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Resources for Veterans of Afghanistan

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in News.

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency announced it has multiple resources and programs available for Afghanistan Veterans. 

The Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection Program offers mentoring, informal meet-ups, structured assistance, and one-on-one peer matching to help veterans manage the unique stress and challenges they may feel. The program also helps to foster relationships within the veteran community that will build resiliency through encouragement, personal connections, and access to support and crisis intervention measures. All Veterans are welcome regardless of military discharge. 

Veterans looking for a way to meet other veterans in a stress free, no obligations environment, are invited to gather at Saratoga Coffee Traders (447 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Participants will receive a free coffee and sandwich along with encouraging and supportive conversation with other veterans. No agenda, just veterans spending time together. 

Veterans seeking structured assistance are encouraged to up at 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 for a Mental Health Summit. The Summit is open to all veterans and family members. Representatives from VA programs and community organizations will provide information and resources to those who attend. That takes place at the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency Office, 2144 Doubleday Ave., Ballston Spa.

The Agency’s mentoring program pairs established, local veterans with returning veterans who are experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other re-acclimation challenges. Personalized and informal, these pairings yield relationships intended to ease the transition from combat to civilian life. 

The Agency also offers a one-on-one peer matching program for those who prefer individual interaction. 

Additional resources that may be helpful to veterans:

• Veterans Crisis Line – 800-273-8255
• Saratoga County Mental Health – 518-584-9030
• Albany Vet Center – 518-626-5130
• VA Rapid Access Clinic  – 518-626-5339
• Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency  – 518-884-4115
• VA Caregiver Support  – 1-855-260-3274
•Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes Hotline  – 202-249-7170

For more information about the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency and its Veterans Peer Connection Program, please call 518-884-4999 or visit www.veteranspeerconnection.org.

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