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COMING BACKTO

ULSTER COUNTY

A GUIDE AND RESOURCE LIST

FOR THOSE RETURNING

FROM PRISON OR JAIL

There is no copyright on this book. Please feel free to make copies and distribute as needed.



Published byUnitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills

Publication: December 2015

Special Thanks To:

Stanley and Wanda Goldstein, who started this project.

Family of Woodstock, for their support and translation into Spanish.

For a copy of this book, write to:

320 Sawkill Road

Kingston NY 12401845-331-2884

www.uucckingston.org

There is no copyright on this book. Please feel free to make copies and distribute as needed.



Table of Contents

PUBLICATIONS I

FIRST STEPS III

URGENT CARE FACILITIES VI

RESOURCES BY CATEGORY

CASE MANAGEMENT

6 Family of Woodstock14 Mental Health Association in Ulster County

CHILDCARE / PARENTING

4 Cornell Cooperative Services

6 Family of Woodstock9 Federal Government Agencies14 Mental Health Association in Ulster County17 New York State Domestic Violence Hotlines23 Ulster County Community Action24 Ulster County Department of Social Services29 United Way Community & Emergency Services30 YWCA

CLOTHING

1 Atonement Lutheran Church

5 Ellenville Reformed Church6 Family of Woodstock11 Holy Cross Episcopal Anglican Church15 Mid Hudson Christian Church17 People’s Place18 Pointe of Praise Family Life Center19 Salvation Army21 St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church

23 Ulster County Community Action

DISABILITY SERVICES

1 ACCES/VR

6 Family of Woodstock9 Gateway Community Industries14 Mental Health Association in Ulster County18 Resource Center for Accessible Living



DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES6 Family of Woodstock17 New York State Domestic Violence Hotlines23 Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program24 Ulster County Department of Social Services25 Ulster County District Attorney29 United Way Community & Emergency Services

EDUCATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES

3 Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church

4 Cornell Cooperative Services, Ulster County4 Cragsmoor Free Library4 Ellenville Public Library5 Everett Hodge Community Center9 Gardiner Library10 Highland Public Library

11 Hurley Library13 Kingston Public Library13 Marlboro Free Library14 Mental Health Association in Ulster County15 Milton: Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library16 New Paltz: Elting Memorial Library17 Olive Free Library18 Phoenicia Library18 Pine Hill: Morton Memorial Library18 Plattekill Library19 Rosendale Library20 Saugerties Public Library21 Stone Ridge Public Library

22 Town of Esopus Library22 Town of Ulster Public Library22 Ulster County BOCES23 Ulster County Community Action23 Ulster County Community College28 Ulster Literacy Association29 United Way Community & Emergency Services29 Wallkill Public Library29 West Hurley Public Library29 Woodstock Library

EMERGENCY SERVICES

6 Family of Woodstock9 Fortune Society10 Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley12 Institute for Family Health15 Mobile Mental Health Team23 Ulster County Community Action24 Ulster County Department of Social Services27 Ulster County Veteran Services Agency28 U.S. Social Security Administration29 United Way Community & Emergency Services



THE FAITH COMMUNITY

1 Atonement Lutheran Church

2 Christ the King Episcopal Church3 Christ’s Lutheran Church

3 Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church3 Congregation Ahavath Israel Conservative Synagogue3 Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley5 Ellenville Reformed Church5 Ellenville United Methodist Church5 Fair Street Reformed Church9 First Baptist Church11 Holy Cross Episcopal Anglican Church12 Iglesia Evangélica Amigos12 Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church13 Living Word Chapel14 Masjid-al-Umar: Muslim Association of Ulster County15 Mid Hudson Christian Church

16 New Paltz Religious Society of Friends/Quakers16 New Progressive Baptist Church17 Old Dutch Reformed Church18 Pointe of Praise Family Life Center18 Praise Dominion Family Worship Center

18 Reservoir United Methodist Church19 Salvation Army Corps.20 St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church

20 St. James United Methodist Church20 St. John the Evangelist Church21 St. John’s Episcopal Church21 St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church

22 Transformation Life Center22 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church28 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills29 Woodstock Jewish Congregation

30 Woodstock Reformed Church

FOOD

1 Angel Food East for HIV/AIDS

1 Atonement Lutheran Church2 Catholic Charities2 Chiz’s Heart Street2 Christ the King Episcopal Church

3 Christ’s Lutheran Church3 Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church4 Cornell Cooperative Services5 Ellenville Reformed Church5 Ellenville United Methodist Church5 Esopus United Methodist Food Pantry6 Family of Woodstock8 Family Outreach Food Pantry9 First Baptist Church10 Helping Hands Ministry



10 Highland Community Action Food Pantry13 Loaves and Fishes Pantry14 Marlboro-Milton Food Pantry14 Meals on Wheels - Woodstock15 Mid Hudson Christian Church17 People's Place18 Pointe of Praise Family Life Center19 Rochester Food Pantry

19 Rondout Valley Food Pantry19 Rosendale Food Pantry19 Salvation Army20 Saugerties Area Council of Churches20 St. John the Evangelist Church21 St. John’s Episcopal Church21 St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church23 Ulster County Community Action24 Ulster County Department of Social Services Food Stamp Program26 Ulster County Office for the Aging30 Woodstock Reformed Church

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, & HIV/AIDS1 Angel Food East for HIV/AIDS

1 Bridge Back of Health Alliance of Hudson Valley3 Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church4 Cornell Cooperative Services, Ulster County6 Family of Woodstock9 Gateway Community Industries10 Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley11 Hudson Valley Mental Health14 Mental Health Association in Ulster County15 Mobile Mental Health Team17 PEOPLE, Inc.

18 Resource Center for Accessible Living19 Salvation Army 24 Ulster County Department of Health24 Ulster County Department of Social Services27 Ulster County Veteran Services Agency28 U.S. Social Security Administration

HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTERS

2 Chiz’s Heart Street

6 Family of Woodstock9 First Baptist Church

9 Fortune Society17 PEOPLE, Inc.19 Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO)19 Salvation Army22 Transformation Life Center23 Ulster County Community Action24 Ulster County Department of Social Services: Emergency Housing & HEAP26 Ulster County Office for the Aging29 United Way Community & Emergency Services



JOBS AND TRAINING1 ACCES/VR5 Everett Hodge Community Center6 Family of Woodstock

9 Federal Government Agencies9 Gateway Community Industries11 H.I.R.E. Network16 New York State Department of Corrections18 Resource Center for Accessible Living22 Ulster County BOCES23 Ulster County Community College26 Ulster County Office of Employment and Training27 Ulster County Veteran Services Agency28 Ulster SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business28 Ulster Works One-Stop Job Center29 United Way Community & Emergency Services

LEGAL SERVICES & MEDIATION2 Center for Law and Justice3 City of Kingston Commission on Human Rights3 Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church4 Dispute Resolution Center13 Legal Services of the Hudson Valley15 NAACP: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People16 New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision16 New York State Division of Human Rights18 Resource Center for Accessible Living23 Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program25 Ulster County District Attorney

26 Ulster County Family Court26 Ulster County Human Rights Commission26 Ulster County Office for the Aging26 Ulster County Probation Department27 Ulster County Public Defender27 Ulster County Regional Drug Treatment Court27 Ulster County Veteran Services Agency30 Workers’ Rights Law Center of New York

SPANISH SPOKEN4 Dispute Resolution Center of Ulster County6 Family of Woodstock

9 Fortune Society11 Holy Cross Episcopal Anglican Church12 Iglesia Evangelica Amigos13 Legal Services of the Hudson Valley18 Praise Dominion Family Worship Center18 Resource Center for Accessible Living19 Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO)28 Ulster Works One-Stop Job Center30 Workers’ Rights Law Center of New York



SUBSTANCE ABUSE1 ACCES/VR

1 Alcoholics Anonymous1 Bridge Back of Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley2 Christ the King Episcopal Church3 Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church6 Family of Woodstock10 Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley11 Hudson Valley Mental Health14 Mental Health Association in Ulster County15 Methadone Treatment Program15 Narcotics Anonymous17 Overeaters Anonymous20 St. James United Methodist Church21 Step One22 Transformation Life Center25 Ulster County District Attorney

27 Ulster County Regional Drug Treatment Court29 United Way Community & Emergency Services



PUBLICATIONS

Online access to present document Coming Back to Ulster County

www.uucckingston.org/resourcelist.pdf

Reentry Net website: www.reentry.net/ny.

This website is a New York State specific support network and information clearinghouse on prisons,

reentry, and the consequences of criminal justice proceedings. Open to membership of attorneys, social

service providers and all individuals with criminal records and their families. All are encouraged to join for

full access to the online resource Library, mailings and updates of interest.

Legal Action Center: booklets available, no charges or fees.

Your New York State Rap Sheet: A Guide to getting, understanding and correcting your criminal record,

Lowering Criminal Record Barriers: Certificates of Relief, Good Conduct and Record Sealing, and many

other publications. The Legal Action Center, 225 Varick St. - 4th Floor, NY, NY 10014 Hours: M-F, 9 to 5.

