AnchorPoint Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) — AnchorPoint, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie’s newest initiative to address the need for youth mental health services, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 4, surrounded by approximately 65 local elected officials, government representatives, community partners, supporters, board members, and staff. Located at 316 Violet Avenue in Poughkeepsie, New York, AnchorPoint is the first and only children’s crisis residence serving the region.
The launch marks the culmination of more than five years of planning and development. From establishing program criteria to completing a comprehensive building renovation, the project was made possible through the support of local government, partner organizations, and community stakeholders.
AnchorPoint provides 24/7 care and support for youth ages 5 to 21 experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The program offers intensive, short-term stabilization services designed to help youth safely transition back to their homes or connect with appropriate community-based services. In addition to crisis treatment, AnchorPoint works closely with families and caregivers to strengthen long-term stability and improve successful outcomes. The average length of stay is approximately 21 days.
Youth may be referred to AnchorPoint after being diverted from inpatient hospitalization or following treatment through emergency psychiatric services. The program also serves children and adolescents who have received support from mobile crisis teams or other behavioral health providers and require additional stabilization before returning home or to their community.
“Now more than ever youth and families are faced with complex individual and systemic crises, arising often and without warning,” said Courtney Rovere, PhD, LCSW(NY), LICSW(MA) Assistant Executive Director for Clinical Program Development at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie. “For those that do not require inpatient hospitalization but could benefit from increased mental health support in a home-like setting in their own community, we developed AnchorPoint.”
Since opening the doors in January, AnchorPoint has already supported 31 youth and families. To learn more about this critical new resource, visit www.childrenshome.us or to make a referral, call (845) 275-0648.
About the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie
On January 21, 1847, a group of Poughkeepsie women called the Female Guardian Society met to form the Poughkeepsie Orphan House and Home of the Friendless to care for the poor, abandoned, and neglected in their communities, most especially the children. They believed that all children deserve a nurturing and caring environment. More than 179 years later, their work continues.
Today, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie provides a full range of Community Based Services and Residential Services giving hope and healing to at-risk children throughout New York State. The Home is licensed by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services, the New York State Office of Mental Health, and the New York State Department of Health. The Children’s Home is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for its exemplary adherence to human welfare agency guidelines. In fiscal year 2025, the Home served approximately 1,683 children and their families.
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