The Daily Freeman reports that Project Hope is providing free crisis counseling and support services to individuals affected by Tropical Storm Irene. Assistance is available for individuals, families, community groups, businesses, and service organizations from volunteers trained by the Mental Health Association of Columbia and Greene County, with support funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Anyone in need of support or assistance, can call Phil Jackson at 518-641-8734 or Barbara Abbate-Sturman at 518-265-4663. Read the full story in The Daily Freeman.