News & Press Releases
The Putnam County Department of Health is made of several divisions all working towards improving and protecting the health of the community. Click on one of the options below to learn more about that division.
Mental Health Awareness & Resources
Mental health and well-being were some of the main health challenges identified in Putnam during the most recent Community Health Assessment performed in 2022. And for good reason- one in five adults experience mental health symptoms each year in the United States according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. On average, treatment doesn’t start until 11 years after mental health symptoms begin. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to know the signs and that there is help available.
Common signs you may benefit from mental health support:
- Feeling excessively sad or low for more than 2 weeks
- Extreme mood swings
- Intense worry or fear that interferes with daily activities
- Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason
- Thinking about suicide
- Changes in eating habits, like lack of appetite or increased hunger
- Significant weight gain or loss
- Extreme risk taking
- Misuse of substances, including alcohol or drugs
- Drastic changes in behavior, personality, or sleep habits
- Extreme difficulty concentrating or sitting still
If you notice these symptoms in yourself or someone you know, help is available. Your primary care provider or health insurance can provide linkages to care. There are also places in Putnam County that offer services such as peer support and can connect you to other resources:
- NAMI Putnam County: 845-363-1478 or namiputnam.org
- Mental Health Association in Putnam County: 845-278-7600 or mhaputnam.org
- Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center: 845-628-9284 or pnwwrc.org
- Philipstown Hub: 845-809-5050 or philipstownhub.org
- The Prevention Council of Putnam: 845-225-4646 or preventioncouncilputnam.org
- Guardian Revival Peer Support for Military, Veterans, Reserves, National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents: 845-745-0088 or www.guardianrevival.org
Diagnosis and treatment services are also available in the county:
- CoveCare Center: 845-2225-2700 or covecarecenter.org
- LifeStance (formerly Carmel Psychological Associates): 845-279-5908
- Putnam Community Services of Rockland Psychiatric Center: 845-278-2500
- Nuvance Behavioral Health (formerly Stoneleigh Psychological Associates): 845-278-5582
- Open Door Family Medical Centers: 914-OD-CARES
- Arms Acres Recovery: 888-227-4641
- St. Christopher’s Inn Residential Services: 845-335-1000
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is just a phone call or text away:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (24/7, call or text)
- Veterans' Crisis Line - Confidential Help to Veterans and their Families: 988 press 1 or Text 838255
- Putnam County Crisis Intervention Hotline: 845-225-1222 (24/7, call or text)
- The Crisis Textline: Text HOME to 741 741 or chat via website: www.crisistextline.org
Additional Articles
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The 25th Annual National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Starts October 20
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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for November 2
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Mental Health Awareness & Resources
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Health Department Highlights Public Health Emergency Preparedness with Staff Spotlight
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Mosquito Season is Still Active
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Fall Prevention Awareness Week starts today!
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FREE Smoking Cessation Program Begins Oct 7 in Putnam; Registration Required
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Walkers Unite for Suicide Prevention
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Putnam County’s Medical Reserve Corps Honored by Legislature
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day is Scheduled for Saturday, October 5
Welcome Message
The mission of the Putnam County Department of Health is to improve and protect the health of our community.
We strive to prevent the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure access to quality health services, and respond to disasters.
We encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you have any questions.
In the event of an emergency, Health Department staff are available 24/7. Please call 845-808-1390 to report a public health emergency, rabies exposure, communicable disease, water outage or sewer overflow.
If you are a member of the media and would like to contact the health department, please email
Contact the Department of Health
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Office | 845.808.1390
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Fax | 845.278.7921
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Fax (Nursing) | 845.279.4104
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Address | 1 Geneva Rd, Brewster, NY 10509