Helplines

Numbers are available every day, around the clock (24/7), unless otherwise noted. You can also call 911.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org

Access Supports for Living, Inc., 888-750-2266

Ellenville Regional Hospital, ERHRescue to 21000

Family of Woodstock, 845-679-2485, or 845-338-2370

Kingston Behavioral Health Center Crisis Intervention, 845-338-2370

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, 833-852-6262

People USA, Crisis Support Center, peer-run response & support. Call or text 988

Project Hope, 844-863-9314, 8am to 10pm, daily

Suicide Prevention, 800-273-8255

Step One Child & Family Guidance Center, 877-435-7410

Ulster County Crisis, 845-679-2485

Ulster County Mobile Mental Health Team, 844-277-4820, M-F, 10am to 6pm

Places to Get Help

Unless otherwise noted, websites are in English only.

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Access: Supports for Living, Inc.: developmental disabilities and behavioral health services. Counseling, living skills, and more for children and adults. Phone: 888-750-2266; email: info@asfl.org. Ulster County services include:

  • Mobile Mental Health Team, weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone support, in-person outreach, and crisis intervention to anyone in Ulster County in their home, at school or in the community at no cost. Spanish speakers/interpreters available. 888-277-4820.
  • Mental Health & Substance Use Urgent Care, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, 368 Broadway, #205, Kingston, and 24/7 by phone – 888-750-2266, option 2. Adults and children with mental health and/or substance use concerns can walk in, with no appointment, referral, or insurance necessary.
  • REACH Team: at-home and community-based English and Spanish counseling services and care support for ages 5 and up regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. 888-750-2266 or info@asfl.org.
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Coordinated Children’s Services is a free program of the Ulster County Department of Social Services, for children and youth up to age 17. CCS works collaboratively with other groups to reduce at-risk behaviors, support families, and avoid sending children to residential facilities. Website available in Spanish and English. Office: 1081 Development Court, Kingston; 845-334-5050.

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Family Services, behavioral health and prevention services for all ages — regardless of ability to pay — in  Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange counties. Ulster County centers offer individual and grop therapy for ages 18 and up.

Main contact: 845-452-1110. Chat line: 845-583-0800. Spanish hotline, Monday-Friday, 9am to 7pm, 845-679-5460. Website available in multiple languages including Spanish; scroll to the bottom to find translator.

  • Kingston, 239 Golden Hill Lane, 845-486-2703, Option 5; Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm; Thursdays until 6:30pm
  • Highland, 7 Park Lane, 845-486-2703, Option 7; Mondays and Fridays, 3:30am to 5:30pm. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Ellenville, 50 Center St., 845-486-2703, Option 4; Wed., 9:30am to 6:30pm.

The Children’s Center Program, 845-452-1110, ext. 2223, offers a safe environment for ages 6 weeks to 12 years while families attend family court. Referrals for additional support also available.

Gateway Hudson Valley, Joe Cornelskie Center, 1 Amy Kay Parkway, Kingston, 845-331-1261, info@gvh.org. Comprehensive care for ages 18 and up with mental, developmental, or physical challenges. Sliding scale fees may be available. Monday through Friday, 9am. to 3pm. Services include:

  • Adult day programs: classroom- and community-based educational and recreational activities, skill-building, and socializing for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • Residential services: supported and certified housing for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or intellectual disabilities, plus veterans, women and children, and those experiencing homelessness. s
  • Transportation: enrolled participants have access to transportation for appointments and Gateway programs.

Maverick Psychotherapy Group helps individuals, couples, families, and groups. The website is English only but the practice includes Spanish-speaking therapists. If you do not have insurance, you may be able to meet with a therapist-in-training who is supervised by a more experienced therapist. Offices: 1 N. Front St., Kingston, and 404 Zena Rd., Woodstock. Contact: 845-679-8650, info@maverickpsychotherapygroup.com.

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Mental Health Association in Ulster County, 845-339-9090, serves all ages. Services listed below are are available at the Clifford Beers Center, 300 Aaron Court, Kingston, Monday-Friday 9am to 4:30pm, closed major holidays. English and Spanish available.

