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Project Hope - CRISIS INTERVENTION

DIAL 9.8.8. IF YOU NEED TO TALK.

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CRISIS INTERVENTION

The Putnam County Crisis Intevention Hotline in New York is 845.225.1222. You can call or text this
number 24/7

You can also call or text these other crisis lines for help in Putnam County

  • Sucicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 (24/7)
  • Veterans' Crisis Line: Call or Text 998, then press 1, or text 838255
  • Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741 or chat online at www.crisistexttline.org

When someone is in crisis, every minute counts. Putting time and distance between a person who is actively thinking about suicide, and any form of lethal means SAVES LIVES!

Firearms are the most lethal among suicide methods. Also of concern are medications that are lethal at high doses.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

Here are some of the reasons why reducing access to lethal means is important:

  • Many suicide attempts take place during a short-term crisis, so it is important to consider a person’s access to lethal means during these periods of increased risk.
  • Access to lethal means is a risk factor for suicide.
  • Reducing access to lethal means saves lives.

WHAT YOU
CAN DO

Families, organizations, health care providers, and policymakers can take many actions to reduce access to lethal means of self-harm. Some of these are general household health and safety precautions that should be used regardless of suicide risk. Examples include limiting access to medications and storing firearms safely when not in use.

Other actions may be more appropriate when a person is at risk for suicide. If someone in the home is feeling suicidal, has recently attempted suicide, or is experiencing a crisis, it is safest to remove lethal means from the household entirely until the situation improves.

For example:

  • Store firearms with law enforcement (if allowed), or lock up firearms and put the key in a safe deposit box or give the key to a friend until the crisis has passed.
  • Ask a family member to store medications safely and dispense safe quantities as necessary.

Some communities also focus means restriction efforts on local suicide “hotspots,” such as bridges. As part of strategic planning, states, tribes, and communities should examine their data to identify what suicide means they should address

Families, organizations, health care providers, and policymakers can take many actions to reduce access to lethal means of self-harm.

TAKE
ACTION

Obtain and share knowledge about the issue and how others can help.

  • Learn more about this topic by visiting the Means Matter website, maintained by the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
  • Educate family members and others about ways to limit access to lethal means during a suicidal crisis.
  • Train mental health professionals in lethal means counseling. (See the free online course Counseling on Access to Lethal Means.)
  • Train nontraditional providers in lethal means counseling, for example, divorce and defense attorneys, probation/parole officers, and first responders.
  • Educate the community about options for temporary storage of a firearm outside of the home during a suicidal crisis.

Collaborate with others in your community to increase safety.

  • Institute lethal means counseling policies in health and behavioral health care settings and train health care providers in these settings.
  • Pass policies that exempt at-risk patients from mandatory 90-day refill policies.
  • Work collaboratively with gun retailers and gun owner groups on suicide prevention efforts. (See Gun Shop Project for examples of materials developed with and for firearms retailers and range owners.)
  • Distribute free or low-cost gun locks or gun safes.
  • Ensure that bridges and high buildings have protective barriers.

PUTNAM COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION
PHONE 845.808.1000

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Project Hope - GET INVOLVED

DIAL 9.8.8. IF YOU NEED TO TALK.

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GET
INVOLVED

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

  • Task Force meetings

    The Putnam County Suicide Prevention Task Force is a coalition composed of dedicated volunteers working to combat suicide in the community.  Members represent a diverse group of professionals including those from mental health and chemical dependency organizations, county departments (such as health, mental health, the Veterans Service Agency, and the Youth Bureau), schools, law enforcement, the coroner's office, clergy, and individuals personally affected by suicide.  Together, they strive to foster collaboration and implement meaningful change.

    The task force meets quarterly.  Please email Marla Behler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "SPTF member sign up" in the subject line to join our e-distro list or for the date/time of our next meeting.  Everyone is welcome!