212-243-1313 Fax: 212-675-0286 website: www.lac.org (for information and full list of publications)

Hudson Valley Connections for Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, Greene, & Ulster Counties

Published by Mid-Hudson Library System, Outreach Services Department, 103 Market St., Poughkeepsie

NY 12601 845-471-6060 ext 254. website: www.midhudson.org/hvconnectionsGuide to basic services for those returning to the five counties from incarceration. Free upon written request. Hardcopies available in area libraries. English/Spanish

Connections: A guide for formerly incarcerated people to information sources in New York City

Published by The New York Public Library, Correctional Library Services

455 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10016

212-340-0971Website: www.nypl.org/help/community-outreach/correctional-services

Free for people in reentry and for helping agencies. Resources listed are mostly for New York City, but

include useful general information. Contact Sarah Ball: 212-592-7552.

The Job Search offers valuable information on preparation for work, pointers on how to search for a job,

life management skills, available counseling, and legal resources.

The Prime Objective: A Guide to Preparing the Job Seeking Ex-Offender

Published by The New York State Department of Labor especially for those in reentry includes information

on rights and special job programs for all ex-offenders.

Free at any office of NYS Dept. of Labor. In Kingston the DOL office is located at 601 Development Court.

845-338-4696 Fax: 845-339-0607, website: www.labor.ny.gov. In the website enter Prime Objective into

the search.

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On Your Own: Information and Resources for Persons Formerly Incarcerated, The Convicted & their

Families in the Capital District. Published by The Center for Law and Justice

Walk in address:153 S. Pearl St., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12202. By appointment only 10am -3pm.

Mailing address: The Center for Law and Justice, Pine West Plaza Bldg. 2, Washington Avenue Extension,

Albany NY 12205

518-427-8361 Fax: 518-427-8362

email: [email protected]: www.cflj.org/Resource Page/On Your Own

Free Directory. Information and resources for persons formerly incarcerated, the convicted, and their

families in the Capital District. General information and advice, great depth in legal matters, such as: parole

and probation; your rap sheet and correcting mistakes; employee rights etc.

Fortune News Free newsletter published by The Fortune Society, a self-help organization with a national

membership of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. Call, write or order on line. The Fortune

Society, 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101. Phone: 212-691-7554 Fax: 718-706-0217 or

order online at website: www.fortunesociety.org

H.I.R.E. Network News

Helping Individuals with Criminal Records Reenter through Employment. A membership newsletter

published by the National H.I.R.E.: an Internet source of national information on employment laws,

agencies and resources: organized state by state; specifically serves those formerly incarcerated. H.I.R.E. is

located at the Legal Action Center. See above.

website: www.hirenetwork.org/Resources/Assistance/NY

225 Varick St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10014

Phone: 212-243-1313, Fax: 212-675-0286

Hours: M-F 9-5.

Ulster County Directory published under the auspices of Ulster County Legislature. Legislative Office

Building at 244 Fair St. in Kingston, NY 12401. Phone: 845-340-3000.

website: www.co.ulster.ny.us

Ulster County Directory lists names and addresses of all officers and legislators; committee members, and

all services offered by the various departments in the County: in every town and village, and in the city of

Kingston. Can be found on the internet, or get a free copy at the Legislative Office in Kingston, at the above

address, and at all town and village halls.

United Way’s phone number for services: 211

It may sometimes take a bit of time to reach the service you want. The lines may be crowded during the day.Dial 211 or dial 1-800-899-1479. 9am-7pm every day.

website: hudson211.org

24-hour information and referral help line for all services provided in the Ulster area. Sponsored by United

Way.

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FIRST STEPS

Take Advantage of Transitional Services Programs in Your Facility

These programs offer important help as you plan reentry into the outside community. They will help

you gather the documents you need (see lists below). You can have many or most of them when you

leave prison. They will in many cases show updated listings of agencies and community groups that

can help you in finding a job and locating helpful public services. They can give you information

about possibilities for education and training. website: www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us

Release to Parole:

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision NYSDOCCS

represents the merger of the Department of Correctional Services with the Division of Parole.

When released to Parole, you must report to your assigned Parole Office within 24 hours of the time

of release. Read and follow carefully the list of instructions and requirements for people on parole.

While In Prison Or Soon After Release, Gather Together the Documents That You Will Need.

1. Keep your inmate photo ID. Keep a copy of prison release papers to be eligible for some benefits or programs. If lost, write for copies to the facility in which you are/were incarcerated.

2. Try to have several other ID’s when you leave prison. If you don’t have them upon release, get

them as soon as possible. Parole and Probation Officers and community agencies can help. You

will need:

3. A Social Security Card and proof of identification (a Birth Certificate or Passport, Drivers

License or Non-Driver Photo ID for example).

4. For Drivers License or Non-Driver ID: ex-prisoners are eligible only for Non-Driver ID until

Parole Officer’s approval for Drivers License. Must have Birth Certificate or Passport, Social

Security card, photo ID (e.g. Prisoner ID), and parole papers, all in the same name. Immigrants

need such documents as naturalization papers, resident card, foreign passport or similar papers.Ask your Parole Officer for help with these, and you can get a list of acceptable documents from

the local Motor Vehicle office.

5. Others documents commonly required, or which may be quite helpful are:

- Certificate of Relief or Certificate of Good Conduct

- Copies of Your Rap Sheet and Certificates. (see below)

- Military Discharge Papers: DD214

- Alien Registration Card for non-U.S. Citizens

- Proof of Education and training (GED certificate, diploma, transcript, training certificate etc.)

- Proof of Functional Disability if disabled

Getting Copies of Your Rap Sheet and Certificates:

Check the rap sheet for mistakes.

A rap sheet lists information about arrests, charges, convictions and sentences. To get a copy, file a

“Request for Record Review” with the Division of Criminal Justice Services (address below). There

is a $50 fee, but clients can ask for a waiver. Information is available on DCJS website. Get the

form, together with the instructions, requirements and amount of fees. When you receive the rap

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sheet, make sure there are no mistakes. A “Statement of Challenge” form will be enclosed with the

rap sheet. If there is any error, fill out the form and send it to the Division of Criminal Justice

Services.

Legal Services

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

4 Tower Place, Albany NY 12203 www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us

518-485-7675Be sure you know what is in the rap sheet (after any necessary corrections).

You may need to be able to discuss it accurately during interviews.

For certain jobs, you may need a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Employers are required to

consider these documents when making employment decisions.

a. Certificate of Relief

This can be issued by the Parole Board at the time of release from incarceration or at any later

time. If you have misdemeanors, or no more than one felony, you may apply for a Certificate of

Relief through the original court of conviction or the New York State Division of Parole. (Those

who were convicted outside NY State must apply to NYS Division of Parole rather than the courtof conviction.)

b. Certificate of Good Conduct

If you have more than one felony, you may apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct. This

certificate requires a waiting period from the date your sentence ended or the date of release to

Parole. If on Parole, your Parole Officer can help with your application, which is temporary until

you complete Parole. If not on Parole, contact the Division of Parole directly to get an application

and return the completed and notarized forms to that office:

Legal Department

New York State Division of Parole

97 Central Ave., Albany NY 12206 518-473-9400Executive Clemency Bureau: 97 Central Ave., Albany NY 12206 518-473-5195

website: www.parole.state.ny.us e-mail: [email protected]

Further Steps to Take Before or After Release

1. Find out how to fill out employment applications: know questions employers are not allowed to

ask, and how best to answer some that may be asked.

2. Get help to clear any existing bench warrants.

3. Take action regarding Child Support. Immediately contact the Family Court which originally

decided your child support payment and get Family Court Form “Petition for Modification of

Order Made by Family Court or Another Court.” (This form is for NY courts only: for other

states contact original court in that state.) Sign the form and a Financial Disclosure Affidavit

before a notary, attach a copy of the original Child Support Order, and mail to the court as soon

as possible. Future payments can be modified to reflect your current income level and you can

ask for a workable payment plan for arrears. It may not be possible to erase or reduce arrearages,

but any present change can be made retroactive to the date of the filing of your Petition, so file

as soon as possible.

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4. Restore your voting rights when eligible: If incarcerated for misdemeanors, you may register to

vote in your home county and may vote by absentee ballot even while incarcerated. For a felony

conviction, you may register to vote (or reregister) if you have not been sentenced to

imprisonment, or you have finished serving your time and your period of parole or probation. (If

sentenced to probation, you do not lose the right to vote.) Get voter registration form at local

Board of Elections, Office of Department of Motor Vehicles, a state agency, or online at

www.elections.state.ny.us. Fill out. Mail or deliver to Board of Elections with proof of identityand address.

Learning Changes in Daily Life:

Many things have no doubt changed since you left. Try to get help from a relative or neighbor to

learn the new ways of doing common activities.

Parole and Probation Officers or clergy can direct you to support groups or others who can help.

Busses may have new routes and schedules. Phone and phone bills are changing: cell phones are

often replacing “land lines” and there are phone cards that can be used on any phone. Watch those

phone calls--it is easy to pile up expenses.

Computers are a fact of life. Your local library may provide computer time for public use and free

instruction, or can direct you to others who do. For more advanced computer education (some of it

free), see table of contents, EDUCATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES and JOBS AND

TRAINING.

