United Way's 211 Helpline of the Hudson Valley

Our services are free and confidential.

Call specialists are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week,

365 days a year with translation services in more than 200 languages.

We serve the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester.

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Developmental Disabilities
Resource Database

Welcome to the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Database for the Hudson Valley Region. Here you will find a list of services for those with disabilities, intellectual or developmental.

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Our Impact in 2020

80,000 calls
from the
Hudson Valley

20,000 calls
were related to
financial needs

7,500 calls
were related to substance abuse or mental health issues*

Success Stories

When my Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was deactivated, the 211 Helpline connected me with a SNAP Supervisor and I got a new electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to receive my food stamps.

When my 22-year-old daughter had a mental breakdown and was arrested, I called for help. The call specialist took the time to listen to my story and gave me so many different referrals to help during this difficult time.

My brother has a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Depression and I was concerned about his financial needs and mental faculties. The 211 call specialist dug into the mine and came up with diamonds. They helped me find more resources than I even knew I was looking for.