  • Garden of remembrance

    The Nicole Ettere Memorial Gardens Foundation, Inc. (NEMGF) is dedicated to supporting suicide survivors, those who are left behind struggling to deal and cope with these heartbreaking tragedies of suicide.  It is the Foundation’s goal to create memorial Gardens of Remembrance so that survivors may have a place to go to remember their loved ones who have ended their lives by suicide.  These gardens will be a place to reflect and keep the memory of their loved ones alive.  It is also the Foundation’s goal to increase suicide awareness among the general public to bring about change, help reduce the stigma, and break the silence associated with suicide. 

    The Garden of Remembrance is located at 110 Old Route Six, Carmel, NY.  It was created after Roy and Lucille Ettere lost their daughter, Nicole, by suicide.  They wanted to support other suicide loss survivors by giving them a place to honor their loved ones.  This Garden was dedicated in 2021.  A second garden is planned this year on the Putnam Trailway behind Cove Care.

     

    Contact and email:  Roy Ettere, 914-469-7307, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    For Putnam County residents, the family may request their loved one to be included on the bronze plaque (we usually place a "click here to add your loved one's name"  button on our emails and embed this form for their use: CLICK HERE

    Here is the link for survivors to include a memorial tribute of their loved one on the website: CLICK HERE

  • Out of the Darkness Walk

    Join Us Today! 

    The Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.
    Now, more than ever, it’s important to be there for one another and take steps to safeguard our mental health and prevent suicide.

    Register today and be part of the movement to walk #OutOftheDarkness.

    Find an event

    The Putnam Out of the Darkness Walk is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th

  • LOSS Team Volunteer

    Putnam County recently received a grant from the NYS Office of Mental Health, in partnership with the Suicide Prevention Center of New York to develop a LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide).  Losing someone to suicide is a deeply personal and challenging experience.  Statistics show that those impacted by a loss to suicide are at greater risk for suicide themselves and many may not reach out for help for years. Our goal is to change that!

    Stigma around suicide often makes people afraid to say or do the wrong thing so often times, they do nothing at all. LOSS Teams connect survivors of suicide loss with trained peer supporters—people who have experienced a similar loss and truly understand the journey. These teams provide comfort, understanding, and resources at one of the most difficult times in someone’s life.

    LOSS Teams were developed to have ‘peers’, other survivors of suicide, trained to provide support which is recognized nationally as a best practice.  While others can be sympathetic, only those impacted by suicide loss themselves can truly know what that experience feels like.

    In an effort to develop our LOSS team in Putnam, we are seeking survivors of suicide to provide emotional support and resources to those impacted by that suicide.  All Putnam LOSS team volunteers will receive training through the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), through their Healing Conversations Program.  Putnam County has faced the heartbreaking reality of suicide.  On average, we lose approximately 14 lives each year.

    To apply to be a Westchester/Hudson Valley AFSP Volunteer who would serve in Putnam County, please click on this link to apply:

    https://afsp.wufoo.com/forms/s1fu59op1tule8n/

    If you have any questions or would like to get involved in another capacity, please contact us:

    Marla Behler, LOSS Team Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Task Force Co-Chair

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    845-808-1400, ext. 11140

    Megan Castellano, LOSS Team Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Task Force Co-Chair

    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    845-519-3522

  • Putnam PALS

    PUTNAM PALS: Our Volunteer Outreach Program (PUTNAM PALS) is designed to bring joy, companionship, and meaningful connections to the lives of older adults. Each older adult is carefully paired with a compassionate, trustworthy, and fully screened volunteer to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Once matched, they can engage in enriching conversations, play games, watch TV shows together, and more. This program fosters social connections, combats loneliness, and enhances the well-being of older adults, making a profound impact on their lives.

    Click here to learn more about the program, how to volunteer as a companion, or how to participate as an older adult. (LINK COMING SOON)

  • Compassion Rock Garden

    The Compassion Rock Gardens initiative is a community-driven effort in Putnam County to spread kindness, resilience, and support through painted rocks with inspirational messages. Plans are underway to establish the first garden in Spring 2025, serving as a place of solace and connection. We hope to expand to additional locations throughout the county. Community members can get involved by painting and placing rocks, hosting or attending rock painting events, or simply visiting the gardens for encouragement. Stay tuned for information on our ribbon-cutting event, where we will proudly present the first location! Join us in creating a more compassionate and uplifting environment. Click here to learn more and get involved. (LINK COMING SOON)

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Project Hope

DIAL 9.8.8. IF YOU NEED TO TALK.

