Ulster County Mental Health Department

The Kingston Hospital FIRST STEP Programs
Kristen A. Bird, LCSWR, CASAC, Director of Substance Abuse Services

Services: Hospital-based, ten-bed detoxification and ten-bed rehabilitation programs offering individualized care for the chemically dependent. For those who qualify, the detoxification program serves individuals ages 12 and older, and the rehabilitation program is a variable length of stay (up to six weeks) for ages 18 and older.  The rehabilitation program also offers a "fast track" to those who qualify.

Specialty Areas: Services to pregnant women, individuals who are HIV positive, have AIDS, are on a Methadone maintenance program, or have a serious medical problem, or co-occurring disorder.

Payment for Services: Medicaid, Medicare, private third party insurance, and self-pay.

Service Location & Hours:

The Kingston Hospital
Michael Kaminski, Presdient & CEO
396 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-3131, Ext 2206 or (845) 334-2866
FAX (845) 334-2863
24 hours/day, 7 days/week


Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services