Programs for Young Adults

Do you have a history of depression or bipolar disorder? Are you interested in resources & support from people who know what you're going through? The Depression & Bipolar Support Group is a weekly walk-in session where you can listen and ask questions around living a healthy full life, including ...

Are you feeling financially strapped while working towards sobriety? Keep up your momentum with housing that puts your health and finances first. MHA Sober Supportive Housing is a subsidized housing program that empowers you to get back on your feet. Maintain a paying job while accessing individualized recovery counseling and ...

Do you want to regain your independence but need access to sobriety support that keeps you focused on your goal? Access a safe community residence that supports you in your recovery. Our residences are certified 8.20 OASAS Reintegration Residential programs, accepting a variety of managed Medicaid plans for treatment. The ...

Are you attending (or about to attend) Dutchess Community College? Are you recovering from a psychiatric disability or an addiction disorder? Could you use a little extra support on campus? Our Supported Education Program will allow you to make the most of your college experience by helping you get adjusted ...

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Are you currently raising a teenager? Do you want to be proactive in teaching them the skills they need to thrive, and preparing them to face the coming challenges with grace? This workshop will help you prepare your teens to live life well. We’ll help you understand common problems, as ...

Are you living with a Severe Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and looking to become more independent and comfortable in society? This program will help you learn and refine your life skills. You get the opportunity to build your own schedule, learn in a familiar setting, and take the pressure off ...

Do you have a severe persistent mental illness you’re trying to live with? Are you homeless (or at risk), struggling with addiction or mental health issues, and needing an affordable and safe place to live? This program offers housing that stays matched to your income. Once your housing needs are ...

Have you been through a dysfunctional family life? Is it still affecting you emotionally, mentally, or spiritually?  Do you use substances or compulsive habits to help yourself feel better? This workshop helps you understand how trauma affects you physically, and teaches you how to embrace healthier solutions for clearing your ...

Are you a parent or caregiver to a child between 2 and 12 who reacts often with explosive and aggressive outbursts? Does your child seem like he or she only knows one way to react: with anger? This workshop not only teaches you to solve conflicts with your child peacefully, ...

Are you the parent or caregiver to one or more teens who are constantly challenging your authority? Are you struggling to set boundaries? This workshop will help you understand the principles of managing difficult behaviour, create agreements with your teen, and overall feel a lot more empowered and a lot ...

Have you become so engrossed in your child’s world that you’ve forgotten about your own? Are you ready to start dreaming and living again? This workshop will teach you how to pursue your own goals while still being a great parent and balancing the demands of life around you. It’s ...

Are you a currently going through a stressful separation or divorce? Are you embroiled in a custody dispute, with your child stuck in the middle? The P.E.A.C.E. program is an interactive class that helps you understand the court system and make sure you keep yourself and your children healthy while ...

Are you caring for a child that’s between 2 and 12 and consistently doesn’t listen to your requests? Are you tired of repeating the same thing over and over again, when you know your child already knows the routine? Are you a parent, caregiver, or educator to a child with ...

Are you currently raising or caring for a teen who won’t listen? Do you wish you could have a less stressful relationship with them and still prepare them for the world? This workshop will help you get through to your teen, not to mention help them get ready to face ...

Are you caring for a child between the ages of 2 and 12 who just won’t listen? Do you wish that you could manage their behaviour better without losing your cool? This workshop will give you the understanding and skills you need to get through to your kid, help them ...

Adult Behavioral Health HCBS / CORE can help you achieve your life goals and be more involved in your community. These services can help with: independence, education and employment, peer and family supports and managing crises. BH HCBS is available for people 21 and over who are enrolled in a ...

Are you parent or caregiver to a child with a social, emotional, or mental health diagnosis? Do you feel isolated and wish you could connect with others who know what you’re going through? Helping Others through Personal Experience is a peer-led support group that gets you feeling connected and empowered ...

Are you an agency or a group looking for a speaker on a particular topic? Do you have an issue relevant to mental health or addiction that your group would like to become more educated on? If you have an idea for a workshop, we’d like to make it happen. ...

  Are you struggling with mental illness but still wishing you could get out more? Want to spend time with people who understand what you’re going through? Compeer matches adults with community volunteers to go for weekly outings and activities together. You get a supportive friend and mentor, who’s there ...

Do you have a mental health diagnosis, two or more chronic medical conditions, and/or substance abuse challenges? Do you have consistent daily challenges, but don't know where to turn? This program gives you a single point of access to manage all of your care providers, help assess areas where you ...

Are you over 18 and suffering from or caring for someone with a psychiatric illness? Do you need help, but you’re not 100% sure what you need—for example in the case of moving or a sudden life upheaval? Our Adult Advocacy program will get you the guidance, resource information, and ...