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  • About
  • Youth Services
    • Strengthening Families Program
    • Youth and Police Initiative (YPI)
    • Grant Funding
      • County Seeks Proposals for 2025-2026 Youth Program Funding
      • 2024-25 Grant Awards
      • Non-Profit Grant Resource List
    • Youth Council
      • 2024-25 Youth Council Application
    • Youth Board and Coordinating Council
    • Additional Resources
      • Youth Summer Resources 2025
      • Virtual Calming Space
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ThinkDIFFERENTLY

Launched by Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro in 2015, the “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” initiative seeks to change the way individuals, businesses, organizations and communities relate to our neighbors with all abilities.

“ThinkDIFFERENTLY” is our call to action, and it has been embraced throughout Dutchess County, New York State and across the nation. More and more people from all walks of life are choosing to focus on the inherent potential of every individual, regardless of ability. Residents have a resource like no other, offering simple navigation through the comprehensive array of services available — connecting families to resources, events, information, and each other.

For more information please Visit  ThinkDIFFERENTLY.net

24/7 Crisis Services

Speak to a mental health professional any time of day or night.

CALL or TEXT 845-485-9700

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

At HELPLINE, mental health professionals are always available to listen and help people dealing with:

Emotional distress

Anxiety

Depression

Family Issues

Addiction

Navigating the mental health system and finding the services you may need

What we offer:

Immediate crisis response

Emergency mental health counseling by phone or text

Help understanding mental health services and programs in our County

CALL or TEXT 845-485-9700, or call toll-free 877-485-9700 any time of day or night, even on holidays. We are always here to listen, help, or send our Mobile Crisis Intervention Team right to you, if needed.

Dutchess County Helping Our Families Guide

Helpin Our Families Guide

The guide is designed to walk you step-by-step through various possibilities for dealing with your concerns and to help you understand the possibilities and limitations of various choices, where to go for help, and what questions to ask yourself and service providers along the way.

 

Helping Our Families Guide 2025 (in MS Word) or Helping Our Families Guide 2025 (as a pdf)

 

Dial “211” for a broad range of services in Dutchess County

2025 Youth Summer Resources

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