Adults can get help navigating the mental health system plus counseling, consultation, care-management, connections to other services, and support groups; call 845-339-9090 ext 7002. For wellness programs — social and educational programs, workshops, resource library, computer lab, creative activities, meal club, and community center — call 845-339-9090, ext. 2203 or 2202 or email wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com.

Children & Family Care Coordination is for children with serious emotional disturbance or multiple chronic medical conditions. Respite support for families is also available. 845-339-9090, ext. 1001

Weekly Drop-In Meals offers homemade, low-cost, healthy, filling meals, Monday through Friday: breakfast, 9-10am, $1 and lunch, noon-1pm, $2. For locations call 845-339-9090.

Wellness Support Groups include a wide range of free training and support (autism support to yoga) for participants, their family members, and the general public run by staff or qualified facilitators. Free and open to the public. Visit the website, call 845-339-9090, or email wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com.

ORACLE (Opioid Response as County Law Enforcement) is the Ulster County Sheriff’s free help for individuals struggling with substance use  — without fear of arrest. Individuals may seek help for themselves or loved ones. Hotline: 888-996-0940 or email oracle@co.ulster.ny.us. Services include: confidential connections to treatment, recovery support, community resources, and a non-punitive pathway focused on treatment and recovery.

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People USA, 845-452-2728, ext. 0, 845-486-2849, 572 Broadway, Kingston. Fees depend on service. Services include:

  • Ulster County Crisis Stabilization Center, Center for Wellbeing, 368 Broadway, Kingston, is a free 24/7 hub connecting people with mental health or psychological distress to counselors, peer specialists, and behavioral health professionals. No appointment needed. 845-529-COPE (2673) or call or text 988
  • Rose Houses are 24/7 free, short-term crisis alternatives to hospital psychiatric ERs and inpatient units. They are home-like situations operated by peers who with personal lived experiences. Guests can stay up to seven days, coming and going for appointments, jobs, and other essential needs. Orange/Ulster County, 108 Ulster Ave., Walden, 845-452-2728, ext. 30
  • Community-based peers are educators, advocates, supporters, and connectors — with personal experience — available to support individuals on paths to improved behavioral health and wellness. 845-452-2728, ext. 217, or 845-200-9636
  • Care Coordination is a health benefit for individuals with Medicaid. It links participants to community services and care they may need to improve their overall health. 845-200-9636
  • Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) provides opportunities for Medicaid-eligible adults with mental and/or substance use disorders to receive services in their own home or community. By referral only, 845-452-2728, ext. 301
  • Supportive Housing helps eligible people with serious mental illnesses access subsidized housing, case management, and treatment teams. The service is free but requires a substantial application process.  845-797-6984

Town of New Paltz Office for Community Wellness (845-256-5014) offers free Narcan training every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., New Paltz Open Air Market, 45 Main Street, and occasionally via Zoom. Training takes about 10 minutes. Leave with a free kit and resources. Get details. Free Narcan kits are available at community pick-up spots and via home delivery to addresses in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan counties.

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Astor Services for Children & Families: therapy, psychiatric services, and advocacy for youth and families. Bilingual staff. ebsite available in multiple languages including Spanish. Main office: 845-871-1500. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. Ulster County services include:

  • Kingston Counseling Center, 239 Golden Hill Lane, #100, 845-340-4105. Walk-ins welcome, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Outpatient therapy for ages 0-26 and their families.
  • School based program, Kingston Central School District, 21 Wynkoop Place, 845-943-3000.
  • Home-based crisis intervention, intensive, short-term family therapy designed to prevent out of home placement. Services are held in home, school, or community. Staffed 24/7 for crises. Referral and eligibility screening required, 845-554-1365, ext. 102.
  • Children’s health homes care management, individualized care coordination and advocacy for ages 0-21 with two or more qualifying chronic conditions. Referral and eligibility screening required, 845-605-4462.
  • Children’s Day Treatment Program, highly structured, individualized school-based mental health and education services for K-12 students with serious emotional/behavioral needs. Referral and eligibility screening required, 845-486-4840, ext. 3077.

Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network, 10 Healthy Way, 845-647-6400. Support services for substance use disorder and recovery. Financial assistance may be available. Spanish and other interpretation available.

Family of Woodstock, Inc. Services listed below are free. Details: 845-331-7080, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, or email info@familyofwoodstock.org. After hours call 845-679-2485 or 845-338-2370. Website available in Spanish and English.

Staff and volunteers at Family’s Walk-in Center listen, make counseling referrals, and problem solve as needed over the phone or by text 24/7 (see numbers above) and at the following locations

  • Kingston: 31 Albany Avenue, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Woodstock: 16 Rock City Road, 7 days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • New Paltz: 51 N. Chestnut St., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
  • Ellenville: 221 Canal Street, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Youth and Family Services, 31 Albany Avenue, Kingston, offers help for behavioral issues and substance abuse, e.g., family coaching, referrals, and peer support. They also help complete applications for county and state services. 845-331-7080, ext. 146, or ycms@familyofwoodstockinc.org. Teen Intervene phone line for substance issues, 845-647-2443, ext. 115.

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HealthAlliance Hospital, Kingston. Main number: 845-338-2500. Psychiatric Emergency Department (845-331-3131), 396 Broadway; Adult and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (845-334-3120).

Financial assistance is available to  those without insurance; call 845-334-2700, ext. 5527, for details. Telephone interpretation available for more than 200 languages; live video interpretation in 26 languages. Website, English only.

Institute for Family Health — comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality care including pre- and post-natal care, and mental health counseling for all ages. Virtual interpretation is available, and some staff members speak Spanish. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Website available in Spanish and English. Main number: 845-255-2930. Family Health Centers offering behavioral services:

  • Kingston
    ** Family Health Center, 3 Family Practice Drive, 845-338-2562, Monday-Thursday, 8am to 5pm; Friday, 8am-6pm
    ** Pine Street Family Health Center, 140 Pine Street, 845-338-2562, Monday-Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
  • Ellenville, 6 Healthy Way, 845-647-4500. Behavioral health services only for established primary care patients, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
  • New Paltz, 279 Main St., 845-255-2930. Behavioral health services available only to established primary care patients, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

NAMI-MidHudson (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers free peer-led support for people living with mental health conditions, their families, and friends. Services include peer-led support groups, classes, and presentations focused on understanding mental health conditions, coping strategies, and advocacy. Advance registration requested. 845-206-9892 or contact@namimidhudson.org

New Paltz Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response Team is a partnership working  to address community needs and provide hope and help to those facing the challenges caused by a substance use disorder. Members work with a large network of dedicated people and organizations across Ulster County and the Mid-Hudson Region. 845-256-5014 or email Phoenix Kawamoto, pkawamoto@townofnewpaltz.org.

Partnership to End Addiction website in English and Spanish. Spanish and English weekly virtual support groups, peer-to-peer support, and online resources for families affected by substance abuse and addiction. Text 55753 or call 855-378-3733 for support; you will receive a response within 24 hours.

Resource Center for Accessible Living, 845-331-0541, 727 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, helps people with disabilities live fully and independently, make  their own choices, and advocate for access. Services include life and work skills, benefits counseling, transition services, peer support, deaf community space and support, nursing home deferment, and community re-engagement. Some services are free; eligibility and fees for others vary. Sign language available.

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Step One Child & Family Guidance Center Addiction Services, Inc. matches individuals and their families with groups, therapists, and/or program, taking into account financial constraints, language spoken, and transportation. Sliding fee scale. First-time appointments are usually scheduled in three days or less; call 845-691-9191. For general questions, info@step1ny.org. Main office in Highland with  additional centers in Kingston and Ellenville.

Ulster County Department of Mental Health (DMH) 845-340-4110, 368 Broadway, #401, Kingston, provides crisis services, community mental health programs, and helps individuals and families find and connect with appropriate help with mental health and substance use. Spanish and other language interpreters available. Coordination is free though some programs may require Medicaid or other insurance.