COMMUNITY COALITIONS
BAT (Bringing Agencies Together)
Meant for providers to share information about thier services, events and programs with other providers.
First Tuesday of even months except in June when the Library holds their elections.
In June they meet the second Tuesday of the month.
Kingston Library Conference Room 9am 11am
***currently meeting on Zoom due to COVID-19
Bring a snack- potluck style meeting
Bring a lot of resources - huge meeting
Contact: Ruth Hirsch partner-in-healing@earthlink.net (845) 246-8601•(845) 255-8601
Criminal Justice & Behavioral Health Task Force
CJBH brings together a local, cross-system, multidisciplinary group of key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and to identify and discuss ways in which barriers between the criminal justice and behavioral systems can be reduced through the development of integrated local strategic plans.
3rd Tuesday of the month 3-4:30pm
Contact: tmcd@co.ulster.ny.us
Human Services Coalition
Second Thursday of every other month 9:30-11:30 am
CDMH on Golden Hill Ave
RSVP required
Contact: acor@co.ulster.ny.us or mshl@co.ulster.ny.us
Integrated Ulster Anti-Racism Workgroup
Providers come together to address the problem of racism in our system of care
1st Wednesday of the month from 2-3pm
Contact: albu@co.ulster.ny.us
Integrated Ulster
A partnership of organizations of all types to create a system of care that is welcoming and effective in addressing the complex needs of all people in Ulster County. Open to new members.
1st Thursday of the month at 10-11am - every other month
Location: Zoom
Contact: Katrina H. Williams kawi@co.ulster.ny.us
Ulster County Care Transitions Coalition
Committed to improving the health of the residents in our community by community based and health care organizations working together with the aim of bridging the gaps and making patient care transitions safer and more effective.
4th Wednesday of every month 9:00-11:00 am
Contact: khochman@rcal.org, skop@co.ulster.ny.us
Ulster County Eating Disorder Coalition
Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1-2pm on zoom
Mental Health Association in Ulster County Inc.
Contact (845) 339-9090 or wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com
Healthy Ulster Council
The primary mission is to "connect the dots" between the multitude of organizations, sectors, programs and communities in Ulster County that are working to promote wellness and prevent illness.
2nd Thursdays, Odd months, 2-4pm
Contact: Melinda Herzog mmh62@cornell.edu or Stacy Kraft stor@co.ulster.ny.us
Live Well Kingston
The City of Kingston's Health and Wellness Commission with 5 focus teams: Eat Well, Play Well, Heal Well, Age Well, and Travel Well.
Third Wednesday, 4-5:30pm, City Hall, Conference Room 1, Top floor, Contact: Emily Flynn
5 Focus Teams (Subcommittees):
Age Well Kingston
Open to the public. Coalition working to improve the quality of life for seniors in the City of Kingson.
Third Wednesdays, 1-2pm, Rotates between City Hall, Yosman Towers, and Governor Clinton, Contact: Emily Flynn
Eat Well Kingston
Open to the public. Brings together people working on food security, agriculture, food systems to network, share resources, identify gaps and needs in Kingston.
First Wednesdays, Odd Months, 10am-12pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, Contact: Katie Sheehan-Lopez
Heal Well Kingston
Best for providers, but the public is welcome. A group of health providers with a connection to Kingston that come together to support access to health care.
First Fridays, noon - 1pm, City Hall, Conference Room 1, Top floor, Contact: Emily Flynn
Play Well Kingston
The public is welcome. A group that works on access and inviting all residents to parks and public spaces in Kingston to play, exercise and enjoy.
Fourth Friday, noon - 1pm, City Hall, Conference Room 1, Top floor, Contact: Emily Flynn
Mano a Mano
Serves the Spanish-speaking communities of Ulster County by providing a structure where agencies, individuals, businesses, and organizations work collaboratively to network, support, and foster a diverse community by promoting each member’s linguistically appropriate and culturally competent services.
3rd Fridays, Odd Months, 12:30-2:30
Contact: Mariel Fiori fiori@bard.edu
Ellenville Wawarsing Prevention Coalition
3rd Friday of each month at 9:30 am
Contact: UPC sbaxter@familyservicesny.org
SPEAK Coalition
(Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Knowledge)
Ulster County SPEAK is a coalition of community partners working to educate others about the warning signs and inform you as to what you can do to help prevent suicide.
Contact by email: SPEAK@UlsterCountyNY.gov
Ulster County Trauma Informed Care Collaborative
Established to coordinate efforts to promote resiliency and reduce the adverse effects of trauma across the county. Open to new members.
3rd Tuesday of the month 9:15-10:15am
Contact: kawi@co.ulster.ny.us, tara@tarasanders.net
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network
Their mission is to provide a network of safety and support to immigrants, regardless of status.
https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/what-we-do/
Helpline: 888-726-7276 (Please note that coverage is not 24/7. Please leave your request and contact information; someone will get back to you within 24 hours.)
For general information email uidn@ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org
Office by appointment only: Holy Cross/Santa Cruz Episcopal Church, 30 Pine Grove Avenue, Kingston