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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE


POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE, 911

Child Abuse & Maltreatment Register
www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps 1-800-342-3720

Child Location Program/Child Find of America, Inc.
www.childfindofamerica.org 1-800-I-AM-LOST(426-5678)
1-800-292-9688 (Mediation)

Child Support Enforcement/ Ulster County Department of Social Services www.newyorkchildsupport.com 1-888-208-4485

CRISIS HOTLINE, LOCAL
338-2370 (24 Hour Hotline)
Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Hotline 340-3442
Family of: Woodstock 679-2485
New Paltz 255-8801, 255-8807
Ellenville 647-2443, 647-5700

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES, LOCAL
Family of Woodstock 338-2370 (24 Hour Hotline)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, NYS
English 1-800-942-6906
Spanish 1-800-942-6908

Ulster County Health Department
MAIN # (General) 334-5588
Division of Communicable Diseases 340-3090

POISON CONTROL CENTER 1-800-222-1222

RAPE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 340-3443
CRIME VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE, Weekends  & Holidays 340-3442

SHELTERS 338-2370 (24 Hour Hotline)

SUICIDE & CRISIS HOTLINE 338-2370 (24 Hour Hotline)
Family of: Woodstock 679-2485
New Paltz 255-8801
Ellenville 647-2443

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HOSPITALS & MEDICAL FACILITIES

Albany Memorial Hospital

Benedictine Hospital
Member of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley

Northern Dutchess Hospital
Health Quest affiliate

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WHAT IS 2-1-1?

2-1-1 is the national telephone dialing code for free access to health and human services Information and Referral (I&R), as supported by United Way.  You can simply pick up the phone, dial 2-1-1 and request information on health and human services available in the community. 2-1-1 is a confidential phone call and is available 24-hours/7 days a week.

2-1-1 can offer access to the following types of services: • Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent and utility assistance. • Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children's Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation. • Employment Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs. • Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services. • Support for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.  Volunteering opportunities and ways to donate.

For a listing of services, visit www.hudson211.org

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ADDICTIONS / DEPENDENCIES


Al-Anon/Alateen Referral Line
www.al-anon.alateen.org   
339-5116

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.ny-aa.org  
331-6360

Bridge Back / Kingston Hospital / HealthAlliance
• Outpatient alcohol and substance abuse treatment program
www.kingstonregionalhealth.org/secondary/departments/addiction_recovery.html
Kingston- 943-6091; Saugerties- 246-5064

Cocaine Anonymous Helpline
www.canewyork.org   
(800) 347-8998; (800) COCAINE

Debtors Anonymous
www.empirestateda.org 
(888) 344-1990

Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-HELP (4357)

First Step/ Benedictine Hospital/ HealthAlliance
• Inpatient alcohol and substance abuse and detoxification program
www.benedictine.org/medical/addictionrecovery.html 
334-2866

Gamblers Anonymous
221-0830

Marijuana Anonymous Helpline
www.marijuana-anonymous.org/ 
(800) 766-6779

Methodone Management Program/ Kingston Hospital/ HealthAlliance
943-6022                                                                          

Multi-County Community Development Corporation, Saugerties  
• Housing services for clients with substance addictions
247-9110

Nicotine Anonymous
www.nicotine-anonymous.org    
687-7892

Over Eaters Anonymous, Ulster County Hotline
www.midhudsonoa.org    
657-6603

Smoking Cessation/ American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/index  
(800) 227-2345

Smoking Cessation/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/   
691-7984

Tobacco Free Action Coalition of Ulster County
• Smoking cessation; education, media awareness, and advocacy
www.tobaccofreeactioncoalition.org/resources/resframe.html    
943-6070



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ANIMAL RESOURCES & PET SERVICES

ANIMAL CONTROL:

• Hurley, 331-6240 (Dog Control)
• Gardiner,(Dog Control) 845-255-5950 (Home Ph#); 914-388-2892 (Cell Ph#)
• Kingston, 334-3916 (Dog Control)
• Marbletown, 687-2357(Shelter/ Dog Control)
• Plattekill, 883-6557 (Dog Control); 691-8473 (Emergency # for Dog Control)
• Saugerties, 679-0339 (Shelter/ Dog Control); 246-9800 (Emergency # for Dog Control)
• Wawarsing, 626-5979 (Dog Control); 687-7001 (Emergency # for Dog Control)
• Woodstock, 679-0339(Shelter/ Dog Control); 246-9800 (Emergency # for Dog Control)


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ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS & SHELTERS:

Catskill Animal Sanctuary
www.casanctuary.org 336-8447

Diana's Cat Shelter, Accord 626-0221

Project Cat, Accord www.projectcat.org 687-4983

Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption
www.suesternberg.com 687-7619

Second Chance 384-6441

Ulster County SPCA
www.ucspca.org 331-5377

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
www.woodstocksanctuary.org 679-5955


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FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES:

Contact Town Clerk's office

Ashokan Reservoir Permit (NYC DEP)
www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/watershed_protection/recreation_rules.shtml
1-800-575-LAND (5263)



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RABIES INFORMATION:

Ulster County Health Dept. 340-3010 After hours 334-2145

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WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS AND RESOURCES:

Provides information & help in caring for orphaned and injured wild animals, bringing them back to health, and then returning them back to the wild. Rehabilitators will accept all animals unless specified.

Black Creek Ranch 283-8500
•  Fawns, all ruminants, squirrels and farm animal rescue.

Jenny Burkins, 256-0860
• Mammals

Robin Evans, Home, 658-9239, Cell: 706-1485 
•  Woodchucks and most non-rabies vector mammals, except rabbits.

Friends of the Feathered & Furry Wildlife Center,
Home: 518-989-6534, Cell: 518-965-1864
featheredfurry@aol.com   www.fffwildlifecenter.com   
•  All species

Markus Heidelberg, 657-2008
• Information and referrals to local wildlife rehabilitators.

Anne Mardiney, Home: 658-3467, Cell: 943-8098
•  Birds: domestic, hatchlings and fledglings; rabbits.

Ellie Monfett, 246-9341
• Squirrels, turtles and fawn.

 NYS DEC Region 3, Wildlife: 256-3098, General: 256-3018
www.dec.ny.gov/animals/261.html
• Information and referrals to local wildlife rehabilitators.

Debbie Noble, 339-2287

Ravensbeard Wildlife Rehab Center/Ellen Kalish, 901-0633
ravensbeard@gmail.com   www.ravensbeard.org  
•  Raptors, wading birds, water fowl, game birds. Educational programs.

Joanne Rowley, 688-2038
• Small mammals and songbirds.

Wildlife Watch, 256-1400, Hotline: 877-WILDHELP (945-3435)
wildlifewatch@verizon.net   www.wildwatch.org
• Provides education and referrals to local wildlife rehabilitators.



