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Working with Westchester County - Child Care, Supplies, Contractual Matters, Mental Health


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:

    • Child Care for Essential Workers
    • Supplies
    • Contractual Matters
    • Mental Health Supports

Please feel free to reach out with any concerns.  

Warm regards,
Jan

Jan Fisher
Executive Director

Child Care for Essential Workers

  • If you are a Westchester County healthcare worker or first-responder seeking child care to be able to go to work, please contact Blanca Lopez at BPL3@WestchesterGov.com

  • The Child Care Council of Westchester is also working with child care providers, and has a list of programs that have openings for newborns up to age 12, with a priority for children of essential workers. Click HERE to access the list. For further information contact Executive Director Kathy Halas at kathyh@cccwny.org.

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:

    • DCMH Information, Support and Referral line at (914) 995-1900 8 a.m. to 8 p.m./Text #914-461-7281.
    • Behavioral Health Crisis Prevention and Response Team (Available for psychiatric emergencies).
    • On-going educational and supportive services on such topics as coping, addressing anxiety, parenting through this difficult time, and mindfulness exercises through various tele-communication.
    • Psychological response to targeted groups as needed.
    • Peer-to-Peer Support through DCMH provider network.
    • Access to counseling and other supportive services through provider network and pro bono clinicians.
    • Services and supports to targeted populations such as parents, teens, seniors, health care workers, first responders, LBGTQ communities and those with pre-existing mental health or substance use conditions.
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all County employees and contracted municipalities 995-6070 or email pkj1@westchestergov.com.

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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