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List of mental health centers and phone numbers

Mental Health help is just a phone call away

Millions of Americans are dealing with mental health issues. You are not alone, and help can be had by making a phone call.

National Maternal Mental Health Helpline
1-833-852-6262 / 1-833-TLC-MAMA 
Call or text 24/7/365
English & Spanish; other languages by request. Staffed by licensed mental health and healthcare clinicians, certified peer specialists, and childbirth professionals. 
Launched by HRSA; PSI is the contractor
You can also visit Postpartum Support International - PSI

Call Centers for Mental Health Crises:
Dutchess - 845-485-9700 / 877-485-9700
Orange - 1-800-832-1200
Ulster - 888-750-2266 Option 2

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Dutchess County helpline talk or text
988 or 845-485-9700

Orange County Crisis Call Center
311 or 800-832-1200 in Orange County

Orange County Crisis Center for Teens
Confidential text line for teens for info, referrals or just to chat
Text4Teens is now available 24 hours a day by texting 845-391-1000

Mental and Emotional Wellness Resources: Orange County
Helpline/Rapeline (800) 832-1200

Mobile Mental Health Hotline is the only one of its kind in Sullivan County
The Arc Sullivan-Orange Counties, NY hosts “Children’s Mobile Crisis Intervention” service in the Sullivan County area. The program, which is for children under 18, is designed to assist a parent or guardian in need of an intervention during a time of crisis. The program operates after traditional business hours, when most children are at home.
845-701-3777

Ulster County Mobile Mental Health - Mobile Mental Health is operated by ACCESS: Supports for Living, between the hours of 10 AM - 10 PM. Call 1-844-277-4820.

Family of Woodstock, Inc.
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: Call/Text: (845) 679-2485 / 338-2370
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 or 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Crime Victim Assistance Program: (845) 340-3442



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