various forms of communication, including a dedicated telephone resource line, social media, taped video recordings, chat lines, printed materials and linkage to counseling.
DCMH will partner with different organizations and private clinicians to provide the following supports:
The following organizations will be partnering with DCMH to provide these services. DCMH anticipates additional providers to join to support our collective effort. American Foundation Suicide Prevention – Mid-Hudson Chapter, JED Foundation, Mental Health Association of Westchester, Mental Health Empowerment Project Mind, Body & Spirit Coalition of Westchester, My Sisters’ Place, National Association of Social Workers - Westchester Division, Nonprofit Westchester, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, St. Vincent’s Crisis Prevention and Response Team, Southern Westchester BOCES Westchester Citizen Therapists Westchester Jewish Community Services, and the Westchester Putnam Peer Support Team.
Please click HERE to read yesterday's communication with vital resources, information about SBA loans and funding opportunities or visit our website at www.npwestchester.org.
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