Over 80 Organizations - Services For Children, Adults, And Seniors
Kingston, NY- Ulster County Executive Mike Hein along with Department of Social Services Commissioner Mike Iapoce and Office for the Aging Director Kelly McMullen invite residents to attend Ulster County's Annual Human Services Expo. The Expo will be held on Thursday, April 21st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hudson Valley Mall, 1300 Ulster Avenue, Kingston. The event is FREE and open to the public.
“I urge residents to attend the Human Services Expo. It is a great opportunity to learn about the agencies and providers serving the Ulster County area,” said County Executive Hein. “This year we expect over 80 vendors with representatives available to discuss their services, answer questions and provide valuable resource information. This year’s Expo will also include mini workshops to offer guidance on how to secure the many services offered for those in need.”
Some of the agencies attending include: Ulster County’s Office for the Aging; Safe Harbour, Human Trafficking Prevention; Always There Homecare; Family of Woodstock; Catholic Charities; SUNY Ulster Continuing Education Program & Admissions; ShopRite Nutrition Center; Kids Peace; Gateway Industries; Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley; Jewish Family Services; Ulster County Sheriff’s Office Car Seat Safety; Ulster County Office of Employment and Training; YWCA; Alzheimer’s Association; RCAL, Inc.; and many more.
For more information please call: (845)-334-5581 or e-mail: kcoo[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us. The mini workshops are located in the hallway near Hallmark and are as follows:
Salon A
10:30- “Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley Services” - Presented by Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley
11:30- “Accessing affordable healthcare through the NY State of Health Marketplace” - Presented by Maternal Infant Services Network
1:00- “LiveRight with ShopRite: Tips for a Healthier Trip to the Supermarket” - Presented by ShopRite’s Registered Dietician
Salon B
11:00-“RUPCO Services Overview,” “RUPCO Residential Energy Efficiency Program” - Presented by the Rural Ulster Preservation Co.
1:00- “When is it Time to De-Clutter” - Presented by Next Stop Home
1:30- “Everyone Needs a Decent Place to Live” - Presented by Painted Love, Inc.
Salon C
10:30- “Help your family have THE CONVERSATION: Your Wishes and Advanced Directives”- Presented by the Ulster County Care Transition Coalition
11:30- “Sepsis: the Silent Killer - What you need to know” - Presented by the Ulster County Care Transition Coalition
1:00- “Be in Control of your Homecare” - Presented by Independent Living Inc.
Salon D
11:00- “Community Supports for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities” - Presented by the Anderson Center for Autism
1:00- “Safe Harbour for Trafficked Youth” - Presented by the Safe Harbour Program, Ulster County
1:30- “The Affordable Care Act/ Health Insurance from NYS of Health Marketplace” - Presented by the Public Policy and Education Fund