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BEREAVEMENT

Compassionate Friends of Hudson Valley
• Support for parents and families who have lost children.
www.compassionatefriends.org
691-2111, 877-969-0010

Hospice, Inc., The Bereavement Center
• Support and counseling services available for those struggling with loss. Individual and group counseling.
www.hospiceinc.org
Kingston-338-2273; Poughkeepsie- 485-2273; (800) 522-9132

Perinatal Bereavement/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Alliance, The National
• Education and advocacy. 24/7 grief counseling
www.firstcandle.org
 (800) 221-7437

St. Mary of the Snow Compassionate Bereavement Ministries
• Support group meets every 4th Tues at 7:30pm
246-4913

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

See Chambers & Business Organizations on the Businesses Directory Page

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT & RESPITE


Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group/Always There
• Monthly meetings for caregivers, respite care provided during meetings
www.alwaystherehomecare.org
339-6683

Caregiver Support Group/ Caring Connections
• Monthly Support Group held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm at the Hudson Valley Senior Residence in the upstairs front parlor, located at 80 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY 12491.
331-0630 (call HVSR to confirm)  

Caregiver Support Groups/ Jewish Family Services
• Support services include in-home social worker, short term counseling, conflict resolution, caregiver support, and grandparents raising grandchildren support groups.
www.jfsulster.org
338-2980

Caregiver Support Group/Office of Aging
• Support groups for caregivers who look after persons 60 and older.
www.ulstercountyny.gov/resources/aging.html
340-3456

Caregiver Support, Online/American Cancer Society, Hudson Valley Chapter
• A virtual community where cancer patients and their families can find hope and inspiration. Services include prerecorded discussions, personal stories, discussion boards, chat rooms, secure email, and personal web pages.
www.cancer.org/Treatment/Caregivers/CopingasaCaregiver/index
331-8300

Relatives as Parents Program (R.A.P.P)/Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Provides parenting education, support groups, outreach and activities to people who are raising the child of a relative. Program available for children (RAPP Kidz Club) that meets simultaneously.
www.cceulster.org
340-3990

Respite Program / United Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
• For children with disabilities, and their siblings.
www.cpulster.org
336-7235

Respite Program/Ulster County Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs
• Provides services for children with special needs including therapy, social work, and respite.
334-5251

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CHARITABLE GIVING


Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
www.uccfny.org 338-2535

United Way of Ulster County
www.ulsterunitedway.org  331-4199

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CHILD CARE & SCHOOLS

See Child Care & Schools Page




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CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS, HOTLINES, OTHER RESOURCES

4-H Club & Youth Programs/ Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County www.cceulster.org 340-3990

African American Men's Association of Ellenville
647-2262

American Legion Memorial Building
338-1914

American Red Cross, Ulster County
www.ulsterredcross.org 338-7020

Americorps
www.americorps.gov (800) 942-2677

Astronomical Association. Mid-Hudson
www.midhudsonastro.org 255-4719

Catskill Mountain Club
www.catskillmountainclub.org  info@catskillmountainclub.org

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
www.uccfny.org 338-2535

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
www.cceulster.org 340-3990

E-Z Pass, NY
www.e-zpassny.com (800) 333-TOLL(8655)

Horse Council, Ulster County
www.uchc-ny.org   uchcny@gmail.com   901-0731

Horticulture Hotline & Consumer Horticulture Diagnostic Lab/ Cornell Cooperative
• Gardening and landscaping information, soil tests, insect & plant identification.
340-DIRT (3478)

Italian Center
www.theitaliancenter.com 454-1492

Jewish Family Services of Ulster County
www.jfsulster.org  338-2980

The Jewish Federation of Ulster County
www.ucjf.org 338-8131

Junior League of Kingston
www.juniorleaguekingston.org

Kiwanis Club of Saugerties
www.saugertieskiwanisclub.com 246-1220

Knights of Columbus
562-0444

Lions Club, Kingston
www.kingstonlions.com   lionsexpo@gmail.com

Mid Hudson Mycological Association (Mushroom Geeks)
• Small social organization focused on teaching and learning about all things fungal. Come join us for a walk.
www.midhudsonmyco.org   Elmer: president@midhudsonmyco.org

Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society
www.MHVS.org 876-2626

NYS United Teachers
339-4450

People Inc. & Family Task Force
www.projectstoempower.org 331-4965

Pesticide Hotline, National
www.npic.orst.edu (800) 858-7378

Rotary International
www.rotarydistrict7210.org (847) 866-3000

Safe Drinking Water Hot Line, (EPA)
www.epa.gov/safewater (800) 426-4791

Sustainable Hudson Valley
www.sustainhv.org 384-1061

Triathlon Club, Hudson Valley
www.hvtc.net 679-8602

United Way of Ulster County
www.ulsterunitedway.org  331-4199

USDA Food Hotline Meat & Poultry
www.fsis.usda.gov  1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854)



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DISABILITIES

A Horse Connection
• Equine Assisted Therapy. Serves people of all ages with physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.
www.ahorseconnection.com
417-4646

Gateway Community Industries
• Serves people with mental and/or physical disabilities with vocational, therapeutic, residential, and business services.
www.gatewayindustries.org
331-1261

Mental Health Association in Ulster County (MHA)
MHA sponsors a variety of educational, advocacy and service programs, including mental health education, rehabilitation, residential services, family and youth support services, and therapeutic foster care.
MHA www.mhainulster.com 336-4747
 
Mid-Hudson Workshop for Disabled
• Provides meaningful work opportunities exclusively for Disabled Veterans and others with Physical & Medical Handicaps. www.midhudsonworkshop.org
 471-3820

Multi-County Community Development Corporation
• Serving people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, HIV & AIDS, and alcohol and substance abuse; OMRDD Supportive Apartment Program.
247-9110

National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
 • Supports individuals with coexisting mental illness and mental retardation/developmental disabilities.
www.thenadd.org
331-4336

Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL)
• Advocacy and services for individuals with disabilities.
www.rcal.org
331-0541

Social Security
• Information and applications for Social Security Benefits for disabled persons.
www.ssa.gov
866-587-4415; 800-772-1213; TTY-334-9210

Special Olympics, Hudson Valley Chapter
www.nyso.org/HUDSONVALLEY/home.php
765-2497

Ulster County Area Transit
• ADA Transportation available with at least 24-hour notice, under most circumstances.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucat/ada-appl.html
General info-340-3333; ADA info & reservations

Ulster-Greene ARC
 • Provides full support services for people with developmental disabilities from birth through adulthood.
www.ugarc.org
331-4300

United Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
 • Offers wide range of services: case management, housing, clinical, medical, screenings, respite.
www.cpulster.org
336-7235

