By Suzan Clarke • snclarke@lohud.com
NEW CITY – A new Web site launched by VCS Inc. will provide resources for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to access counseling and talk to other war veterans about their experiences.
The site is part of VCS’ Vets to Vets program.
The program provides free assistance to veterans and their loved ones through counseling for families and couples, parenting and co-parenting group counseling, as well as support for caregivers, grandparents, the elderly and adolescents.
Veterans may choose to receiving counseling from other veterans.
"One of the real struggles that people are having across the country is getting vets to come in for any kind of supportive counseling. It’s so different from the culture of the military, which encourages self-reliance and going on no matter what," said Gail Golden, clinical director of VCS.
But veterans come back from serving in conflict zones with real problems, she said.
The Web site, www.vetsforvetsrockland.org, was developed through a special grant from state Sen. Thomas Morahan, R-New City.
VCS is a New City nonprofit that offers more than 25 community programs including counseling and senior services.
For more information on the Vets for Vets program, visit the Web site or call VCS at 845-634-5729.
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