24/7 Crisis Services (www.dutchessny.gov) - Available in Dutchess County. Free and confidential. HELPLINE mental health professionals are available to listen any time, day or night, even on holidays and help people dealing with: Emotional Distress -- Anxiety -- Depression -- Family Issues -- Addiction -- Navigating the Mental Health System and Finding Services Needed. They offer: Immediate Crisis Response -- Emergency Mental Health Counseling by Phone or Text -- Help Understanding Mental Health Services and Programs in Dutchess County.
CALL the HELPLINE - 9-8-8
CALL or TEXT - 1-845-485-9700
CALL Toll free - 1-877-485-9700
WALK IN @The Stabilization Center 230 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY - 1-845-486-2849
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org) - Read more about the 988 Lifeline from the Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov).
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211 (.org) - Dial 2-1-1 on your telephone or use the website. Resources for:
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Help Is Here: Resource Directory produced by the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) of Dutchess County (capedc.org) -
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National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mid-Hudson (namimidhudson.org) - local affiliate serving the people of Dutchess and Ulster Counties in New York with an office located in Poughkeepsie NY. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illneess and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
Goals:
Advocate at the county, state, and national levels for non-discriminatory access to quality healthcare, housing, education and employment for people with mental illness.
Please reach out for support, educational materials, advocacy questions and concerns, to share your story, or with any other general question or concern. To reach the office, call or text 1-845-206-9892, or fill out a Contact Us form. If your life or someone else’s is in imminent danger, please call 911.
Mental Health & Substance Use Urgent Care - Access: Supports for Living
Available Virtually 24/7
and
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm at four locations:
| Union Street Community Counseling Center - 16-24 Union Street Middletown, NY 10940 |
Kaplan Family Counseling Center - 368 Broadway, 2nd Floor Kingston, NY 12401 115 Delafield Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
For more information or to connect virtually,
please call:
1-888-750-2266, option 2
Hudson Valley Clubhouse (HVC) (.org) - a mental health recovery center in Poughkeepsie where people suffering from mental illness can find support in a nonclinical setting. The Hudson Valley Clubhouse opened its doors in January 2024 and is the first of its kind in Dutchess County and one of 340 operating worldwide under the auspices of Clubhouse International (according the article in DutchessMagazine.com). For more information contact Hudson Valley Clubhouse.
98 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1-845-743-4872
hvclubmember@outlook.com
Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community - Sunshine Behavioral Health (.com) - Information about: Treatments, types of Addictions, Black Mental Health Resources and culturally competent providers.
National Depression Hotline (.org) - a nationwide resource for people struggling with depression or a mental health crisis. Reliable and free resources are available to help oneself or a loved one 24/7.
1-866-629-4564.
The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, and More by
New hope for those suffering from conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, PTSD, ADHD and more. Though incidence of these conditions is skyrocketing, for the past four decades standard treatment hasn't much changed, and success rates in treating them have barely improved, either. Meanwhile, the stigma of the "mental illness" label--damaging and devastating on its own--can often prevent sufferers from getting the help they need. Brain specialist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen is on the forefront of a new movement within medicine and related disciplines that aims to change all that. In The End of Mental Illness, Dr. Amen draws on the latest findings of neuroscience to challenge an outdated psychiatric paradigm and help readers take control and improve the health of their own brain, minimizing or reversing conditions that may be preventing them from living a full and emotionally healthy life. ...
