To better reach residents and families living with mental health and substance use issues and hear their feedback on the local services available to them, the Dutchess County Department of Mental Health (DMH) hosts annual Mental Health Town Halls.
These Town Halls will offer residents the opportunity to share their experiences and give input to DMH about services in the following areas:
Each event will begin at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm). Join Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and DMH for conversations about the services available to help you and your family.
Wednesday, September 24
Department of Mental Health, 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie
Tuesday, October 7
Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk Street, Red Hook
Wednesday, October 15
Town of Amenia Town Hall, 4988 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501
Thursday, October 16
Town of Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590!
Each Town Hall will feature representatives from local service providers as well as County departments. Registration is not necessary and you can attend any event.
Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available at each event. For other accommodations, such as American Sign Language interpreters, please give DMH at least 7 days' notice by emailing edentrone@dutchessny.gov or calling 845-486-2885.
If you are unable to attend, or do not feel comfortable speaking in public, we still want your voice to be heard. We encourage you to submit your comments below. Please be sure to select a topic from the drop-down menu, and share which event you plan to attend in the comment section.
