Welcome to Mental Health America of Dutchess County (aka the Mental Health Association in Dutchess County)

Mental Health America of Dutchess County promotes mental well-being and advances recovery from mental illness by providing a range of rehabilitation, supportive, case management, education, advocacy and drop-in services for adults, children, youths and families.

Our Vision

Mental Health America of Dutchess County envisions a just, humane and healthy community in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect and where comprehensive mental health services of the highest quality are available and accessible to all.

Our Mission

Mental Health America of Dutchess County is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of mental health, the prevention of mental illness and the improved care and treatment of persons with mental illnesses.

Our Values

• INTEGRITY: Safety, trust and honesty will be established throughout the organization. We will maintain an on-going commitment to all whom we serve and the issues they face.

• DIGNITY: Mental health is an integral part of every human being. Every individual will be treated with respect and dignity. We will provide the opportunity for all people to fulfill their full potential and to be a full participant in the community.

• EXCELLENCE: We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of services which are innovative, collaborative and include evidence based practices.

• CONSUMER CENTERED: Services are driven by consumer needs. Consumers will participate fully in services and planning. Consumers and families will be provided with real and meaningful choices.