Ulster County Community Services Board

The Community Services Board (CSB) consists of licensed professionals and general members of the community who have a demonstrated interest in behavioral health services. The CSB advises the County Executive, the County Commissioner of Mental Health, and the County Legislature on matters relating to the Department of Mental Health. The members of the Board also have the power to inspect and review all facilities and programs of the Department of Mental Health, consult with respect to capital projects, and carry out related duties as may be required by the County Executive and Legislature. All reports and recommendations are part of the public record.

Executive Committee:

  • Chairperson - Dan Ahouse
  • Vice-Chairperson - Emma Hambright
  • Secretary & Membership - Maureen Sheehan

Members:

  • Maureen Sheehan
  • Robert Gelbach
  • Barbara Hill
  • Karla Peterson
  • Stephanie Kresser
  • Dr. Amy Nitza
  • Emma Hambright
  • Dan Ahouse
  • Romero Duffy
  • Kathy Hochman
  • Mike Atkin
  • Laura Walzer
  • Helen Cano

Schedule of Meetings

The 2nd Monday of each month from 5-6:30pm

Ulster County Dept. of Mental Health 368 Broadway, Suite 401 Kingston, NY 12401

People With Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

  • Chairperson - Karla Peterson
  • Ann Flanagan Kelly
  • Jeanette DeBeaumont
  • Kathy Hochman
  • Karla Peterson
  • Laura Walzer
  • Emma Hambright
  • Maureen Sheehan
  • Sage Jobsis
  • Samantha Michaels

Mental Health Subcommittee

  • Chairperson - Mike Atkin
  • Dan Ahouse
  • Barbara Graff
  • Deborah Franklin-Feingold
  • Barbara Hill
  • Mike Atkin
  • Stephanie Kresser
  • Bob Gelbach

Substance Abuse Subcommittee

  • Chairperson - Helen Cano & Lisa McDonald
  • David McNamara
  • Kathleen Gray
  • Jeanne Edwards
  • Dr. Amy Nitza
  • Helen Cano
  • Lisa McDonald