You will be shocked at prices for groceries, a can of soda, a new shirt, and of course rent. Check

your eligibility for food stamps and for help with heating and other living expenses. See

EMERGENCY SERVICES, FOOD, and CLOTHING, for temporary and long-term support. See

EDUCATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES and HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH & HIV/AIDS, forhelp with budgeting and daily life skills. Above all, keep your eyes open and ask questions.

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URGENT CARE FACILITIES

Mount Kisco Medical Group (MKMG): Urgent Care: Kingston Office 1561 Ulster Avenue/Route 9W, Lake Katrine, NY 12449Phone: 845-231-5600

www.mkmg.comHours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 8am-5pm; Closed Sunday

First Care Walk-In Medical Center222 Route 299, Highland, NY 12528Phone: 845-691-3627www.firstcaremedcenter.comHours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

Emergency One: Kingston Office40 Hurley Ave, Suite 4, Kingston, NY, 12401Phone: 845-338-5600

www.eonekingston.comHours: Mon–Fri 8am-8pm; Sat, Sun and Holidays 8am-4pm; Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’sDay

Albany Med EmUrgentCare: Saugerties Office2976 Route 9W, Saugerties, NY, 12477Phone: 845-247-9100www.emurgentcare.comHours: Every day 9am–9pm

Immediate Medical Care: Urgent Care Ellenville Office112 Shoprite Boulevard, Ellenville, NY, 12428

Phone: 845-647-6700Hours: Mon-Fri 8am–6pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday and Holidays.

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RESOURCES

Alcoholics Anonymous Phone: 845-331-6360 or press “0” for helplineHelpline - 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk

This is the phone number for Family but they will provide AA meeting times and places.

ACCES/VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services)Local Office: 65 Albany Ave., Suite E, Kingston NY 12401Main Office: 301 Manchester Mill Rd., Poughkeepsie NY 12603Phone: 845-339-4270Fax: 845-339-4620www.acces.nysed.gov/vrHours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

This is a Vocational Rehabilitation Agency for helping people with physical, mental, and substance abuse disabilitiesobtain employment.

If person will be living in a county other than Ulster, call the Main Office in Poughkeepsie for general information.845-452-5325

Angel Food East for HIV/AIDS207 Albany Ave., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-331-6538www.angelfoodeast.org

Angel Food East was founded in 1992 to provide hot, home-delivered meals, five days a week to people living withHIV+/AIDS. Over the last few years they have expanded our mission to include the elderly and the chronically illwho are essentially homebound. Five (5) hot meals prepared and delivered to those who are homebound and/or

unable to cook. Deliveries on Monday and Thursday.

Atonement Lutheran Church 100 Market St, Saugerties NY 12477Phone: 845-246-8322Office Hours: Tue-Fri

“God Given Bread” Lunch Program Tuesday and Thursday 12-1pm. Walk-in, all welcome.Food Pantry: Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00-11:30amClothing: Referral to “The Well” in Saugerties for free or reduced price clothing will be given upon request.

Bridge Back of Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley 10 Barbarosa Lane, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-943-6091Fax: 845-943-6092www.hahv.org/service/bridgeback-methadoneHours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-8:00pm; Fri 9am-4:30pm

This is an outpatient addiction treatment program. There are small group meetings, individual counseling sessions,family support groups, women’s groups, and adolescent groups.

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There is a satellite office in Saugerties:The Bridge Back North

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program

2905-2 Rt. 9W

Saugerties, N.Y. 12477Phone: 845-246-5064

Catholic Charities6 Adams Street, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-9170 ext.100Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pmFree Food Pantry open Tue & Fri 1-4pm for two visits each month. Must sign in for Food Pantry between 12pm and3:30pm.

Center for Law and Justice, Inc. 220 Green Street, Albany NY 12205Mailing Address: Pine West Plaza Bldg 2, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205Phone: 518-427-8361Fax: 518-427-8362

www.cflj.org to see their publication called On Your Ownhttps://facebook.com/CFLJAlbanyHours: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm; by appointment to speak to a lawyer.

Gives general legal guidance, information and referrals. Publishes On Your Own which contains useful legalinformation and pointers. They will answer general legal questions or refer callers to appropriate NYS agencies.*Note: Due to lack of resources and staff, we have TERMINATED our prisoner mail program. All prisoner mail will be returned with the exception of requests for our reentry resource publication: “On Your Own.”

Chiz’s Heart Street254 Washington Ave, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-399-7891

[email protected]

This is a (boarding, rental) home for all, men and women, especially for people who have a mental health diagnosis,and who can not access housing. Also provided are: meals; laundry; personal supplies. All residents are required to be in treatment and follow treatment guidelines, and if on parole, to meet parole officer’s expectations. Acceptanceis based on an interview. Call for an appointment.

Food Pantry: Open to the Public: Packages made up.Address: 254 Washington Ave. located at back entrance of this address.Hours: Fri, Sat, & Sun 10am–2pm

Christ the King Episcopal Church3021 State Rt. 213 East, Stone Ridge NY 12484Phone: [email protected] Eucharist: 8am and 10am (Sept. - June), 9am (July - August), 5pmWednesday Eucharist: NoonFREE Community Lunch: 4th Tuesday of the Month from 11:30am-1pmFood Pantry: Tuesday & Thursday from 9am-1pm (Call first: 845-687-4013) or by appointment.AA Meetings: Mon 7pm; Tues 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 10:30am.

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Christ’s Lutheran Church26 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock NY 12498Phone: 845-679-2336www.christwoodstock.orgService Sunday 10:30am, Sunday School at 10:25am

Hosts Daily Bread Soup Kitchen which provides nourishing soup, bread, and other foods. Monday, Wednesday, andFriday 4-6pm.

City of Kingston Commission on Human Rights420 Broadway, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-334-3970Fax: 845-334-3972

www.Kingston-ny.gov (search for Human Rights Commission)Hours: Mon-Fri 9-2pm Call or Walk-In

Deals with discrimination issues such as race, creed, sexual orientation, gender, disability, arrest record orconviction. May involve such areas as housing, employment, education, credit, public services. Seeks to promotegood relations between law enforcement and the community. Helps those who have complaints of discrimination ormaltreatment by police or corrections officersHelps file complaints with NYS Division of Human Rights if cases cannot be mediated at the local level.

Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church 122 Clinton Ave, Kingston, NY 12401P.O. Box 1099 Kingston, NY 12402Phone: [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm

Counseling Available: Call church officeCaring Hands Lunch Program: Mon-Fri at Noon (Walk-in)Food Pantry: Mon-Fri 11:30-1pmGED Program: Tues-Thurs 12:30-3:30pm (Free)Legal Clinic: Friday 12:30pm (Free) NA Meetings: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 7pm

Congregation Ahavath Israel Conservative Synagogue100 Lucas Ave, Kingston NY 12401Phone:845-338-4409ahavathisraelkingston@gmail.comwww.ahavathisraelkingston.org

Office Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-3pmServices: Fri 7:30pm, Sat 9:30am, Sun Minyan 9am followed by breakfast

This Synagogue in Kingston, NY, welcomes all to share Jewish services and learning.

Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley243 Albany Ave, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-338-4271Fax 845-338-0506www.templeemanuelkingston.org

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Office hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pmFirst Friday of each month service at 6pm Fri. All other weeks service at 7:30. Call for summer hours. Lunch withthe Rabbi first Tuesday of the month from noon to 1:30. All are welcome.

Cornell Cooperative Services, Ulster County 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401 (Herzog’s Plaza)Phone: 845-340-3990

Fax: [email protected]: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Cornell Cooperative offers nutritional (healthy food choices) information, healthy living information, and supportfor Relatives as Parents (RAP). RAP is a program supporting those caring for children in their extended familywhen the parents are not able to do so.

Cragsmoor Free Library 355 Craigsmoor Road, Cragsmoor, NY 12420Phone: 845-647-4611

[email protected]: Tues & Thurs 10:30am-5:30pm; Fri 2:30-5:30pm; Sat 10:30am-4:30pm

Library services including reference materials and directories. Public computers available for internet. Wi-fiavailable and computer assistance available when needed.

Dispute Resolution Center of Ulster County 657 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-331-6136

e-mail: [email protected]: www.drcservices.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Meeting sites available that are convenient to the parties and accessible to people with disabilitiesSpanish-speaking mediators availableWide range of mediation services for issues such as tenant/landlord, neighbors, custody, visitation, child support,workplace, victim/offender, parent/school, small claims court, environmental, etc.Mediation can come before, during, after or instead of court actions.Small Administration fees for above services. Referrals to other agencies when appropriate.For lemon law arbitration, business mediation, divorce mediation, meeting facilitators, and training for peermediation in schools, fees vary according to category.

Ellenville Public Library & Museum

40 Center St., Ellenville NY 12428Phone: 845-647-5530Fax: [email protected] Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30am-8pm; Th-Fri 9:30am-6pm; Sat 9:30am-3pm; Sunday closed.Museum Hours: Wed & Fri 10am-4pm; Saturday 10am-3pm; Or by appointment.

Library Services including reference materials and directories at front desk. Free computer service and e-mail;access to Internet; free WiFi; Periodicals and newspapers and want ads.

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Adult Literacy Program and ESL (English AS a Second Language) Program for English-speaking students (byappointment only). Tutors meet with students one hour per week at the Library. Note: there is a waiting list forassignment of a tutor. Application for ESL tutor at the Library.

