The City College of New York
Office of Veteran's Affairs
Wingate Hall, 106
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Welby Alcantara • Coordinator
P | 212-650-5374
F | 212 650-7369
E | Veteransaffairs@ccny.cuny.edu
Veterans Affairs
Veteran's Resources
Resources Back to Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.va.gov/.
The following sites are parts of the Veterans Affairs main site that may be of special interest to returning veterans.
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Iraq War Clinician Guide: This guide was developed to provide mental health professionals with information about the war-zone experience of soldiers and the stresses and challenges associated with combat. http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/manuals/nc_manual_iwcguide.html
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Transition Assistance Information for Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Veterans: http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j1.pdf
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Warzone-Related Stress Reactions: What Veterans Need to Know http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j2.pdf
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Depression: http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j3.pdf
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Stress, Trauma, and Alcohol and Drug Use: http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j4.pdf
- What if I Have Sleep Problems? http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j5.pdf
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Coping with Traumatic Stress Reactions: http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j6.pdf
- Warzone-Related Stress Reactions: What Families Need to Know http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j7.pdf
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Families in the Military: http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j8.pdf
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Homecoming after Deployment: Dealing with Changes and Expectations http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j9.pdf
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Homecoming after Deployment: Tips for Reunion http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/handouts/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j10.pdf
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Seamless Transition Home: http:// www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/
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Transition Assistance Information for Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Veterans: http:// www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/transition.asp
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National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD): Affiliated with the VA, the NCPTSD aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders. However, this site also contains many resources for readjustment to civilian life. http:// www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp
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Readjustment Counseling Services: This Veterans Administration site provides tools to locate nearby veterans centers and service providers. http:// www.vetcenter.va.gov/
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Battlemind Training: Transitioning from Combat Discusses how attitudes and skills developed in combat can be altered to achieve success and happiness in civilian life. http:// usachppm.apgea.army.mil/hio_public/images/dhpw/brochures/Battlemind_Training_I.pdf
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The Road to Resilience:This article from the American Psychological Association describes resilience and some factors that affect how people deal with hardship. Much of the brochure focuses on developing and using a personal strategy for enhancing resilience. http:// apahelpcenter.org/featuredtopics/feature.php?id=6
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Resources:American Psychiatric Association: A discussion of PTSD symptoms, treatments, and resources. http:// www.healthyminds.org/multimedia/ptsd.pdf
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National Institute of Mental Health: A discussion of PTSD symptoms, treatments, and resources. http:// www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
- "Down Range: To Iraq and Back" by Bridgett Cantrell and Chuck Dean (http:// www.namvetbook.com/downrange.htm)
- "Courage After Fire" by Keith Armstrong, Suzanne Best, and Paula Domenici http:// www.courageafterfire.com/
Community Based Outpatient Clinic
32 Broadway 2nd Floor - Suite 200
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212-742-9591
Fax: 212-742-9593
2279 - 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10035
Phone: 212-426-2200
Fax: 212-426-8273
2471 Morris Ave., Suite 1A
Bronx, NY 10468
Phone: 718-367-3500
Fax: 718-364-6867
The City College Wellness and Counseling Center has Services for Veterans Returning veterans who are having difficulty managing intense reactions to their combat experiences and/or functioning in daily activities should contact the City College’s Wellness and Counseling Center (WCC) as it offers free and confidential psychological counseling services to CCNY students. Our counselors work with students experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or any other concerns or problems that interfere with a student’s general well-being.
If a student wishes to make an appointment with a counselor, he/she may call to schedule an intake (212) 650-8222 or walk-in and schedule an appointment in person. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (evening hours are available by appointment). We are located in the Marshak Science Building, Room J-15.
The Wellness and Counseling Center works closely with the Office of Student Affairs to provide comprehensive, coordinated services to CCNY students. The goal of the WCC is to offer the support and services that will ease the transition of returning veterans to college life at CCNY and when necessary, to provide referrals to other campus resources, departments and community resources. Clinicians can help veterans identify, prioritize, implement strategies to address their specific concerns and challenges.
To learn more about the WCC and our services, please check out the CCNY WCC Web site:If a student wishes to make an appointment with a counselor, he/she may call to schedule an intake (212) 650-8222 or walk-in and schedule an appointment in person. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (evening hours are available by appointment). We are located in the Marshak Science Building, Room J-15.
The Wellness and Counseling Center works closely with the Office of Student Affairs to provide comprehensive, coordinated services to CCNY students. The goal of the WCC is to offer the support and services that will ease the transition of returning veterans to college life at CCNY and when necessary, to provide referrals to other campus resources, departments and community resources. Clinicians can help veterans identify, prioritize, implement strategies to address their specific concerns and challenges.
http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/current/student/services/wellness/
