Already serves Dutchess County

Astor Services, which provides mental and behavioral health and educational services for children and young adults and their families, on Feb. 10 said it has expanded its Home-Based Crisis Intervention Program (HBCI) to Putnam County. The program is already available in Dutchess County. 

Funded by the state Office of Mental Health, the program focuses on preventing psychiatric hospitalizations. During four to six weeks of treatment, services provided include intensive counseling, family therapy, parental coaching and care coordination. Additionally, 24/7 crisis support is offered. See astorservices.org.

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