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FAMILY SERVICES

See also Child Care & Schools Page


Caregiver, Grandparent, and Senior Support/ Jewish Family Services
• Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; Support Group for Caregivers; Home-based senior support program; Volunteer Program assists Seniors.
www.jfsulster.org
338-2980

Child Care Council of Ulster County/ Family of Woodstock
 • Offers referrals to families looking for legal child care providers in Ulster County.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/child-care.html
331-7080, 331-5197

Child Support Enforcement/UC Department of Social Services
888-208-4485

Children’s Coordinated Services/UC Department of Social Services
• Intensive community-based program to assist families with child at-risk of out-of-home placement.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/socservices.html#Children
334-5050

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
• Education programs and information on budgeting & financial education; food preparation & nutrition education; parenting & child development; 4-H club, special interest & after-school programs, Relatives As Parents Program.
www.cceulster.org
340-3990

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ulster County    
• Volunteers are assigned by Family Court to advocate for children in foster care. Seeking volunteer advocates to work with child and family. 
www.casaulster.org
339-7543  

Children and Family Services/UC Department of Social Services
• Adult Services; Child Protective Services; Preventative Services; Foster Care.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/socservices.html#Children
334-5400; CPS-800-342-3720  

Day Care Unit/UC Department of Social Services
• Provides financial assistance to qualifying low income families, including teen parents and foster parents.
334-5489

Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education/UC Department of Social Services
• Broad range of services for infants and children with developmental and other disabilities.
334-5251

Family Court
340-3600

Family Services, Inc., Kingston
• Family Education Program-Provides in-home support for parents, support groups, parenting classes.
www.familyservicesny.org
331-5641

Home Finding Unit/UC Department of Social Services
• Information, orientation and training on becoming Foster/Adoptive Parents for children in placement.
334-5400

Mental Health Association, Inc.
• Education, advocacy, and support for parents & guardians of children with social, emotional, behavioral problems; Respite Program; In-home family crisis programs; Therapeutic Foster Care.
www.mhainulster.com
336-4747

Mid-Hudson Migrant Outreach Program
• Comprehensive child development and family support program for migrant farm working families.
www.newpaltz.edu/meop/bginfo.html
257-2950 

Ulster County Community Action (U.C.C.A.C.)
• Head Start Program, Family Outreach Food Pantry; Weatherization and H.E.A.P applications.
Kingston-338-8750; Ellenville-647-6061; Highland-691-8722

W.I.C. Supplemental Food Program/UC Health Department
• For women, infants, and children who qualify and are residents of NYS.
www.ulstercountyny.gov/health/WICsched.html
340-3965

YMCA of Ulster County
• Social, health, physical education and recreation services to the residents of Ulster County. School-age child care, nursery school, summer camps. Scholarships available for low-income families.
www.ymcaulster.org
338-3810

YWCA
• Advocacy, support, and education for women, children, and families. Early Childhood Learning Center (Childcare); Pre-School; Family Court Children’s Center; Parenting Education Center; Teen Parent Services.
www.ywcaulstercounty.org
338-6844

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FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, THRIFT SHOPS, OTHER ASSISTANCE

Angel Food East
• A hot-meal program for people with HIV & AIDS in Ulster County
www.angelfoodeast.org 331-6538
Assistance for Persons in the Creative Arts/ max's kansas city project
• Medical, housing, and legal aid to financially distressed individuals in the creative arts.
www.maxskansascity.org 679-2593

Catholic Charities, Kingston
• Help with rental assistance, transportation, prescription medications, case management services, food, clothing, advocacy, public education, and immigration counseling services.
340-9170

Family of Woodstock, New Paltz, and Ellenville Walk-In Centers 
• Food pantries, free clothing exchange, emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline 
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org 
Kingston, 331-7080; Woodstock, 679-2485, 338-2370 Hotline; 
New Paltz 255-8801; Ellenville 647-2443

Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, Cornwall-on-Hudson
www.foodbankofhudsonvalley.org 534-5344

Food Pantry, Accord - Rochester Food Pantry
626-7501

Food Pantry, Ellenville - Ellenville United Methodist Church
647-7094

Food Pantry, Ellenville - Seventh Day Adventist Church
647-5998

Food Pantry, Kingston - People's Place
www.peoplesplace.org 338-4030

Food Pantry, Highland Family Outreach
380-8799

Food Pantry, Hurley - St. Joseph's Social Ministry Church
338-7121

Food Pantry, Marlboro - St. Mary's Church
236-4340

Food Pantry, Modena - Modena United Methodist Church
883-7142

Food Pantry, New Paltz - St. Joseph's Catholic Church
www.stjosephnewpaltz.org 255-5635

Food Pantry, Plattekill - New Day Tabernacle Church
566-4441

Food Pantry, Port Ewen - Port Ewen Food Pantry at the Town of Esopus United Methodist Church, W. Main & Green St.
www.gbgm-umc.org/toeumc 338-0356

Food Pantry, Rondout Valley - Rondout Valley Food Pantry. Serving Stone Ridge, Kerhonkson, Accord, High Falls, Rosendale, Naponach 687-4013

Food Pantry, Rosendale - Rosendale Food Pantry
www.rosendalefoodpantry.org 399-7997

Food Pantry, Saugerties - Saugerties Food Pantry
http://saugertiesfoodpantry.sawyervision.org 246-6885

Food Pantry, Saugerties - Soup Kitchen, and Luncheon Program - Atonement Lutheran Church 246-8322

Food Pantry, Saugerties - St. John the Evangelist
246-9581

Food Pantry, Shandaken - Phoenicia Methodist Church
688-5670

Food Pantry, Wallkill - His Love Unveiled
895-3006

Food Pantry, Wallkill - Wallkill Reformed Church Loaves And Fishes Food Closet 895-2181

Food Pantry, Woodstock - Family of Woodstock
679-2485

Food Pantry, Woodstock - The Good Neighbors Food Pantry/Woodstock Dutch Reformed Church 679-6610

Food Stamps Division/ Ulster County Dept. of Social Services
http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/socservices.html 334-5200

Salvation Army, Kingston
www.salvationarmykingston.org 331-1803

Soup Kitchen, Kingston - Caring Hands Soup Kitchen/ United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen  331-7188 

Soup Kitchen, Kingston - The Queens Galley
• A resource for awareness, education, and food relief
www.thequeensgalley.org 338-3468

Soup Kitchen, Saugerties - Luncheon Program, and Food Pantry - Atonement Lutheran Church 246-8322

Soup Kitchen, Woodstock - Daily Bread Soup Kitchen/ Christ Lutheran Church
www.christwoodstock.org/dbsk
679-2336

Thrift Shop, Kingston - Goodwill Industries
336-3303

Thrift Shop, Kingston - Happy Apple Thrift Shop/ Kingston Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop 338-0833

Thrift Shop, Kingston – People’s Place
338-4030

Thrift Shop, Kingston - Holy Cross Church
331-6796

Thrift Shop, Kingston - Salvation Army
340-1249

Ulster County Community Action Committee (U.C.C.A.C.)/ Head Start
• "Helping people to help themselves"
A variety of services to help low income citizens, including food pantry, HEAP, weatherization, emergency assistance, family development plans, referrals to other agencies.
Kingston 338-8750 x114; Ellenville 647-6061; Highland 691-8722

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GOVERNMENT -

COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL


GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS:

For Local Town Supervisors, Mayors, and Representatives, contact Town Offices.