Ellenville Reformed Church188 Canal St., Ellenville NY 12428

Phone: 845-647-4130e-mail: [email protected] worship: 10:55am;Sunday School 9:30-10:30amBible Study: Mon 10:30am; 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm.

Communion: first Sunday of the month (must be baptized)Church activities: call church office for informationThrift Store (clothing): Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 10am-2pm, Saturday 10am-noonOn Wed and Sat: also perishable foods & fresh produce. Phone for emergency needs at other hours.

Ellenville United Methodist Church

85 Canal St., Ellenville NY 12428Phone: [email protected] Service: 10amSunday School: 10amPrayer Time: Wed 11amFood Pantry: Wed 9-10:20am (Closed on 5th Wed. of the month)

Esopus United Methodist Food Pantry151 West Main Street, Port Ewan, NY 12466Phone: [email protected]

Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-12pmFee Community Dinner Sat 4-6pm

Everett Hodge Community Center 21 Franklin St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected]: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

After school drop-in program; general referral service; 845-331-1110 HS equivalency educational program; ESLday & evening classes available Mon & Thur 331-9681.

Fair Street Reformed Church209 Fair St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected] Hours Mon-Fri 9am-2pmSunday service 10am, Sunday School also 10amFor summer schedule check out website.Please check our website for current programs available.

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Emergency shelter for up to 30 days, with a possible 30 day extension if approved by the County’s Runaway andHomeless Youth Coordinator. A youth may stay without parental permission, but parents must be notified. Individualcounseling, mediation with family and advocacy to access all other needed services is provided.

Darmstadt Shelter for the Homeless – 24 hour access for homeless individuals 18 and olderKingstonPhone: 845-331-1395Fax: 845-340-1753

Emergency shelter, currently for single individuals though the catchment may change to families.Program provides a full array of case management services and assistance to access services provided by otheragencies.

Family Inn – 24 hour access for homeless familiesKingstonPhone: 845-340-1847Fax: 845-339-0549

Emergency shelter for homeless families and occasionally individuals who are particularly vulnerable. Program provides a full array of case management services and assistance to access services provided by other agencies.

Washbourne House – 24 hour access for survivors of domestic violence and their familiesKingstonPhone: 845-331-7080 x327Fax: 845-331-0526Emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Program provides crisiscounseling and a full array of case management services and assistance to access services provided by otheragencies.

Transitional Housing for Older AdolescentsMidWay I and II 24-hour hour phone and walk-in service Phone: Kingston: 845-339-5508, Ellenville: 845-647-1346Fax: Kingston: 845-338-7519, Ellenville: 845-647-5271Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

Supervised living programs for youth 16 to 21 and their infants, with a stay of up to 18 months. Resident developsservice plan with a case manager, designed to learn necessary skills, complete education, and work at least part-time.Parenting skills for those with infants.

Food and ClothingFree food and clothing, for residents of Ulster County, with each walk in center covering their respective quadrant ofthe county. Food limited to three days of food supplied per visit. Provides after hours, weekend, evening and holidaycoverage for Ulster County Dept. of Social Services: for shelter, food, fuel, clothing and other emergency essentials.

Adult Case ManagementFamily office at 845-331-7080, or 845-338-2370 after hoursFax: 845-331-0526Available to all regardless of past offences. Reentry services for those returning from State Prison or Ulster County

Jail. Provides intensive case management services for individuals and families regarding entitlement programs,medical, legal, housing, vocational, employment, criminal justice systems, drug and alcohol prevention services, andadvocacy with detox, rehab and other treatment programs. Services for those with HIV/PLWAS.Services available at Family’s Kingston, New Paltz, and Ellenville offices.

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Youth Case Management--Non-Residential, ages 12-20Main Office at 845-331-7080, or 845-338-2370 after hours.Fax: 845-331-0526Referrals or self-referrals, regardless of income. Anger management classes; counseling; mediation with familymembers; substance abuse prevention and early intervention; detention diversion; and advocacy with systems asneeded.

Child Care Services (Child Care Connections of Ulster County)

Main Office: 845-331-7080Fax: 845-331-0526Provides information and referrals to day care services in Ulster CountyTraining and technical assistance for family day care providers, and parent counseling concerning child care issues.

Jobs and TrainingAdolescent Youth EmploymentWorker readiness and life skills training, mentoring, job shadowing, job placement and employment assistance foradolescents 16-24+ years old, both in school and out.

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH & HIV/AIDSSelf-referrals welcome: walk-in, telephone or e-mail. No fees.After-hours weekend and holiday coverage for Ulster County Mental Health Services, Astor Children and FamilyServices, Hudson Valley Mental Health, the Institute for Family Health, and the Rockland Children’s PsychiatricCenter.Access to Benedictine Hospital’s psychiatric emergency services.Case management services available to help accesssocial services, medical care, housing supports, etc.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE24 hour Hotlines: 845-679-2485, 845-338-2370, 845-255-8801 & 845-647-2443 Fax: 845-679-8490Self-referrals welcome: telephone, Fax, e-mail or walk-in at any Branch of Family of WoodstockAvailable to all who need help, regardless of past incarceration. Intensive case management services, drug andalcohol prevention, help to access detox, rehab and other treatment programs Non-Residential Youth Case Management, ages 12-20. Referrals or self-referrals, regardless of income

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICESFamily Domestic Violence ServicesKingston: 845-331-7080; 845-338-2370 after hours.Fax: 845-331-0526 - 24 hours.Intake by telephone screening.Services include Domestic Violence shelter and non-residential support, including counseling, case management,referrals, clothing boutique, food pantry for former residents, children’s educational activities and referrals.

Evolve - Program for men and women who have been violent or abusive with family membersKingston: 845-331-7080Fax: 845-331-0526Services available in Kingston and Ellenville. Intake by appointment. Self referrals welcome. Weekly meetings atvarious locations, information and referral, individual crisis counseling, assessment for other therapeutic needs, and

program coordination with Ulster County Mental Health Service, Family and Criminal Courts, Probation and theDistrict Attorney. Program involves 39 weekly sessions. Self-referral or mandated by courts.

Family Outreach Food Pantry157 Vineyard Ave, Highland, NY 12528Phone: 845-532-0050Hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 2-6pm. Also emergency food assistance available 24/7.

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Federal Government AgenciesOffice of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405Phone: 1-800-333-4636

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FEDERAL CITIZENS' INFORMATION CENTER: The Federal Citizen Information Center operates the NationalContact Center, and a family of websites to provide free, timely, and useful information to the public. Using the Help

page at usa.gov provides assistance to access government information and services for job/educational training; benefits ; social security; children & education; consumer protection, etc.

First Baptist Church 77 Albany Ave., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-331-5044e-mail: [email protected]: www.fbckingston.orgHours: Tues 9a-2pm; Thurs 9am-2pm; Fri Noon -2:30pmEvening meal served on Wednesdays at 5:30pm

Minister available for counseling.

CROSSROADS PROGRAM - Office adjacent to ChurchServices for Homeless and dislocated. Laundry/showers/computer access for email & job search.

Fortune Society29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101Phone: 212-691-7554Fax: 347-510-3451website: www.fortunesociety.orgHours: Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm; Fri 8am-5pm English/Spanish

A nonprofit organization, of and for those incarcerated or formerly incarcerated. Located in NYC, but offers helpfulinformation and advice by newsletter, website or phone (usually from a person who has been in prison).

Gardiner Library133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner, NY 12525Phone: [email protected]: Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thur 11am-8pm; Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 11am-4pm; Sun noon-4pm

Gateway Community Industries, Inc.Main Office 1 Amy Kay Parkway,Kingston NY 12401

Phone: [email protected]/

Andretta Enterprises137 N. Chestnut St., New Paltz NY 12561Phone: 845-255-6700

Supported employment and training for people with disabilities. Work centers and vocational transition centers,residential services, psychiatric rehabilitation, and continuing day treatment

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Health Alliance of the Hudson Valleywebsite: www.hahv.orgAlliance includes Kingston, Benedictine and Margaretville Hospitals.Information on services provided by each hospital listed below:

Mary's Ave Campus

105 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-338-2500

Broadway Campus396 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-331-3131

Margaretville Hospital Campus42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455Phone: 845-586-2631

Mountainside Residential Care Center42158 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455

Phone: 845-586-1800

Woodland Pond at New Paltz100 Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz, NY 12561Phone: 845-883-9800 or 877-505-9800

Broadway Campus Kingston Hospital EMERGENCY ROOM396 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401845-331-3131www.hahv.org/broadway-campus/Hours: 24hr/day 7days/weekThis is the Emergency Room for the Kingston Area.

Helping Hands MinistrySt. Charles Borromeo Church Hall, 2212 US-44, Gardiner, NY 12525Call Rectory for more information 845-255-1374 [email protected] Thurs 12-2pm

Highland Community Action Food Pantry15 Church Ave, Highland, NY 12528Phone: 845-691-8722Call to confirm hours.

