Ulster Helps with Stress
A list of community resources available in and around Ulster County, NY, maintained by the Mental Health Association in Ulster County. Free to use. Updated by neighbors. No appointment needed to start.
Start where you are.
Wherever you're at in your journey, there's a path forward. Choose what feels right — you can always come back and try a different one.
Crisis & immediate support
24/7 hotlines, walk-in centers, mobile crisis teams, and peer warmlines across the county.
Recovery & treatment services
Browse 240+ local programs for substance use, mental health, peer support, and more — filtered by what you need.
Build a personal recovery plan
Tools and worksheets to help you map out your own path — what helps, what to watch for, who to call.
For families & loved ones
If someone you love is struggling, you don't have to figure this out alone. Resources and groups for you, too.
Search for what you need, nearby.
160+ vetted programs across Kingston, New Paltz, Saugerties, Ellenville, and every town in between.
Voices from our community.
Real people, real stories from neighbors across Ulster County who found their way through. Shared with their permission, in their words.
I didn't know where to start. A peer at the warmline didn't try to fix me — she just helped me figure out the next call to make. That was enough to get going.
As a dad, watching my son go through this was the hardest thing. The family group at MHA gave me a place to talk that didn't feel like a lecture.
Two years sober. The directory helped me find the IOP that actually fit my work schedule. Little thing, but it mattered.
A wellness plan, built by you.
Your recovery isn't a one-size-fits-all program. Use our planning guide to map out what supports your wellness — what works, what doesn't, who you can call, and what to do when things get hard.
- Step-by-step guide based on Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
- Printable worksheets you can fill out alone or with a peer
- Examples from Ulster County neighbors who've built theirs
- Free workshops in Kingston and New Paltz throughout the year
You're not alone. Help is here, 24/7.
If you're in crisis or worried about someone you love, reach out. These lines are free, confidential, and staffed by trained people who want to listen.
Know a resource we're missing?
Ulster Helps is community-maintained. If you know of a program, service, or support group that should be listed, let us know — we'll review it and add it to the directory.