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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE


POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE, 911

CHILD ABUSE & Maltreatment Register 1-800-342-3720

Child Location Program/ Child Find of America, Inc.

www.childfindofamerica.org 1-800-426-5678
1-800-292-9688 (Mediation)

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

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

Domestic Violence Services

Family of Woodstock 24-Hour Hotlines:
Kingston/Woodstock 338-2370, 679-2485
New Paltz 255-8801
Ellenville 647-2443

HEALTH DEPT., Ulster County Division of Environmental Sanitation
Main 340-3010
After Hours Emergency 334-2145

POISON CONTROL CENTER 1-800-222-1222

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

SHELTERS (Youth & Families) 338-2370
Family of: Woodstock 679-2485
New Paltz 255-8801
Ellenville 647-2443

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

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HOSPITALS & MEDICAL FACILITIES

Albany Memorial Hospital

www.nehealth.com (518) 471-3221

Albany Medical Center
www.amc.edu (518) 262-3125



Benedictine Hospital
Member of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley
www.hahv.org
338-2500. 105 Mary's Ave., Kingston.
info@hahv.org

Ellenville Regional Hospital 647-6400
http://www.ellenvilleregional.org/

Emergency One Urgent Care & Diagnostic Center
www.eonekingston.com
338-5600

Kingston Hospital
Member of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley
www.hahv.org
331-3131. 396 Broadway, Kingston.
info@hahv.org.

Margaretville Hospital
Member of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley
www.hahv.org
586-2631. Route 28, Margaretville.
info@hahv.org

Northeast Center for Special Care/Rehab Center

www.northeastcenter.com 336-3500



Northern Dutchess Hospital
Health Quest affiliate
www.health-quest.org
876-3001. 6511 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck
• Northern Dutchess Hospital, a Health Quest affiliate, is a 68-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital offering a wide-range of healthcare services in over thirty different fields including emergency medicine, specialized women's care, bone and joint center, medical imaging and the Paul Rosenthal Rehabilitation Unit. The Thompson House, a 100-bed skilled nursing facility is located on the campus of Northern Dutchess Hospital, as well, and specializes in short and long-term rehabilitative care. Conveniently located in Rhinebeck - just 12 miles from Kingston - we offer a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art services in a beautiful, friendly setting. Northern Dutchess Hospital is dedicated to YOU!

Saint Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie
www.sfhhc.org 483-5000

St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital
www.stlukescornwallhospital.org
Newburgh 561-4400 Cornwall 534-7711

Vassar Brothers Hospital , Poughkeepsie

www.vassarbrothers.org 454-8500

Westchester County Medical Center

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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.

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ADDICTIONS / DEPENDENCIES

Al-Anon Referral Line 339-5116

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services/ Ulster County Mental Health Dept.
340-4000 883-9747, 647-3266

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

Bridge Back of FRMH/ Kingston Hospital / HealthAlliance 943-6091

Cocaine Anonymous Helpline
www.ca.org (800) 347-8998

Debtors Anonymous

www.debtorsanonymous.org (888) 344-1990

Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 522-5353

First Step/Kingston Hospital / HealthAlliance

www.hahv.org 331-3131

Gamblers Anonymous 221-0830

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Living Well Tobacco Free/ American Cancer Society

www.cancer.org (800) 227-2345

Mental Health Dept., Ulster County
340-4000, 883-9747, 647-3266

Multi-County Community Development Corporation, Saugerties • Housing services for clients with substance addictions. 247-9110 x226, x224

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

Over Eaters Anonymous, Ulster County Hotline

www.oa.org 657-6603

Prevention Connections
• A coalition of more than 56 organizations, whose mission is to promote healthier lifestyles, enhance community awareness of the negative impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on violence, crime, DWI, family life, health complications such as HIV/AIDS, preventable injuries and deaths, and reduce the use and abuse of all drugs, especially by young people.
www.prevention-connections.org 338-0338

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

Tobacco Free Action Coalition of Ulster County
www.tobaccofreeactioncoalition.org 943-6070

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ANIMAL RESOURCES & PET SERVICES

ANIMAL CONTROL:

• Hurley, 331-6240 (Dog Control)

• Gardiner, 914-388-2892 (Dog Control); 255-9675 (Town)
• Kingston, 334-3916 (Dog Control); 331-0080 (Municipal Office)
• Marbletown, 687-2357
• Plattekill, 883-6557 (Dog Control)
• Saugerties, 679-0339 (Town)
• Wawarsing, 647-8540

• Woodstock, 679-2422

ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS & SHELTERS:

AWAN (Animal Welfare Adoption Network)
www.awan.org 679-0227

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/00shelter.html 687-4406, 687-7619

Second Chance 384-6441

Ulster County SPCA
http://www.ucspca.org/ 331-5377

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

FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES:

Contact Town Clerk's office

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



PET SERVICES:

Pussyfoot Lodge B&B and Pet Sitting
www.pussyfootlodge.com 687-0330

See Businesses Page, under Pet Services.


