The Trudy Center
Breathing New Life into the Trudy Farber Building in Ellenville
A renovation and reimagining of the Trudy Resnick Farber (TRF) building in Ellenville took place with the goal of transforming it into a central hub of community resources. This project leveraged significant community input into the plan and offerings of the site.
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The Trudy Center
Your local hub for community and County resources, serving Western Ulster County. Located at 50 Center Street in Ellenville, NY 12482.
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Astor Children's Services: Astor’s Counseling Centers provide therapy, psychiatric services, and family advocacy to youth (ages 0-26) and their families using a strengths-based approach. On site: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 AM - 8 PM.
Family Services Behavioral Health: Family Services assures access for all adults to high-quality behavioral health centers in Dutchess and Ulster counties. Their counseling and medical staff help people find their way towards recovery without stigma. On site: Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
Institute for Family Health (IFH): Representatives from IFH offer resources and referrals to their various services, programs, and events. On site: Wednesdays, 9 AM - 11 AM.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: WIC offers many benefits, including nutritious food vouchers, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and more. Representatives from WIC will be on site 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, from 9 AM - 3 PM.
Ellenville Regional Hospital (ERH) Wellness Programs:
- Physical Fitness - Free Fitness Classes. No Registration Required. Fun Interval Training! F.I.T includes uplifting music that motivates you to perform different exercises at different stations around the room. It is based on a program created by Dr.Izumi Tabata to strengthen your heart and circulatory system. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! CURRENTLY NOT IN SESSION. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
- Nutrition Coaching - Meet with our Certified Nutrition Coach for assistance with Nutrition Education, Meal Planning, and Individualized Chronic Disease Nutrition Planning. Office Hours: Thursdays, 10 AM - 12 PM, and by appointment only on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Wellness Community Health Worker - Learn about Preventive Cancer Screenings, Finding a Primary Care Provider, and Smoking Cessation Support.
- Substance Use Support Community Health Worker - Get trained to use Narcan, Get Harm Reduction Supplies, and Treatment Information Options. On site: Wednesdays, 1 PM - 3 PM.
- Call ERH at (845) 647-6400 to schedule an appointment.
MVP Healthcare: Representatives from MVP will be on site Wednesdays from 11:30 AM - 5 PM, to offer support with health insurance navigation and enrollment.
The Ulster County Department of Mental Health (DMH) Office Hours: A representative from the Ulster County Department of Mental Health is now holding office hours at the Trudy Center in Ellenville on the second Tuesday of the month, 2 PM - 5 PM, to provide information regarding the services the department offers, opioid prevention, and more. Free one-on-one Narcan training is also available. Stop by and say hello to the Department of Mental Health staff and learn about Ulster County resources.
NY Connects program is here to help. NY Connects is your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information about long term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages, or with any type of disability. The program links individuals of all ages to long term services and supports regardless of payment source; whether it be private pay, public or a combination of both. Reach out to NY Connects by calling 845-21-8101 or visit the NY Connects Directory at https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov
Office for the Aging (OFA) Gateway Community Cafés: The Ulster County Office for the Aging (OFA) Senior dining program provides a place where Seniors can visit for group meals, special events, physical activity opportunities, and social engagement. The Office for the Aging's Community Café program offers nutritious, hot meals, and is open to Ulster County Seniors 60 years and older: Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 AM - 1 PM. Call the Ulster County Office for the Aging at (845) 340-3456 for details. Learn more at ulstercountyny.gov/aging/senior-dining-sites.
O.R.A.C.L.E.: Representatives from the County Sheriff's O.R.A.C.L.E program offer support with substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery as well as Narcan training. On site: Wednesdays from 9 AM - 11 AM.