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People USA is a peer-run mental health non-profit that creates, provides, and promotes its own, innovative crisis response and wellness services.

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Thought leadership and innovations from our team.

New Kingston community health center offers ‘non-traditional’ therapy for people in crisis

Tune in to WAMC Northeast Public Radio and listen to “New Kingston community health center offers ‘non-traditional’ therapy for people in crisis” to hear from our Ulster County Crisis Support Center Site Director, Tanisha Castellanos, LCSW! “In the reception area of the Ulster County Center for Well Being’s Crisis Support Center, the lights are bright.…

New Kingston community health center offers ‘non-traditional’ therapy for people in crisis

Tune in to WAMC Northeast Public Radio and listen to “New Kingston community health center offers ‘non-traditional’ therapy for people in crisis” to hear from our Ulster County Crisis Support Center Site Director, Tanisha Castellanos, LCSW! “In the reception area of the Ulster County Center for Well Being’s Crisis Support Center, the lights are bright.…

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People USA Celebrates Opening of Ulster County Crisis Support Center!

KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today welcomed Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, along with state and local officials, service providers, and community partners to celebrate the opening of the Ulster County Center for Well‑Being at 368 Broadway in Kingston. The multi‑service facility marks…

People USA Celebrates Opening of Ulster County Crisis Support Center!

KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today welcomed Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, along with state and local officials, service providers, and community partners to celebrate the opening of the Ulster County Center for Well‑Being at 368 Broadway in Kingston. The multi‑service facility marks…

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Read our Spring 2026 Hopeful Horizons Newsletter

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Read our Spring 2026 Hopeful Horizons Newsletter

Get the latest updates from People USA! This edition features organizational updates, upcoming events, and more. We hope you’ll take a few moments to check it out and share. Loading Viewer…

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New Kingston community health center offers ‘non-traditional’ therapy for people in crisis

Tune in to WAMC Northeast Public Radio and listen to “New Kingston community health center offers ‘non-traditional’ therapy for people in crisis” to hear from our Ulster County Crisis Support Center Site Director, Tanisha Castellanos, LCSW! “In the reception area of the Ulster County Center for Well Being’s Crisis Support Center, the lights are bright.…

Learn More

People USA Celebrates Opening of Ulster County Crisis Support Center!

KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today welcomed Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, along with state and local officials, service providers, and community partners to celebrate the opening of the Ulster County Center for Well‑Being at 368 Broadway in Kingston. The multi‑service facility marks…

Learn More

Read our Spring 2026 Hopeful Horizons Newsletter

Get the latest updates from People USA! This edition features organizational updates, upcoming events, and more. We hope you’ll take a few moments to check it out and share. Loading Viewer…

Learn More

News

Thought leadership and innovations from our team.

People USA Celebrates Opening of Ulster County Crisis Support Center!

KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today welcomed Dr. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, along with state and local officials, service providers, and community partners to celebrate the opening of the Ulster County Center for Well‑Being at 368 Broadway in Kingston. The multi‑service facility marks…

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"We want to change the conversation from illness to wellness."

- Steve Miccio, CEO

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“We want to change the conversation from illness to wellness.”

– Steve Miccio, CEO

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

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  • Happy Juneteenth! 💚🖤❤️💛

Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. Today it is celebrated across the nation to honor and recognize African-American heritage and culture.

*Our main offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth*

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Freedom #AfricanAmericanCulture #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
  • A heartfelt thank you to the team at Ulster Savings Bank, including MaryRose Warcholak and Aziz Ullah, for presenting a generous $5,000 investment to our CEO, Steve Miccio, in support of People USA’s housing programs.💙🌟💙 

This funding will help strengthen our recruitment efforts, enabling us to attract and retain the dedicated professionals who support individuals experiencing housing instability on their path to safe, stable housing. Through this partnership, we can continue expanding access to high-quality housing services and improving outcomes for those we serve.