Emergency food supply for those who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Highland Public Library30 Church St., Highland, NY 12528 Phone: 845-691-2275 [email protected]: Mon & Fri 10am-5pm; Tue & Thur 1-8pm; Wed 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm

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Clintondale BranchClintondale Friends ChurchCrescent & Maple St., Clintondale, NY 12515Phone: 845-883-5015www.highlandlibrary.orgHours: Tue 10am-12pm; Wed & Thur 4pm-7pm

H.I.R.E. Network(Helping Individuals with Criminal Records Reenter through Employment) In the offices of The Legal Action Center, 225 Varick St., 4 th Flr, New York, NY 10014Phone: 212-243-1313 Ask for H.I.R.E. NetworkFax: 212-675-0286www.hirenetwork.org

Free membership and newsletter. Their website is a source of information on employment laws, agencies andsources of help, state by state. Lists advantages to employers in hiring those formerly incarcerated.

Holy Cross Episcopal Anglican Church30 Pine Grove St., Kingston NY 12401

Phone: 845-331-6796Fax 845-339-5256Sunday Service: 8am and 10am English; 6pm Spanish

Thrift Shop: open Saturday mornings 9 am to 1 pm; Wed. 3 to 6 pm.Soap Closet: Hygiene supplies 3 days, Mon, Wed, & Thur, last week of the month.

Mon & Thur 10am-12pm; Wed 1-3pm.

Mass, Breakfast & Bible Study, Wed at 8:30 am.Priests available for counseling: call the office.Active Spanish speaking congregation, with Misa Espanol and celebration of feast days.

Hudson Valley Mental Health 239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-4000Fax: 845-340-4094www.hvmh.orgwww.ulstercountyny.gov/health/health-mental-healthCall for an appointment.

Fees: Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding fee scaleMental Health & some substance abuse services for adults, family, group & individual therapy, psychiatric services,support groups. Call main number for intake and evaluation.

Hurley Library44 Main Street, P.O. Box 660, Hurley, NY 12443Phone: [email protected]: Mon & Sat 10am-3pm; Tue & Thur 1pm-7:30pm; Wed 10am-5pm; Closed Fri & Sun.

Provides access to information via many and varied media sources including print and electronic sources withemphasis on children’s programs and books, adult recreational books, and programs encouraging adult reading.

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Iglesia Evangélica Amigos150 Murray St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected]/directorio/NY.htmSunday Worship Service: 5:30pm; Wednesday Worship Service: 7:30pmSpanish Language Community welcomes all.

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church22 Livingston St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected] service: Sunday 9amSunday School: 9amEvening Prayer Service: 1st & 3rd Thur at 7pmMinister available for counseling.

Institute for Family HealthThe mission of the Institute for Family Health is to improve access to high quality, patient-centered primary health

care targeted to the needs of medically underserved communities. This is a walk-in Health Center with servicesoffered to all regardless of ability to pay.www.institute.org

New Paltz Family Health Center279 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561Phone: 845-255-2930Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Sun closed

Ellenville Family Health Center6 Health Way, Ellenville, NY 12428Phone; 845-647-4500Fax: 845-647-7632

Hours: Mon-Thur 8am-6pm; Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 9am-1pm; Sun closed.Dental Care Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat and Sun closed.

The Family Health Center of Port Ewen213 Broadway, Port Ewen, NY 12466Phone: 845-331-2355Fax: 845-331-1184Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat & Sun closed.

Kingston Family Health Center1 Family Practice Drive, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-338-6400

Dental Care: 845-338-6918Pediatric Care: 845-339-9055Behavioral Health: 845-338-2562Fax: 845-339-7288Hours:Primary Care: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm; Sat 8:30am-4pm; Sun 9am-1pmDental Care: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8am-5pm; Wed 8am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm (first Sat of the month only); Sun9am-1pmPediatric Care Center: Mon, Tue, Fri 8am-5pm; Wed & Thur 8am-7pm; Sat and Sun closedBehavioral Health: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Wed & Thur 8am-7pm; Sat & Sun closed

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Ob/Gyn & Special Care Center of Kingston1 Foxhall Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-338-8444Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Tue & Thur 8am-7pm; Sat & Sun closed

Kingston Public Library 55 Franklin St., Kingston, NY 12401

Phone: 845-331-0507Fax: 845-331-7981reference@kingstonlibrary.orgwww.kingstonlibrary.orgHours: Mon 10am-6pm; Tue-Thur 10am-8pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm

Library services, references, guides and directories, computer usage, newspapers, periodicals. Access to Internet.Information available for employment, resume writing, health, emergency services, community directories. Personale-mail available: User can set up a library email account and get basic information. Resource Materials includingMcKinney's Consolidated Laws of New York. All major area newspapers available in Periodical Room.

Loaves and Fishes Pantry

Wallkill Reformed Church, 45 Bridge Street, Wallkill, NY 12589Phone: 845-895-2181Hours: Thur 6-7:30pm; Fri 11am-1pm

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Ulster County Kingston Office: 101 Hurley Ave. 2d floor Suite 3, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-331-9373www.lshv.orgIntake appointment: must call 1-877-574-8529 at Newburgh Office Mon-Fri 9am-4pm first for intake process.In emergency call Kingston office directly.Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pmSpanish spoken

Valid emergency only: (denial of emergency services, utility shut-off etc.) No fee for those with qualifying income (determined at intake process)Help with denial of benefits or other problems with Social Services, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, SSI, HIV/AIDS benefits, Unemployment Insurance etc.Housing and employment problems: tenant/landlord dispute, eviction, foreclosure, subsidized housing, utility shut-off, unemployment insurance etc.

Living Word Chapel1555 route 28A, West Hurley NY 12491845-338-9305www.livingwordchapel.comSunday Service and Children’s Program: 9am and 12:30pm

A vibrant and united community welcoming those returning to Ulster County from prison or jail.

Marlboro Free Library 1251 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542 Phone: 845-236-7272staff@marlborofreelibrary.orgwww.marlborolibrary.orgHours: Mon-Thur 9:30am-8:30pm; Fri 9:30am-5pm; Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm. Closed Sundays-Father’s Dayto Labor Day.

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Library services, references, guides and directories, computer usage, newspapers, periodicals. Access to internet,information, job search, resume writing and community directories. Test proctoring available for on-line testing. USPassport acceptance availability.

Marlboro-Milton Food PantrySt. Mary’s Rectory, 71 Grand Street, Marlboro, NY 12542

Phone: 845-236-4340Hours: Mon 11am-4pm; Wed 11am-2pm; Fri 10am-1pmServices available to residents of Marlboro and Milton Area.

Masjid-al-UmarMuslim Association of Ulster County7 Downs St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected] Syed Khalid KhanFor Muslims who believe in Quran and Sunnah. See Mosque website for prayer times for Kingston, including prayertimes for the month. Islamic education and discussion sessions.Kingston Muslims are in the process of building a new mosque at 15 Downs Street.

Meals on Wheels - Woodstock16 Tinker St., Woodstock NY 12498845-679-4656: call M-F 8:30-11am.Home delivery between 11am-1pm.

Home deliveries cover the Woodstock area. Delivered meals cost $4.00, generally paid monthly.

Mental Health Association in Ulster County300 Aaron Ct., Kingston NY 12401

Mailing address: PO Box 2304, Kingston NY 12402Phone: 845-339-9090www.mhainulster.comwww.welnessrecovery.orgHours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pmPsycho-educational groups and supportive case management.Alcohol and substance abuse programs. Referral to rehabilitation facilities and residences.Support groups and self-help groups. Family-based treatment programs for youth.

A.C.E.S. Program (Academic Coaching for Education Success)Sponsored by Ulster County Community College, Stone Ridge, NY 12484Phone: 845-687-5073Supported program at UC Community College for students with psychiatric disabilities. Help in handling college

environment. Attention to individual needs. (Appointment preferred but not required)

Case management, information and help for mental health needs and mental health advocacy.Educational and life skills programs, help with employment preparation for people with disabilitiesSelf-help and support groups, referral to clinical services of UC Dept. of Mental Health or area hospitals.Living Skills: Help with daily living skills: evenings and weekends. Recommendation by therapist required.Referral to sub-groups of Mental Health Association, and to public and private health professionals.

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Adult Residential Program for mental health patients: Community residences, Apartment Program,Supported Housing Program (Supported Housing clients live in their own homes, with casemanagement.) family & youth: Transition Program, Case Management for youth who are homeless or atrisk of homelessness & have health or substance abuse problems. Help with housing underemployment. Family based treatment programs, parenting workshops, support groups.

Methadone Treatment Program

2 Barbarosa Lane, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-943-6022Mon-Fri 6:30am-11:30am; Saturday 7:30am-11:30am

The facility provides methadone maintenance services to the public. The treatment center provides outpatient care.There are special groups and programs for persons with co-occuring mental and substance abuse disorders.

Mid Hudson Christian Church 2393 Rt. 300, Wallkill NY 12589Phone: 845-895-3006website: www.midhudsonChristianChurch.com

Worship services Sunday 10:30am.

His Love Unveiled Food Pantry offers food and clothing, 2nd & 4th Tues noon-1:30pm; 2nd & 4th Fri

6:30-7:30pm. Phone: 845-236-4340

Milton: Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library56 Main Street, Milton, NY 12547Phone: 845-795-2200www.miltonlibrary.orgHours: Mon & Thur 12-8pm; Tue & Wed 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-2pm

Mobile Mental Health Team: A Hospital Diversion ProgramPhone: 1-844-277-4820 Toll Free

Anyone experiencing crisis due to stress, depression or any mental health issue will be connected by phone with atrained counselor and team who will help you through a difficult time, develop a follow-up plan and assist you incarrying it out. Residents in the general areas of Highland Falls, Gardner, Woodstock, and Ellenville may request aHome Visit.

