RESOURCES
TEXT HOTLINES
TextMeBack.org
845-679-2485
Family of Woodstock’s textmeback.org text and chat hotline is a dynamic new textline service for youth and adults to access help via text messaging on mobile devices or chat via web browser on any platform. Contact textmeback.org for issues involving drug abuse, domestic violence, bullying and other issues involving personal safety, mental health services, housing (or shelter), concerns about the well-being of loved ones, crisis situations, education, and questions about resources in the Ulster County community.
TrevorText
Text START to 678-678
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere
in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline
(877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. We believe that some of the best support that trans people can receive is from trans community members with shared lived experience. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if
you’re not in crisis or if you’re not
sure you’re trans.
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Astor Services for Children & Families 845-340-4105
239 Golden Hill Drive Suite,
Kingston, NY 12401
Astor Services for Children & Families is a community-based non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development services. Astor serves children and families in New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley region and the Bronx.
Child Care Connections
845-331-7080
39 John Street,Kingston, NY 12402
Providing education on early childhood development and the importance of quality child care, as well as offering resources and referrals to families, businesses, and child care professionals.
Cornell Cooperative Extension 845-340-3990
232 Plaza Rd, ( Hannaford plaza) Kingston, New York, 12401
Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being. We bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
Early Intervention
845-334-5251
1071 Development Court,
Kingston, NY 12401
Provides services for children from birth to two years of age who have a defined developmental disability. The program provides screening, evaluations and services and there is no out-of-pocket cost to eligible participants.
Everette Hodge Center
856-331-9683
15 Franklin Street, Kingston, NY 12401
The Hodge Center hosts a popular drop-in after school program September-June each year. The program includes homework help, healthy meals, recreation and skill building activities. All school age children are welcome to attend, but an emergency contact form must first
be completed.
Head Start
845-338-8750 845-647-4494
70 Lindsley Avenue, Kingston,
NY 12401
Head Start is a high-quality, early childhood development program that prepares income-eligible and at-risk children for success and a love of learning.
MISN
800-453-4666
Planned Parenthood
800-230-PLAN
21 Grand Street, Kingston, NY 12401
Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program 845-340-3965
WIC offers many benefits including nutritious food vouchers, nutrition counseling, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and more to qualifying pregnant and nursing women, infants and children under 5.By participating in the WIC program, you can make sure that you receive good nutrition, quality health services, and nutrition education to make
you, your baby, and children grow
up strong!
YMCA
845-338-3810
YWCA
845-338-0714
CRISIS SUPPORT & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Community Action
70 Lindsley Ave, Kingston: 338-8750; 85 Center St, Ellenville: 647-6061; 15 Church St, Highland: 691-8722
We are here to assist the disadvantaged in the community and enable people to live with dignity. Our services are designed to help those in need, the elderly, families, children and people with disabilities. Our services are designed to increase self-sufficiency and to empower those
we serve to meet their human needs adequately.
Crime Victims Assistance Program 845-340-3443
5 Read Street, Kingston, NY, 12401
This Program is specifically designed for recognizing the special needs, concerns and problems associated with being a victim of crime. All information is kept confidential and there is no pressure to prosecute.
Domestic Violence Hotline & Shelter 845- 338-2370
PO Box 3817, Kingston, NY, 12401
Family Court
845- 340-3600
1011 Development Ct, Kingston, NY 12401
Family of Ellenville
221 Canal St. 845-647-2443
Hotline 24/7, walk-in center
10-4:30 M-F
Crisis intervention: emergency short-term counseling; access to Adult, Adolescent, and Domestic Violence Case Management, Child Care, and Emergency Housing Services.
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/emergency-services-hotline-walk-in-centers/family-of-ellenville
Family of New Paltz
51 N Chestnut St. 845-255-8801
Hotline 24/7, walk-in center
10-4:30 M-F
Crisis intervention; emergency short-term counseling; information and referral; case management; care coordination; emergency food; and access to Adult, Adolescent, and Domestic Violence Case Management, Child Care, and Emergency Housing Services.
Family of Woodstock 16 Rock City Rd.
845-679-2485
Crisis intervention; emergency short-term counseling; information and referral; case management; care coordination; emergency food; access to emergency housing; after hours, weekend and holiday coverage for many county, state and local agencies; emergency textline for crisis and information and referrals; emergency resources in situations such as homelessness, lack of fuel or utilities, lack of food, or emergency transportation for the Ulster County Department of Social Services; facilitation of the evidence based suicide prevention programs SafeTALK and ASIST and evidence based counseling programs, Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid. This hotline also serves as the 24-hour access point for Family’s Domestic Violence, Homeless, and Runaway and Homeless Youth shelters.
