COMMUNITY COALITIONS
BAT (Bringing Agencies Together)
Providers share information about their services, events, and programs with other providers.
First Tuesday of Even months except in June when the Library holds its elections.
In June they meet on the second Tuesday of the month.
Kingston Library Conference Room 9 am-11 am
Bring a snack- potluck style meeting
Bring a lot of resources - a huge meeting
Contact: Ruth Hirsch partner-in-healing@earthlink.net (845) 246-8601•(845) 255-8601
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 2-3 pm on Zoom
Contact: kawi@ulstercountyny.gov
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 Commission with 5 focus teams (subcommittees): Age Well, Eat Well, Play Well, Age Well, and Travel Well.
The Commission usually meets Third Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45pm, Conference Room 2, top floor, Kingston City Hall, and via Zoom. Contact: Emily Flynn (eflynn@kingston-ny.gov) or visit the City's website: https://kingston-ny.gov/
Everyone is welcome to all meetings. Reach out to Emily Flynn (eflynn@kingston-ny.gov) for details.
Age Well Kingston - Coalition working to improve the quality of life for seniors in the City of Kingston.
Eat Well Kingston - Brings together people working on food security and systems to network and increase access to healthy, nourishing foods.
Grow Well Kingston - Supports access to community gardens in the City of Kingston.
Play Well Kingston - A group that works on increasing access to parks and public spaces in Kingston to play, exercise, and enjoy.
Travel Well Kingston - Work that increases access to safe walking and bicycling opportunities.
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
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 11am - 12pm
Contact: kawi@co.ulster.ny.us or 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
Ulster Partners for Prevention
Last Friday of each month at 10:00am via Zoom
Contact: jcenteno@erhny.org