NAACP: National Association for the Advancement of Colored PeoplePO Box 229, Ellenville NY 12428Fax: 647-3371

Pioneer group in the effort to secure civil rights for all, open to all.Provides legal information and referrals in areas such as employment, discrimination, housing, schools, police

actions, other matters in the criminal justice system, and general violations of rights.Those who feel their rights have been violated may contact Ellenville NAACP and have their complaint reviewed bythe Legal Redress Committee. If the Committee feels further action is warranted, they will provide a list of civilrights attorneys who can take the case to court. Will help to restore voting rights when eligible.

Narcotics Anonymous845-431-9011 Helpline & Meetings for NA Mid-Hudson

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New Paltz: Elting Memorial Library93 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561Phone: 845-255-5030www.eltinglibrary.orgHours: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10am-8pm; Tue & Thur 12-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 12-4pmPublic access computers and wifi.

New Paltz Religious Society of Friends/Quakers8 N. Manheim Blvd., New Paltz NY 12561Phone: 845-255-5791Silent Meeting for Worship: Sunday 10:30am, First Day School or childcare at same time.

New Progressive Baptist Church 8 Hone St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-339-0773Service: Sunday 10:30am, Sunday Breakfast 8:15am-9:15am, Sunday School 9:15am-10:15amBible Study: Tues 6pm; Wednesday 7pm (open to all); Saturday 11am (men); Friday 7pm (youth)

Annual Revival Services: July at church

Provides meals at First Baptist Church of Kingston, second Wednesday of each month at 4pm New Progressive offers a warm welcome to all persons returning to Kingston from prison. They look forward tomeeting you.

New York State Department of Corrections

Community Supervisions and Probation 20 Manchester Rd., Poughkeepsie NY 12603 State Office, NYS Division of Corrections & CommunityPhone: 845-452-0620Fax: 845-452-0635

97 Central Ave., Albany NY 12206,Phone: 518-473-9400

Fax 518-452-0635www.doccs.ny.gov

Serves population released from state prisons on parole in Ulster, Sullivan and Dutchess Counties. Call office forinformation on Ulster County reporting site. Planning begins with a Facility Parole Officer before releaseParole Office cooperates with Ulster County Department of Social Services and other agencies. Help with problemssuch as housing, social services, health and mental health care etc. Cooperates with county Department of Probationas appropriate. A Certificate of Relief From Disabilities will be issued upon completion of Parole. Parole can helpwith application for Certificate of Relief or a Certificate of Good Conduct, if and when eligible. Provides job preparation and placement through referral to the special programs of the NYS Department of Labor for peopleformerly incarcerated, such as bonding, licenses, education, training, on-the-job training, counseling etc.

Help in regaining voting rights, which can be restored when you are discharged from Parole, or the timeof your maximum sentence is completed. Parole Charges and Waivers: The State of New York requires everyreleasee over 18 years of age to pay a monthly fee for parole supervision. Payments should be made promptly bycheck or money order. If you do not have the means to pay the fee, talk with your Parole Officer.

New York State Division of Human RightsAgency Building, 2nd Floor, PO Box 2049, Albany NY 12220Phone: 518-474-2705 or 518-474-2707Fax: [email protected]

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Administers the NYS human rights law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of arrest and conviction recordsin employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit, or discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion,color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or age. Accepts, helps prepare, and processes discrimination complaints.

New York State Domestic Violence Hotlines

English: 1-800-621-4673Child Abuse and Maltreatment: 1-800-342-3720Rape: 1-800-656-467

Old Dutch Reformed Church272 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-338-6759www.olddutch.orgSunday service:10:30am. Sunday School during worship; Nursery available.

Olive Free Library4033 Route 28A, West Shokan, NY 12494

Phone: 845-657-2482olivefreelibrary.orgwww.www.olive.westshokan.lib.ny.usHours: Mon 10am-8pm; Tue 10am-5pm; Wed 12-8pm; Thur 2-8pm; Fri 1-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm

Overeaters AnonymousCall for directions to meetings. 845-657-6603

PEOPLE, Inc.360 Aaron Court, Willow Park Complex, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-331-4965Fax 845-331-4973website: projectstoempower.orgHours: M-F 9am-5pm. Peer-run Not-for-Profit agency.

Provides peer-support and advocacy services to consumers of the mental health systemAdvocates for rights of people with psychiatric symptoms, encouraging personal responsibility for taking control oftreatment and recovery. Collaborates and negotiates with local service providers’Fosters skills that promote a sense of empowerment and self respect. Depression Support Group, Panic/AnxietySupport Group. Supported Housing. In-Home Support Program.

People’s Place773 Broadway (entrance on St. James), Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-338-4030

Fax: 845-338-6055www.peoplesplacekingstonNY.orgHours: M-F 10am-1pm; Wed evening 5:30-7:30. Walk-in or referral. No fees.

Food Pantry: three days’ food for people in financial hardship. Thanksgiving food, Christmas toys.Thrift store: clothing, free for those in need

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Phoenicia Library48 Main St., Phoenicia, NY 12464Phone: 845-688-7811 phoenicialibrary.orgwww.phoenicialibrary.orgHours: Mon, Wed, Thur, & Fri 1-6pm; Tue 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-3pm

Pine Hill: Morton Memorial Library 22 Elm St., Pine Hill, NY 12465Phone: 845-254-4222website: www.morton.pinehill.lib.ny.usHours: Tues and Fri 2am–6pm; Wed and Sat 10am–2pm; Thurs 4pm-8pm

Plattekill Library 2047 State Route 32, Modena, NY 12548Phone: 845-883-7286 [email protected]: Mon and Fri 2–6pm; Tues 12–8pm; Wed and Thur 10am–8pm; Sat 10am–3pm

Pointe of Praise Family Life Center243 Hurley Ave. Kingston, NY 12401P.O. Box 1279, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-339-4615www.pointeofpraise.orgHours: Tue-Fri 10am-3pmSunday Morning Worship: 10am

Home Group Ministries, Counseling¸ Food Pantry and Clothes Closet available.

Praise Dominion Family Worship Center21 Canal St., Ellenville NY 12428mailing address: 60 Staples St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-647-9326

Congregation warmly welcomes people coming out of prison. There is strong outreach, personal counseling andvarious forms of help. Spanish spoken here.

Reservoir United Methodist Church 3056 Route 28, Shokan NY 12481Phone: 845-657-2326e-mail: [email protected]: www.reservoirumc.orgOffice Hours: Wednesday 2pm–6pm, Friday 2pm–5pmSunday Services: 11:00 AMCongregation conducts an active prison ministry and warmly welcomes persons returning to the community from prison.

Resource Center for Accessible Living727 Ulster Ave., Kingston NY 12401 Accessible to People with Disabilities845-331-0541Fax: 845-331-2076

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TTY: 845-331-4527www.rcal.orgHours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

A non-profit community based service and advocacy organization, run by and for people with any type of disability.Information about a wide variety of options and assistance involving Independent Living; Employment; DisputeResolution as well as Special Ed. advocacy; Disability Applications; Food Stamps; Medicaid Applications and anEquipment Loan Closet. Provides special support groups for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputee

Limb Loss, Autism, Hands on Communication, Distonia, and Parkinson’s. New Groups form often. Spanish spokenhere.

Rochester Food Pantry 22 Main Street, Accord, NY 12401Phone: 845-626-7501 for pick-up time.Pantry is located toward the back of the Firehouse in Accord, NY.

Rondout Valley Food Pantry Episcopal Church of Christ the King3021 State Rt. 213 East, Stone Ridge NY 12484

Phone: 845-687-4013 pantry officervfoodpantry.orgHours:Tue-Thurs 9am-11am.Food pick-up by appointment only. Call for appointment.Free community lunch on the last Tues of the month 11:30am-1pm.

Rosendale Food Pantry45 James Street, Rosendale NY 12472Phone: 845-205-2822www.rosendalefoodpantry.orgHours: Mon 9am-1pm; Sat 10am-1pm

Rosendale Library264 Main Street, Rosendale, NY 12472Phone: 845-658-9013rosendalelibrary@hvl.netwww.rosendalelibrary.orgHours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 11am-7:30pm; Wed & Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm

Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO)289 Fair St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-331-2140www.rupco.orgHours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Helps provide affordable housing, rental, and home ownership assistance. Emergency assistance may be available to pay first month’s rent, back rent and/or transitional housing. Spanish spoken here.

Salvation Army, Corps Community Center of Kingston

35 Cedar St., Kingston 12401Phone: 845-331-1803Fax: 845-331-2350website: www.salvationarmykingston.orgOffice hours: Daily 9am-12pm; Tues 4-7pm; and Wed-Fri 1-3pm. Hours subject to change. Call first.

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The Salvation Army offers help with paperwork for public benefits, help with filing for Section 8 Housing

counseling and Pastoral Care. They operate a Thrift Store, Food Pantry and the Good Neighbor Fund to help with

emergency utility bills.

