Community Outreach and Resources for Orange County, NY: Outreach

Guide to public resources in Orange County, NY

Locations: • Newburgh: 3 Washington Center. Contact the HRC Supervisor for Catholic Charities at (845)-862-5150. • Middletown: 18 Seward Ave. Call (845)-360-0294 or (845)-360-0237. • If there's a high call volume, you may be given all three numbers for the call center. • Their office hours are between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. After hours calls should go to 311.

Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster strives to provide a helping hand to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, eviction, hunger, and other issues of marginalization and destitution. Each year, our anti-poverty programs assist thousands of individuals and families in need of care, hope, and help.

Housing Resource Center 

3 Washington Center
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 862-5150

18 Seward Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 360-0294

Hours 9-5, after hours please call 211
The Housing Resource Center is a collaborative effort of the Orange County Department of Social Services and Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster.

Adult Protective Services by  Orange County Department of Social Services

Orange County Department of Social Services offers their Adult Protective Services which provide services to impaired adults. This program works with agencies dealing with aging, medical and mental health, legal issues, and law enforcement.
This FREE program provides:
- Investigation and assessment
- Counseling (individual and family)
- Advocacy and case management services (medical and mental health assessment, applying for benefits, coordinated delivery services)
- Finding alternative living arrangements, including providing emergency room and board for up to 30 days
- Financial management services
- Crisis interventions
- Long-term legal interventions

Call 845-291-2800

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Summer should be a stress-free time full of food, friends and fun. Free summer meals can help. During the summer months, children 18 and under can receive free, nutritious meals at Summer Food Service Program meal sites. Many sites also offer fun activities, so kids and teens can stay active and spend time with friends while enjoying healthy meals. Meals and snacks are also available to persons with disabilities, over age 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. 

To locate a site in your community or for further information, please call the National Hunger Hotline at: 1-866-3-HUNGRY, text “food” or “comida” to 877-877, or go to: www.Summermealsny.org.

Emergency Shelter by Fearless/Safe Homes

Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. offers emergency shelter to individuals and families affected by domestic violence, teen dating violence, and human trafficking, regardless of race, sexual orientation.

Call 845-562-5365

Fearless/ Safe Homes 24 hour hotline:

845-562-5340

Newburgh Ministry (Hope Safe Haven) 13 Bridge St, Newburgh, NY 12550  845-563-0713

Doors close at 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM. May enter later with Police escort, or discharge from hospital, must call ahead for vacancies (Clients may stay during the day should they choose) Breakfast and dinner are served. Contact: Mr. Luis Gonzalez (case aide) Office phone: 845-784- 4462

Middletown Warming Station 8-10 Mulberry St, Middletown, NY 10940 845-281-9519

Scheduled to open on The Warming Station will open Sunday, November 24 at 9 PM. The last night of the season is April 3, 2025. Doors open 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Doors locked 9:30 PM. First come, first served. Up to 30 guests, men and women only (age 18 + up). No children. After 9:30 PM guests can go to Police, and they will bring them. Dinner served between 9-10 PM. When guests come in, they are served. Lights Out at 10 PM. Guests must leave by 9 AM. For November- December we will remain open on Saturdays until 10:30 AM and on Sundays until 12:30 PM. Contact during OPEN time- 8PM to 9:00 AM when someone is there is a Staff member at 845-281-9519.

Port Jervis Warming Station St. Peter's Lutheran Church 31 West Main St, Port Jervis, NY 12771 845-649-8720 (Daytime) 845-856-1033 (7pm thru 11pm; Brian, Manager)

Doors Open from 8 - 10:00 PM; Guests must leave at 7:00 AM. May enter with PJ Police Dept escort, after 10 PM until 6:00 AM. Can accommodate 15-18 guests. Serves hot dinner; has shower and some donated clothing.

Orange County Crisis Call Hotline
Call 311 or call 1 800-832-1200

Urgent Care Centers for Mental Health and Substance Use

Call Access: Supports for Living at 1-888-750-2266, option 2 for more information or to connect virtually after hours.

Three mental health and substance use urgent care centers have opened. These walk-in clinics are open to adults and children.

Access Supports for Living, Locations:

• 16-24 Union Street, Middletown, NY 10940
• 21-23 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
• 368 Broadway, Suite 205, Kingston, NY 12401

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HOPE not HANDCUFFS

A Program of Tri-County Community Partnership, an innovative approach to bring hope to those struggling with addiction, 833-428-4673

Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302 Pine Bush, NY 12566 845-744-2020

Goodwill Church 2135 State Route 208 Montgomery, NY 12549 845-457-5959

Grace Community Church 2839 State Route 94 Washingtonville, NY 10992 845-496-4372

Middletown Thrall Library 11-19 Depot St, Middletown, NY 10940 845-341-5454

Monroe Free Library 44 Millpond Parkway Monroe, NY 10950 845-783-4411

Municipal Center 1 Municipal Sq Walden, NY 12586 845-778-2177

Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand St, Newburgh, NY 12550 845-563-3600

Port Jervis Free Library 138 Pike St Port Jervis, NY 12771 845-856-7313

Port Jervis Youth/ Community Center 134 Pike St Port Jervis, NY 12771 845-858-4000

Rec Department Activity Center 401 Washington St Newburgh, NY 12550 845-565-3230

Village Hall of Warwick 77 Main St Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-2031

Village of Florida Senior Center 3 Cohen Cir Florida, NY 10921 845-651-7815

Village of Goshen Senior Center 100 Trotter Cir Goshen, NY 10924 845-294-8545

Village of Greenwood Lake Senior 132 Windermere Ave Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 845-477-8482

Warwick Town Senior Center 132 Kings Hwy Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-1124

Wawayanda Senior Citizens Building NY-284 Slate Hill, NY 10973 845-355-3068