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We also offer bereavement counseling to any Gold Star family members. If you're a Gold Star family member, we are here for you, no matter how distant or recent your loss. 

We commonly address the following concerns:

• Anxiety or stress reactions, like PTSD
• Depression or lack of motivation
• Sleep difficulties, including sleep problems caused by shift work
• Anger, aggressive behavior, and reckless behaviors
• Overuse of alcohol or drugs
• Difficulties adjusting to civilian life following a deployment or activation

• Here are some of the evidence-based treatments we offer:

• Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
• Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention
• Adaptive Disclosure for Moral Injury

Join our Fishing Group on the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month. The North Bay Vet Center Fishing Group is for the beginner through the experienced angler. We meet at piers, beaches, and lakes around the North Bay to fish and socialize with other Veterans. Transportation from the Vet Center is provided upon request. For more information about this group and the schedule, please call our main number at (707) 586-5966.

• Get in touch with us at 914-682-6250. We can connect you with local resources, such as a Veteran Service Officer, who can help you file claims for federal, state, county, and local benefits. We can also connect you to mental health services and employment/education resources.

White Plains Vet Center partners with community agencies to enhance services and coordinate care for Veterans, service members, and their families in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties.

This includes the county Veteran Service Agencies (Westchester, Putnam, Rockland), PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Programs (Westchester, Putnam, Rockland) and the New York State Division of Veterans Affairs. 

Our clinical staff have advanced training to meet your mental health needs and can also assess and refer you to inpatient and residential treatment for PTSD and other mental health issues. 

Currently available groups:

• PTSD support groups
• Military Sexual Trauma groups for men and for women
• Meditation
• Veteran Peer Support
• ACT for PTSD (mindfulness and awareness)

We have relationships with local and VA resources to assist you if you are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

At the White Plains Vet Center we offer individual and group counseling for PTSD. Evidence-based specialty care for PTSD includes: 

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
•  Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma Recovery Groups for MST

We provide a recurring 'Women Veterans Meet and Greet' to encourage a sense of community and connection.