THE 988 LIFELINE IS HERE.

ABOUT PROJECT HOPE

"Providing people with the tools to save lives." We firmly believe that by offering information, education and necessary resources we can make a significant impact. We are a collaborative group from diverse organizations combining our resources and ideas to develop solutions for addressing depression and stigma."

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Everyone has a role to play in making our community suicide safer. These 'gatekeeper" trainings are designed to help participants recognize someone who is at risk for suicide and put them in touch with suicide prevention resources, thereby saving lives! Be the one to save a life!

LEARN MORE

CRISIS INTERVENTION

When someone is in crisis, every minute counts. Putting time and distance between a person who is actively thinking about suicide, and any form of lethal means SAVES LIVES!
Firearms are the most lethal among suicide methods. Also of concern are medications that are lethal at high doses.

LEARN MORE

COPING AFTER A LOSS TO SUICIDE

On behalf of the Putnam County LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team, a program of the Putnam County Department of Mental Health, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. We recognize the immense pain and grief that comes with such a loss, and we want you to know that you are not alone during this incredibly difficult time.

LEARN MORE

HOW CAN I SIGN UP AND GET INVOLVED?

There are a number of different ways that YOU can get involved in our local suicide prevention work. Click on any of the links below to find out more!

LEARN MORE

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Putnam County Alert

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

WHAT IS
PUTNAM COUNY ALERT?

Putnam County New York  will use Putnam County Alert powered by Everbridge to make sure you know about public safety issues & Emergency Events

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Putnam County Alert powered by Everbridge sends a message through your primary contact path. If you don't confirm receipt of the message, the system will try to reach your second contact path and continues trying to reach you until you confirm receipt.

Severe Weather Example:

  1. Severe weather is rapidly approaching.
  2. Putnam County Alert is used to inform residents and businesses.
  3. System contacts thousands of residents instantly by phone, fax, email, SMS, push notification and more. 
  4. Recipients receive instructions for safety precautions and evacuation. 

WHAT ALERTS
CAN I RECEIVE?

Get the latest news about:

  • Community Meetings
  • Evacuations
  • Floods
  • Lockdowns
  • Missing Persons
  • Power Outages
  • Road Closures
  • Severe Weather
  • Utility Failures
  • And Much More!

WHY SHOULD YOU
SIGN UP?

The success of this service depends on YOU. Having your latest contact information is the only way to ensure that we can contact you in an emergency.

It takes only about a minute to enroll!

HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR PUTNAM COUNY ALERT?

Please sign up on [City/County/Town] website – it only takes about a minute to enroll!

Or pick up manual sign-up materials at one of several community locations.

Start receiving updates today!

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Putnam County Revolutionary New York 250

250 YEARS OF REVOLUTIONARY PEOPLE & PLACES

Explore the History, Places & Personalities That Built a Nation in Putnam County, New York

Putnam County formed in 1812; named after Major General Israel Putnam, a hero in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War.

Living History through Many Lenses

Gain a new perspective with tales of revolutionary women like Sybil Ludington, whose 40-mile horseback ride rallied militia after the burning of nearby Danbury, Connecticut.

Remember the often forgotten slavery economy in the north through the eyes of people such as Prince Cornwall, an enslaved man who served under General George Washington.

Hear the treasonous tale of Major General Benedict Arnold and visit Constitution Island, an integral location for military strategy of the Great Chain and the site General George Washington made his final address to the troops.

  • Revolutionary History

    An overview of historical figures of the Revolutionary War in Putnam County.

  • Revolutionary Family Adventures

    Bring the family along to explore the history of the American Revolution throughout Putnam County.

  • Revolutionary Cuisine

    History isn’t limited to museums & historical sites in Putnam County.