Hotline 24/7, walk-in center 9:30-9:30
https://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/
emergency-services-hotline-walk-in-centers/family-of-woodstock/
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) 703-524-7600
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Hudson Valley 211 (dial 2-1-1)
Confidential Helpline
United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline offers health and human services information, referral, assessment and crisis support to help callers find the assistance they need to address the everyday challenges of living, as well as those that develop during times of disaster and other community emergencies. 2-1-1 is a confidential and comprehensive service that has enabled government and not-for-profit agencies to realize concrete cost savings as well as increased customer service to residents throughout our service area.
Legal Service of the Hudson Valley 845- 471-0058
550 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY, 12401
The mission of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is to provide high quality counsel in civil matters for poor and low-income individuals and families and other vulnerable persons who do not have access to the legal representation needed to meet their basic needs.
EDUCATION
BOCES –Ellenville
845-647-1343
Port Ewen – 331-0902
New Paltz – 255-1400
175 Route 32 North, New Paltz,
NY 12561
Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.
SUNY New Paltz
845-257-2121
SUNY Ulster
845-687-5000
Ulster Literacy Association
845-331-6837
80 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401
For 40 years, Ulster Literacy has been welcoming adult learners from all walks of life to learn basic reading skills as well as English as a new language in a safe, confidential setting. With the support of a trained volunteer tutor, our learners achieve goals like getting a driver’s license, attending a parent/teacher conference, becoming a citizen, or finding and keeping a
good job.
EMPLOYMENT
Job Shop (Gateway)
845-331-1261
1 Amy Kay Parkway, Kingston, NY 12401
Gateway Community Industries, Inc. assists people in choosing, acquiring, using, and maintaining the skills and supports necessary to achieve success and satisfaction in their lives. We accomplish this through integrated vocational, therapeutic, residential, and business services.
Ulster Works - Career Center
845-443-8066
521 Boices Ln, Kingston, NY 12401
The Ulster County Career Center’s primary mission is to provide job seekers services to facilitate their efforts to find employment, training, and the tools to maximize their potential in their search for employment in Ulster County. Also primary is Ulster County Career Centers' mission to the needs of local businesses as they seek a skilled and qualified workforce.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Department of Social Services 845-334-5000
Temporary Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, Child Support, CPS, APS,
One time Assistance
1061 Development Ct, Kingston,
NY 12401
Catholic Charities
845-340-9170
6 Adams Street, Kingston, NY 12401
catholiccharitiesny.org/our-agencies/catholic-charities-community-services-ulster-office
H.E.A.P. (Home Energy Assistance Program) 845-334-5000
1021 Developmental Court, Kingston, NY 12401
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.
People for People
800-295-2181×3058
Salvation Army
845-331-1803
Assistance with electric bills
35 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY 12401
PathStone
298-8998×25
PathStone is a not-for-profit community development and human services organization dedicated to eliminating poverty and strengthening families and individuals in the communities we have been serving since 1969. Low-income families and economically distressed communities throughout New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Vermont, and Puerto Rico are the primary beneficiaries of services and resources.
SNAP (Food Stamps)
845-334-5200
SENIOR SERVICES
Alzheimer’s Association 800.272.3900 (24/7 Helpline)
UC Office for the Aging
845-340-3456
It is the mission of the Ulster County Office for the Aging to assist Ulster County seniors to be as independent as possible, for as long as possible.
Hudson Valley Hospice
845-338-2273
At Hudson Valley Hospice, our mission is to serve the people of Dutchess and Ulster counties by enhancing the quality of living for those at the
end of life.
Jewish Family Services of
Ulster County in Kingston
JFS provides in-home social work
services for older adults, of all faiths, in
the community who could not otherwise access more traditional office-based mental health services.
Circle of Friends for the Dying
Our mission is to bring compassionate, competent end-of-life care to individuals and their families by providing a home and a circle of support.
LGBTQ RESOURCES
LGBTQ Community Center
in Kingston
As a safe, supportive environment, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center provides services, professional resources, and programs that unite the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning community across lines of age, race, gender, and economics.
Trevor Support Center
Callen-Lorde
SPECIAL NEEDS & DISABILITIES
Center for Spectrum Services
Resource Center for Accessible Living
845-331-0541
Anderson Center for Autism
845-889-4034
MINDFULNESS RESOURCES
Waking Up with Sam Harris
Dharma Seed
Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation
LOCAL MEDITATION CENTERS
Zen Mountain Monastery
Mount Tremper, NY
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
Woodstock, NY
Blue Cliff Monastery
Pine Bush, NY
New Paltz Zen Center
