Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley hosted their annual Garden Party last weekend at The Hutton Brickyards in Kingston. CFHV serves Ulster, Putnam, and Dutchess counties by connecting donors to local charitable causes they care about. We had a lot of fun gathering with local leaders from many different organizations and celebrating philanthropy in the Hudson Valley!

10/07/2026

Our care coordinator was featured in the Highlands Current -- 5 Questions with Jamar Brown! https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/10/02/5-questions-jamar-brown/
Read about him, The Mindful Athlete, and other things he's working on in the community!

10/05/2026

Save the date for Cove Care's InspiRED, a teen/parent paint night! This evening is for 5th-12th graders and a caregiver to promote drug-free communities. Friday, October 23, 6-8pm at The Hub on 9 - 3590 Route 9 in Cold Spring. To sign up, email [email protected]

10/01/2026

Fall brings crisp air and new connections! Check out The Hub's offerings this October!

10/01/2026

Starting tomorrow and running every Friday through October at the Friendship Center at 6 Butterfield Road in Cold Spring! 11:15-12:15. Just walk on in!

09/25/2026

Are you interested in being trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid? Learn to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challanges among young people. The Hub on Route 9 is hosting a training on October 20 led by Putnam County COSOCC (Co-Ocurring Systems of Care Committee). To register, email [email protected]

09/23/2026

https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/22/us/ole-miss-student-deaths
Very troubling news coming out of Ole Miss. Although cause of death has not yet been confirmed, kratom (purchased at a local retailer) was found at the scene of both confirmed deaths. Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia whose leaves are used for stimulant and opioid-like effects. It is sold as powders, capsules, liquid extracts, and loose-leaf teas. While kratom is not federally controlled, it is listed as a drug and chemical of concern by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It has also not been cleared for medical use by the Food and Drug Administration. According to the DEA, while the substance is mainly used as a stimulant, it can also cause sedative effects and psychosis.
It contains psychoactive alkaloids like mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine that bind to brain receptors. In New York State, natural kratom is legal for adults aged 21 and older but it is heavily regulated and certain synthetic versions or local bans apply. State law requires all kratom products sold, distributed, or manufactured in New York to carry consumer warning labels about addiction risks and ingredient lists. The New York State Legislature passed a bipartisan bill to ban synthetic kratom and high-potency concentrated compounds like 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), often referred to as "gas station he**in." If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the Hub at 845-809-5050 or email [email protected].

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi campus following a rowdy weekend in which the school hosted rival Louisiana State University for a football game.

09/22/2026

Great to talk today with Senator Rob Rolison about personalized services, connecting people with the right resources, and the importance of free and accessible community support. Thank you to Senator Rolison for stopping by to see our satellite office on Route 9!

09/21/2026

We got a little wet but we didn't care! Great morning for the Philipstown Hub racing and cheering and coming together to support the mental health of Philipstown! Mental health is community responsibility, and that means that together we build the kind of community where people feel supported when they need to ask for help. Thanks for showing up, Philipstown!