Thriving Together
New Paltz!
Town of New Paltz - Office for Community Wellness
The Office for Community Wellness (OCW) is is a unique department within the municipality of the Town of New Paltz. It originated in January of 2017 upon the completion of a federal Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant in order to continue meeting the needs of the community related to behavioral health and wellbeing.
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As such, the primary focus of the OCW is to address local needs and conditions related to mental health, substance use and addiction, suicide, connectivity, and social support.
Thriving Together New Paltz
Thriving Together New Paltz is comprised of many different initiatives, activities, and events coordinated by the OCW that adhere to four (4) national evidence-based prevention strategies:
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Providing Information
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Enhancing Skills
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Providing Support
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Reducing Barriers & Enhancing Access to Resources
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The OCW works with approximately 100 community partners, individuals, and organizations within New Paltz, Ulster County, the Mid-Hudson Region, and New York State that represent 12 sectors within the community:
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Business
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Civic/Volunteer Groups
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Faith-Based Organizations
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Health Care Professionals
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Law Enforcement
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Media​
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Parents
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Schools
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State/Local/Tribal Governments
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Substance Use Organizations
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Youth
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​Youth-Serving Organizations
If you or someone you love is experiencing difficulty or is in need of assistance due to a mental health challenge, please contact any of the following crisis support resources:
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Family of Woodstock's 24-Hour Helpline via phone or text: 845-679-2485
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Ulster County's Mobile Mental Health Team: 1-844-277-4820
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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988