Call for hours of Thrift Store and Food Panty and for hours and types of religious services.

Call for referrals and Counseling

Saugerties Area Council of Churches 44 Livingston Street, Saugerties, NY 12477Phone: 845-246-6885www.saugertiesfoodpantry.comHours: Mon & Thurs 10am-noon; Tues 7-8pm

Food Pantry available to residents of Saugerties. Please bring photo ID as proof of local residence. Food packages prepared.

Saugerties Public Library91 Washington Avenue, Saugerties, NY 12479Phone: [email protected]

www.saugertiespubliclibrary.orgHours: Mon and Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church2578 Rt. 212Mailing Address: P.O. Box 66, Woodstock NY 12498Phone: 845-679-8800Fax: 845-679-6394www.stgregoryswoodstock.orgCall for hours of services.

St. James United Methodist Church29 Pearl Streets, Kingston, NY 12401Mailing Address and Church Office: 29 Pearl St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected] hours: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm

Hosts many groups: AA, NA, Al-Anon and Debtor's Anonymous. Call office for groups meetings times.

St. John the Evangelist Church 915 Route 212, Saugerties NY 12477Phone: 845-246-958lFax: 845-246-9582

[email protected] for hours.Food pantry available to people living in this area of Saugerties. Call for hours of services and food pantry.

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St. John’s Episcopal Church207 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401mailing address: PO Box 1221, Kingston NY 12402Phone: [email protected] for hours.

Currently has Angel Food East, a food pantry for anyone with chronic illness. Open Mon & Thur. A Soap Closetwith access to soap, detergent, some toiletries open the last Fri of each month. Call for hours of services, Angel FoodEast and Soap Closet.

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church 242 Wall St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected] office open Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm. Call to make an appointment with a Priest. Numerous masses and services. Call for current information.

Social Ministry ProgramPhone: 845-338-7121Hours: Mon-Tue 10am-2:30pm; Wed 9:30am-11:30am; Wed 1pm Free Store at Parking Lot of AME Zion Church,26 Franklin St, Kingston, NY 12401 Call First.

Free food, used clothing and counseling services available at designated times. Other empowerment skillsdevelopment training available. Counseling available on request.

Step One NYS OASAS licensed outpatient alcoholism and substance abuse treatment programAdministrative Offices: 102 Vineyard Ave., Highland NY 12528Phone: 845-691-9191Fax: 845-691-9339www.step1ny.orgOffice Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Friday 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-noon

Outpatient alcohol and chemical dependency treatment programs for men, women, adolescents & children.Telephone or referral. fees: Medicaid and most insurance, or sliding scale.

Clinics: Highland Clinic, 106 Vineyard Ave., Highland NY 12528, 845-691-9191Ellenville Clinic, 83 N. Main St., Ellenville NY 12428, 845-647-5400

Staff available to meet with agencies & community groups

Stone Ridge Public Library 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY, 12484Phone: 845-687-7023stoneridgelibrary@hvc.rr.comwww.stoneridgelibrary.orgHours: Mon 1:30pm–7pm, Tue–Fri 10am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–3pm; closed Sunday and most Holidays

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Town of Esopus Library128 Canal St., Port Ewan, NY 12466Phone: [email protected]/library-infoHours: Mon and Fri 10am-7pm; Tue and Thurs 10am-5:30pm; Wed 10am-8pm; Saturday 10am-4pm

Library Services, references, guides and directories, computer access and email service. See website for programsavailable. Public Computer Access.

Town of Ulster Public Library 860 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY, 12401Phone: 845-338-7881Fax: 845-338-7884director@townofulsterlibrary.orgwww.townofulsterlibrary.orgHours: Mon 10am-5pm; Tue 12pm-8pm; Wed 10am-5pm; Thurs 12pm-8pm; Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm; closedSun and Holidays

Transformation Life Center (TLC) 395 Floyd Ackert Rd.,P.O. Box 249, West Park NY 12493Phone: 845-384-6511Fax: [email protected]://www.transformationlifecenter.com/

Church with a strong mission in drug rehabilitation and community outreach. Offers a residential rehab program foranyone in need of a change in lifestyle. Call for information on costs.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

72 Spring St., Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-338-2954Fax 845-338-8641 [email protected] for church activities and times.

Ulster County BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services)Rt. 9W, Port Ewen NY 12466PO Box 602, Port Ewen NY 12466Phone: 845-331-5050

Fax: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm; Fri 9-5

Offers job training, career and job counseling.HSE (High School Equivelency) programs and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs Free to anyone 18years or older. Grasp (Home Study Program) also available.Boces offers Career Counseling and computer training. Specific training available in Information Technology,Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Auto Technology. Welding, Renewable

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Energy Technology and Health Care Career Training. Consult with counselor as some programs are for jobs whichrequire full criminal background check. Boces works with NYS Dept of Labor and Access/VR to provide educationand training in their programs.

Ulster County Community Action70 Lindsley Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-338-8750

[email protected]

Resource Assistance for families including food pantry and clothing, rental assistance for families; Head Start programs for young children; Weatherization and Air Conditioning programs for home improvement; FurniturePantry for Home Furnishings.

Outreach Centers: call to confirm services

Highland:15 Church St. Highland NY 12528845-691-8722 [email protected]

Ellenville:85 Center St. Ellenville, NY [email protected]

Ulster County Community College 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge NY 12484Phone: 845-687-5000Fax: 845-687-5083www.sunyulster.edu

Offers college courses leading to a degree and /or skills training, career preparation and life-long learning. Almostall courses require tuition, but you may be able to have subsidized tuition or financial aide. Call office to request acatalog and/or inquire about aide. Offers OASIS program for associates degree entirely on-line. On site LearningCenter provides remedial help for courses being taken on college campus. The Business Resource center, moving tothe Kingston Center of Suny Ulster, 94 Mary's Ave., Kingston NY,12401 in August of 2015, has day, evening andweekend classes, computer labs etc. Call office for current catalogue.

Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program1 Pearl St. Mailing address 5 Pearl St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3443Hotline: 845-340-3442 after 5pm, Weekends & HolidaysFax: 845-340-3223www.ulstercountyny.gov/cvapwww.facebook.com/uccvapwww.facebook.com/uccvapswww.facebook.com/uccvolunteersOffice Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

Provides assistance to all victims of crime whether or not reported to law enforcement for victims of domesticviolence, rape, sexual assault and elder abuse. Services include crisis intervention, emotional support and supportgroups. Also provide accompaniment to court, police station and hospitals and advocacy with officials, agencies andcourts. Help in filing applications for reimbursement through NYS Office of Victims Services.

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Ulster County Department of Health

239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3150After hours, weekends & holidays: 845-334-2145Fax: 845-340-3045www.ulstercountyny.gov/healthHours: M-F 9am-5pm

Ellenville Office50 Center St., Ellenville, NYPhone: 845-647-2343

Free screening for TB (Tuberculosis), HIV/AIDS and STD (Sexually-Transmitted Diseases)Well-child medical examinations (free)Immunization program (small fee or contribution) for school children and for adult flu and pneumonia

Ulster County Department of Social Services 1061 Development Court, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-334-5000

Fax: 845-334-5353website: www.co.ulster.ny.us/dssHours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Call for appointment.

Temporary Assistance (Cash Assistance)1021 Development CourtPhone: 845-334-5000Interviews Mon-Fri 8-11amImmediate need addressed daily

Emergency Housing & HEAP 1061 Development Court, Kingston NY 12401Open M-F 8am-5pm

Phone: 845-334-5000www.co.ulster.ny.us/DSS

Emergency HousingProvides access to emergency housing, including referral to appropriate providers.

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) (SEASONAL PROGRAM)Financial grants to income-eligible people to help pay for heating, utilities, & weatherization. Apply at UCDepartment of Social Services (listing above). Emergency assistance for income eligible people withutilities shut off or pending shut-off.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)1051 Development Court, Kingston NY 12401

Phone: 334-5200Phone: 334-5200www.mybenefits.ny.gov for information on benefit programs including SNAP.Applications made online or at the office.Applications Mon-Fri, 8am-11am & Mon & Wed 1pm-4pm

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Ulster County Day Care Unit1091 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 334-5489http://ulstercountyny.gov/social-services/Mon-Fri 8am-5pmProvides day care assistance to eligible families. Apply at Temporary Assistance window.

Medicaid

1001 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-334-5175www.nystateofhealth.ny.govMon-Fri 8am-5pm

All applicants are screened.Aged and disabled applicants will most likely apply for Medicaid at the local Medicaid office. Some applicants willhave to apply with The New York State of Health (NYSOH)

Adult ServicesIncludes Personal Care, Adult Protective Services, Long-term Home Health Care, Adult Foster Care, SSI &Guardianship & investigates reports of assaults on the elderly.

Coordinated Children’s Services1081 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-334-5050Fax: 845-334-5090

Children and Family Services & Domestic Violence Investigative Unit1091 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-334-5400www.ulstercountyny.gov/social-services/Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Joint program of Ulster County Department of Social Services and District Attorney. Employs resources of Social

Services, District Attorney, NYS Police, UC Sheriff’s Department & Kingston Police Department, investigates reportsof child abuse & domestic violence. Coordinates activities of all agencies involved in investigating reports of familyviolence. Services include Child Protective Services, Family & Child Advocacy Center, Assessment/Intake Unit, preventive services, and foster care.