Healing: Our Path From Mental Illness to Mental Health by
"A bold, expert, and actionable map for the re-invention of America's broken mental health care system As director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Thomas Insel was giving a presentation when the father of a boy with schizophrenia yelled from the back of the room, "Our house is on fire and you're telling me about the chemistry of the paint! What are you doing to put out the fire?" Dr. Insel knew in his heart that the answer was not nearly enough. The gargantuan American mental health industry was not healing millions who were desperately in need. He left his position atop the mental health research world to investigate all that was broken-and what a better path to mental health might look like. In the United States, we have treatments thatwork, but our system fails at every stage to deliver care well. Even before COVID, mental illness was claiming a life every eleven minutes by suicide. Quality of care varies widely, and much of the field lacks accountability. We focus on drug therapies for symptom reduction rather than on plans for long-term recovery. Care is often unaffordable and unavailable, particularly for those who need it most and are homeless or incarcerated. Where was the justice for the millions of Americans suffering from mental illness? Who was helping their families? But Dr. Insel also found that we do have approaches that work, both in the U.S. and globally. ...
Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health: A Complete Guide to the Food-Mood Connection by
A major component of a client's clinical profile is diet, which can greatly influence mental well-being. For example, dietary changes can alleviate anxious and depressive symptoms. But few therapists have any nutrition training and many don't know where to begin. This book provides an essential introductory primer.
This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More by
Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety? ...When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains. And recent studies have shown that diet can have a profound impact on mental health conditions ranging from ADHD to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia and beyond.
Creating A Healthier Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Wellness: 8 Dimensions of Wellness - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (samhsa.gov) - (.pdf)
Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH), The State University of New York at New Paltz (newpaltz.edu) - Curated Tip Sheets from organizations such as:
Click on the article titles to download each document, and make sure to check out the organization's websites for the most up-to-date information.
How to Tell if Social Media Is Harming Your Mental Health (zocdoc.com) - While social media is an excellent tool for staying in touch with friends and family, finding communities based on interests and communicating quickly, it can also negatively impact mental health. Read about both positive and negative effects of social media on mental well-being, effective strategies for maintaining a healthy balance between social media usage and mental health and, the significance of seeking assistance when needed.
Best Mood Tracker Apps of 2023 (verywellmind.com) - Review compiled by verywellmind.com.
Center for Environmental Therapeutics (cet.org) - Environmental therapeutics harness neglected properties of light, dark and air to meet the challenges of mental and physical health in contemporary life.
Therapeutic applications include:
Free Meditation Apps Worthy of Your Attention (mindful.org)
8 Free Meditation Apps to Help You De-Stress and Unwind (realsimple.com)
15 Absolutely Free Meditation Apps That Are Like an Exhale for Your Brain (wellandgood.com)
Calm App - Calm is a mental fitness app designed to help you build the strength to face life's ups and downs.
Focus on: Better sleep ; Improve performance ; Build self-esteem ; Reduce anxiety ; Reduce stress ; Increase happiness ; Develop gratitude.
Mindfulness & Meditation -
Mindfulness Resources For Mental Health: A Toolbox For Student Wellness and Well-Being (supersummary.com) - Provides an in-depth overview for those who are just getting started, and addresses the specific role that reading, writing, and study play in the mindful approach to learning and education.
Contents are organized into topics, each with a curated list of resources, including their own summaries, additional helpful links for further study and key terms.
Mindful: Healthy Mind, Healthy Life (mindful.org) - Website for anyone looking to learn about or increase their mindfulness practice through personal stories, news, advice, & insights about the practice of mindfulness.
Headspace App - Free app to download from Apple or Google that teaches the essentials of meditation and mindfulness.
UCLA Mindful App - Grounded in Science, this free app offers:
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Meditations by
...profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161-180) are a series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior... Marcus's insights and advice--on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others--have made the Meditations ...[f]or anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual well-being. [A]s relevant now as it was two thousand years ago. ...
What is Stoicism? A Definition and 9 Stoic Exercises To Get You Started. - Daily Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Life (dailystoic.com)
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Stoic Mental Health Training Resources -
Mindfulness Guided Meditation (5:19min)
Guided Meditation - Self (9:18mins)
Relaxation Techniques -
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script (.pdf) - Exercise that reduces stress & anxiety in your body by having you slowly tense and then relax each muscle.