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RABIES INFORMATION:

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

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WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS:

Provides information & help in caring for orphaned and injured wild animals, bringing them back to health, and then returning them back to the wild.

• Ravensbeard Wildlife Rehab Center
www.ravensbeard.org 901-0633

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BEREAVEMENT

Compassionate Friends of Hudson Valley

• Support for parents and families who have lost children. www.compassionatefriends.org 256-0929, 691-2111

Hospice, Inc., The Bereavement Center,
34 Broadway, Kingston • Support and counseling services available for those struggling with loss. Individual and group counseling available, for children through adults. www.hospiceinc.org 338-2273, 485-2273, (888) 696-2273

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

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Alliance, The National

www.firstcandle.org (800) 221-7437

St. Mary of the Snow Compassionate Bereavement Ministries
246-4913

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County, Inc.

55 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401.
Hours: Open M-F, 9am-5pm. • Become part of Ulster County's largest business-advocacy organization. We offer group rate health insurance, business networking opportunities, business referrals, on-the-job training, relocation and tourist information, membership directory, legal hotline, plus much more. info@ulsterchamber.org Fax: 338-0968

www.ulsterchamber.org 338-5100

Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber

www.wawarsingny.net 647-4620

Esopus Business Association Don, 339-3951

Gardiner Association of Businesses
gab@gardinernybusiness.com
GardinerNYBusiness.com 

Highland Downtown Business Association Ann Marie Tardi, 691-5550

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Hudson Valley Technology & Commerce, Inc.
• Serving the Hudson Valley. A non-profit organization dedicated to improving technology infrastructure and service in the Hudson Valley, while helping to maintain a sustainable local environment. Provides networking and training opportunities for small businesses and individuals. Please visit our website for information about events.
membership@hvtc.org

www.HVTC.org

Hudson Valley Women Business Owners Assn.
info@hvwboa.org
www.hvwboa.org

Kerhonkson/Accord Chamber
www.kerhonkson-accord-chamber.com 626-2616, 626-5537

Kingston Uptown Business Assn. (KUBA) 339-5822

Kingston/Ulster Empire Zone • Provides NYS tax credits, and loans funds to businesses.
locate@kingstonez.com
www.kingstonez.com 334-3962

League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region
http://midhudson.ny.lwvnet.org 340-2003

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Margaretville Chamber, Greater 586-3300 (Central Catskill Chamber of Commerce)
www.margaretville.org  chamber@margaretville.com

Mid-Hudson Women's Network

www.midhudsonwomensnetwork.com 236-2557

National Association For Female Executives (NAFE)

www.nafe.com (800) 927-6233

National Organization for Women, Ulster County Chapter
www.NOWNYS.com  nowulster@aol.com  688-2169

New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce

www.newpaltzchamber.org 255-0243

Quadricentennial, Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
www.exploreNY400.com   Tara Sullivan, 518-402-8565

Rondout Valley Business Association
P.O. Box 351, Stone Ridge, NY 12484.

www.rondoutvalleybusinessassociation.org

info@rondoutvalleybusinessassociation.org 687-4567

Rosendale Chamber

www.rosendalechamber.com  
info@rosendalechamber.com   658-8348

Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce
info@welcometosaugerties.com
www.saugertieschamber.com   246-3788, 1-800-957-0124

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S.C.O.R.E. - Service Corp. of Retired Executives

• Free and confidential counseling for businesses. 339-0468

Shandaken Women's Network 688-5472

www.shandakenwomen.net

Small Business Development Center 339-0025

Southern Ulster County Chamber of Commerce

652 Route 299, Suite 104-A., Highland, NY 12528.

info@SouthernUlsterChamber.org Fax: 691-9194
www.SouthernUlsterChamber.org 691-6070

Ulster County Board of Realtors

www.ulstercountyboardofrealtors.com 338-5299

Ulster County Development Corp. (UCDC), Kingston

www.ulsterny.com 338-8840

Ulster County Women’s Network
melody@melodynewcombe.com
Visit us on Facebook 688-5472

Woman's Club of Saugerties, GFWC 246-7285

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
www.woodstockchamber.com 679-6234

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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
info@catskillmoutainclub.org
www.catskillmountainclub.org

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

Horse Council, Ulster County
www.uchc-ny.org    uchuny@gmail.com   436-7669

Horticulture Hotline & Consumer Horticulture Diagnostic Lab/ Cornell Cooperative

• Gardening and landscaping information, soil tests, insect & plant identification.

