Our Programs
Drop-In Centers
It's empowering to come together in an environment created by and for our peers. Our offices and drop-in centers are run by members, and anyone eligible for membership is welcome.
Socialization
It's fun to get together and socialize with peers or to make new friends. This program gives individuals an opportunity to experience activities within our communities. Such activities include: dances, movies, Broadway plays, cooking, Nights Out, etc.
Multi-Cultural Outreach
We have undertaken the mission of serving mental health consumers with mutli-cultural backgrounds and with those who under-utilize established mental health services. We offer assistance in developing alternative programs designed to address the unmet needs of mental health consumers.
Employment Services
Providing individualized services to assist persons with psychiatic labels in obtaining or inquiring about employment.Ask about the Medicaid Buy-In! It allows one to return to work and maintain medical coverage for very little cost!
Hospital Diversion
Providing residents of Orange and Ulster county with an alternative to hospitalization. We provide a safe haven for individuals either in-home or at our Rose House in Milton, NY. Individuals receive peer support and explore non-traditional or complimentary methods to divert psychiatric crises.
Peer Advocacy
Peer advocates work to protect individuals rights and foster self-advocacy skills which help people gain access to desired services or treatment
Community Integration/Housing
We offer supported apartments (subsidized rent) for Dutchess, Ulster and Orange County residents.
Suicide Prevention PEOPLe, Inc will come to your school and present a suicide prevention program for staff and students. It is free of charge and is funded by a grant from The Community Foundation of Dutchess County. Call PEOPLe at 845-452-2728 to schedule a session or for more information.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST:
A LivingWorks program LivingWorks has been helping communities become suicide-safer since 1983. Comprehensive, layered, integrated and accessible, there is a program for everyone who wants to help.
Currently, there are over 3,500 ASIST trainers around the world. Over 750,000 people have taken ASIST. Visit www.livingworks.net for more information about ASIST or contact your local ASIST trainer. Steve Miccio, 452-2728.
PEOPLe, Inc.
378 Violet Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 452-2728
Fax: (845) 452-2793