Recreation
Statewide Resources:
Armed Services Arts Partnership: Provides free art and comedy classes to veterans, service members, military spouses, family members, and caregivers. Their programs include acting, comedy, storytelling, writing, improv, and visual arts. https://asapasap.org/online/
Heroes on the Water: Heroes on the Water is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides no-cost therapeutic kayak fishing experiences to veterans, first-responders, active-duty military members and their families. Heroes on the Water: Recreational Therapy for Mental Health
Lifetime Liberty Pass: The Lifetime Liberty Pass allows qualified New York State Veterans and Gold Star Parents, Spouses, and Children discounted use of state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities. Lifetime Liberty Pass - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Outdoor Rx: The New York Outdoor Rx Coalition is a collective of public & private organizations working together to improve outdoor access for 1M+ New York based service members, Veterans, and their families. https://www.outdoorrxcoalition.org/
Team RWB: Provides real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle. Team Red, White & Blue (teamrwb.org)
Veteran Golfers Association: The VGA is dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through the camaraderie and sportsmanship of golf. Veteran Golfers Association (vgagolf.org)
Livingston County
The Joseph Dwyer Program provides peer-to-peer support to Veterans across New York State. They plan a variety of social outings for Veterans across the county. The Livingston County Dwyer program is run by the county Veteran Service Agency Livingston County PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program, Mt. Morris, NY (livcovets.com)
AIR is a Recovery Community Organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and welcoming space for individuals to connect with peer support through adventure, wellness and exciting events 134 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437. Phone: (585) 204-9003 Adventures in Recovery (AIR) - CASA-Trinity
Monroe County
The Joseph Dwyer Program provides peer-to-peer support to Veterans across New York State. They plan a variety of social outings for Veterans across the county. The Monroe County Dwyer program is run by Compeer. https://www.compeerrochester.org/compeercorps
EquiCenter offers a variety of programs to Veterans and seeks to create a welcoming community for individuals to achieve relief from some of their wounds, both seen and unseen. Veteran Programs | EquiCenter, Inc. (equicenterny.org)
Flower City Warriors' mission is to provide a recreational hockey team for military veterans, active military, reserves, and their family members. The organizations primary goal is to connect former and current military personnel with the support of the local community through competitive sport. flowercitywarriors.com
The Mission Continues aims to empower military Veterans to apply their skills and leadership abilities to benefit under-resourced communities. Rochester Platoon | The Mission Continues
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing offers non-competitive, inclusive rowing opportunities to those with any challenge or barrier to rowing, at no cost to them, so they too can experience all the therapeutic benefits rowing has to offer. Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing
Rochester Ruck Club is an official GORUCK Ruck Club based in Rochester, NY, holding weekly and monthly rucks. Rochester Ruck Club | Facebook
Rochester Veterans Writing Group's mission is to write, edit, and publish the American military experience whether on the battle front or the home front. The intent of the group is threefold: to develop writing skills, to provide a forum for veterans and their families to share and listen, and to strengthen the veteran community in Monroe County Home | Rochester Veterans Writing Group (wordpress.com)
Ontario County
The Joseph Dwyer Program provides peer-to-peer support to Veterans across New York State. They plan a variety of social outings for Veterans across the county. The Ontario County Dwyer program is run by WNYHeroes.org https://wnyheroes.org/operation-b-o-o-t-s/
Seneca County
Seneca County Dwyer program is coming soon!
Wayne County
The Joseph Dwyer Program provides peer-to-peer support to Veterans across New York State. They plan a variety of social outings for Veterans across the county. The Wayne County Dwyer program is run by Clear Path for Veterans https://www.clearpath4vets.com/programs/peer-family-support
Yates County
The Joseph Dwyer Program provides peer-to-peer support to Veterans across New York State. They plan a variety of social outings for Veterans across the county. The Yates County Dwyer program is run by Veterans One-stop Center https://www.vocwny.org/yates-county
Surrounding Counties
Recreation programs for surrounding counties:
Cattaraugus
Dwyer- Directions in Independent Living, Inc. https://www.oleanilc.org/dwyer.html
Adventures in Recovery- AIR is a Recovery Community Organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and welcoming space for individuals to connect with peer support through adventure, wellness and exciting events. Adventures in Recovery (AIR) - CASA-Trinity
Chautauqua
Dwyer- Run by the county Veteran Service Agency Veteran Services | Chautauqua County, NY (chqgov.com)
Chemung
Adventures in Recovery- AIR is a Recovery Community Organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and welcoming space for individuals to connect with peer support through adventure, wellness and exciting events. Adventures in Recovery (AIR) - CASA-Trinity
Dwyer- Run by the county Veteran Service Agency Veterans Affairs | Chemung County, NY (chemungcountyny.gov)
Erie
Dwyer- Veterans One-stop Center https://www.vocwny.org/erie-niagara-county
Genesee
Dwyer- WNYHeroes.org https://wnyheroes.org/operation-b-o-o-t-s/
Niagara
Dwyer- Veterans One-stop Center https://www.vocwny.org/erie-niagara-county
Oneida
Dwyer- Utica Center for Development INC. www.ucdevelopment.org/veteran-services/peer-to-peer-oneida-county.php
Orleans
Dwyer- Run by the county Veteran Service Agency Orleans County, NY (orleanscountyny.gov)
Schuyler
Dwyer- Run by the county Veteran Service Agency PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Program | Schuyler County, NY - Official Website
Steuben
Dwyer- Veterans One-stop Center https://www.vocwny.org/steuben-county
Adventures in Recovery- AIR is a Recovery Community Organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and welcoming space for individuals to connect with peer support through adventure, wellness and exciting events. Adventures in Recovery (AIR) - CASA-Trinity
Wyoming
Dwyer- Run by the county Veteran Service Agency https://www.wyomingco.net/224/Veterans-Services