Self Help
For a complete directory of local resources and services pertaining to mental health and any possible related needs check out our website http://www.wellnessrecovery.org/
Support Groups at MHA
The Wellness Services Department offers a series of trainings and support groups to program participants, their family members and the general public. Groups are run either by Wellness Services staff or contracted professionally qualified facilitators. All groups are FREE and open to the public.
To register or obtain more information about groups please contacts us!
Call 845-339-9090
OR
Email wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com
Informed Consent for Zoom
In order to attend online Virtual sessions, please return the Informed Consent for Zoom form (signed) signature page to wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com. You may also come to the Clifford Beers Center, 300 Aaron Ct. Kingston, in person to sign or turn it in to the Wellness Department.
The Wellness Services Department offers a series of training and support groups to program participants, their family members, and the general public. Groups are run by Wellness Services staff or contracted, professional, qualified facilitators. All groups are FREE and open to the public. Below is the current list of groups offered through The Mental Health Association (MHA) in Ulster County. To register or obtain more information about groups, please contact us!
Call: 845-339-9090 or Email: wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com
All groups are located at 300 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401 (unless otherwise noted location change!)
Live For Today
An open, confidential support group for adults struggling with suicidal ideation. This group offers a chance to connect with the part of us that wants to live, support others, and share coping tools.
Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm
Thrivin’ Not Just Survivin’
An interactive group focusing on building and fostering resiliency to overcome trauma.
Mondays, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Empowering Parents
A support group to support caregivers of children who are having social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
2nd Mondays of the month, offered at two different times: 11:30 am -12:30 pm & 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mindful Eating D/O Support - Hybrid
This group offers education & support for individuals who identify as having any kind of eating disorder. Before attending, please sign up by emailing wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com.
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Caregivers Support- Hybrid
This group is a safe place for caregivers seeking support and interaction with other caregivers. Express yourself, gain support and coping skills, receive helpful advice, and connect with others in similar situations so you may provide the best care for your loved ones. Sponsored by MHA and Ulster County Office for the Aging (OFA). This program is made possible through Federal III-E, New York State Office for the Aging, and the Ulster County Office for the Aging Funds.
For registration or details, please call: UCOFA at 845-340-3456
1st Tuesday of the month @ the Trudy Farber Resnick Building, (50 Center Street, Ellenville) 10:30 - 11:45 am
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month @ RCAL (727 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY) 10:15- 11:30 am
Empowerment Groups
Empowerment groups focused on building confidence, leadership, and community for women and men from diverse backgrounds.
Women’s: Balance & Bloom: 2nd Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm
Men’s: Brothers in Balance: 3rd Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm
ASD Support Group
A support group for caregivers of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00-7:00 pm
Hope And Healing: Coping with Grief & Loss
This is a group for those who are dealing with grief from the loss of a loved one. We practice in a safe, confidential, supportive environment to learn healthy coping skills, allowing those processing grief to remain healthy during the healing process.
Thursdays, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Ellenville (50 Center Street): 1st Tuesday, 12 - 1:00 pm @ the Trudy Farber Resnick Building
3rd Tuesday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm @ the Trudy Farber Resnick Building
Ready, Steady, Go! - Hybrid
Join others who are diagnosed with PD (Parkinson’s Disease). Share feelings and learn ways to cope with PD’s challenges in a fun, supportive, peer-led group focusing on stress management through mindfulness, gentle movement, music, and humor.
Contact: Teresa Joseph, Ext. 2206
Thursdays, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Anxiety & Depression
A support group for those struggling with anxiety and/or depression.
Fridays 1:30-2:30 pm
Ellenville: 1st Tuesday of the month, 12:30 - 1:30 pm @ the Trudy Farber Resnick Building, (50 Center Street)
Viva la Resiliencia
Grupo de apoyo sufriendo de la salud mental. Enfrente problemas de hoy con prácticas técnicas para mejora tu bienestar. (Mental health support group. Face today's challenges with practical techniques to improve your well-being. For Spanish Speakers only)
Fridays 3:00 pm -4:00 pm @ The Broadway Bubble: 718 Broadway, Kingston
Anger Management- 10-Week Sessions
A 10-week self-help or mandated workshop on effective coping strategies, exploring, uncovering, and understanding the causes of your anger, and bringing awareness of emotions/thoughts/goals. Please sign up before attending by emailing wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com.
Women’s, Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Men Only, Thursdays, 6:00 pm- 7:45 pm
Viva la Resiliencia
A support group for those dealing with anxiety & depression.
Fridays, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Positive Discipline - Parenting Course- Dates and Times TBD
Positive Discipline helps parents teach children to be responsible, respectful, and resourceful. It imparts social and life skills respectfully and empowers families. The program offers communication strategies to foster cooperation, self-awareness, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills, enhancing the family unit. Please call: 845-339-9090 to sign up for the next session.