Thank you for investing in people, recovery, and housing stability throughout our community! 🤝 

#UlsterSavingsBank #CommunitySupport #HousingServices #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork
  • 🥳 Join us TOMORROW to celebrate our 4th Annual Wellness Wednesday Workshops! 🥳 

This is a community celebration that promotes mental health awareness, recovery, peer support, and whole-person wellness. The event brings together our community members, leaders, and providers for wellness activities, educational resources, and meaningful connection.

This will be a FREE event open for ALL to enjoy. Come and get to know our amazing staff and learn about the services in your community! 💙💙💙

There will be Resource tables, Activity tables, Yoga, Free food, Ice Cream, Zumba, Bounce House, Raffles, Give aways, and More! 

⭐ Thank you to our Community Champion Presenting Sponsor WMC Health! ⭐

Thank you to our Circle of Hope Sponsor CDPHP.🤝 

Thank you to our Community Wellness Sponsors Valley Vista and Clearwave Mental Health.🤝 

For more information contact : Events and Media Manager, Denika Dixon : ddixon@people-usa.org

#WellnessWednesdayWorkshops #PeopleUSAWellnessWednesdayWorkshops #WellnessFair #WellnessMatters #Wellness #WellnessWorkshops #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #SelfLove #Community #DutchessCounty #Poughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
  • 🌟 People USA’s Director of Marketing & Development Amy Galiano had the opportunity to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fundraising Day NYC 2026 last week—a day filled with valuable insights, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. 🌟 

A special thank you to our friends at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie for sharing this wonderful experience of learning, collaboration, and inspiration! 🫶 

#AssociationofFundraisingProfessionals #AssociationofFundraisingProfessionalsFundraisingDay #NYC #ChildrensHomeofPoughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork
  • National PTSD Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of posttraumatic stress disorder, a mental health problem that may develop after a person has been exposed to one or more traumatic events.

The observance not only strives to bring awareness to the public but to also educate and eliminate the stigma associated with PTSD. 

Many of those with PTSD don’t seek treatment. Sometimes they simply fear the labels attached to PTSD. However, with support and understanding, we may all better understand the signs and provide better care.

Here are some signs to be aware of:
⚠️ Trouble sleeping
⚠️ Reliving memories of the event
⚠️ Anxious or on edge
⚠️ Avoidance of things or people who remind you of the event

For help, please visit: https://people-usa.org/ 

#NationalPTSDAwarenessMonth #PTSDAwareness #PTSD #Awareness #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
  • Need help with any of the following? 🤔

- Connections to Mental Health and Medical Providers
- Assistance with Applying for Benefits
- Housing Assistance
- Vocational / Educational Support
- Transportation Support
- Peer Support and Advocacy
- Social and Recreational Activities
- Implementation of Care Plan to Achieve Goals
- Linkages & Referrals

Do you have Medicaid Insurance? Our Care Coordination Services might be right for you! 💙

For more information about our Care Coordination Program : https://buff.ly/7GgjVfH 

#PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy Peers WellnessServices Community Support Recovery Sobriety Prevention Hope RoadToMentalWellness NewYork
Happy Juneteenth! 💚🖤❤️💛

Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. Today it is celebrated across the nation to honor and recognize African-American heritage and culture.

*Our main offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth*

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Freedom #AfricanAmericanCulture #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
Happy Juneteenth! 💚🖤❤️💛 Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. Today it is celebrated across the nation to honor and recognize African-American heritage and culture. *Our main offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth* #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Freedom #AfricanAmericanCulture #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
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A heartfelt thank you to the team at Ulster Savings Bank, including MaryRose Warcholak and Aziz Ullah, for presenting a generous $5,000 investment to our CEO, Steve Miccio, in support of People USA’s housing programs.💙🌟💙 

This funding will help strengthen our recruitment efforts, enabling us to attract and retain the dedicated professionals who support individuals experiencing housing instability on their path to safe, stable housing. Through this partnership, we can continue expanding access to high-quality housing services and improving outcomes for those we serve.