Tai Chi with Helen Liang (15:17mins)
Simple Qigong Exercise for Anxiety with Jeffrey Chand -similar to Tai Chi (2mins)
Calming Yoga for Stress Relief and Anxiety (15min)
Guided Visualization Exercise - How to Perform Visualization Correctly (11min)
- headphones are recommended.
Find The Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center Near You (addictionresource.net) - Helping to break down the barriers and stigmas that surround substance abuse with free, accurate, and valuable information AddictionResource.net provides up-to-date, accurate, and evidence-based information related to:
Topics are selected based on research, which types of addiction individuals across the nation may be facing, and which types of treatment may be most helpful and effective.
Detox Rehabs (.net) - Provides expert information for individuals and families struggling to find recovery by vetting and researching rehab centers. Find: the top five centers in your home state or out of state, help for veterans, LGBTQ+ friendly programs, free of Medicaid accepting treatment, and pet-friendly facilities.
Educate yourself during your recovery journey with free guides that answer questions such as:
New York Free Rehab Centers (.net) - Information about free, and cost-reduced detox, alcohol, and drug rehab centers in New York. This resource can be helpful for those with no insurance, low-income families, people without housing, among others.
Many of us know someone that's suffering from a mental health ailment, co-occurring disorder or addiction. To make things worse COVID continues and more people have turned to alcohol to cope with the unprecedented uncertainty and stress. With an increase in alcohol related deaths on the road, the largest jump since 2007 according to Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Granite Recovery Centers operating the Green Mountain Treatment Center (.com) offer the following resources:
Here are a few other related resources:
Addiction and Mental Health Resources for Veterans (veteranrehab.org) - Dial 1-866-928-6339 to access a nationwide resource for finding substance use treatment, recovery, and mental health services for Veterans. Free and confidential helpline services with trained specialists available to help find the best options for treatment.
Live Another Day (.org) - Provides extensive information on curated non-biased lists of accredited mental health and substance use treatment providers and resources. View curated non-biased lists of accredited mental health and substance use treatment providers and resources for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. Guides include:
Detox Local (.com) - Provides an extensive list of mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) communities.
Rehab Spot (.com) - Rehab Spot's primary goal is to provide anyone affected by drug or alcohol addiction with an informational toolkit while on their journey to achieve recovery. Through easily accessible and reliable information, Rehab Spot would like to help those battling substance abuse and co-occurring disorders find the resources they need to begin a healthy and sober life.
Find resources about hard to recognize topics like Alcohol Withdrawal and the benefits of inpatient vs. outpatient rehab.
Alcohol Rehab Guide (.org) - Alcohol Rehab Guide is not a treatment center, it is a public web guide sharing information on alcohol, addiction, and recovery. Read about the important warning signs that can often signal alcohol dependence and additional clinically reviewed articles about addiction and recovery.
The Loneliness Epidemic is Fueling Mental Illness & Substance Abuse: Resources To Support Wellness (trueaddictionby.org) -
Transforming Roots Unto Eternity (T.R.U.E.) Addiction and Behavioral Health, a mental health and substance abuse treatment provider working out of Tennessee, has created a guide that breaks the silence on the loneliness epidemic. With this guide they consider the disconnect, the causes, and how to treat this surge in solitude. Includes substance abuse and mental health resources.
Xanax Detox Center (charlesriverrecovery.com) - the detox center in Massachusetes provides a safe and secure environment for those suffering from addiction to the powerful benzodiazepine medication. ...Xanax is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders. Benzodiazepines can also be prescribed for other medical conditions. While the drug effectively treats conditions, it can also cause various side effects, including addiction.
Benzodiazepines Drug Fast Sheet (dea.gov)
Animal-Assisted Therapies & Pet Friendly Rehabs Near Me (americanaddictioncenters.org) -
Best Rehabs That Are Pet-Friendly (recovery.com)
Pet-Friendly Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Near Me (rehabs.com)
7+ Tips on How to Find a Job After Rehab (novoresume.com) - Creating a healthy routine after rehab may help you maintain sobriety. This might include regular attendance to support programs, spending time with a social group where you partake in healthy activities, or finding a job. Keep in mind that the job you accept should work around your efforts towards recovery.
