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Office for Community Wellness

 

Phoenix's Mission

Phoenix R. Kawamoto is the Community Education Coordinator for the Town of New Paltz and serves as the department head for the Office for Community Wellness (OCW).  He works with key stakeholders, parents, and youth to develop and coordinate workshops, programs, and activities for all ages.  An extensive network of community-based organizations, service providers, businesses, etc. donate their time and resources in support of the OCW's efforts to foster wellness withing New Paltz.

 
Here are some of the events and programs that are coordinated or facilitated through this department:
 
  • Parent Information Programs
  • Youth Development Activities
  • Wellness Activities and Events for All Ages
  • Suicide Prevention & Intervention Training
  • Mental Health First Aid Training
  • Recovery Month Celebration
  • Holiday Hoopla Celebration
  • And more!

To learn more about current, upcoming vents, please visit the Office for Community Wellness online at: https://npthrivingtogether.org

Click here to learn about local resources and training opportunities regarding mental health, substance use disorders, and wellness.

If you are in need of immediate assistance or support, please contact any of the following resources:

  • Family of Woodstock's 24-hour helpline via phone or text (845) 679-2485
  • Ulster County Mobile Mental Health Unit at 1-844-277-4820
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Community members are invited to contact Phoenix to schedule an appointment if they have qustions, programming ideas, or concerns they would like to discuss with him.  Please call him at (845) 275-5413.  In addition, starting November 18th, they can stop by his office at the New Paltz Community Center, located at 3 Veterans Drive in New Paltz on Mondays between 4:00pm - 6:00pm (with the exception of holidays, vacation, or closings due to winter weather conditions).

Click here for the Local Resource Page

Check out the latest edition of the OCW’s Newsletter, “Wellness Matters”, in English AND Spanish!

At the September 5th, 2024 Town Board Meeting, Community Education Coordinator, Phoenix Kawamoto, presented an OCW Update & Budget Review.
Be sure to check out the presentation to learn about all of the wonderful things that the OCW is doing.
OCW

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Phoenix Kawamoto Community Education Coordinator (845) 275-5413
Diane Fauci Community Relations Specialist (845) 255-3631