340-DIRT (3478)

Italian Center 454-1492

Jewish Family Services of Ulster County 338-2980

The Jewish Federation of Ulster County 338-8131

Junior League of Kingston
www.juniorleaguekingston.org 706-3473

Kiwanis Club of Saugerties 246-3090

Knights of Columbus 562-0444

Lions Club, Kingston
www.kingstonlions.com

Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society

www.MHVS.org 876-2626

NYS United Teachers 339-4450

People Inc. & Family Task Force 331-4965

Pesticide Hotline, National (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

Ulster County Community Foundation

www.uccfny.org 338-2535

United Way of Ulster County

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DISABILITIES

Association For The Help of Retarded Citizens (ARC)

www.orangeahrc.org 561-0670

Disability Benefits, NYS (518) 474-6681

Equine Assisted Therapy/ A Horse Connection

• 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 • F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S (Families Meeting for Information to Learn, Support, Inspire, Empower, & Support). • Learning: Disabilities to Abilities.
www.mhainulster.com 336-4747 x132

Mid-Hudson Workshop for Disabled • Hires people with disabilities for contract, assembly, and packaging work. 471-3820

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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 • Advocacy and services for individuals with disabilities.
www.rcal.org 331-0541

Special Olympics, New York

www.specialolympicsnewyork.org (518) 388-0793

Ulster County Area Transit

• ADA Transportation available with at least 24-hour notice, under most circumstances.
www.co.ulster.ny.us/ucat 340-3333, (888) 827-UCAT (8228)

Ulster-Greene ARC • Full-service not-for-profit agency that provides support for people with developmental disabilities from birth through adulthood. www.ugarc.org 331-4300

United Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County • Community Rehabilitation Center • Respite Program for children with disabilities, and their siblings.
www.cpulster.org 336-7235

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FAMILY SERVICES

Child Care Council of Ulster County/ Family of Woodstock, 39 John St., Kingston

• Offers referrals to families looking for legal child care providers in Ulster County.
cccouncil@familyofwoodstockinc.org
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/child-care.html
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org 331-7080
See also Schools Page/Day Care.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
• Education programs and information on safe pest control for the home/garden/landscape; budgeting & financial education; food preparation & nutrition education; parenting & child development; 4-H club, special interest & after-school programs., etc.

www.cceulster.org 340-3990

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


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Family Services, Inc., Kingston 331-5641

Grandparent Connection/ Jewish Family Services
• Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
338-2980

Kidology Together/ Mental Health Association & Ulster County Mental Health

• Support for parents & guardians. 336-4747 x132

Migrant Farm Workers Support Program/ Agri-Business Child Development
• Comprehensive child development and family support program for migrant farm working families.
www.agribusiness.org 255-7571

Ulster County Community Action (U.C.C.A.C.)
Kingston, 338-8750 x105
Ellenville, 647-6061
Highland, 691-8722

W.I.C. Supplemental Food Program
• For women, infants, and children who qualify and are residents of NYS.
883-5259

YMCA of Ulster County
www.ymcaulster.org 338-3810

YWCA • Advocacy, support, and education for women, children, and families. 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 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. 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/Woodstock 338-2370, 679-7080;
New Paltz 255-7957; Ellenville 647-2443

Food Pantry, Accord - Rochester Food Pantry 626-7501

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

Food Pantry , Ellenville- Hosanna Assembly Of God 647-4341

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

Food Pantry, Ellenville - Shiloh Baptist Church 647-8662

Food Pantry, Kingston - New Central Baptist Church 338-0589

Food Pantry, Kingston - People's Place

www.peoplesplace.org 338-4030

Food Pantry, Kingston - Soup Kitchen, Soap Closet - St. Simon's Sitdown Soup Kitchen/ Holy Cross Episcopal Church 331-6796

Food Pantry, Highland � Family Outreach 380-8799

Food Pantry, Hurley - St. Joseph's Mission Church 338-7121
• For special dietary needs (a doctor's referral required) such as hypertension, diabetes, or AIDS/HIV.

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, Wawarsing - Town of Wawarsing 647-6570 Ext. 6

Food Pantry, Woodstock - Family of Woodstock 331-7080
679-2336

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

Food Stamps Division/ Ulster County Dept. of Social Services

www.ulstercountyny.gov 334-5200

Salvation Army, Kingston 331-1803

Soup Kitchen, Kingston - Caring Hands Soup Kitchen/ United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen
www.gbgm-umc.org/clintonaveumc/ 331-7188

Soup Kitchen, Kingston - Food Pantry, Soap Closet - St. Simon's Sitdown Soup Kitchen/ Holy Cross Episcopal Church 331-6796

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
679-2336

Thrift Shop, Kingston - Goodwill Industries 338-3303

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

Thrift Shop, Kingston - Holy Cross Church 331-6796

Thrift Shop, Kingston - Salvation Army 338-9695

Ulster County Community Action Committee (U.C.C.A.C.)/ Head Start

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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

Ulster County Legislature Chairman David B. Donaldson 340-3900

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NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY:

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 Frank K. Skartados, Dist. 100
SkartodosF@assembly.state.ny.us
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


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

NYS Senator John Bonacic, 42nd Dist.
http://senatorbonacic.com/
bonacic@senate.state.ny.us
Albany (518) 455-3181

NYS Senator William Larkin, Jr., 39th Dist.
http://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

NYC (212) 688-6262 Albany (518) 431-0120
Washington (202) 228-0282
www.gillibrand.senate.gov

