Mental Health Services
Mental Health • Poughkeepsie, NY
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
Stabilization Center, 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Phone
845-485-9700 (Helpline); 845-486-2849 (Stabilization Center)
oclark@dutchessny.gov
Opening Hours
24 Hours
Emergency Care
Call HELPLINE at 845-485-9700, 24 hours a day, or walk into the Stabilization Center at 230 North Road in Poughkeepsie (845) 486-2849. We’re here 24/7/365 to help connect you to the services you need.
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FAQs
Mental health services for adults are provided directly by DBCH as well as through our contract agencies throughout the County. What services are offered?
The page states that mental health services for adults are provided directly by DBCH as well as through contract agencies, and mentions programs such as the Partial Hospital Program, Jail-Based Services, and Single Point of Access (SPOA) for supportive residential services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 4.7/5 (266)
- Google (Aggregate): 4.6/5 (251)
- Healthgrades: 2.3/5 (3)
Patients praise
- Highly supportive and compassionate individual providers and therapists
- Effective therapy techniques for anxiety and life management
- Personalized, non-judgmental approach to care
- Convenience of remote or flexible scheduling options for some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and unresponsive communication
- Rudeness and poor professionalism from administrative and nursing staff
- Issues with billing, including surprise charges and lack of transparency
- Frustration with medication management and pharmacy coordination
- Long wait times and feelings of being rushed during appointments
- Concerns about the quality of care and intake processes
"WORST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY This place will literally have you end up killing yourself , they never answer and the staff upfront is rude along with the Nurse."
— Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Behavioral Health patient review"I feel like the team here really cares about my mental health and showed that through their attentiveness. Grateful for the work they do and how much my life has improved."
— Inspired Counseling Services LCSW PLLC patient review"I have never been treated so poorly by a service provider in my life. Genuinely a mess of a practice."
— Hudson Healthy Minds PLLC patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- WMCHealth Announces Opening of Renovated and Expanded Behavioral Health Unit at MidHudson Regional Hospital, Advancing Hospital’s Behavioral Health Center of Excellence – Westchester Medical Center Health Network — Apr 30, 2026
- Children’s Home Launches New Youth Crisis Residence Program | Children's Home of Poughkeepsie — Jun 10, 2026
- HealthAlliance parent company set to open new 60-bed behavioral health center in Poughkeepsie – Daily Freeman — May 4, 2026
- Family Services moving forward with children's mental health programming - Mid Hudson News — Jul 14, 2025
- Celebrating the Grand Opening of Children’s Way Counseling Center | Children's Home of Poughkeepsie — Jan 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Mental Health America of Dutchess County (MHADC) is a Poughkeepsie-based nonprofit that provides mental health and addiction services, including counseling, therapy, and support groups, across three offices in the Hudson Valley. Key details: - Location: Headquarters at 253 Mansion St, Poughkeepsie, NY; additional offices in Wallkill and Poughkeepsie. - Mission: Ensure access to the full spectrum of mental health and addiction services without unnecessary hoops. - Services: Mental health treatment, counseling, support groups, and related services. - Organization: Private nonprofit with 9 employees; leadership includes Director of Veterans Programs (Joseph Horesky) and Clinical Director of Addiction Services (Kristy Quinn). - Financials: Annual revenue ~$21.0 million. - Online presence: mhadutchess.org with active updates; LinkedIn: /company/mha-dutchess. - Contact: info@mhadutchess.org; phones: (845) 372-5500 or (845) 473-2500. - Community presence: Active in local events and recognitions (e.g., regional awards and hospital collaborations). If you’re seeking mental health resources or services in the Dutchess County area (Poughkeepsie and surrounding towns), MHADC appears to be a primary local provider with substantial reach and programs.
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