Community Resources

Programs

Dutchess County Office for the Aging

845-486-2555 / Toll Fee: 866-486-2555 Information on services to help individuals and families about care at home, energy assistance, nutrition services and more.

Dutchess County Suicide Hotline – Stabilization Center

Call or text 845-485-9700 / Toll Free: 877-485-9700 Walk in at the Dutchess County Stabilization Center 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

Family Services Rape Crisis and Crime Victims Hotline: 845-452-727

Family Services Domestic Violence Hotline

845-485-5550 – Please be advised your computer might be monitored on this site

Grace Smith House

Offering immediate assistance 24 hours a day for victims of Domestic Violence – 24 Hour Hotline 845-471-3033

Alcohol & Substance Use Services

In Dutchess County, there are many addiction treatment and recovery programs available for people of all ages and needs. Some programs are offered directly by the County, and others are offered by our contract agencies. Getting connected to treatment and recovery programs and finding support is easy, and we are here to help.

NYS Safe Sharps Collection Program

All hospitals and nursing homes in New York State are mandated by law to accept home-generated sharps as a free, community service through their sharps collection programs. Find out where you can dispose of your sharps by clicking the button below.

Dutchess County commission on Human Rights: 845-486-2836

HEAP Applications

Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced the Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services (DCFS) is now accepting applications for regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which assists low-income residents with the cost of heat and energy-related expenses. Individuals can apply online or in person at several locations throughout the County.

Housing Resources

Webster House Emergency Overnight Housing

845-452-0019 – 150 N. Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY

Dutchess County Street Outreach

845-625-3327 – 150 N. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY

Dutchess County Coalition

845-454-5176 – 313 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY

Grace Immigrant Outreach

Supporting the Latino Community – 845-420-4280

Comprehensive Plan

A huge THANK YOU to Diane Price for the outstanding program she presented to the first, second, and third graders from Webutuck School.