Social Services Resources in Newburgh
New York State continues to monitor and respond to developments related to coronavirus. Many of our nonprofits and human service agencies continue to provide services to people in need. Here is a list of nonprofits in operation and changes they have made to business operations due to coronavirus. This page was last updated 3/24/20 at 3:30pm.
RECAP
Orange County’s designated anti-poverty organization offering resources for low-income residents. Office is closed to visitors but services available via phone. Facebook page offers a demo on how to complete a Census 2020 questionnaire.
Phone: 845-568-3445
Website: www.recap.org/programs/newburghservices
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionalEconomicCommunityActionProgram
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
A non-profit community healthcare dedicated to seeing patients regardless of their ability to pay. Remains open for services. If you think you have been exposed to coronavirus and are experiencing symptoms call 845-563-8000 before visiting a facility.
Website: www.cornerstonefamilyhealthcare.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cornerstonefamilyhealthcare
Phone: 845-563-8000
Catholic Charities
Services continue for substance abuse and mental health treatment. Office is closed to visitors but services available via phone. Offering an online corona-theme workout.
Phone: 845-562-8255
Website: www.cccsos.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholic-Charities-of-Orange-Sullivan-and-Ulster-NY-132465336842873/
2-1-1 Hudson Valley Region
United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline is a free, confidential, multilingual service to assist the public with health and human services related questions. It is open 365 days a year.
Website: www.hudson211.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedWay211HV
Phone: 2-1-1
Newburgh Armory Unity Center
Enrichment activities for youth are available online and include Healthy Scholars, lending library of e-books, online chess club, and more.
Website: www.newburgharmory.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NAUCenter
Orange County Department of Social Services
Financial assistance, referrals for APS and CPS, foster care, medical assistance, Medicaid, and SNAP (food stamps).
Website: www.orangecountygov.com/841/Social-Services
Location: 141 Broadway
Phone: 845-568-5151
Newburgh Ministry
Winterhaven and Warming Station shelters will continue to house those most vulnerable. Non-essential programming is suspended including the Hospitality Center, Thrift Store, and Hygiene Closet.
Warming Station location: 104 S. Lander Street
Phone: 845-561-0070
Website: www.newburghministry.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewburghMinistry
MISN (Maternal Infant Services Network)
Help with enrollment into state funded health programs (Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus), teen pregnancy prevention programs and perinatal health education and referral services. Services available via phone. Online breastfeeding class series.
Website: https://misn-ny.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MISN.NY
Phone: 845-561-3575
Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh
Closed for visitors. Visit website for a schedule of online activities, classes, social media challenges.
Website: www.bgcnny.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BGCNNY
Fearless! Hudson Valley (FKA Safe Homes of Orange County)
Locations are closed to visitors and staff are working remotely. Non-residential services including safety planning, crisis counseling, therapeutic services, legal support, and information and referrals are being handled remotely via 24 hour hotline. Court accompaniment is still being provided for family offenses petitions and our confidential emergency shelter and 24 hotline are always operational.
Phone: 24-hour hotline 845-562-5340, business office 845-562-5365
Website: https://fearlesshv.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fearlesshv
Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh
Continue to serve existing clients and a waiting list is available. Call 211 for more food resources.
Phone: 845-562-3490
Website: www.mealsonwheelsnewburgh.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoWNewburgh
United Way
Connections to volunteer opportunities during coronavirus including meal preparation and delivery and letter writing for homebound seniors. Lists of food pantries and soup kitchens, resources for phone and video conferencing, employment opportunities throughout the community, and military support.
Phone: 845-471-1900
Community Resources webpage: www.uwdor.org/covid19-communityresources
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uwdor
Helpers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/docommunitystrongresources/members
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens List
Food pantries and soup kitchens in Newburgh are implementing health recommendations as they serve people in need. Indicated below are lists for local resources. These will be updated to reflect changes in operations. Before reporting to a center for food, please call ahead to learn about operational changes.
- Newburgh Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens (information)
- Newburgh Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens (schedule)
- Middletown
- Port Jervis
HVCS is also offering emergency food bags by appointment pickup only. Please call (845) 522-5753 for more information.
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