Ulster County District Attorney 275 Wall St., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3280Fax: 340-3185www.ulstercountyny.gov/districtattorneyOffice Hours Monday-Friday 9-5

Approves candidates for Ulster County Regional Drug Treatment Court and provides a member of the team planningthe treatment regimen. Chief County Law Enforcement Officer; coordinates Criminal Justice AgenciesActs as crime victims’ advocate; administers grant programs that provide for victims services. Works with otheragencies. Operates Consumer Affairs Bureau at Ulster County Jail, 380 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Unit (S.A.N.E.) 845-340-3363Designed to insure that victims of sexual assaults are treated in a compassionate and humane mannerStaffed by trained and sensitive nurse professionals. Works with Crime Victims Assistance Program.

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Ulster County Family Court16 Lucas Ave, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-481-9430Fax: [email protected] Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Ulster County Human Rights Commission 239 Golen Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3147Fax: 845-340-3149www.ulstercountyny.gov/human-rights-commissionOffice Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, phone for appointment.

Free consultation, accessible to people with disabilities.Telephone consultation for those who believe they may have been illegally discriminated against in employment,housing, public accommodation, credit or education. Assists in filing complaints with NYS Division of HumanRights.

Ulster County Office for the Aging 1003 Development Court, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3456Toll Free 1-877-914-3456Fax: 340-3583www.co.ulster.ny.us/agingHours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Some sites provide low-cost lunch programs for those 60 & older on varying days. Call 10am to 2pm the day beforeto check lunch schedules for your area, reserve a place & find locations. No set cost but a contribution of $3suggested. Nutrition counseling at dining site or for homebound. Arrangements possible for home delivered mealsweekdays for eligible homebound seniors. Information on housing for the aged and the disabled.Legal services for people 60 & above, civil matters only (advice given, no court appearances).Help with legal documents, income tax, medical insurance & Medicare counseling by appointment.

Ulster County Office of Employment and Training651 Development Court, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3170Fax: [email protected]://ulstercountyny.gov/employment-training and www.ulsterworks.comHours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Access to retraining, on-the-job and computer skills training for eligible and suitable adults, dislocated workers andyouth.

Ulster County Probation DepartmentKingston Office733 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3200Fax: 845-340-3220

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Ellenville Office50 Center Street, Ellenville, NY 12428Phone: 845-647-1740Fax: 845-647-4782

New Paltz Office124 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561Phone: 845-255-6037

Fax: 845-255-6045

Saugerties Office4 Hight Street, Saugerties, NY 12477Phone: 845-246-2800 x350

Ulster County Public Defender239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3232Fax: [email protected]/public-defender/ulster-county-public-defender

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Office provides representation to defendants based on qualifying income requirements. Cases are referred fromcriminal and family court. Representation continues at appellate level. There is also a defender-based advocate whoworks with clients on alternative sentencing, such as drug court.

Ulster County Regional Drug Treatment Court1 Garraghan Drive, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 338-2974

Ulster County Veteran Services Agency5 Development Court, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3190Fax: 845-340-3194www.ulstercountyny.gov/veterans-service-agencyHours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Benefits are generally not affected by criminal record, with an honorable discharge--can assist in applying for anupgrade in discharge status. can help w/requests for copy of DD214 and w/applications for all veterans' benefitsincluding health care, education, vocational training, counseling, employment, tax exemptions, VA home loans.Help w/applications & paperwork.Transportation to and from Albany VA Hospital daily from Kingston.Transportation to and from Kingston from Ellenville to meet Albany service: Mon, Wed, and Fri.Ambulette available for wheelchair patients to and from Albany VA hospital and Outpatient clinic in Kingston.

Reservations required.

VA Outpatient/Primary Clinic63 Hurley Ave., Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-331-8322

Stratton VA Medial Center113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208Phone: 518-626-5000

Veteran Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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Ulster Literacy Association, Inc. 480 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-331-6837www.ulsterliteracy.orgVolunteer tutors with training teach clients to read & write. For adults 16 & up and not in school. Service free &confidential. Teaching usually one-on-one, but can be in a group or a family group. Conducts outreach literacy

program at Ulster County Jail. BOCES Pre-GED & ESL classroom support. Off-site services.

Ulster SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business SUNY Ulster Business Resource Center, 1 Development Court, Kingston, NYPhone: 845-339-0468Fax: 845-339-0780www.ulster.score.orgBy Appointment

Local supporters: SCORE, SUNY Ulster & Ulster Chamber of CommerceFree confidential counseling to prospective, new or established small business persons by individual inquiry or byreferral from governmental agencies. Information & counseling on many kinds of businesses by highly experienced

business volunteers. Workshops, seminars & training programs offered at low-cost.

Ulster Works One-Stop Job Center651 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-340-3170www.ulsterworks.comHours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pmLanguage capabilities: Spanish, and a translating service for other languages

Ulster Works OneStop Job Center is a collaborative effort operated by the NYS Department of Labor, UC Office ofEmployment and Training, SUNY Ulster, Ulster BOCES and UC Department of Social Services.

Services include workshops such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, etc.; individual and skills assessment;career counseling; job search and on-line application assistance; use of computers, fax machines and telephones forthe job search; access to federally funded programs for training and upgrading of skills.

Special opportunities for those returning from prison: Guidance with federally funded programs that reward businesses with tax incentives to hire people who have been incarcerated; federal bonding program for those formerlyincarcerated and others with special needs; assistance with licensing programs and training; referrals to ACCES/VR.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills320 Sawkill Rd., Kingston NY 12401Phone: [email protected]

Services and Religious Exploration for children begin at 10:30am on Sunday.Other hours by appointment.A welcoming supportive community. Diverse beliefs. We wrote this guide.

U.S. Social Security Administration332 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601Phone: 877-405-6747TTY: 800-325-0778www.ssa.govHours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 9am-3pm; Wed 9am-12pm

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Apply for Social Security Benefits, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income for aged, blind ordisabled (SSI) or Medicare.

On Tuesdays there is a room used for appointments in 1003 Development Court, Ulster Ave., Kingston NY, Room127. You must call for an appointment.

United Way Community & Emergency Services

450 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401Phone: 845-331-4199Fax: [email protected]: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Help finding a job, help learning to parent, help paying the rent, help overcoming substance abuse, help leaving anabusive relationship, help with childcare, help succeeding in school. We believe these services, and scores of others,should be available to anyone who needs and desires them. See our website or call us for information.

Wallkill Public Library

7 Bona Venture Avenue, Wallkill,NY 12589Phone: 845-895-3707Fax: 845-895-8659wallkillpubliclibrary.orgHours: Mon & Fri 10am-6pm; Tue, Wed, & Thur 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-2pm

West Hurley Public Library42 Clover St., West Hurley, NY 12491Phone: 845-679-6405Fax: 845-679-2144mailbox@westhurleylibrary.orgwww.westhurleylibrary.orgHours: Mon, Wed 1-7pm; Tues & Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm; closed Thurs and Sun

Library services, references, guides and directories. On-line job information.Free Computer use. Free tutoring for those 50 and older. call for appointment.

Woodstock Jewish Congregation1682 Glasco Tpke., Woodstock NY 12498Phone: 845-679-2218Fax: [email protected]: Fri 7:30pm; Sat 10am (child care available)Rabbi is available for counseling. Call for appointment.

Woodstock Library 5 Library Lane, Woodstock, NY 12498Phone: 845-679-2213Fax: [email protected]: Tue & Wed 10am-8pm; Thur & Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm

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Woodstock Reformed Church16 Tinker St. Woodstock NY 12498Phone: 845-679-6610woodstockchurch@verizon.netwww.woodstockreformedchurch.orgOffice Hours: Tue, Wed, Thurs 10am-2pmServices: Sun 10am. Child care provided. Sunday School during service.

Hosts The Good Neighbors Food Pantry: Wed 3-7pm and Thurs 2-5pmWoodstock area Meals On Wheels uses our facilities. See website.

Workers’ Rights Law Center of New York, Inc.Centro De Derechos Laborales9 Main Street, Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-331-6615Fax: [email protected]: Mon-Fri 9am-5pmSpanish spoken; translators can be sought for other languages.

Not-for-profit law firm helping low-wage workers. Source of information on existing rights and how to claim them.Free legal assistance with employment problems such as minimum wage violations, overtime, discrimination,Workers Compensation etc. Help with immigration rights and racial or ethnic profiling or harassment. Referrals toappropriate agencies as necessary.

YWCA

209 Clinton Ave., Kingston NY 12401Phone: 845-338-6844Fax: 845-338-0620info@ywcaulstercounty.orgwww.ywcaulstercounty.orgHours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

YWCA Ulster County Advocacy, Services, & Education for Women, Children & Families NYS licensed childcare center with daycare services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 yrs., M-F 7am-6pmPre-School: half day for 3 & 4-year-oldsUlster Family Court Children’s Center: drop off children 6 weeks-12 years old, while on court businessTeen Parent Services for pregnant or parenting teens under the age of 21Parenting Education: 6-week sessions on parenting, at Center, or for incarcerated women in UC Jail.

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