Your Recovery is Important: Virtual Recovery Resources (samhsa.gov) - Tip sheet describing resources that can be used to virtually support recovery from mental/substance use disorders created by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Public Health Issues & Addiction: Risks of Going Untreated (americanaddictioncenters.org) - COVID-19 & Addiction: Risks of Going Untreated
Free Virtual Support Meetings (americanaddictioncenters.org) - offered during this time using GoToMeetings virtual platform.
AAPI LGBTQ+ Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Support (centricbh.com) - This guide features dozens of substance abuse and mental illness support resources for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) who identify as LGBTQ+.
Prevail Recovery Center (prevailrecoverycenter.com) - Mental health and substance use resources for Black LGBTQ+ people.
Nar-Anon Chat (.com) - This website is intended to bring together family members and friends of addicts and give them a place to communicate and learn from the each other.
If you are a newcomer and are looking for information or just to talk to someone, please continue to check out the website.
Partnership To End Addiction (drugfree.org) - Partnership to End Addiction is a result of the cohesive joining of two pioneering and preeminent addiction-focused organizations — Center on Addiction and, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.
Filter meetings:
Young People in Recovery (YPR) (youngpeopleinrecovery.org) - YPR envisions a world where all young people have the resources they need to thrive in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol.
YPR’s mission is to provide the life skills and peer supports to help people recover from substance use disorder and reach their full potential.
StayHonest (.org) provides resources intended to help cannabis users make informed decisions about its holistic value, both risks and benefits.
Connections App - A free Smartphone App (backed by years of research) to help support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
With the app you can...
Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org) - Virtual meeting guide.
Al-Anon Electronic Meetings (al-anon.org) - Electronic meetings, like all Al‑Anon meetings, offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.
SMART Recovery - Self-Management and Recovery Training (smartrecovery.org) - SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a science-based, secular alternative to Al-Anon and Johnson Intervention.
** SROL officially ended on June 30, 2023, but there are over 500 online SMART Recovery meetings available on SMARTfinder waiting to provide support and connection.
Alcohol Help (.com) - Free and confidential HOTLINE, available 24/7. Call 1-888-708-1026 or visit the website to enter your phone number and Get a Call and find resources under the following tabs: Alcohol ; Treatment ; Recovery ; Family.
Risky Driving - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov)
Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) (nyproblemgamblinghelp.org) - Resources for those adversely affected by problem gambling, their families and communities. With a focus on supporting the individual and reducing barriers to care, Mid-Hudson PGRC can also assist with payment of treatment if needed.
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Mid-Hudson PGRC - Call NOW for Help to stop gambling
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 215-6440
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New York Council on Problem Gambling
100 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 104
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 867-4084
Overcoming Gambling: A Guide for Problem and Compulsive Gamblers by
Addiction to gambling and its consequences can be devastating - and can affect anyone, from any age or background.
This book is designed to help you - or a loved one - stop gambling forever. It will help you, or them, to recognize the phases of problem gambling, and to understand the release that happens when you create, and hit, rock bottom. As you come to learn more about this illness, you'll learn how to deal with the urges and start the path back towards dignity and self-respect. You'll also understand, once and for all, the futility of gambling and the cruel facts about this cruel industry.
Himself a recovered compulsive gambler, Phil Mawer has created an effective therapy that has helped countless people break out of their gambling prison and start enjoying life again - and his book will help you, too.
Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) (medlineplus.gov) - Select information listed under Basics; Learn More; See, Play and Learn; Research; Resources; For You as well as under Medical Encyclopedia; Related Health Topics; National Institutes of Health; Other Languages and; NIH MedlinePlus Magazine.
MedlinePlus links to health information from the National Institutes of Health (nih) and other federal government agencies. MedlinePlus also links to health information from non-government Web sites. Read their disclaimer about external links and quality guidelines.