US Senator Charles Schumer NYC (212) 486-4430

Albany (518) 431-4070

Washington (202) 224-6542
www.schumer.senate.gov

GOVERNOR: David A. PatersonState Capitol, Albany, NY 12224 www.ny.gov/governor (518) 474-8390


STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE:

Andrew Cuomo

Department of Law, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224
www.oag.state.ny.us Albany (518) 474-7330

NYC (212) 416-8050

ULSTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Holly Carnright

http://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

150 White Plains Rd., Ste. 107 Tarrytown , NY 10591-5521
inquiry@newyork.bbb.org
www.newyork.bbb.org (212) 533-6200

Building & Grounds, Ulster County
www.ulstercountyny.gov 340-3300

Consumer Fraud
http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/consumerfraud/ 340-3260

Environmental Conservation, Dept. of 256-3000

Federal Tax Assistance www.irs.gov (800) 829-1040

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

Insurance Complaints, NYS
www.ins.state.ny.us (800) 342-3736

Kingston City, Municipal Offices

www.ci.kingston.ny.us 331-0080

Motor Vehicles Dept. & License Plates

http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/countyclerk/dmv.html 340-3700

Motor Vehicles, NYS, Info Hotline & Complaints

www.nysdmv.com (718) 477-4820

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One Stop 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
340-3170, 338-4696, (866) 411-Employ (3675)

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

Public Service Commissions Help Line

www.dps.state.ny.us (800) 342-3377, (518) 474-7080

Social Security Administration
www.SSA.GOV
338-2589 (809 Grant Avenue, Lake Katrine)
National (800) 772-1213
TDD (800) 325-0778
TTY 334-9210

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

State Tax Assistance

www.tax.state.ny.us (800) 225-5829

Street Maintenance, Ulster County 340-3100

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

Ulster County Development Corp. (UCDC)
www.ulsterny.com 338-8840, (800) 7-ULSTER

Ulster County Government Offices
http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/ 340-3000

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Unemployment, NYS Dept. of Labor
www.labor.state.ny.us/unemploymentassistance.shtm 338-4696, 800-HIRE-992

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

Workers Compensation, NYS
www.wcb.state.ny.us (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.

334-5264

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HEALTH / MEDICAL


Alzheimer's Association, Hudson Valley Chapter
www.alzhudsonvalley.org 471-2655, 340-8474
24 Hour Helpline (800) 272-3900

Arthritis, Six-Session Self-Management Course/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Asbestos Exposure Support / Mesothelioma Center
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

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD)/ Hudson Valley Adult A.D.D.
www.hvadd.org Dick, 883-6926

Blood Pressure, Controlling Your/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Blood Pressure, Free Screening/ Ellenville Regional Hospital 647-6400

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

Cancer - American Cancer Society Support Services
• I Can Cope/ Patient and Family Support
• Look Good Feel Better/ Appearance Therapy
• Man to Man/ Prostate Cancer Support
• Reach to Recovery/ Breast Cancer Support
• Road to Recovery/ Patient transportation to cancer treatments.
• Skin Cancer Screening, Annual Free
• Women's Cancer Support Group
www.cancer.org 331-8300, (800) 227-2345

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Cancer - Breast Cancer Options, Inc.- Support & Information Services
• Companion Advocates/ Breast cancer survivors go on medical visits with newly diagnosed women. Provides support, information, and health advocacy. No charge for services.
• Support Groups/ Greene, Columbia, Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess counties. Contact us for schedule.
• Breast Cancer Forums/ Seminars on breast cancer held all throughout the Hudson Valley in conjunction with our legislators, hospitals, libraries and other interested groups.
• Healthy Lifestyles Support Series/ This support series looks at the ways we can make small, easy changes in our daily lives to improve our health after a cancer diagnosis. Call to schedule.
• E-Mail News Updates/Breast Cancer News is sent out weekly to Breast Cancer Survivors and Healthcare Professionals all over the world. The information is intended for educational purposes only, in order to help patients make informed health choices.
• Annual Complementary Medicine Conference/ Our spring conference provides valuable evidence-based information for women with breast cancer on a variety of topics not usually discussed by their doctors. The speakers are top professionals in the field of Complementary therapies.
HOPE@breastcanceroptions.org
www.breastcanceroptions.org 339-HOPE (4673)

Cancer - Benedictine Hospital, Support Services
• Family Cancer Support Group
• Healing Circle Improv/ For oncology patients, their families and friends.
• Kids Connection/ For children with family member living with cancer.
• Linda Young Ovarian Cancer Support Program
• Men's Cancer Support Group
• Teen Connection/ For teens with family member living with cancer.
• Women's Cancer Support Group

www.hahv.org 338-2500 x4453

Chronic Pain Support Group/ Resource Center for Accessible Living
www.rcal.org 331-0541

Cancer - Ulster County Healthy Living Partnership

• Free Breast, Cervical and Colon Cancer screening for people over 40, uninsured and under-insured. 339-7896 x5

