All Abilities Program Director

Dana Hopkins, LCSW-R

(845) 486-3434

dhopkins@dutchessny.gov

EI Official and Director of Preschool Special Education Programs

Coordinator of Children with Special Needs Services

Ages birth through 5 years old

Janine Fitzmaurice, LCSW

(845) 486-3518

jfitzmaurice@dutchessny.gov

CSPOA and Children & Youth Services Coordinator

Deborah Disanza, LCSW-R

(845) 486-2768

ddisanza@dutchessny.gov

Children & Youth Special Needs Health Care

Public Health Nurse

Lorie Drum, RN, BSN

(845) 486-3542

ldrum@dutchessny.gov

 

 

If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance please contact 911

Crisis Counseling, Support, Information & Referrals

Dutchess County HELPLINE 

Toll free: (877) 485-9700

Stabilization Center

(845) 485-9700

NY State Central Register for Child Abuse 

If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance please contact 911

Crisis Counseling, Support, Information & Referrals

Dutchess County HELPLINE 

Toll free: (877) 485-9700

Stabilization Center

(845) 485-9700

NY State Central Register for Child Abuse 

(800-342-3720)

 

 

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Dutchess County Stabilization Center

The Dutchess County Stabilization Center is a walk-in facility serving people of all ages and abilities experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, addiction, family issues, or other crises. It does not matter if you are receiving services from other agencies, you are still welcome to come to the center.

You can connect to the Stabilization Center from home, school, work or anywhere else in the community. We have trained behavioral health specialists available to meet with you and provide assistance 24/7/365.

The Stabilization Center is appropriate for people experiencing:

  • Depression
  • Suicidal thinking
  • Substance use and seeking detox services
  • Emotional distress or anxiety
  • Family distress or relationship issues
  • Changes in performance, friendships,
  • and/or behavior at work or school

The hospital is appropriate for people who:

  • Are suicidal, with intent and means
  • Have a plan, intent and/or means for
  • Self-harm or harm to others
  • Need immediate medical intervention
  • Have an unstable or uncontrollable
  • medical condition