Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project
Online Support Groups
JOSEPH P. DWYER VETERANS PEER SUPPORT PROJECT
Named to honor the memory of an Iraq war hero from Mount Sinai, NY, the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Project is a peer-to-peer program for Veterans facing the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
During this pandemic, we have created an Online Support Group schedule to help our Veterans stay connected. The groups are hosted on Zoom and can be joined online or by phone.
Mondays: 9am-10am PST / 12pm-1pm EST
Tuesdays: 4pm-5pm PST / 7pm-8pm EST
Wednesdays: 9am-10am PST / 12pm-1pm EST
Thursdays: 4pm-5pm PST / 7pm-8pm EST
Fridays: 9am-10am PST / 12pm-1pm EST
You can access our Support Groups by visiting this link:
https://zoom.us/j/134570100
You may be prompted to download the “Zoom” app the first time you log in if you are accessing the group from a smartphone. You will have the option of using the audio from your device/computer, or from a telephone.
You may also call in to join this meeting by phone:
1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 134-570-100
Following guidance from the Governor and County Executive, the offices of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW), Suffolk County United Veterans (SCUV), and the Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project are closed for an indefinite period of time. Many of us have struggled with the negative effects of social isolation. Staying connected is vital, now more than ever
The MHAW Peer Support Line is also available 7 days per week:
Monday – Friday: 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
Saturday: 2pm-7pm PST / 5pm-10pm EST
Sunday: 11am-4pm PST / 2pm-7pm EST
Call (631) 471-7242 ext 1217
We can also reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line at 1 (800) 272-8255 & Press 1