Veterans across the country are struggling with the effects of isolation, anxiety, and prior trauma as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though in-person Operation Tohidu® retreats are not possible during this time, Melwood Veterans Services is dedicated to generating new and creative ways to support those who have served.

The Open Center, in partnership with Operation Warrior Shield and the COVID Care Network, has launched New Yorkers for New York, a free public service created for NYC residents struggling with stress and anxiety. The program offers an array of free tools, resources, and services to provide New Yorkers with the mental and emotional wellness support needed. 

VA’s new COVID Coach app can help you get through this time of uncertainty by teaching you how to practice self-care, find ways to stay socially connected while being physically distant, find meaning during this stressful time, and cope with the many challenges you may now be facing.

With this app, you can learn about:

- Healthy coping during COVID-19

- Managing stress with tools for self-care, set personal goals

- Tracking your mental health over time

- Finding helpful resources to meet your needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center at NYU Langone Health offers Emotional Support Services for military/veteran families during quarantine.

Stress is Gone provides free online workshops to help Veterans de-stress during the coronavirus pandemic every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-3pm (EST). 

GallopNYC continues their Veterans Program virtually via Zoom with their horses every Friday at 2pm! GallopNYC instructor Katie will host the meeting and share information about all things horse-related. Servicemen and women are invited to join them for a few minutes of connection.

Register here for the Zoom meeting.

GallopNYC continues their Veterans Program virtually via Zoom with their horses every Friday at 2pm! GallopNYC instructor Katie will host the meeting and share information about all things horse-related. Servicemen and women are invited to join them for a few minutes of connection.

Register here for the Zoom meeting.

GallopNYC continues their Veterans Program virtually via Zoom with their horses every Friday at 2pm! GallopNYC instructor Katie will host the meeting and share information about all things horse-related. Servicemen and women are invited to join them for a few minutes of connection.

Register here for the Zoom meeting.

GallopNYC continues their Veterans Program virtually via Zoom with their horses every Friday at 2pm! GallopNYC instructor Katie will host the meeting and share information about all things horse-related. Servicemen and women are invited to join them for a few minutes of connection.

Register here for the Zoom meeting.

The New York Presbyterian Military Family Wellness Center has migrated all in-person mental health therapy services to telehealth, to continue to provide veterans and military family members with quality, evidence-based, mental health services. All screenings, intakes, and therapy sessions can now be conducted from the comfort of home via Zoom. Military Family Wellness Center services are always confidential and FREE for military, veterans, and military families.