Support Groups & Workshops

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.

Anger Management 10-week Workshop for Men (MHA)

Kingston

A FREE Anger Management 10-week Workshop for Men held by the Mental Health Association in Ulster.

Kingston

Anger Management 10-week Workshop held by the Mental Health Association in Ulster.

Saugerties

Church offering free lunch, food pantry and clothing referrals.

Kingston

Monthly coalition where human‑services providers share information about services & upcoming events.

Bridge Back Outpatient and Methadone Treatment Program

Kingston

Hospital-based outpatient addiction treatment program with day/evening groups and specialized programs.

Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church

Kingston

United Methodist church providing food, clothing and supportive services.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County

Kingston

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County is dedicated to offering free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to garden to parenting and youth education.

Everett Hodge Community Center

Kingston

Community center offering after‑school programs, HS equivalency and ESL classes and referrals.

Family of Woodstock

Woodstock

Family of Woodstock with 4 locations providing crisis intervention, supportive listening and referrals Monday–Friday with 24/7 Crisis Hotlines, Walk-In Centers, Emergency Food, Counseling, Case Management, Free Clothing and Household Items

Family of Woodstock – Domestic‑Violence

Domestic‑Violence Short‑term Counseling, Case Management, and Family Court Advocate which helps victims draft petitions for emergency orders of protection.

Family of Woodstock – Domestic‑Violence Support Groups

Kingston / New Paltz / Ellenville

Non‑residential support groups for survivors of domestic violence.

Family of Woodstock – Youth Anger Management Groups

Kingston

Six-week anger management workshop for adolescents to manage triggers and develop coping skills.

Kingston

Council connecting wellness and prevention efforts across organizations.

Holistic Health Community – Free Holistic Healthcare Days & Self‑Care Classes

Non‑profit providing free holistic healthcare days, self‑care classes and film nights; events are online and schedules are posted on their website.

Hope and Healing: Coping with Grief & Loss (MHA Support Group)

Kingston / Ellenville

Support group helping individuals cope with grief after the loss of a loved one.

Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center

Kingston

Safe, supportive community center offering services, resources, and programs that unite the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & queer/questioning community.

Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVNCVR)

Saugerties

HVNCVR is to provide support for both our current military personnel while they are back home and our veterans by assisting them with their transition back into civilian life.

Kingston

Coalition of human‑service agencies meeting bimonthly to coordinate services.

Partnership of organizations building a welcoming system of care.

Workgroup focused on addressing racism within the service system.

Jewish Family Services Of Ulster County Bereavement Groups

Free support groups for fellow caregivers caring for elderly or disabled adults.

Live Well Kingston

Kingston

City of Kingston’s Health & Wellness Commission with teams for aging, eating, healing & playing.

Kingston

Coalition serving Spanish‑speaking communities.

Maternal Infant Services Network (MiSN)

Kingston

Perinatal network providing education, support, referrals, youth development, and teen pregnancy prevention programs across Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties to improve birth outcomes and reduce disparities.

Mental Health America of Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie

Mental Health America of Dutchess County is a nonprofit organization offering a full spectrum of mental health services including Addiction Recovery, Housing & Shelter, Family and Veteran Services

Mental Health Association in Ulster County (MHA)

Kingston

Walk‑in mental‑health support center open weekdays in Kingston with drop‑in rooms offering many mental health support and wellness programs.

Mid-Hudson Bereaved Parents of the USA

The Bereaved Parents of the USA has a Mid-Hudson Chapter support group for parents and families grieving after the death of a child of any age.

Mindful Eating Disorder Support Group (MHA in Ulster County)

Kingston

Support group providing education and peer support for individuals with eating disorders.

NAMI Mid-Hudson

New Paltz

NAMI affiliate serving Dutchess and Ulster counties with classes, presentations, and support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

NEDA seeks to fundamentally change the way eating disorders are understood and treated so those affected can achieve lasting recovery and well-being.

People’s Place

Kingston

Community center providing a food pantry, thrift store, community café and wellness center serving individuals facing financial challenges.

Positive Discipline Workshop (MHA)

Kingston

Parenting class teaching practical techniques for encouraging positive behavior and cooperation.

Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL)

Kingston

Independent living center offering advocacy, peer counseling and support for people with disabilities.

Roula's Kids: A Space for Grieving Families, Inc.

Roula’s Kids provides dynamic and age-appropriate grief support for children and families in the Hudson Valley and NYC through expressive arts, play, and physical activity.

SPEAK Coalition (Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Knowledge)

Coalition promoting suicide‑prevention awareness.

Samadhi Recovery Community Outreach Center

Kingston

Samadhi is a recovery center for those suffering from substance use and related disorders and addictions; also operating a Mobile clinic offering recovery‑support services with on‑call emergency peer support.

St. Christopher’s Inn

Garrison

Residential treatment center combining spiritual counseling with substance use recovery.

Kingston

United Methodist church hosting support groups and a pantry.

Step One Inc.

Kingston

Outpatient substance use and mental health treatment program.

The Arc Mid‑Hudson

Kingston

Nonprofit agency supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, vocational and family services such as self-advocacy and family support groups.

The Compassionate Friends

Catskill

The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.

The Living Seed – Yoga & Wellness Classes

New Paltz

Wellness center in New Paltz teaching yoga, somatics, Ayurvedic counseling, acupuncture and more; classes offered in person and online with schedules on their website.

Town of New Paltz – Office for Community Wellness (OCW)

New Paltz

Municipal office that coordinates free wellness workshops, programs, and community events for all ages in New Paltz, with a focus on mental health, substance use, and social connectedness.

Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP)

Kingston

24‑hour crime‑victim support program providing crisis intervention, advocacy and support groups.

Coalition improving care transitions between community organizations and healthcare for older adults.

Collaborative promoting resiliency and trauma‑informed care.

Ulster Immigrant Defense Network

Kingston

Support network providing safety and assistance to immigrants.

YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County

Kingston

Community organization providing health, physical education and recreational services including youth programs.

YWCA of Ulster County

Kingston

Helping women build stable security while nurturing physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through education and mentorship through different programming. Also providing licensed childcare programs.