Do You know a veteran who is homeless in Suffolk County? We may be able to help!
Call us at 1-877-284-8387
The Suffolk County United Veterans Project, Inc. (SCUVP) was founded in 1989 to assist homeless veterans regain their dignity and independence. Residents are former members of the military who struggle with the problems of substance abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and who have not been able to succeed in any alternate form of treatment.
Suffolk County United Veterans Founder John Lynch and I first crossed paths nearly ten years ago while working together to help a Vietnam Veteran who, since his return home, had struggled with serious mental health problem that led him to homelessness.
No one knew at the time that our collaboration to help this gentleman would foreshadow our nation’s growing awareness of a mental health crisis among Veterans returning from military service from military operations Desert Storm, Desert Shield, as well as Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn Iraq and Afghanistan. In late 2009, John initiated conversation with me and Clubhouse of Suffolk about the need for our agencies to formally combine our strengths – behavioral health services integrated with vocational and a range of housing supports – in order to be in a better position to serve Suffolk County Veterans who face emotional challenges in sustaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lives.
John’s vision – and that the SCUV Board of Director’s – has now been realized through the completion this Fall of a formal affiliation of SCUV with Clubhouse of Suffolk, a rehabilitation and support agency that was founded in 1990 by families of adults with mental illnesses. This affiliation will bring more resources to homeless and at-risk Veterans in our County, home to more Veterans than any other County in New York State.
At a time when leadership in our country and Long Island is finally assembling more resources to combat the disproportionate rate of unemployment, homelessness, health and behavioral health challenges that our Veterans face, Suffolk County United Veterans and Clubhouse of Suffolk are well-prepared to work together do our part to help Vets regain their roles as productive citizens. “If it’s Good for The Vet, Let’s Do It”
It is an honor for me to assume the reigns of such a successful collaboration and I look forward to continuing and furthering the great work of Suffolk County United Veterans alongside John, Joanne, Wilkins, their terrific staff, and the members of the SCUV Board.
Mike Stoltz, Executive Director, Suffolk County United Veterans and Clubhouse of Suffolk
We are an independent organization with no connection to the United States Veterans Administration. The Suffolk County United Veterans Project, Inc. registered 501 (c)(3) organization and all donations are tax exempt to the fullest extent of applicable laws.
The Suffolk County United Veterans Project, Inc. (SCUVP) was founded in 1989 to assist homeless veterans regain their dignity and independence. Residents are former members of the military who struggle with the problems of substance abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and who have not been able to succeed in any alternate form of treatment. 