ULSTER COUNTY LEGISLATURE:
www.ulstercountyny.gov

www.assembly.state.ny.us

NYS Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, Dist. 101
cahillk@assembly.state.ny.us
Kingston 338-9610; Albany (518) 455-4436

NYS Assemblyman Clifford Crouch, Dist. 107
crouchc@assembly.state.ny.us
Albany (518) 455-5741; Binghamton (607) 648-6080

NYS Assemblyman Peter Lopez, Dist. 127
lopezp@assembly.state.ny.us
Catskill (518) 943-1371; Albany (518) 455-5363

NYS Assemblyman, Dist. 100
District 100 is vacant (until March 20, 2012 special election)
Newburgh 562-0888; Albany (518) 455-5762


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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
www.house.gov

NY Congressional Representative
Maurice Hinchey, 22nd Dist. www.house.gov/hinchey
Kingston 331-4466
Washington DC office (202) 225-6335


NEW YORK STATE SENATE:
www.senate.state.ny.us

NYS Senator John Bonacic, 42nd Dist.
www.senatorbonacic.com/
bonacic@nysenate.gov
Albany (518) 455-3181

NYS Senator William Larkin, Jr., 39th Dist.
www.senatorbilllarkin.com/
larkin@senate.state.ny.us
New Windsor 567-1270; Albany (518) 455-2770


U.S. SENATE:
www.senate.gov

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
www.gillibrand.senate.gov
 Albany (518) 431-0120; NYC (212) 688-6262; Washington (202) 224-4451

US Senator Charles Schumer NYC (212) 486-4430
www.schumer.senate.gov
Peekskill (914) 734-1532
Washington (202) 224-6542
NYC (212) 486-4430; Albany (518) 431-4070  


NY GOVERNOR:
www.governor.ny.gov

Andrew M. Cuomo
www.ny.gov/governor
NYS Capitol Building,  Albany, NY 12224
(518) 474-8390


STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE:
Eric T. Schneiderman,
Department of Law, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224
www.ag.ny.gov   
General Helpline 800-771-7755


ULSTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
Holly Carnright
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/da.html
275 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12401
340-3280

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OTHER GOVERNMENT INFORMATION:

Better Business Bureau
Mid-Hudson Office (Tarrytown)
www.newyork.bbb.org  (914) 333-0550
MHInquiries@newyork.bbb.org

Consumer Fraud/Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ulster County
www.co.ulster.ny.us/consumerfraud/ Kingston, 340-3260

Environmental Conservation Dept., NYS Region 3
www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html New Paltz, 256-3000

Health Dept., Ulster County
www.co.ulster.ny.us/health
Main Office 340-3150; Kingston District Office 340-3070

Insurance Complaints, NYS Dept. of Financial Services
www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/dfs_insurance.htm
Albany Insurance Office: (800) 342-3736

Job Center/ Ulster County Office of Employment & Training, Dept. of Labor
• Offers employment and training services to dislocated workers, employers, and other eligible individuals.
www.labor.state.ny.us/lookingforajob.shtm
Kingston 338-4696; Albany 518-457-9000

Kingston City, Municipal Offices
www.ci.kingston.ny.us
City Hall, Kingston: 331-0080

Motor Vehicles Dept. & License Plates
www.co.ulster.ny.us/countyclerk/dmv.html
Ulster County Office Bldg, Kingston:340-3700

Motor Vehicles, NYS, Info Complaints
www.dmv.ny.gov/vehsafe.htm#complaint or www.dmv.ny.gov/broch/vs156.htm

Passports, Ulster County Clerk
www.co.ulster.ny.us/countyclerk/passport.html 340-3288

Public Works Department, Ulster County
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/publicworks.html 340-3500

Public Service Commissions Helpline/ NYS Office of Consumer Services
www.dps.state.ny.us and Consumer Assistance/ AskPSC.com
Gas,Electric,Phone,Cable TV Service/Billing Complaints (Helpline) (800) 342-3377; Public Affairs Office: (518) 474-7080

Social Security Administration
www.SSA.GOV
866-587-4415 (809 Grant Avenue, Lake Katrine)
National (800) 772-1213
TTY 334-9210

Social Services, Ulster County Dept.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/socservices.html
Kingston, 334-5000

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Street Maintenance, Ulster County Dept. of Public Works
340-3100

Tax Assistance
State (NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance): www.tax.ny.gov (518) 457-5181
Federal Tax Assistance: www.irs.gov (800) 829-1040

Tourism & Public Info, Ulster County, Kingston
www.ulstertourism.info (800) DIALUCO (800-342-5826); 340-3566

Ulster County Development Corp. (UCDC)
www.ulsterny.com (800) 7-ULSTER/(800-785-7837); 338-8840

Ulster County Government Offices
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources.html 340-3000

Unemployment, NYS Dept. of Labor
www.labor.state.ny.us/unemploymentassistance.shtm
(888) 209-8124

Voter Registration, Board of Elections 284 Wall St , Kingston NYS
www.co.ulster.ny.us/elections/index.html
NYS Voter Registration Hotline: (800) 367-8683; Ulster County 334-5470

Workers Compensation, NYS
www.wcb.ny.gov (866) 750-5157

Youth Bureau, Ulster County, Kingston
• Recommends policies that promote youth development and prevent delinquency. The Youth Bureau and Youth Board serve as a countywide resource and support system for youth programs and seek to expand public awareness of youth issues.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/youth.html 334-5264

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HEALTH / MEDICAL


Alzheimer's Association, Hudson Valley Chapter
www.alzhudsonvalley.org
Dutchess/Ulster County- 471-2655, 340-8474; 24 Hour Helpline- 800-872-0994

Amputee, Support Group/ Resource Center for Accessible Living
www.rcal.org
331-0541

Asbestos /Mesothelioma Exposure Support, Awareness and Information
www.Mesothelioma.com
www.asbestos.com
(800) 615-2270

Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD, Parents Together for/ Mental Health Association in Ulster County
• Support for parenting children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
www.mhainulster.com
336-4747 x134

Blood Pressure, Controlling Your/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Blood Pressure, Free Screening, 1st Wed of each month; 9am-11am/ Ellenville Regional Hospital
647-6400 x 286

Brain Injury, Support Group/ Resource Center for Accessible Living
www.rcal.org
331-0541

Cancer, Support Services/ American Cancer Society
• Patient and Family Support
• Appearance Therapy,
• Prostate Cancer Support,
• Breast Cancer Support,
• Peer-to-Peer Support,
• Patient transportation to cancer treatments,
• Educational Programs,
• Free Cancer Screenings,  
• Women's Cancer Support Group,
• Information and Referrals for Financial Assistance.
www.cancer.org
331-8300; (800) 227-2345

Cancer, Support & Information Services/ Breast Cancer Options, Inc.
• Acupuncture Clinics
• Companion Advocates/Peer-to-Peer Support
• Support Groups
• Breast Cancer Forums
• Healthy Lifestyles Support Series
• E-Mail News Updates
• Annual Complementary Medicine Conference
• Phone/Email Consultations
• Referrals for Financial and Legal Help
• Discount Vitamin Program.
Camp LightHeart for survivor children of breast cancer survivors.
www.breastcanceroptions.org
339-HOPE (4673)

Cancer, Oncology Support House / Benedictine Hospital/HealthAlliance
• Support groups for women, men, teens, families, and caregivers
• Wellness and integrative medicine lectures
• Ovarian and gynecologic cancer support groups and education
• Individual and family counseling
• Financial Assistance, Arts and healing programs
• Exercise and nutrition instruction
• Lending library
• Quarterly newsletter
• Annual Cancer Survivor’s Day event.
www.benedictine.org/cancer_center/support.htm
www.benedictine.org/support/cancer.htm (For specific support group info and Celebrate Life Newsletter)
339-2071

Complementary Therapy/Women's View A Vision of Health / Montgomery Street Health Annex at Northern Dutchess Hospital
• Women's View encompasses a full range of diagnostic, medical and wellness services for women and brings together a highly specialized team of physicians, therapists and clinicians who are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a convenient setting. Services are designed to address the complex physical and emotional needs specific to women and are offered in private and state-of-the-art treatment areas at the Hospital and Women's View Montgomery Street Health Annex. 107 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
871-4380
 
Diabetes, Kids, Support Group/ Resource Center for Accessible Living
www.rcal.org
331-0541

Diabetes Education Center/Kingston Hospital / HealthAlliance
www.hahv.org/cms/locations/diabetes-education-center/
334-4249

Diabetes/Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Hudson Valley Branch
www.jdrf.org
297-8600

Diabetes Monthly Support Group
255-5094

Diabetes, Preventing/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Dying, End of Life Decisions & Demystifying/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Eating Habits, Food Portions 101/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Glucose, Free Screening/ Ellenville Regional Hospital
• 1st Wed of each month; 9am-11am
647-6400 x 286

Golden Hill Health Care Center
340-3390

Health Insurance/ Maternal Infant Services Network
• Facilitated enrollment into NYS Health Insurance Programs.
(800) 453-4666

Heart Smart Series/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

HIV/AIDS/Mid-Hudson Care Center /Operated by Albany Medical Center
• Serving adults diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. HIV counseling and testing, primary medical care, dental care, gynecological services, case management, mental health services, peer support groups, nutritional counseling, limited transportation service for medical appointments.
Kingston Office-339-6755

HIV/AIDS Support Services/ AIDS Related Community Services (ARCS)
• Services offered for clients with HIV/AIDS: Case Management, Support Groups, HIV Testing, Prevention, and Services, Outreach, Correctional Program, Food and Nutrition.
www.arcs.org
339-3281

Hospice, Inc.
• Helping terminally ill patients and caregivers with nursing care, home health aids, medical equipment, prescriptions, private and group counseling for children through adults. Support available 24/7. Servicing patients in their homes, all area hospitals, and many nursing homes.
www.hospiceinc.org
Kingston-338-2273, Poughkeepsie-485-2273, (888) 522-9132

Limb Loss/Support Group/Resource Center for Accessible Living
www.rcal.org
331-0541

Lyme Disease Information/Ulster County Health Department
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/health.html
340-3010

Medical Assistance Program/ Ulster County Department of Social Services
• Information and enrollment into NYS Health Insurance Programs.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/socservices.html
334-5035

Medical Van/ Ulster County Area Transit
• Provides transportation for seniors 60 years and older, by appointment.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucat
General Info-340-3333; Transportation Appointments-334-8120

Medicare
www.medicare.gov
(800) MEDICARE (633-4227)

Medication Administration Training/The Rose Women's Care Service
• Certification for those administering medication in a childcare setting. 
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Multi-County Community Development Corp.
• Serving people with HIV & AIDS, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and alcohol and substance abuse.
247-9110

Muscular Dystrophy Association
www.mda.org
339-0048

Osteoporosis Class/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Ostomy Support Group/ Benedictine Hospital/HealthAlliance
www.hahv.org   www.benedictine.org
334-3125

Ostomy Support Group/ Mid-Hudson Valley (NY)
Held at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie
www.ostomy.org/asg_pages/asg_006.shtml

Parkinson’s Disease/Support Groups/ Caregiver’s Support Group
331-5165, 775-5026
www.fromyourdoctor.com/kingstonneurology/health/about-page16.do

Parkinson’s Movement/Exercise Group (Kingston & Poughkeepsie)
679-6250

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
• Low-cost reproductive health services for women and men.
www.ppmhv.org
338-0840, (800) 230-PLAN (7526)

Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL)
www.rcal.org
331-0541

The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center
• Facilitates the creation and implementation of health and wellness action plans for the management and prevention of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and more.
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Scoliosis Association
www.scoliosis-assoc.org
(800) 800-0669

Sleep Apnea Support Group, A.W.A.K.E./ Benedictine Hospital/HealthAlliance
www.hahv.org   www.benedictine.org
334-3126

Stroke Prevention/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

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HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH


Autism Social Skills, Support Group/Resource Center for Accessible Living
www.rcal.org
331-0541

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
www.dbsalliance.org
(800) 826-3632

Dually Diagnosed, National Association For the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
• Support for those with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness.
www.thenadd.org
331-4336

Family of Woodstock, Inc.
• Any problem under the sun. 24-hour anonymous, confidential hotlines. Case management, advocacy, adult, children and family services, housing, domestic violence, child care, emergency assistance.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
Kingston-331-7080, Woodstock-679-2485, New Paltz-255-8801,
Ellenville-647-2443, 24hr Hotline-338-2370