I Love NY - NYS Pathway Through History:  Path Through History | Attractions, Events & Sites

I Love NY - America’s 250th Commemoration:  America’s 250th Commemoration

Hudson Valley Tourism Rev250:   Take A Revolutionary Tour - Hudson Valley Tourism

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Tours at Constitution Island
    Date(s): Saturday, June 14th, Saturday, June 28th, Saturday July 12th, Saturday, July 26th, Saturday, August 9th, Saturday, August 23rd, Saturday, September 13th, Saturday, September 27th
    Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
    Location: 1 Chestnut St, Cold Spring, NY
    Constitution Island Association | West Point

  • The Second Annual Martha Washington Tea Party
    Date:     Saturday, June 28, 2025
    Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
    Location: First Presbyterian Church of Mahopac [411 Route 6N, Mahopac, NY]
    Admission: $10 per person

    There will be a large variety of teas and baked goods. A brief history of the Church Library Building, Gift shop and silent auction. 

  • The Second Annual Revolutionary Veteran's Cemetery Tour
    Date: Saturday,  June 28, 2025
    Time: 10 AM -2 PM
    Location: First Presbyterian Church of Mahopac [411 Route 6N, Mahopac, NY]
    Admission: $10 person.  (All proceeds go to a matching grant to restore the cemetery.)

    The tour will be given by Alicia Bridley, President of the Carmel Historical Society.


  • Mekeel’s Corners Chapel Independence Day Celebration
    Date:     July 4, 2025
    Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
    Location: Mekeel’s Corners Chapel [321 Route 301, Cold Spring, NY]
    Mekeel’s Corners Chapel Independence Day Celebration – Putnam History Museum


  •  Stories in Stone Weekend: "Sermons in Stone: The Stone Walls of New England and New York” with Susan Allport

    Date: July 12, 2025
    Time: 5:00 PM
    Location: Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY)
    ** Registration Required **
    Stories in Stone Weekend – Putnam History Museum
    Join the Putnam History Museum for the third annual Stories in Stone Weekend! On July 12, gather at the PHM or join in live online to hear Susan Allport discuss her book “Sermons in Stone: The Stone Walls of New England and New York.”

  • Stories in Stone Weekend: The Stone Chambers of Mead Farm History Hike
    Date: July 13, 2025
    Time(s): hikes at both 9AM and 1PM
    Location: Meet at the Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot (1090 Route 52, Carmel, NY)

    ** Registration Required **
    Stories in Stone Weekend – Putnam History Museum

    Join the Putnam History Museum for the third annual Stories in Stone Weekend! This hike, lead by PHM staff, will include visits to three stone chambers on the property as well as highlight several impressive stone structures on the way.


  • 1776 “A Revolutionary Musical” present by The Brewster Theatre Company
    Date(s): July 18th – August 3rd, 2025
    Location: The Theater at Drew Methodist Church (28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY)
    1776 - A Revolutionary Musica

    “It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.”


  • Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase
    Date(s): Saturday, July 26th (10 am – 7 pm) & Sunday, July 27th (10 am – 5 pm)
    Location: Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park (201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY)


  • 250th Anniversaries of the American Revolution in New York State
    Date: Thursday, September 4th (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
    Location: Reference room at Reed Memorial Library (1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY)
    09/04/2025 | 250th Anniversaries of the American Revolution in New York State | Reed Memorial Library

    In this exciting presentation, Rob Buccheri (a local teacher) will describe the American Revolution in New York City and the Hudson Valley and the 250th anniversary events that will be celebrated in local communities. Registration for this event opens Thursday, August 7 at 12:00 AM.

PAST EVENTS

  1. Join the Putnam History Museum for their 119th Annual Meeting
    Free and open to everyone! In-person space is limited, so be sure to register soon!

    The highlight of the meeting will be a special presentation by Doc Bayne entitled “The Chain that Saved the Colonies.” During the American Revolution, the Great Chain stretched across the Hudson River between West Point and Constitution Island to protect it from British invasion. Doc will present the history of his discovery of the forge in Sterling Forest that made the chain.

    Register here: https://tinyurl.com/rh7u3xpt

    Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
    Time: 2:00 pm
    Location: Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY)

  2. “Shot Heard Round the World.”