Thank you for investing in people, recovery, and housing stability throughout our community! 🤝 

#UlsterSavingsBank #CommunitySupport #HousingServices #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Ulster Savings Bank, including MaryRose Warcholak and Aziz Ullah, for presenting a generous $5,000 investment to our CEO, Steve Miccio, in support of People USA’s housing programs.💙🌟💙 This funding will help strengthen our recruitment efforts, enabling us to attract and retain the dedicated professionals who support individuals experiencing housing instability on their path to safe, stable housing. Through this partnership, we can continue expanding access to high-quality housing services and improving outcomes for those we serve. Thank you for investing in people, recovery, and housing stability throughout our community! 🤝 #UlsterSavingsBank #CommunitySupport #HousingServices #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork
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🥳 Join us TOMORROW to celebrate our 4th Annual Wellness Wednesday Workshops! 🥳 

This is a community celebration that promotes mental health awareness, recovery, peer support, and whole-person wellness. The event brings together our community members, leaders, and providers for wellness activities, educational resources, and meaningful connection.

This will be a FREE event open for ALL to enjoy. Come and get to know our amazing staff and learn about the services in your community! 💙💙💙

There will be Resource tables, Activity tables, Yoga, Free food, Ice Cream, Zumba, Bounce House, Raffles, Give aways, and More! 

⭐ Thank you to our Community Champion Presenting Sponsor WMC Health! ⭐

Thank you to our Circle of Hope Sponsor CDPHP.🤝 

Thank you to our Community Wellness Sponsors Valley Vista and Clearwave Mental Health.🤝 

For more information contact : Events and Media Manager, Denika Dixon : ddixon@people-usa.org

#WellnessWednesdayWorkshops #PeopleUSAWellnessWednesdayWorkshops #WellnessFair #WellnessMatters #Wellness #WellnessWorkshops #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #SelfLove #Community #DutchessCounty #Poughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
🥳 Join us TOMORROW to celebrate our 4th Annual Wellness Wednesday Workshops! 🥳 

This is a community celebration that promotes mental health awareness, recovery, peer support, and whole-person wellness. The event brings together our community members, leaders, and providers for wellness activities, educational resources, and meaningful connection.

This will be a FREE event open for ALL to enjoy. Come and get to know our amazing staff and learn about the services in your community! 💙💙💙

There will be Resource tables, Activity tables, Yoga, Free food, Ice Cream, Zumba, Bounce House, Raffles, Give aways, and More! 

⭐ Thank you to our Community Champion Presenting Sponsor WMC Health! ⭐

Thank you to our Circle of Hope Sponsor CDPHP.🤝 

Thank you to our Community Wellness Sponsors Valley Vista and Clearwave Mental Health.🤝 

For more information contact : Events and Media Manager, Denika Dixon : ddixon@people-usa.org

#WellnessWednesdayWorkshops #PeopleUSAWellnessWednesdayWorkshops #WellnessFair #WellnessMatters #Wellness #WellnessWorkshops #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #SelfLove #Community #DutchessCounty #Poughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
🥳 Join us TOMORROW to celebrate our 4th Annual Wellness Wednesday Workshops! 🥳 This is a community celebration that promotes mental health awareness, recovery, peer support, and whole-person wellness. The event brings together our community members, leaders, and providers for wellness activities, educational resources, and meaningful connection. This will be a FREE event open for ALL to enjoy. Come and get to know our amazing staff and learn about the services in your community! 💙💙💙 There will be Resource tables, Activity tables, Yoga, Free food, Ice Cream, Zumba, Bounce House, Raffles, Give aways, and More! ⭐ Thank you to our Community Champion Presenting Sponsor WMC Health! ⭐ Thank you to our Circle of Hope Sponsor CDPHP.🤝 Thank you to our Community Wellness Sponsors Valley Vista and Clearwave Mental Health.🤝 For more information contact : Events and Media Manager, Denika Dixon : ddixon@people-usa.org #WellnessWednesdayWorkshops #PeopleUSAWellnessWednesdayWorkshops #WellnessFair #WellnessMatters #Wellness #WellnessWorkshops #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #SelfLove #Community #DutchessCounty #Poughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
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🌟 People USA’s Director of Marketing & Development Amy Galiano had the opportunity to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fundraising Day NYC 2026 last week—a day filled with valuable insights, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. 🌟 