Mental Health Association in Ulster County (MHA)
• Offers a wide variety of services and support groups for adults, children and families to cope with mental health issues. Support groups include: Depression, Anxiety, Men’s and Women’s Anger Management, DBT, Double Trouble (Substance Abuse & Mental Health), Eating Disorders, Trauma, Family Support for those with loved ones suffering from mental health issues and more.
www.mhainulster.com    www.wellnessrecovery.org-For more information on Groups & Resources
339-9090 ext. 180

Mental Health Department, Ulster County
• Individual, group and family therapy, case management and support services. Sliding scale.
www.ulstercountyny.gov/mentalhealth
Kingston-340-4000, New Paltz-883-9747, Ellenville-647-3266

Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death Support -Empty Cradle/Kingston Hospital/HealthAlliance
• Provides support for parents who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.
www.hahv.org
331-3131, ext.  maternity ward

Multi-County Community Development Corporation
• Serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol & substance abuse, and HIV & AIDS.
247-9110

Panic Anxiety Attack Support Group/ People, Inc.
www.projectstoempower.org
331-4965

People, Inc.
• Peer-led organization helping those who are psychiatrically labeled: Socialization, Outreach, Advocacy, Employment Services, Hospital Diversion, Community Integration/Supported Housing
www.projectstoempower.org
Kingston-331-4965, Poughkeepsie-452-2728

Psychotherapy/Counseling Services - Hudson Valley Counseling/Donna Boundy, LCSW-R
• Offices in Kingston. Serving all ages, from children to elders. Weekdays, evening and weekend hours available, plus house calls available for home-bound. Individual, couples and family counseling. Experience in working with issues such as: Anger management, infidelity, parenting, depression, trauma, loss and bereavement, money disorders, self-esteem, aging, substance abuse, caregiving stress, women's issues, and men's issues. 25 years of experience.
dboundy123@aol.com
943-0883

Resource Center for Accessible Living
www.rcal.org
331-0541

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HOUSING SERVICES


Family of Woodstock, Inc.
• Provide housing services for victims of domestic violence, homeless individuals and families, and teens.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
24 hour hotline-338-2370

Habitat for Humanity, Ulster County
• Provides affordable housing to families in need.
www.ulstercountyhabitat.org
340-0907

Kingston Housing Authority
• Affordable housing for seniors, low-income families, and people with disabilities.
www.kingstonhousing.org 331-1955

Multi-County Community Development Corp
www.rehab.org  
• Abel House/ Chemical dependence community residence- 246-2645
• HOPWA Program/ For Persons with HIV/AIDS- 247-9110 x 226
• OASAS Shelter + Care Program/ Support services to clients with substance addictions- 247-9110 x 226
• Paras House/ For Persons with HIV or AIDS- 247-9110 x 226
• Supportive Apartment Programs/ For Persons with mental illness/developmental disabilities- 247-9110 x 226

Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO)
• Real Estate and Community Development, Property Management for Low-Income families, Rental Assistance, Homeownership Program, Home Repair Grants, Foreclosure and Homeless Prevention.
www.rupco.org
331-2140


Shelters, Homeless, Teen, Families/Family of Woodstock, Inc.
• Darmstadt Shelter/ For the homeless- 331-1395
• Domestic Violence Shelter/ For women and children- 338-2370 Hotline,679-2485
• Family House/ Shelter for runaway & homeless adolescents- 338-5953
• Family Inn/Shelter for homeless families- 340-1847
• MidWay I and II/ Transitional housing for teens and their infant children- 339-5508, 647-1346
• Street Outreach/ For homeless kids and adolescents- 331-7080
• Washbourne House/ Battered Women's Shelter- Hotline 338-2370 Hotline
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
331-7080, 338-2370 Hotline (24 hours)

Weatherization, Home, For Low Income/Ulster County Community Action Committee, Inc. (U.C.C.A.C.)
338-8750

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LEGAL SERVICES

Free Legal Counseling/ Caring Hands Soup Kitchen/Clinton Ave. United Methodist Church
331-7188

Free Civil Legal Services to people of low income / offered through Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.
331-9373, Toll free number for new clients-1-877-574-8529

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LIBRARIES (PUBLIC)
Libraries and their staff are a great resource in this community plus most libraries have computers onsite for their patrons to access information online.

Ulster County Library Association, www.ulsterlibraries.org
Mid-Hudson Library System, www.midhudson.org/libraries


• Accord - Little Ones' Learning Center, 626-4112
www.littleoneslearningcenter.org/about.html

• Clintondale Branch of the Highland Public Library, 883-5015
www.highlandlibrary.org/clintondale-branch

• Cragsmoor Free Library, 647-4611
www.cragsmoorfreelibrary.org

• Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 647-5530
wwweplm.org/default.aspx

• Esopus Port Ewen Library, 338-5580
www.esopuslibrary.org

• Gardiner Library, 255-1255
www.gardinerlibrary.org

• Highland Public Library, 691-2275
www.highlandlibrary.org

• Hurley Library Association, 338-2092
wwwhurley.lib.ny.us

• Kingston Area Library, 331-0507
www.kingstonlibrary.org

• Marlboro Free Library, 236-7272
www.marlborolibrary.org

• Milton - Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, 795-2200
www.miltonlib.org

• New Paltz - Elting Memorial Library, 255-5030
www.eltinglibrary.org

• Olive Free Library, 657-2482
www.olivefreelibrary.org

• Phoenicia Library, 688-7811
www.phoenicia.lib.ny.us

• Pine Hill - Morton Memorial Library, 254-4222
www.morton.pinehill.lib.ny.us

• Plattekill Library, 883-7286
www.plattekill.lib.ny.us

• Rosendale Library, 658-9013
www.rosendalelibrary.org

• Saugerties Public Library, 246-4317
www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org

• Stone Ridge Library, 687-7023
www.stoneridgelibrary.org

• Ulster Library, 338-7881
www.townofulsterlibrary.org

• Wallkill Public Library, 895-3707
www.rcls.org/wak

• West Hurley Public Library, 679-6405
www.westhurleylibrary.org

• Woodstock Library, 679-2213
www.woodstock.org

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LITERACY PROGRAMS

Adult GED & ESL Programs/ Ulster BOCES, Port Ewen
www.ulsterboces.org
331-5050

One-to-One Literacy Tutoring/ Ulster Literacy Association
• Free and confidential tutoring of adults (aged 16 and older) in English language reading, writing and speaking skills.
www.ulsterliteracy.org   
331-6837

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MEDIATION SERVICES


The Dispute Resolution Center/
www.drcservices.org
331-6136

Ulster-Sullivan Mediation
usmimediation@yahoo.com  
594-6382



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MEDICAL
See Health /Medical


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MEN'S ISSUES


Evolve/ Family of Woodstock
• Teaches non-violent ways to deal with anger
331-7080

