Thanks to your generosity, nearly 9,000 individuals partnered with CoveCare Center over the past year to address mental health and substance use issues and pursue a life of recovery and wellness. They couldn’t have done it without you – and neither could we. Read More.
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2019 CoveCare Center Imagine Gala
Friday, October 18th at Vittoria’Z on the Lake in Jefferson Valley, NY at 6:30pm
Mark your calendars! CoveCare Center invites you to join us and all those who, through their hope and hard work, are empowered to change and find the quality of life that they hope for and deserve! Read More
Youth Podcast Club: The Million Volt League
What happens when you wake up teenagers early on a Saturday morning and bring them together to create something new? An awesome podcast! Read More.
CEO Diane E. Russo Receives Bronze Key Award
Congratulations to CoveCare Center’s CEO Diane E. Russo on being honored by the Prevention Council of Putnam with the Bronze Key Award! Read More.
Johanne’s Story
After being in therapy for most of her life, and after one year of coming to CoveCare Center, Johanne no longer eats peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Read More.
LGBTQ+ Pride Day at CoveCare Center
CoveCare Center recently hosted a LGBTQ+ Pride Day, with decorated booths and activities that focused on topics such as mental health and substance use issues within the LGBTQ+ population; pronouns and gender identity language; the history of the Pride movement; and LGBTQ+ families. Read More.
Thank You to Henry H. Wells Middle School
CoveCare Center thanks the staff, faculty, and student organizations of Henry H. Wells Middle School for their ongoing support and generosity. Read More.
The Transformative Power of Peer Support
Having worked in mental health services for over 25 years, I have had the privilege of meeting many courageous people who are walking through life, facing challenges head on, combating obstacles to recovery, and being brave enough to tackle stigma by identifying themselves as a “peer.” Read More.
Alcohol and Older Adults: Stay Aware and Healthy
While we tend to focus on the effects of alcohol on our younger generation, there is a growing alcohol issue with our senior population. Alcoholism is a rising problem as baby boomers are facing life-altering events such as retirement, losing a loved one, or losing one’s life purpose. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), drinking among seniors age 50 and older is rapidly increasing. In fact, drinking within this population has been growing the most! Read More.
Lila’s Story
Many children experience traumatic events in their lives that ultimately affect their ability to cope with stress. Lila was certainly no exception. When she entered treatment at CoveCare Center as a teen, her parents had undergone a divorce, older siblings were struggling with disabling conditions including substance use, and the family was experiencing significant financial difficulties. Read More.