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Project Hope - RESOURCES

DIAL 9.8.8. IF YOU NEED TO TALK.

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RESOURCES

HERE IS SOME HELPFUL RESOURCES

CoveCare Center
CoveCare Center provides mental health, substance use, and supportive services for adults, children, families, and seniors.

Lifestance Health
An expansive network of licensed clinicians offering a wide variety of services both in-person and through telehealth.

Putnam Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center
Provides advocacy, education and services to the community in order to create a safe, supportive environment that eliminates violence against women and children and promotes gender equality.

Articles on how to talk to children after a suicide
Talking to children about a suicide death

Childern, Teens & Suicide Loss

Children, Teens & Suicide Loss (Spanish version)

Surviving Suicide Loss
The Grief Journy

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Project Hope - SUICIDE PREVENTION

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SUICIDE PREVENTION

Everyone has a role to play in making our community suicide safer.

These 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!

TRAINING

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Putnam County Alert

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

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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, October 4th
    Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
    Location: 1 Chestnut St, Cold Spring, NY
    Constitution Island Association | West Point

  • 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.

  • Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England
    Date:     Saturday, September 6th (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
    Location: Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY)
    Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England – Putnam History Museum

    An historical happy hour at the Putnam History Museum, Saturday, September 6th from 5 PM - 7 PM. Author and drinks writer Corin Hirsch will explore the origins and composition of early American beverages during an interactive lecture and tasting of three proto-cocktails that resurrect lost flavors. Registration is required. You must be 21 or over to attend this event.

  • History Hike: Benedict Arnold’s Flight
    Date:     Saturday, September 13th (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
    Location: Marcia's Mile Parking Lot / Glenclyffe Trailhead Parking Lot (8 Glenclyffe Philipstown, NY
    History Hike: Benedict Arnold’s Flight – Putnam History Museum

    General Benedict Arnold is infamous for his thwarted plan to surrender American-controlled West Point to the British during the Revolutionary War. Join PHM for a history hike of Arnold’s escape path through present day Garrison, NY. Along the way we’ll discuss why the General was driven to betray the Revolution and how prominent local loyalist Beverley Robinson aided Arnold’s mission.

PHM be joined by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County and they will explore some of the ways that the natural environment plays a part in the history of the area.

Registration is required.

 

  • Constitution Banner
    Date:     Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2025)
    Location: Southeast Museum (1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY)
    https://southeastmuseum.org/upcoming-exhibits

    As part of the their Rev250 celebration, Constitution Banners will be displayed at the Southeast Museum in September. The banners are being lent to the Southeast Museum by the Enoch Crosby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  

  • General Putnam: Behind the County’s Revolutionary Namesake
    Date:     Friday, September 26th (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
    Location: Putnam History Museum (63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY)
    General Putnam: Behind the County’s Revolutionary Namesake – Putnam History Museum

    A fascinating exhibition exploring the many depictions of General Israel Putnam, popularly known as “Old Put.” The prints and interesting artifacts come from the collection of George Whipple III, as part of Revolutionary Putnam County 250.

  • Rendezvous with Treason: The Andre/Arnold Conspiracy
    Date: Saturday, October 4th
    Time: 4:00 PM
    Location: Kent Town Center Green (17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent, NY)
    Rendezvous With Treason: The Andre/Arnold Conspiracy - presented in partnership with The Kent Historical Society | Kent Public Library

    Step back into the American Revolution!

    Join us for “Rendezvous with Treason: The Andre/Arnold Conspiracy” on Saturday, October 4th at 4 PM on the Kent Town Center Green.

    Experience a dramatic portrayal of the fateful meeting between Major John Andre and General Benedict Arnold in Haverstraw, NY, 1780, and uncover one of the Revolution’s most intriguing stories!

    This program is made possible by a grant from the Putnam County Historians Office as part of their Revolutionary Putnam County programming.

 

  • Jean Leon Gerome Ferris Art Exhibit
    Date:     October 2025
    Location: Southeast Museum (1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY)
    https://southeastmuseum.org/upcoming-exhibits

    A highlight of the Rev250 Exhibit will be the display of the Ryder collection consisting of 35 paintings by renowned artist Jean Leon Gerome Ferris.  Brewster High School Students from the Living Skills program will cater for the opening of the Ferris Exhibit, tentatively scheduled for October. The Brewster High School art students will serve as docents for this collection. They will be guiding visitors through the exhibit, which will be premiered in two phases.  Phase One will take place in October.  Phase Two will take place in January 2026.  Exact dates will be determined.  

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.

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  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.

  10. 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. 

  11. 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.


  12. 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


  13.  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.”

  14. 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 Musical

  15. “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.”

  16. History of the Hudson Highland via Kayak
    Date(s)    : July 18th & August 2nd
    Time: 2 PM (7/18) 10 AM (8/2)
    “Revolutionary War history meets kayak adventure! Join our World's End tour THIS FRIDAY to explore the strategic military site between Constitution Island and West Point. Discover Cold Spring's industrial past, Indigenous history, and 19th-century literary connections. July 18th, 2pm.”
    Kayaking Highlights and Special Events - Hudson River Expeditions

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