Mental Health Association in Ulster County
• Men's Anger Management.
www.mhainulster.com
339-9090 x115,

Planned Parenthood
• Low cost reproductive health services for men and women.
www.ppmhv.org
338-0840, (800) 230-PLAN

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MENTAL HEALTH
See Health /Mental Health


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OPTOMETRISTS

See Optometrists on our Health & Wellness Page


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PARENTING

See also Child Care & Schools Page

Adoption Support Group/Abbot House
• For parents who have adopted or who are in the process of adopting children from foster care & their adopted children. Group for adopted or foster children occurs simultaneously. Meetings are in Kingston.
457-5030 x 3522  

Breast Feeding, Positive/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Breast Feeding Support Group/ La Leche League of Ulster County
www.lllusa.org/NYE/Ulster/ulster.htm
Donna-255-1055, Melissa-255-8401

Child Care Council of Ulster County/ Family of Woodstock, 39 John St, Kingston, NY 12401
• Offers referrals to families looking for legal child care providers in Ulster County.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/child-care.html
331-7080

Child Passenger Safety Program/ Mid-Hudson Health & Safety/Ulster County Community College
• Education, referrals, and distribution of car seats, teen driver safety.
www.sunyulster.edu/continuing_ed/business_services/health_safety_institute.jsp
687-5014

Cyberbullying/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Family Services, Inc., Kingston
www.familyservicesny.org 
• Family Education Program-Provides in-home support for parents, support groups, parenting classes.
331-5641

Growing Up Healthy (Hotline)
• Health Dept. Referral Line to state programs available for prenatal, child care and nutrition programs.
 (800) 522-5006

Mental Health Association in Ulster County
• Support services for parents with children with social, emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders, learning disabilities, autism/aspergers spectrum disorders. Resource library, advocacy, information and referrals, respite program, and family support team. Wide variety of support groups: for parents with psychiatric challenges and for parents to learn skills and receive education and support.
www.mhainulster.com  www.wellnessrecovery.org-For more information on Groups & Resources
336-4747

Mom & Dad's Support Group/ Kingston Hospital/ HealthAlliance
www.hahv.org
331-3131 ext. maternity ward

Mom's Mentoring Program/ Pregnancy Support Centers
• Offers support for new Moms; pairs experienced moms with new mothers, educating them about baby care.
www.NPPSC.org
New Paltz- 255-8242; Saugerties- 246-5445

Moms of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS)/ Grace Ministries Community Evangelical Free Church
382-2288

New Mom’s & Baby Group/New Paltz
Donna-255-1055

New Parent Helpline/Kingston Hospital/ HealthAlliance
www.hahv.org
331-3131 ext. maternity ward

Parenting Center/ YWCA
• Parenting and Family Values: offers parents and other caregivers a 12 week drop-in evidence based program that focuses on changing your thinking and behaviors by teaching positive parenting skills and attitudes to parents. Located at Everette Hodge Community Center, 15 Franklin St. Kingston.
www.ywcaulstercounty.org
338-6844

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
• Parenting workshops, education and resources.
www.ppmhv.org
Kingston- 475-7645; Poughkeepsie- 790-5914; Admin.- 838-1200 x 103

Pregnant Teen Education/B.I.R.T.H.E. / The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Puberty, Mothers & Daughters Discuss/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Teen Parent Services/ YWCA
www.ywcaulstercounty.org
338-6844

Toddler Play Space/New Paltz
Johanna-917-803-2463

Ulster County Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs
• Offers broad range of services for infants and children with developmental and other disabilities.
334-5251

Ulster County Healthy Start Program/Institute for Family Health
• Prenatal and parenting home-based education & support program.
www.institute2000.org/health/healthy%20families%20programs.htm
Kingston- 339-8551, Ellenville- 647-7743, (800) 811-3914

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PHYSICAL THERAPY

See Physical Therapy on our Health & Wellness Page


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POLICE DEPARTMENTS / SHERIFF, NON-EMERGENCIES


POLICE DEPARTMENTS, NON-EMERGENCIES:

• Ellenville, Village www.villageofellenville.web.officelive.com/police.aspx 647-4422

• Highland/Lloyd www.townoflloyd.com/Pages/LloydNY_Police/index 691-6102

• Kingston www.kingston-ny.gov/content/76/78/921/default.aspx 331-1671

• Marlborough www.marlboroughny.com/town-government/police-department
795-2181

• New Paltz  www.newpaltzpolice.org 255-1323

• Plattekill www.town.plattekill.ny.us/dept_page.cfm?id=14  883-6373

• Rosendale 658-9000

• Saugerties (Town) 246-9800

• Saugerties (Village) 246-4979

• Shandaken, Town Police: 688-9902

• Shawangunk 895-2317

• Shokan 331-3115

• Ulster (Town) www.ulsterpolice.com 382-1111

• Woodstock http://www.woodstockpd.org  679-2422

STATE POLICE:
www.troopers.ny.gov

• Ellenville 626-2800
• Gardiner 256-0536
• Highland 691-2922
• Kingston338-1702
• Shokan 657-2477


ULSTER COUNTY SHERIFF:
www.co.ulster.ny.us/sheriff/admin/aboutus.html
Kingston: Phone: 338-3640 (Dispatcher)
Ulster County Jail sub-station: Phone: 340-3644
Wawarsing Sub-Station: 647-2677
Esopus Sub-Station: 338-3640
Shandaken Sub-Station: 688-2233
Walkill Sub-Station: 895-3011



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PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELING
See Health /Mental Health


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RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUALITY


Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, Inc.
www.lgbtqcenter.org
331-5300

GLSEN-HudsonValley/Ulster Subchapter
www.glsen.org/hudsonvalley ulsterny@chapters.glsen.org
(914) 962-7888

Sexuality Workshops/Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
• Offers a wide variety of educational workshops on sexuality, LGBT issues, and relationships.
www.ppmhv.org
Kingston- 802-5052; Poughkeepsie- 790-5914; Admin.- 838-1200 x 103


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Eldercare Locator
(800) 677-1116

Jewish Family Services
• Caregiver groups and support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
• Home Visitors Program - Mental Health workers make home visits to assist seniors though assessment and supportive counseling.
www.jfsulster.org
338-2980

Meals On Wheels, Woodstock Area
679-4656

MySeniorCare
• A community on the topic of senior care providing information on home health care, assisted living facilities, hospice.
www.MySeniorCare.com

RSVP Volunteer Program/ Sponsored by SUNY Ulster
• Volunteer job service providing part-time/ full-time and episodic volunteering assignments.
http://people.sunyulster.edu/RSVP
339-2181

