Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health

Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health, located at 230 North Road in Poughkeepsie, New York, provides comprehensive public mental health and addiction services for residents across the county. The department delivers prevention, treatment, recovery, and support programming for individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders, while also coordinating care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through direct services and contracted community providers, the department ensures access to outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient day programming, and a structured Partial Hospitalization Program designed for individuals experiencing acute or severe symptoms.

In addition to clinical services such as individual therapy, medication management, and addiction treatment, the department operates innovative programs including the Intensive Treatment Alternatives Program, which serves as an alternative to incarceration for individuals whose legal involvement is connected to substance use. Jail-based behavioral health services provide continued care and medication support during incarceration and help coordinate reentry services upon release. Through the Single Point of Access system, the department also facilitates supportive residential placements and housing referrals for adults living with serious mental illness. With a 24/7 crisis helpline and a strong focus on recovery-oriented care, Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health plays a central role in strengthening behavioral health services throughout Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County, New York.