Chronic Pain Support Group/ RCAL
www.rcal.org 331-0541

Complementary Therapy - Women's View A Vision of Health /
Montgomery Street Health Annex at NDH
• 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
845-871-4380

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Diabetes Classes/Kingston Hospital / HealthAlliance
www.hahv.org 334-4249

Diabetes - Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
www.jdf.org 297-8600

Diabetes Monthly Support Group 255-5094

Diabetes, Preventing/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Dying/End of Life Decisions & Demystifying/ The Rose Women's Care Service: CRC 691-7984

Eating Habits - Food Portions 101/ The Rose Women's Care Service: CRC
691-7984

Family Health Plus & Child Health Plus/ Maternal Infant Services Network
(800) 453-4666

Glucose Screening, Free/ Ellenville Regional Hospital 647-6400

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Golden Hill Health Care Center 340-3390

Health Insurance - Family Health Plus & Child Health Plus/ Maternal Infant Services Network (800) 453-4666

Heart Smart Series/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Hepatitis C Support Group/ Resource Center for Accessible Living

www.rcal.org 331-0541

HIV/AIDS - Mid-Hudson Care Center
Operated by Albany Medical Center
142 Aaron Court, Willow Park Complex, Kingston.

Hours: M-F 9am-5pm.
• 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. Fax: 339-1014

www.amc.edu/patient/hiv/index.htm 339-6755

HIV/AIDS Support Groups/ AIDS Related Community Services (ARCS) 339-3281

Hospice, Inc., 34 Broadway, Kingston;
374 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie

• 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 338-2273, 485-2273, (888) 696-2273

Independent Living Skills Group/ Resource Center for Accessible Living www.rcal.org 331-0541

Lyme Disease Information (914) 493-TICK (8425)
www.ALDF.com (914) 277-6970

Lyme Disease Support Group 229-0684

Medical Assistance Program/ Ulster County Department of Social Services

(Formerly NYS Medicaid programs) www.ulstercountyny.gov 334-4000

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

Medicare (800) MEDICARE (633-4227)

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Mid-Hudson Care Center, Kingston
Operated by Albany Medical Center

www.amc.edu/patient/hiv/index.htm 339-6755

Multi-County Community Development Corp.

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

Muscular Dystrophy Association 339-0048

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Support Group/ Benedictine Hospital

www.hahv.org 338-2500 x4453

Osteoporosis Class/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

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Ostomy Support Group, Benedictine Hospital

www.hahv.org 334-3125

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

Parkinson's Disease Support Groups

madnaw04@aol.com

• Low-cost reproductive health services for women and men.
www.ppmhv.org 647-8490, 338-0840, 255-6450, (800) 230-PLAN (7526)

Post-Polio Syndrome Support Group 338-3431

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. 691-7984

Scleroderma and Lupus Support Group/ Laura Purdy Foundation
www.scleroderma.org/chapter/tristate 247-0605

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

Sleep Apnea Support Group, A.W.A.K.E./ Benedictine Hospital

www.hahv.org 334-3126

Stroke Prevention/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Stroke Support Group/ United Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County 336-7235

Stroke Survivors/ Stroke Family, Barbara Schacker

www.strokefamily.org 679-3717

Ulster County Healthy Living Partnership
• Free Breast, Cervical and Colon Cancer screening for people over 40, uninsured and under-insured. 339-7896 x5

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HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH

Art Therapy Support Group/ Highwoods Studio 247-8077

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance

www.dbsalliance.org (800) 826-3632, 473-2500 x316

Depression Support Group/ People, Inc. 331-4965

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

Family of Woodstock, New Paltz, and Ellenville

• 24-hour anonymous, confidential hotlines. Any problem under the sun.
• Individual counseling on a sliding scale, by appointment only.

www.familyofwoodstockinc.org 331-7080, 338-2370, 679-2485, 255-8801, 647-2443

Independent Living Skills / RCAL
www.rcal.org 331-0541

Mental Health Association(MHA) in Ulster County

• C.A.R.E. (Coping, Awareness, and Regulating our Emotions) 336-4747 x132
• Connections/ Support group for children or siblings of person with mental health, alcohol, or substance abuse issues. 336-4747 x143
• Cross Roads/ Psycho-educational Anger Management group for men, and for women. 339-9090 x109
• Family Support Training/ Support for family and friends of individuals with anxiety disorders, schizophrenia. 339-9090
• New Beginnings/ DBT skill building group for friends and family of individuals with personality disorders - Linehan model. 339-9090 x115
• Put Yourself in Control/ For people with a personality disorder diagnosis.
339-9090 x109, x115

www.mhainulster.com
For more information on Groups & Resources, visit: www.wellnessrecovery.org

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Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Death Support - Empty Arms Support Effort (E.A.S.E)/ Benedictine Hospital
• Provides support for parents who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. www.hahv.org 336-8015

Mood Disorder Support Group/ RCAL

• Serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol & substance abuse, and HIV & AIDS. 247-9110 x222

