NYS Dwyer Coalition Advocacy
The New York State Dwyer Coalition brings together organizations, stakeholders, and community partners that operate and support the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program across New York State.
Our mission is to strengthen collaboration, promote best practices, increase awareness, and advocate for the continued growth and sustainability of peer support services for Veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and survivors.
Through statewide coordination, professional development, advocacy, and information sharing, the Coalition helps ensure that Dwyer Programs remain responsive to the unique needs of the communities they serve while maintaining the peer-to-peer values that have made the program successful throughout New York State.
2021 Building the Foundation
The New York State Dwyer Coalition was established to strengthen communication and collaboration among Dwyer Programs across New York State. Early efforts focused on relationship building, identifying common challenges, and creating opportunities for counties to share ideas, resources, and best practices.
2022 Strengthening Collaboration
The Coalition expanded engagement with Dwyer Programs, community organizations, and state partners. Efforts focused on increasing awareness of the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program and creating a stronger statewide network dedicated to supporting Veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and survivors.
2023 Expanding the Network
The Coalition continued to grow its statewide presence by facilitating discussions among county programs, stakeholders, and Veteran-serving organizations. Advocacy efforts focused on increasing awareness of peer support, strengthening partnerships, and promoting collaboration throughout New York State.
2024 Building Statewide Infrastructure
A major milestone was reached with the launch of the official New York State Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Project website. The platform was created to connect Veterans, military families, caregivers, and community members with county programs, resources, and information across New York State. The Coalition also expanded statewide engagement and information sharing among Dwyer Programs.
2025 Establishing the Coalition
The Dwyer Coalition for Military Veterans & Families became an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening the statewide Dwyer network. The Coalition expanded advocacy efforts, enhanced statewide coordination, developed operational infrastructure, and increased engagement with state agencies, legislators, and community partners.
2026 Advancing Peer Support Statewide
The Coalition launched the Dwyer Virtual Community in partnership with enLiveo, expanded statewide advocacy efforts, facilitated the annual New York State Dwyer Conference, continued development of the statewide resource and events platform, strengthened collaboration among county programs, and advocated for the long-term sustainability of peer support services across New York State.
