Coalitions & Community The Department of Mental Health supports the Community Services Board and coordinates a number of coalitions, committees and task forces.
About Us Learn more about the Department of Mental Health: our mission, team, news and events, annual report, and more.
Behavioral Health Needs Assessment We’re conducting a Behavioral Health Needs Assessment to strengthen services for mental health, addiction, and developmental disabilities. Your voice matters! Participate in upcoming listening sessions, interviews, or surveys to share your experiences and help build a more effective system of care.
Establishing a County Crisis Support Center Ulster County’s first 24/7 walk-in facility for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis — a safe, welcoming place to receive immediate care and support.
2024 Opioid Settlement Fund Expenditures Published on October 29, 2025 Summary of how Ulster County expended opioid settlement funds in Calendar Year 2024. 2024 Opioid Settlement Fund Expenditures
Mental Health Services in Ulster County Schools Published on May 01, 2022 Mental-Health-Services-in-Ulster-County-Schools.pdf
2024 DMH Year in Review This slideshow summarizes the Department of Mental Health's most notable projects, accomplishments, findings, and programs from 2024. UCDMH-2024-Year-in-Review
SPEAK Hotline List Available resources for emotional and crisis support compiled by SPEAK (Suicide Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge). SPEAK Hotline List
Ulster County Mental Health Resource Guide The Ulster County Department of Mental Health has put this guide together to better assist our residents and providers with connecting to needed services in the community. Ulster-County-Mental-Health-Resource-Guide.pdf
Management Team Commissioner of Mental Health Tara McDonald, LMSW, MPA (845) 340-4110 tmcd@ulstercountyny.gov Deputy Commissioner Katrina H. Williams, LCSW-R, CASAC (845) 340-4143 kawi@ulstercountyny.gov LGU Program Supervisor Sophie Halpern, LCSW (845) 340-4148 shal@ulstercountyny.gov LGU Program SupervisorChristian King, LMHC (845) 340-4161ckng@ulstercountyny.gov Overdose Project Manager Jessica Fish, M.S. (845) 943-6255 jefi@ulstercountyny.gov Special Projects Director Joleen Darby, CPRP (845) 340-8629 jdar@ulstercountyny.gov Manager for Fiscal Operations Moazzama Ashraf (845) 340-4092 mash@ulstercountyny.gov