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group/ Mental Health Association, Dutchess County, held at St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie 473-2500 x342

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

Psychotherapy/Counseling Services - Hudson Valley Counseling/Donna Boundy, LCSW-R, Offices in Kingston and New Paltz. 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

Psychotherapy/Counseling Services - Ruth Levine, LCSW, New Paltz and Woodstock Offices. Serving adults. Hours by appointment.
246-3391

Psychotherapy/Counseling Services - Woodstock Therapy Center,
15 Pine Grove St., Woodstock. Serving Children, Adults & Families. Serving Children, Adults & Families. Hours M-Sat., by appointment.
• "Experienced, Professional, Physical and Mental Health Care"
Adult, Child and Family Psychotherapy; Psychiatric Consultations; Acupuncture; Cranio-Sacral Therapy; Naturopathic Medicine; Holistic Health Practices; Substance Abuse Counseling. Quality Services. Reasonable Fees. Insurance.

www.woodstocktherapycenter.com 679-5511

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

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HOUSING SERVICES

Family of Woodstock
• Darmstadt Shelter/ For the homeless. 331-1395
• Family Domestic Violence Shelter/ For women and children.
338-2370, 255-8801, 647-2443
• Family House/ Shelter for runaway
& homeless adolescents. 338-5953
• 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
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org 338-2370

Habitat for Humanity, Ulster County

• Provides affordable housing to families in need. 340-0907

Kingston Housing Authority
• Affordable housing for seniors, low-income families, and people with disabilities.

www.kingstonhousing.org 338-4856

Multi-County Community Development Corp.

• Abel House/ Chemical dependence community residence. 246-2645
• HOPWA Program/ For Persons with HIV or AIDS. 247-9110 x226
• OASAS Shelter + Care Program/ Support services to clients with substance addictions. 247-9110 x226
• OMH/OMRDD Supportive Apartment Programs/ For Persons with Mental Illness, or Developmental Disabilities. 247-9110 x226

• Paras House/ For Persons with HIV or AIDS. 247-9110 x226

Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO)

• Home Buyer Program provides assistance for moderate-to-low-income, first-time, home buyers in Ulster County.
• Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program assists low-income households in the private market.
• Section 8 Rental Assistance.

www.rupco.org 331-2140

Ulster County Community Action Committee, Inc. (U.C.C.A.C.) 338-8750

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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, http://www.ulsterlibraries.org/
Mid-Hudson Library System, http://midhudson.org/libraries


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

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

• Cragsmoor Free Library, 647-4611
http://www.rcls.org/crg/

• Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 647-5530
http://eplm.org/default.aspx

• Esopus Port Ewen Library, 338-5580
http://esopuslibrary.org/

• Gardiner Library, 255-1255
http://www.gardinerlibrary.org/

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

• Hurley Library Association, 338-2092
http://hurley.lib.ny.us/

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

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

• Milton - Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, 795-2200
http://hallock.milton.lib.ny.us/

• New Paltz - Elting Memorial Library, 255-5030
http://elting.newpaltz.lib.ny.us/

• Olive Free Library, 657-2482
http://olive.westshokan.lib.ny.us/

• Phoenicia Library, 688-7811
http://phoenicia.lib.ny.us/

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

• Plattekill Library, 883-7286
http://plattekill.lib.ny.us/

• Rosendale Library, 658-9013
http://www.rosendalelibrary.org/

• Saugerties Public Library, 246-4317
http://saugertiespubliclibrary.org/

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

• Ulster Library, 338-7881
http://ulster.lib.ny.us/

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

• West Hurley Public Library, 679-6405
http://westhurleylibrary.org/

• Woodstock Library, 679-2213
http://woodstock.org/

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LEGAL SERVICES

Free Legal Counseling / offered through Caring Hands Soup Kitchen in association with Clinton Ave. United Methodist Church.
www.gbgm-umc.org/clintonaveumc/ 331-7188

Free Civil Legal Services to people of low income / offered through Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. Ulster County office is located at 101 Hurley Avenue, Kingston. 331-9373. Toll free number for new clients is 1-877-574-8529.

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LITERACY PROGRAMS

Adult GED & ESL Programs/ Ulster BOCES, Port Ewen

www.ulsterboces.org 331-0902

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

Fathers' Rights Support/ (part of) A.I.R. Studio 331-2662

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 647-8490, 338-0840, 255-6450, (800) 230-PLAN

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MENTAL HEALTH
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PARENTING

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Ulster County

• Mentoring program for children from
single parent homes, or grandparents raising children. 338-0431

Breast Feeding, Positive/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Breast Feeding Support Group/ La Leche League of Kingston/Shokan. Monthly Meetings. Stacy 657-8795, or Lynn 810-2721

Child Care Council of Ulster County/ Family of Woodstock, 39 John St, Kingston

• Offers referrals to families looking for legal child care providers in Ulster County. Recruits & Trains registered day care providers in Ulster County. cccouncil@familyofwoodstockinc.org
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/child-care.html
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org 331-7080