A special thank you to our friends at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie for sharing this wonderful experience of learning, collaboration, and inspiration! 🫶 

#AssociationofFundraisingProfessionals #AssociationofFundraisingProfessionalsFundraisingDay #NYC #ChildrensHomeofPoughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork
🌟 People USA’s Director of Marketing & Development Amy Galiano had the opportunity to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fundraising Day NYC 2026 last week—a day filled with valuable insights, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. 🌟 

A special thank you to our friends at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie for sharing this wonderful experience of learning, collaboration, and inspiration! 🫶 

#AssociationofFundraisingProfessionals #AssociationofFundraisingProfessionalsFundraisingDay #NYC #ChildrensHomeofPoughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork
🌟 People USA’s Director of Marketing & Development Amy Galiano had the opportunity to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Fundraising Day NYC 2026 last week—a day filled with valuable insights, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. 🌟 A special thank you to our friends at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie for sharing this wonderful experience of learning, collaboration, and inspiration! 🫶 #AssociationofFundraisingProfessionals #AssociationofFundraisingProfessionalsFundraisingDay #NYC #ChildrensHomeofPoughkeepsie #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork
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National PTSD Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of posttraumatic stress disorder, a mental health problem that may develop after a person has been exposed to one or more traumatic events.

The observance not only strives to bring awareness to the public but to also educate and eliminate the stigma associated with PTSD. 

Many of those with PTSD don’t seek treatment. Sometimes they simply fear the labels attached to PTSD. However, with support and understanding, we may all better understand the signs and provide better care.

Here are some signs to be aware of:
⚠️ Trouble sleeping
⚠️ Reliving memories of the event
⚠️ Anxious or on edge
⚠️ Avoidance of things or people who remind you of the event

For help, please visit: https://people-usa.org/ 

#NationalPTSDAwarenessMonth #PTSDAwareness #PTSD #Awareness #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
National PTSD Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of posttraumatic stress disorder, a mental health problem that may develop after a person has been exposed to one or more traumatic events. The observance not only strives to bring awareness to the public but to also educate and eliminate the stigma associated with PTSD. Many of those with PTSD don’t seek treatment. Sometimes they simply fear the labels attached to PTSD. However, with support and understanding, we may all better understand the signs and provide better care. Here are some signs to be aware of: ⚠️ Trouble sleeping ⚠️ Reliving memories of the event ⚠️ Anxious or on edge ⚠️ Avoidance of things or people who remind you of the event For help, please visit: https://people-usa.org/ #NationalPTSDAwarenessMonth #PTSDAwareness #PTSD #Awareness #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness
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Need help with any of the following? 🤔

- Connections to Mental Health and Medical Providers
- Assistance with Applying for Benefits
- Housing Assistance
- Vocational / Educational Support
- Transportation Support
- Peer Support and Advocacy
- Social and Recreational Activities
- Implementation of Care Plan to Achieve Goals
- Linkages & Referrals

Do you have Medicaid Insurance? Our Care Coordination Services might be right for you! 💙

For more information about our Care Coordination Program : https://buff.ly/7GgjVfH 

#PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy Peers WellnessServices Community Support Recovery Sobriety Prevention Hope RoadToMentalWellness NewYork
Need help with any of the following? 🤔 - Connections to Mental Health and Medical Providers - Assistance with Applying for Benefits - Housing Assistance - Vocational / Educational Support - Transportation Support - Peer Support and Advocacy - Social and Recreational Activities - Implementation of Care Plan to Achieve Goals - Linkages & Referrals Do you have Medicaid Insurance? Our Care Coordination Services might be right for you! 💙 For more information about our Care Coordination Program : https://buff.ly/7GgjVfH #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy Peers WellnessServices Community Support Recovery Sobriety Prevention Hope RoadToMentalWellness NewYork
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