Resources
There are many pathways to healing, and therapy is one, but not the only way toward growth, change and liberation. We have provided connections offered at Dutchess Community College as well as off-campus resources. We welcome suggestions to add to our current list.
Mental Health & Wellness
- The Asian Mental Health Project
Aims to educate and empower Asian communities seeking mental healthcare. - 50 AAPI Anti-Racism and Mental Health Resources
- Behavioral Health Division of the Indian Health Service
Promotes the integration of behavioral health and primary care treatment, while respecting the balance, wellness, and resilience of AI/AN people. - Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Group aimed at removing the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. They do this through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts. - Black Lives Matter Meditations
Guided meditation directed toward healing racial trauma. - Black Men Heal
Limited and selective free mental health service opportunities for Black men. - Black Mental Wellness
Provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, as well as training opportunities for students and professionals. - Black Women’s Health Imperative
Organization advancing health equity and social justice for Black women through policy, advocacy, education, research and leadership development. - Dear Black Women Project
An affirmation movement for Black women by Black women – includes affirmations, resources, therapist connection, and events. - One Sky Center
National resource center for American Indigenous and Alaskan Indigenous communities for access to health, education, and research. - We R Native
For indigenous youth: information about health, relationships, education—all things youth-centered. Also offers various contests and grants.
- PFLAG is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
- Dutchess Pride is one of the Hudson Valley's most prominent LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, serving the residents of greater Dutchess County, NY.
- Straight for Equality is a national outreach and education program created in 2007 by PFLAG National to empower new allies who don’t necessarily have a family connection to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.
- A comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them. We strive to promote holistic health and positive growth in our local communities and nation at large.
- https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/
The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is a free, searchable database helping people find friendly and affirming doctors, medical professionals and providers.
Self-Care
- The Meditation Space, Hudson Hall 222.
- Phil Arnold Fitness Center, Falcon Hall
- Coming fall 2024- Sensory Lounge, Conklin Hall, 2nd Floor
- https://familyservicesny.org/program-areas/victim-services/center-for-victim-safety-and-support-cvss/
CVSS provides 24-hour non-residential, comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes.
- https://preventipv.org/
The IPV Prevention Council represents a unified national effort committed to enhancing the capacity of state/territory domestic violence coalitions and community-based domestic violence programs.
- https://www.breakthecycle.org/
Intimate partner violence has no place in a loving relationship. Learn how to create connections built on respect, trust, and mutual desire and intention.
- https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Healthy relationships for young adults can be confusing. Love is more than just the way you feel, and we're here to help.
- https://www.joinonelove.org/
Educate young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships and empower them to avoid abuse.
Support
- Veteran's Services at DCC
- Hudson Valley VA
At VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. - VA New York/New Jersey Veterans Healthcare Network
The VA New York/New Jersey Veterans Healthcare Network Telephone Care Program is a network-wide initiative developed with a goal of increasing access to care for Veterans served in the New York/New Jersey area.