Child Passenger Safety Program/ Mid-Hudson Health & Safety

• Education, referrals, and distribution of car seats. 687-5014

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Family Services, Inc., Kingston 331-5641

Growing Up Healthy (Hotline)

• Health Dept. Referral Line (to state programs available) for prenatal and child care issues. (800) 522-5006

Mental Health Association in Ulster County

• Cooperative Parenting and Divorce: Shielding Children from Conflict
• F.O.C.U.S. (Families Organizing to Cope, Understand, & Succeed)/Support group for parents with psychiatric challenges.
• H.O.P.E. (Helping Others through Personal Experience)/Educational workshops.
• Kidology/ Parenting skills, education and support.
• Parent Assistance: Managing Defiant Behavior/ Parenting skills course.
• Positive Discipline, Common Sense Parenting/ Parenting classes & skill building.
• Resource Library at MHA.

www.mhainulster.com 336-4747

Mom & Dad's Support Group/ Benedictine Hospital

www.hahv.org 334-4811

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 255-8242, 246-5445

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

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New Parent Helpline/Kingston Hospital / HealthAlliance 331-4357

Parenting Center/ YWCA

• Advocacy, support and education for women, children and families.

www.ywcaulstercounty.org 338-6844

Planned Parenthood

• Parenting workshops, education and resources.

www.ppmhv.org 647-8490, 338-0840, 255-6450, (800) 230-PLAN (7526)

Pregnant Teen Education - B.I.R.T.H.E. (Bridge to Increase Responsibility Through Health Education)/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Puberty, Mothers & Daughters Discuss/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Single Parent Support Group 255-7332

Teen Parent Services/ YWCA

www.ywcaulstercounty.org 338-6844

Ulster County Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs
334-5251

Ulster County Healthy Start Program/Institute for Family Health
• Prenatal and parenting home-based education & support program.
www.myspace.com/ulstercohealthystart    (800) 811-3914


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PHYSICIANS

Drs. Chasin & Guarente Optometrists, P.C.
Optometrists
www.eyes-ok.com
339-4990.   240 Lucas Ave., Kingston.
• Comprehensive Eye Examinations for Adults and Children, Optomap Retinal Exams, Treatment of Eye Infections & Injuries, Laser Refractive Surgery Consultation & Management, Contact Lenses & Prescription Eye Glasses, and Visual & Perceptual Therapy. Providing superb service to the area for over 30 years.


Pine Street Pediatric Associates, P.C.
Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
www.pinestreetpediatrics.com
Four Convenient Locations:
331-4484. 140 Pine Street, Kingston.
340-1760. 145 Sawkill Road, Kingston.
758-1996. 8 Prince Street, Red Hook.
883-4400. 550 Route 299, Highland.
Hours: Availability 7 days a week; Evening hours for evening Emergencies. Our main office will remain open Monday - Thursday until 8pm from October through the end of April.
• Dedicated to quality state-of-the-art care to children and adolescents from birth through age 21. All of our pediatricians are Board Certified and Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics. We offer our patients warm and compassionate care in an academic, progressive medical practice.


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POLICE DEPARTMENTS / SHERIFF, NON-EMERGENCIES

• Ellenville, Village of 647-4422
• Highland/Lloyd, State Police: 691-2922; Town: 691-6102
• Kingston 331-1671
• Marlborough 795-2181
• New Paltz 255-1323
• Plattekill 883-6373
• Rosendale 658-3048
• Saugerties (Town) 246-9909, 246-9800
• Saugerties (Village) 246-4979
• Shandaken, Town Police: 688-9902; Sheriff: 338-3640
• Shawangunk 895-2233
• Shokan 331-3115
• Ulster (Town) 382-1111
• Ulster County Sheriff's Office 340-3802

• Woodstock 679-2422

STATE POLICE:

Kingston 338-1702

Ellenville/Highland 626-2800

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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

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-gender & Friends Group/ Planned Parenthood

• Support groups for young people.

www.ppmhv.org 838-1200

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

Relationship Support Group/ People, Inc. 331-4965


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RESPITE & CAREGIVER SUPPORT


Caregiver Support Groups / Jewish Family Services
• Our goal is to give caregivers the care they need to prevent burnout. We have support groups for Caregivers in New Paltz, Kingston and Saugerties. 338-2980

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

Ulster County Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs

• Provides services for children with special needs including therapy, social work, respite. 334-5251

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• Mentoring program for children being raised by grandparents. 338-0431

Eldercare Locator (800) 677-1116

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Jewish Family Services

• Grandparent Connection - 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.