    Join Putnam County Executive Kevin M. Byrne, members of the Revolutionary Putnam County Committee and other officials for a special reading of two iconic American works: Ralph Waldo Emerson’s "Concord Hymn" and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride” on Saturday, April 19th at noon at the Historic Courthouse in Carmel. This event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the famous Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first military engagements between Britain and the American Colonies, which sparked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

    Date: Saturday April 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 pm
    Location: The Historic Courthouse Carmel 

  3. Local History Presentation at the Kent Public Library.

    Join historical reenactor and local teacher, Robert Buccheri for a fascinating talk on our area's participation in the American Revolutionary War!

    Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
    Time: 6:00 pm
    Location: Kent Public Library (17 Sybils Crossing, Kent, NY)

  4. The three libraries along the historic route Sybil Ludington rode on the night of April 26 
    Did you know there are three libraries along the historic route Sybil Ludington rode on the night of April 26, 1777, to alert her father’s militia about the burning of Danbury?
    To mark the 248th anniversary of her legendary ride, the Putnam County Historian’s Office has partnered with Kent Public Library, Reed Memorial Library of Carmel, NY, and Mahopac Public Library to offer special Sybil-themed goodie bags to patrons who visit on Saturday, April 26th — get ‘em while supplies last!

    Each goodie bag includes:
    -A horse-themed friendship bracelet
    -A commemorative bookmark
    -A poster featuring “The Ride of Sybil Ludington”   poem by Marjorie Barstow Greenbie
    -A fun word search puzzle
    -A list of recommended reading

  5. Putnam History Museum New Exhibition: “The American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands: Part One”
    Date: May 23, 2025
    Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location: Putnam History Museum [63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY]
    Exhibition Opening of “The American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands: Part One” – Putnam History Museum

    Through a dynamic display of artifacts, historical documents, and reproductions, visitors will explore powerful local stories that helped shape the founding of the United States. This exhibition offers a fresh perspective on how the Hudson Highlands played a critical role in America’s fight for independence. From the contributions of local Patriots and Loyalists to the spies that roamed the highlands, this exhibition has something for everyone.

  6. Putnam County Day
    Date: June 12, 2025
    Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Location: The Whipple-Feeley Memorial Chapel at Putnam Veterans Memorial Park


    Join us for Putnam County Day on Thursday, June 12th from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the Whipple-Feeley Memorial Chapel at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park.

    Local history awards, presentation on Chief Daniel Nimham, and a special Oral History Talk with former Governor George E. Pataki interviewed by George Whipple III.

    RSVP required: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  7. To the Heart of Empire: Indigenous Diplomacy and Settler Revolt in the Hudson Valley, 1766
    Date: June 12, 2025
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Location: In-person only at the Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring NY 10516). 
    ** Registration Required **
    To the Heart of Empire: Indigenous Diplomacy and Settler Revolt in the Hudson Valley, 1766 – Putnam History Museum

  8. Path Through History Weekend
    Date(s): June 14-15, 2025
    Learn More! Click the link below.
    Pathway Through History – Putnam County - Putnam County, New York

  9. The Revolutionary War & Birth of the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary
    Presented By: The Living History Guild
    Date: June 15, 2025

    Location: Patterson Fire Department
    Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Price: Free

    On June 15, 2025 at 1 pm, there will be a special commemoration celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War and the 250th Birth of the United States Army at the Patterson Fire Department on Route 311 in Patterson, N.Y. Living Historians dresses in historical uniforms for the U.S. Army from 1775 to the Present will be in attendance. There will be a special musket salute as well as a salute from an original cannon from the Revolutionary War. All Veterans and Current Members of the U.S. Army will be honored. Local dignitaries will be in attendance. The site of the event is on the Colonial Crossroad used by all messengers between New England the rest of the Colonies during the Revolutionary War. Col. Henry Ludington and his troops marched through this site on the way to the Battle of Ridgefield and this was the site of the encampment of Gen. Washington and the Continental Army later in the war in 1778.

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