AGENCY TESTIMONY
Private First Class Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program
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Commissioner Hendon discusses the Private First Class Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program, highlighting its focus on creative arts and peer support for veterans.
- DVS is reviewing proposals for the Dwyer program, including several art-related submissions
- The program leverages expressive therapies such as art, music, writing, and dance
- It aims to reduce isolation, catalyze companionship, and promote healing among veterans
- The program has expanded to more than 25 communities throughout New York State
- Investing in these programs validates creative arts as an essential mode of therapy and community building for veterans
James Hendon
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Lastly, our evaluation team is reviewing our Private First Class Joseph p Dwyer veteran peer support program proposals.
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We plan to enter contract negotiations with art related providers tied to the the Dwyer funding program opportunity shortly.
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DVS received 29 proposals, of which 5 are categorized as being within the creative arts.
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We are certain that this funding opportunity will advance the creative arts as a recognized modality for increasing connectivity, building camaraderie, and reducing loneliness among our veteran and military fam community.
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With its focus on creative arts, the Dwyer program leverages expressive therapies such as art, music, writing, and dance as powerful tools for reducing isolation, catalyzing companionship, and promote and promoting healing.
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Since its establishment during the 2020, 2012, 2013 New York State legislative session, the program has expanded to more than 25 communities throughout New York State, of which New York City is now 1.
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New York localities receiving funds through the program offer a diverse range of intervention vendor intervention offerings aimed at empowering the armed forces connected community.
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As we review proposals for the Dwyer peer support program, including several art related submissions, it is clear that expanding these opportunities will help further validate the creative arts as an essential mode of therapy and community building.
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By continuing to invest in these programs and exploring innovative approaches, we can ensure that New York City veterans and their loved ones have access to the resources resources that they need to thrive.
