A community partnership brought Putnam County youth and their families together for a night filled with food, fun and festivities. Read More.
Author Archive: CoveCare Center Staff
The Opioid Epidemic and What We Can Do
We are constantly hearing that we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Many may wonder what opioids truly are, why they are causing so much death and destruction across our country, and what can be done about it. Read More.
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Mental health practitioners may not be able to change the world in a day; however, they can empower themselves to change the way trauma is viewed and the impact it has on those overcoming traumatic experiences. Read More.
The Roadmap for Grief
When we experience a loss in our life, the world as we know it is shaken. Whether it is the death of a loved one or a dramatic life event (the loss of a job, divorce, illness, etc.), our sense of control, belief in predictability, and a “map” of how to react is questioned. Read More.
Michael’s Story
Each and every one of us plays a unique and important role in this world. However, for some of us, our identity or purpose is not always so clear. This was the case for Michael, who first came to CoveCare Center during a difficult time in his life, when he was unsure of his identity and didn’t know how to cope with the challenges he was facing. Read More.
Preventing Teen Suicide
In America, one person dies by suicide every 13 minutes. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), it is the 2nd leading cause of death for teens. The biggest risks include prior attempts, a current mood disorder, substance abuse, and access to means. Research also suggests that males are more likely to complete a suicide than females. Read More.
CoveCare Center’s Dinner Dance a Big Success!
Supporters of CoveCare Center, formerly known as Putnam Family & Community Services, celebrated CoveCare Center’s 20th year of providing essential mental health and substance use prevention and treatment to the community. Read More
Bullying Awareness and Prevention
Bullying is defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior may be repeated over time and both the individuals who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. Read More
CoveCare Center Partners with CareMount Medical
Brewster, NY – CoveCare Center, formerly known as Putnam Family & Community Services, and CareMount Medical are proud to announce an innovative new partnership. In an effort to unite physical and behavioral health services and align with recent New York State guidelines, CoveCare Center and CareMount Medical are leading the way. Read More
CoveCare Center Announces Annual Dinner Dance Benefit
Carmel, NY—CoveCare Center, formerly known as Putnam Family and Community Services, invites the community to attend its annual Dinner Dance Benefit on Friday, October 13th from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Held at the Salem Golf Club, this year’s event marks the 20th anniversary of the agency, which will celebrate not only the past two decades of serving the community, but also its new name and commitment to those in need. Read More