KINGSTON – Ulster County has opened a crisis support center operated by People USA and the county Mental Health Department.
The center, in the County Center for Well-Being at 368 Broadway in Kingston, will operate around the clock every day, providing immediate support for youths and adults of all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
County Executive Jen Metzger said the center “represents a major step forward in h ow we care for our community, ensuring that that our residents have access to compassionate, community-based care in a supportive environment, any time of day or night.”
“The support center is a beacon of hope for so many in our community, often serving as their first step along their journey to recovery and wellness,” said Steve Miccio, People USA’s chief executive officer. “We have redefined compassionate and effective care for those in crisis.”
The building that houses the center on the first floor is a comprehensive hub for community wellness.
The second-floor houses Access: Supports for Living with walk-in behavioral health urgent care for adults and children.
The third floor houses the Children’s Way Counseling Center, a youth mental health clinic serving ages five to 21, and the County Department of Mental Health occupies the fourth floor.
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