Behavioral Health Services
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point Main Phone Number: (860) 859-4148, Behavioral Health Phone Number: (860) 859-4151 Office Hours: M-F 8am-4:30 pm
24 Stott Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
Fitness Center Hours: M-Th 8am-8pm | Fri 8am-4:30pm
Wellness Studio Hours: M-Th 8am-8pm | Fri 8am-4:30pm
Computer Lab Hours: M-Th 8am-8pm | Fri 8am-4:30pm
Are you feeling overwhelmed? We are here to listen.
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point is proud to work with the VA to prevent suicide in our community. As a Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SPGP) recipient, we use evidence-informed approaches to suicide prevention to meet the needs of veterans and their families. Many services are available at no cost to participants through the SSG Fox grant, and you do not have to be enrolled in the VA to get help.
SSG Fox SPGP honors Veteran Parker Gordon Fox, who joined the Army in 2014 and was a sniper instructor at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Known for a life of generosity and kindness to others in need, Fox died by suicide on July 21, 2020, at the age of 25.
Meet Our Team
From left to right: Lori Marriott, Valerie Cammarota, Jamie Harris, Willow Clauson, Tom Schusterman, Erich Spader
Peer Meet-up
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point offers a weekly peer meet-up group for members facilitated by our Peer Support Specialist, providing a welcoming space for veterans to connect, share experiences, listen to topic speakers, and build camaraderie. These gatherings foster a supportive community where veterans can engage with others who understand their journey.
Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Includes a free, hot, sit-down meal starting at 4:30 p.m. No registration required.
Email the team with questions or if you’d like to volunteer to tell your story.
One-on-one and Group Counseling
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point offers both individual and group supportive counseling sessions to enhance veterans' mental health and well-being. One-on-one counseling provides personalized guidance for overcoming challenges, while group counseling fosters connection and shared healing among peers who understand the unique experiences of military service.
Fill out our interest form or email the team to get started.
SSG Fox Case Management
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point SSG Fox case management services help eligible veterans navigate resources, benefits, and personal challenges by providing individualized support. Dedicated case managers assist with housing, employment, healthcare, and other critical needs to ensure veterans receive the help they deserve. Eligibility requirements apply.
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Tom Shusterman, LCSW, SSG Fox Project Manager |
Erich Spader, US Army, Disabled Combat Veteran, SSG Fox Case Manager |
Fill out our interest form or email the team to get started.
Digital Navigator
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point provides hands-on assistance to help veterans access and navigate digital platforms through our Digital Navigator, ensuring they can connect with essential services, employment opportunities, and online resources such as VA benefits and telehealth. The Digital Navigator will meet you where you are, providing training sessions to improve digital literacy, helping veterans stay informed and engaged in an increasingly digital world.
Willow Clauson, US Navy Reserve, Combat Veteran - still serving, SSG Fox Digital Navigator
Email the team for more information.
Outreach & Training
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point works with partners to conduct education and outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the suicide prevention support services available at VRP and to find and support eligible individuals and their caregivers who may be disconnected and struggling.
For eligible veterans: As veterans themselves, our outreach team can provide an empathetic, lifesaving pathway to care that offers a way forward. This can include recognizing warning signs, screening for suicide risk, connecting veterans to temporary income support, connecting veterans to suicide prevention protective factors (e.g. safe storage solutions for lethal means), and connecting veterans to other support services.
For caregivers, businesses, veteran employee resource groups, and others: Our outreach team can offer practical and proven suicide prevention training so that caretakers, friends, and peers can recognize the warning signs of a crisis and know how to help those who are struggling. This can include workshops on gatekeeper trainings (e.g. Q.P.R.), suicide prevention referral pathways, lethal means safety, and more.
Connect with our outreach team by email here.
Support Services/Basic Needs
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point offers a range of in-house support services designed to enhance veterans' well-being, including a food pantry with both fresh foods and non-perishables, financial assistance, TVCCA coffee houses, AA meetings, and a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) for guidance with VA benefits, VA disability claims, and guidance on navigating civilian life. Our team is committed to empowering veterans with the tools they need for success.
Food Pantry Hours: M, T, Th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., W 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact us at 860-859-4151 or email the team with questions.
There are people who care and can help.
You don't have to be enrolled in the VA to get help at Easterseals Veterans Rally Point.
Please note: Easterseals is not a medical provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or present at a local emergency room or urgent care center. Veterans Rally Point program hours are listed above. If you’re a veteran in crisis outside of our business hours, dial 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7, confidential support. Someone is available to take your call.
For more information about the SSG Fox SPGP, click here.