338-2980

Meals On Wheels, Woodstock Area 679-4656

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program/ R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) at SUNY Ulster
• Senior transportation for medical visits and shopping, friendly visiting, and phone calling. 687-5265

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.)/ Sponsored by SUNY Ulster

• Volunteer job service providing part-time/ full-time and episodic volunteering assignments.

http://people.sunyulster.edu/RSVP/ 687-5264

S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corp. of Retired Executives), Business Resource Center
339-0468

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

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Senior Net

• 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

Ulster County Office for the Aging, 400 Stockade Dr., Kingston
• Information, Resources, and Referrals for Seniors
• 911 Cell Phone Program
• Alzheimer Support Group
• Case Management
• Caregiver Support Groups
• Grandparents Raising Children Support Groups
• Home Delivered Meals Program
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
• Income Tax Preparation
• Legal Services
• Live, Laugh and Learn Annual August Program
• Medicare Counseling
• Medical Insurance (HIICAP)
• Nutrition Counseling and Education With a Registered Dietician
• Ombudsman Program (Congregate Care Advocacy Program)
• Senior Care-A-Van /Provides free health screening.
• Senior Dining Programs
• Senior Games - Aging wellness recreation programs.
• Senior Identification Program
• Senior Physical Activity Programs/ Physical Fitness Programs for Seniors, available throughout Ulster County, including Stretch-Band program.
• Senior Valley News • Subsidized Adult Day Programs
• Subsidized Home Care/Personal Care Assistance
• Subsidized Medical Alert (LifeLine)
• Transportation (Shopping and Medical Appointments)
• Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program (WRAP)
www.ulstercountyny.gov/resources/aging.html 340-3456, (800) 342-9871

U.S. Dept. of Labor/ Experience Works/ Senior Community Service Employment Program

• Finding jobs for people 55 years old and over.

www.doleta.gov/seniors 338-4696 x3204

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TRAINING

Babysitting Basics/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center 691-7984

Child Care Council of Ulster County/ Family of Woodstock, 39 John St., Kingston

• Recruits and trains registered day care providers in Ulster County. cccouncil@familyofwoodstockinc.org
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/child-care.html
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org 331-7080

CPR and First Aid/ The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center

• For adults, children, infants and at your worksite. 691-7984

CPR and First Aid Training/ American Red Cross

URCDirector@hvc.rr.org

www.ulsterredcross.org 338-7020

Disaster Preparedness Training/ American Red Cross

www.ulsterredcross.org 338-7020

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

Psychodrama and Groupwork/ Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute

www.hvpi.net 255-7502

Rural Opportunities, Milton
• Free training for seasonal/migrant farm workers 795-2092

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

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Castle Pt. 831-2000

Veterans Of Foreign Wars 338-2676

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WEDDING RESOURCES

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WOMEN'S ISSUES

Battered Women's Support Groups/ Family of Woodstock
331-7080, 679-2485, 225-8801, 647-2443

Female Survivors of Sexual Violence Support Group/ Crime Victims Assistance

Days 340-3443
Weekends and Evenings 340-3442

Hudson Valley Birthing Resources (HVBR)

• Networking group of health care providers focusing on birthing and support.

www.hudsonvalleybirthresources.com 331-3592

Mental Health Association in Ulster County

www.mhainulster.com 339-9090 x115

National Organization for Women, Ulster County Chapter of

www.NOWNYS.com 688-2169

People Inc./ Woman's Group 331-4965

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Planned Parenthood

• Low-cost reproductive health services for women and men.

www.ppmhv.org 647-8490, 338-0840, 255-6450, (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 340-3443
CRIME VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE, Weekends 340-3442

Rape and Sexual Abuse Victims Support Group/ Hudson Valley Mental Health Professionals 331-3001

Resource Center For Accessible Living

• Empowerment for Young Women.

www.rcal.org 331-0541

The Rose Women's Care Service: Community Resource Center

• Manage Stress; Increase Your Joy of Living
• Menopause and You

• Promotes wellness for all times of life, provides educational events and materials beneficial to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health of women; empowers women through health information. 691-7984

Women and Anger/ Mental Health Association in Ulster County 339-9090 x115

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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 331-7080

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

Boys & Girls Club of Kingston
• Youth Guidance and Recreation.

• HIV/ AIDS prevention & education program (Act Smart).

www.bgclubkingston.org 338-8666

Girl Scouts of Ulster County, Inc. 338-5367

Health Information Project/ Mid-Hudson Library System
• Information (videos, literature) can be borrowed free of charge through the public library system, regarding substance abuse and other health related issues for teens, their families, educators, and agencies serving youth.
http://hip.midhudson.org 471-6060 x23

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max's kansas city project
• Educates youth on dangers of substance abuse and addiction. www.maxskansascity.org 679-2593

Mental Health Association in Ulster County
• Express Yourself (Ages 8-11)/ Art activities for children to build communication skills. 336-4747 x121

Youth Booth, Hudson Valley Mall
www.Youthbooth.org 336-4747 x170

Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley
• Education and Training Programs/ For parents, professionals, and young people to facilitate communication about sexuality.
www.ppmhv.org 338-1902

TAP - Teens and Parents/ Woodstock Therapy Center and Family • Low Cost Counseling and Psychotherapy for teens or families with teens.
679-0324

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 334-5264

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