Poughkeepsie Counseling Center
20 Manchester Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Tel: 845.486.2950
Fax: 845.486.2999
Call Dutchess County Helpline at 845.485.9700 for an appointment.
For information
Contact:
Jennifer Salimbene, LCSW-R, CASAC, CDAC, CP
E-mail: jennifsa@dcdmh.org
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tues, Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Available by phone: 24/7
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The Poughkeepsie branch of the Center is a multi-service clinic for anyone in the community affected by alcohol and/or drug abuse. A detailed description of our services is below. Please contact us for more information.
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EVALUATION
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Offered to those seeking help for their alcohol or substance abuse problem, those affected by another person's substance problem, and those who are referred by an agency or court.
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INDIVIDUAL SESSION
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45-60 minute one-on-one counseling sessions.
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WEEKLY GROUP SESSIONS
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60-90 minute group facilitated by one or two counselors. Group size 8-15 clients. Offered in English or Spanish. Specialized groups focus on dual diagnosis client issues (psychiatric and substance abuse), anger management, relapse prevention, spirituality and other topics as the need arises.
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DAY INTENSIVE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
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Offered to clients in early recovery. The Day Program provides 2 groups 5 times a week. Groups can include recovery issues, educational material, parenting, vocational/educational assistance, self-help introduction.
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3 EVENING INTENSIVE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
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Offered to clients in early recovery. Each Evening Intensive Program offers one 90-minute group 3 times a week for people with other commitments during the daytime.
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ADOLESCENT SERVICES
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For adolescent abusers ages 12 through 18 and their families. Program includes counseling groups 3x weekly in the evening. On the third night, family members and kids have dinner together, and then separate into a family group and a youth group. Multifamily groups are held as needed. Other groups are also available during after school hours.
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WOMEN'S INTENSIVE PROGRAM
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Provides groups 5 days a week. Groups include educational workshops with topics focused on barriers to recovery, therapy groups and parenting classes. On-site child care is provided for those women with infants and small children.
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SERVICES FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING CLIENTS
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Groups meet 2 times a week for those in the Hispanic community who are affected by alcoholism and/or other drug abuse.
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OTHER SERVICES
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Health assessments and referrals, assistance with entitlements, referrals for vocational/educational assessments, family and conjoint sessions, psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring.
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