All Abilities Program Director

Dana Hopkins, LCSW-R

(845) 486-3434

dhopkins@dutchessny.gov

 

Coordinator of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services

Olivia Clark, LMSW

(845) 486-2825

oclark@dutchessny.gov

 

CSPOA and Children & Youth Services Coordinator

Mental Health Services

Deborah Disanza, LCSW-R

(845) 486-2768

ddisanza@dutchessny.gov

 

All Abilities Administrative Assistant

Xiomara Santiago

(845) 486-3568

xsantiago@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

Children & Youth Special Needs Health Care

Public Health Nurse

Lorie Drum, RN, BSN

(845) 486-3542

ldrum@dutchessny.gov

 

If this is a medical emergency and you need immediate assistance

please contact 911

For Mental Health and/or Substance Use Crisis Support, Information & Referrals please contact

Dutchess County 988 Call Center

988

 

 

For Walk In Crisis Services and Support visit the Dutchess County Stabilization Center

230 North Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

NY State Central Register for Child Abuse  or https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/cps/ or (Home | Child Protective Services | Office of Children and Family Services (ny.gov))

1-800-342-3720

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Keeping Your Family Healthy and Entertained

Health Resources

Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Info- Dutchess County

COVID-19 Vaccine Handout from NYS OPWDD

Social Distancing and Keeping Everyone Healthy

Coronavirus – About COVID-19 and How to Keep Everyone Safe

Washing My Hands

Coronavirus: What Is It and What Can I Do? – created by The Arc Maryland

Plain Language Booklet on Coronavirus – created by the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center

Stress Relief Breathing – Lisa Nathan

Defining Behavioral Strategies and Supports – Peggy Pisano

Wearing Protective Equipment Social Story-by Anderson Center for Autism

Wearing My Face Mask Social Story-by Anderson Center for Autism

 

Education Resources

FREE “Kelly Goes Back to School” & “Kelly Stays Home” Children’s Book

FREE Virtual Tutoring for Grades K-12 for Dutchess & Orange Counties

The In-Home Educator Training-by Anderson Center for Autism

Children’s Activity Book- Coping After Disaster

The Big List of Children’s Books Read

 

Entertainment Resources

Fall in love with Dutchess County Parks

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Curbside Karaoke

Curbside Karaoke Photos- Q92.1 Facebook Page

Greystone Programs Inc. Guide for Stay at Home Activities

Kids Streaming Story Times and Visits to the Staten Island Zoo!

Virtual Disney Park Rides and Attractions  here are some samples:

Disney Firework Display

Disney’s Frozen

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

Disney’s Its a Small World

Disney’s  The Sea with Nemo and Friends

Thankful – Used with Permission

Other Resources

Mid-Hudson News-Letter to the Editor: Direct Support Professionals are unsung heroes during pandemic

Building Resilience 

The Brave Heart Fund for Health Care Workers

Dutchess County Food Pantry/Meal Program Resources

A Special Thank You to Healthcare Workers from Dutchess BOCES