S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corp. of Retired Executives)/Business Resource Center
www.scoreulster.org
339-0468

Senior Hotline/ NYS Office for the Aging
(800) 342-9871

Senior Computer Learning Center
• Teaches computer skills to people over 50.
www.seniornet.org
331-9360

Transportation, Medical Van/ Ulster County Area Transit
www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucat
340-3333

Transportation/Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program, R.S.V.P/Sponsored by SUNY Ulster
• Senior transportation for medical visits and shopping, and phone calling.
339-2340 

Ulster County Office for the Aging
• Information, Resources, and Referrals for Seniors
• 911 Cell Phone Program
• Case Management
• Caregiver Support Groups
• Grandparents Raising Children Support Groups
• Health Screenings
• Home Delivered Meals Program
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
• Legal Services
• Live, Laugh and Learn Annual August Program
• Medicare Counseling
• Medical Insurance (HIICAP)
• Nutrition Counseling and Education With a Registered Dietician
• Senior Dining Programs
• Senior Recreation Programs
• Senior Identification Program,
• Subsidized Adult Day Programs
• Subsidized Home Care/Personal Care Assistance
• Subsidized Medical Alert (LifeLine)
• Transportation
• Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program (WRAP)
www.ulstercountyny.gov/aging
340-3456, toll free-877-914-3456

U.S. Dept. of Labor/ Experience Works/ Senior Community Service Employment Program
• Income eligible program that helps find jobs for people 55 years old and over.
www.doleta.gov/seniors
338-4696 x3204



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SHELTERS
See Housing/Shelters

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TRAINING


Babysitting Basics/ The Rose Women's Care Service
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Child Care Council of Ulster County/ Family of Woodstock, 39 John St, Kingston, NY 12401
• Recruits and trains registered day care providers in Ulster County.
cccouncil@familyofwoodstockinc.org  
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/child-care.html
331-7080

CPR and First Aid/ The Rose Women's Care Service
• For adults, children, infants and at your worksite.
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Disaster Preparedness Training/ American Red Cross
• First Aid/CPR/AED, Babysitting, Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training
URCDirector@hvc.rr.org
www.ulsterredcross.org
338-7020, 24 hour emergency-338-7021

Medication Administration Training/The Rose Women's Care Service
• Certification for those administering medication in a childcare setting. 
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Office of Employment & Training, Kingston
• Integrated services for those seeking employment. Assistance with resumes, job searches, and referrals to Social Services, VESID, job training, and more.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/oet
340-3170

Psychodrama and Groupwork/ Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute
www.hvpi.net
255-7502


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VETERANS' SERVICES


Ulster County Veterans Service Agency
• Services include assisting veterans with obtaining benefits (pensions, tax exemptions, employment, home loans, etc.) and transportation.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/resources/veterans.html
340-3190; Kingston Outpatient Clinic-331-8322

Veterans Affairs Assistance
www.va.gov
(800) 827-1000, (800) 829-4833 (TDD)

Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Care Center
• Health care center for Veterans
www.hudsonvalley.va.gov
Main- 831-2000; (800) 269-8749; Poughkeepsie- 452-5151

Veterans of Foreign Wars
338-2676

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WEDDING RESOURCES

See Wedding Resources on our Businesses Directory Page


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WOMEN'S ISSUES


Battered Women's Support Groups/ Family of Woodstock
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
Kingston-331-7080, Woodstock-679-2485, New Paltz-255-8801, Ellenville-647-2443, Hotline-338-2370

Female Survivors of Sexual Violence Support Group/ Crime Victims Assistance www.co.ulster.ny.us/cvap
Days- 340-3443, 24/7 Hotline- 340-3442

Hudson Valley Birth Network
• Networking group of health care providers focusing on birthing and support.
www.hudsonvalleybirthnetwork.org
(800)930-9746

Mental Health Association in Ulster County
www.mhainulster.com
339-9090

National Organization for Women (NOW), Ulster County Chapter of
www.NOWNYS.com

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
• Low-cost reproductive health services for women and men.
www.ppmhv.org
Kingston-338-0840, (800) 230-PLAN (7526)
 
Pregnancy Support Center
• Offers encouragement and support for those facing unplanned pregnancies; free pregnancy tests; information and resources. Free and confidential.
• PACES (Post Abortion Counseling and Education Support Group)/ Helps women heal and provides support for post-abortive women.
www.NPPSC.org
255-8242, 246-5445

Rape/Domestic Violence Hotline/Crime Victims Assistance
www.co.ulster.ny.us/cvap
Days- 340-3443, 24/7 Hotline- 340-3442

Women’s Groups/The Rose Women's Care Service
• Provides educational events and materials beneficial to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health of women; empowers women through health information. Stress Management for Women and Menopause Groups.
www.therosewomenscareservice.org/
691-7984

Women and Anger Group/ Mental Health Association in Ulster County
www.mhainulster.com  www.wellnessrecovery.org-For more information on Groups & Resources
339-9090 x 115



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YOUTH SERVICES


4-H Club & Youth Programs/ Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
www.cceulster.org
340-3990

Adolescent Case Management/ Family of Woodstock
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
331-7080

Boy Scouts, Rip Van Winkle Council
www.rvwbsa.org
339-0846

Boys & Girls Club of Kingston
• Youth Guidance, recreation and after school programs.
www.bgclubsulstercounty.org
338-8666

Girl Scouts of Ulster County, Inc.
www.girlscoutshh.org
790-2326

Max's Kansas City Project
• Youth empowerment through the arts. Fearless Youth Program- Interactive cyber mentoring program 
on substance abuse and suicide prevention
www.dropin2maxs.com
679-2593

Mental Health Association in Ulster County
• Groups and support services for children and teens with mental health or social/emotional/behavioral problems.
www.mhainulster.com  www.wellnessrecovery.org-For more information on Groups & Resources
336-4747

Youth Booth, Hudson Valley Mall
www.mhainulster.com/html/youthbooth.html
339-9090 x180

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
• Education and Training Programs/ For parents, professionals, and young people to facilitate communication about sexuality.
www.ppmhv.org
Kingston 802-5052; Poughkeepsie- 790-5914; Admin.- 838-1200 x 103

TAP - Teens and Parents/ Woodstock Therapy Center and Family
• Low Cost Counseling and Psychotherapy for teens or families with teens.
www.woodstocktherapycenter.com
679-5511 x  300

Youth Bureau, Ulster County, Kingston
• Recommends policies that promote youth development and prevent delinquency. The Youth Bureau and Youth Board serve as a countywide resource and support system for youth programs and seek to expand public awareness of youth issues.
www.ulstercountyny.gov/resources/socservices.html#Youth
334-5264

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