What they call their work
What they do
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducts community-based behavioral health researchEngages in research projects focused on behavioral health within the Philipstown community to inform programming and improve understanding of local mental health and addiction challenges.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Conducts mental health and overdose response education and trainingProvides prevention and training programs including Narcan and overdose response trainings, speaker series, anxiety workshops, and courses such as the Developmental Assets Framework. These programs aim to equip community members with crisis response tools and promote mental wellness.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Hosts peer and professionally facilitated support groupsOrganizes and hosts peer-led and professionally facilitated support groups for individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges, including grief, caregiving, ADHD, recovery, parenting, and other issues. The Hub expanded its capacity in 2024 with a new care space to host additional groups.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Offers targeted wellness programs for youth and specific populationsRuns specialized programs such as a free 4-week Mindful Athlete program for 6th to 9th graders and discussion groups for women aged 60+, designed to support mental wellness and community connection among specific demographic groups.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Organizes community events to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigmaHosts annual and recurring community events such as the Movement for Mental Health, the You Matter Awards, a 5K family fun run, and participation in Community Day to celebrate recovery, build community dialogue, and foster a culture of care in Philipstown.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Provides care coordination for mental health and addiction servicesOffers free and confidential care coordination to connect individuals and families with mental health and addiction treatment providers, including personalized care planning and ongoing support. This service is available to residents, families, and workers in Philipstown.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides free mental health screenings and wellness check-insOffers free, private mental health screenings to assess mental health and identify early signs of problems, along with ongoing wellness check-ins via personal outreach calls through the You Matter program to reduce isolation and support treatment continuity.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHELLE KUPPER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $62K |
| SEMRA ERCIN | RESIGNED 3/7 | 40 | $20K |
- ALEXANDRA DUBROFF — RESIGNED 6/3
- ARIC KUPPER — RESIGNED 3/0
- BRANDON DEL POZO — DIRECTOR
- BRITTA LARSEN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MARZOLLO — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER ZUCKERMAN — DIRECTOR
- HEIDI STEPHENS — SECRETARY
- JACCLYN MEINDL — DIRECTOR
- MARIA STEIN-MARRISON — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE MATERO — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL LOMBARDI — TREASURER
- MIKE RAUCH — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA HINE — RESIGNED 6/3
- REBECCA PEARSALL — CHAIRPERSON
- SANDRA SLOKENSBERGS — DIRECTOR
- SYLVIA WALLIN — DIRECTOR
- WILLA HINE — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- DrugWorld of Cold Spring Partner — Collaborates on safe disposal of unused or expired medications through a local medication return box located at DrugWorld of Cold Spring.
- Local Business Owners Partner — Businesses can become Hub Connectors to support the mission and gain recognition.
- Local government Government — Partners with local government agencies to improve community behavioral health systems.
- Marist University Partner — Collaborates with the Hub on a mindfulness-based art therapy study for individuals aged 18–39 impacted by cancer.
- Medical services Partner — Collaborates with medical service providers to coordinate patient care and referrals.
- Mental Health America Partner — Provides Tools 2 Thrive resources used by the Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub.
- Mental health providers Partner — Works with a range of mental health providers to expand access and strengthen the local care network.
- Nicole Ettere Memorial Gardens Foundation Partner — Facilitates a support group for suicide prevention in collaboration with the Hub; Roy and Lucille Ettere, who are associated with the foundation, lead the group.
- Philipstown Partner — Primary geographic community served by the organization's mental health and recovery programs.
- Philipstown Rec Partner — Hosts the Hub's Mindful Athlete program at its facility.
- Philipstown Town Hall Partner — Hosts a safe vape disposal box inside Philipstown Town Hall to support community health and safety.
- Schools Partner — Partners with local schools to connect students and families to mental health and addiction resources.
- Tara Gregorio Partner — Facilitator of an anxiety workshop hosted by the organization
- The Friendship Center Partner — Hosts the Hub's Women’s Collective discussion group for women aged 60+.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Care Model with Peer Supportmethodology: peer_support_community_healingBy integrating peer-led groups with professional support within a localized care framework, the organization fosters belonging and reduces isolation, which increases engagement and sustains recovery because shared experience and personal connection build trust and resilience.
- Continuity of Care through Sustained Engagementmethodology: continuity-of-care_modelBy using warm handoffs and weekly check-ins, the organization maintains ongoing contact with individuals, improving mental health outcomes because consistent relationships build trust and reduce drop-off in treatment.
- Stigma Reduction through Community Engagementmethodology: stigma_reduction_through_community_engagementBy delivering education, advocacy, and community programs, the organization prevents mental health crises and increases access to care because reducing stigma lowers psychological barriers to seeking help.
- Systems Integration for Unified Accessmethodology: systems-integrationBy coordinating fragmented mental health and addiction services across sectors into a unified local network, the organization improves service utilization and continuity of care because integrated systems reduce gaps and confusion for individuals seeking help.