Opioid Addiction Treatment Guide - Addiction Experts (.com)
Overcoming Opioid Addiction: The Authoritative Medical Guide for Patients, Families, Doctors, and Therapists by
A medical guide to understanding, treating, and defeating opioid use disorder.
Addictions, Substance Abuse & Alcoholism by
Contains 425 alphabetically arranged essays on a variety of topics, including substances of abuse, treatment and addiction overviews, organizations and foundations dedicated to treatment and prevention, physiological and psychological issues and behaviors, trends and statistics, and social contexts and concerns related to substance abuse and treatment such as advertising and media influence, aging, ethnicity, and children and substance abuse.
The Complete Family Guide to Addiction by
If you are struggling to help a loved one recover from addiction--and to cope with the devastating impact on the whole family--you are not alone. …This expertly written guide addresses the painful questions that spouses, parents, and grown children face every day. Why do addicts make such bad choices? How can you find (and afford) treatment that works--and convince your loved one to try it? Can relapse be prevented? When does being supportive cross the line to enabling? Providing science-based answers and resources, the authors cover crucial emotional, financial, and legal issues…
Alcoholics Anonymous by
Alcoholics Anonymous (also known as the Big Book in recovery circles) sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. The fourth edition includes twenty-four new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in A.A. during the early years of the 21st century. Sixteen stories are retained from the third edition, including the "Pioneers of A.A." section, which helps the reader remain linked to A.A.'s historic roots, and shows how early members applied this simple but profound program that helps alcoholics get sober today. Approximately 21 million copies of the first three editions of "Alcoholics Anonymous" have been distributed. It is expected that the new fourth edition will play its part in passing on A.A.'s basic message of recovery. This fourth edition has been approved by the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous, in the hope that many more may be led toward recovery by reading its explanation of the A.A. program and its varied examples of personal experiences which demonstrate that the A.A. program works.
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: Including 12 Steps, Guides and Prayers by
This is the Original Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous 1st Edition. The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism. This book describes how the founders, Bill Smith and Dr. Bob recovered from alcoholism through Spiritual Principles.This Edition is Equipped with a Twelve Step Guide & Prayer Section to help other addictions as well, Including Marijuana & Drug addiction, as well as Overeating, Gambling and Sex Addictions.
How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics by
This book is an introduction into the workings of Al-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous. As people come together to find help and support in dealing with the effects of alcoholism, they often find help and solace in the experiences shared by other member. They come together for many different reasons, and return looking for one reason: hope of a better life.
Sober Curious: the Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol by
Would life be better without alcohol? It's the nagging question more and more of us are finding harder to ignore, whether we have a "problem" with alcohol or not. After all, we yoga. We green juice. We meditate. We self-care. And yet, come the end of a long work day, the start of a weekend, an awkward social situation, we drink. One glass of wine turns into two turns into a bottle. In the face of how we care for ourselves otherwise, it's hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel ...
The 30-Day Sobriety Solution: How to Cut Back or Quit Drinking in the Privacy of Your Own Home by
The 30-Day Sobriety Solution grew out of Jack Canfield's decades-long work in self-esteem and success training. Its principles were carefully developed into a program by Dave Andrews and tested by thousands whose inspiring stories of recovery are shared throughout the book. Organized into five phases that span 30-day periods, this book and its free companion website, The30DaySolution.com, guide you through each day with practical exercises that, over time, allow you to more easily make positive choices again and again. Integrating neuroscience, cognitive therapy, proven tools, and teachings, The 30-Day Sobriety Solution's daily program will help you achieve your goals-whether that's getting sober or just cutting back-and create positive, permanent change in your life.
This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life by
This Naked Mind has ignited a movement across the country, helping thousands of people forever change their relationship with alcohol. Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they resist change because they fear losing the pleasure and stress-relief associated with alcohol...
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