Associations
NY Public Welfare Associations
The oldest public welfare association in America, the NY Public Welfare Associations represent 58 districts including Ulster, Orange and Dutchess Counties. Holds conferences and monthly meetings.
National Association of Social Workers - NYC Chapter
Provides special events, networking oppertunities, classifieds, and links to other resources for social workers. Student memberships available.
National Assocociation of Social Workers NY State Chapter
Provides professional development oppertunities, holds conferences, and publishes an informative newsletter. Also includes an employment section and information on job salaries.
American Public Human Services Association
Produces numerous publications including books and a newsletter. Also includes a job bank.
Human Services Council of NYC
"Among HSC’s many focus areas are public policy and advocacy, technology improvement, disaster preparedness and response, and government contracting. These efforts enhance public recognition for the sector, improve its financial stability, and have a long-term positive impact on the well-being of New Yorkers in need." Includes a helpful link section.
Council of Community Services of New York State
A statewide association of diverse charitable nonprofit organizations that holds numerous conferences, workshops and other professional development events.
General Websites
United Way of Ulster County
Previously published a vital resource directory specific to Ulster County, that is now only available by calling their hotline.
United Way of Dutchess County
Previously published a vital resource directory specific to Ulster County, that is now only available by calling their hotline.
Social Security Administration
Includes information on medicare as well as retirement, survivor and disabilities benefits.
Online Dictionary of the Social Sciences
"This social science dictionary has 1000 entries covering the disciplines of sociology, criminology, political
science and women's studies."
Ulster County Social Services
Descriptions of services available in Ulster County and contact information.
Children and Families
Administration for Children and Families
Child Abuse Prevention Network
Child Support Homepage
Children Now
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Prevention Yellow Pages
Future of Children
New York State Office of Children & Family Services
Domestic Violence
NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
National Institute On Mental Health
Gerontology
National Institute On Aging
National Center on Elder Abuse
Alzheimer's Association
Institute for Geriatric Social Work
Health
Healthfinder
Directory of Health and Human Services Data Resources
A compilation of information about all major data collection systems of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Department of Health (New York State)
NOAH (Online Health Info created for New Yorkers)
Poverty & Homelessness
U.S. Census Bureau Poverty Pages
United Nations - Human Rights
Substance Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (U.S.)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator (U.S.)
