Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) Monticello

Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and integrated care agency located on Crystal Street in Monticello, New York. It’s just a short walk west of the Broadway Historic District and the Rialto Theatre, and northwest of Dillon Park.

As an FQHC, HVCS is committed to meeting the health needs of people in inner cities with limited access to consistent healthcare. They prioritize the vulnerable, underserved and often disenfranchised populations from LGBTQ+ individuals and people facing drug use challenges to immigrants and those impacted by incarceration.

Coordinated Care for All Clients in Monticello

I like that they’re especially focused on supporting individuals navigating HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections alongside substance dependence and mental health challenges. In many cases, these issues don’t occur in isolation but intersect, creating complex health and social needs that require coordinated care.

Assistance is provided at little or no cost in a nurturing environment where dignity and respect are always upheld.

The agency is a division of Cornerstone Family Healthcare, a reputable provider of low-cost health care and wellness services across Orange County with offices in Rockland and Broome counties. This facilitates seamless care coordination and referral support for patients seeking care across multiple locations and specialties. The agency even provides cognitive behavioral interventions aimed at reducing recidivism among jail inmates.

Harm-Reduction Services and Medication-Assisted Treatment

Individuals with primary substance use disorders, especially opioid dependence, benefit from confidential, no-cost and judgment-free harm reduction services. I appreciate that their services span Narcan training and kits distribution, testing for HIV/STIs/ HCV, safe syringe access and tailored navigation support. When clinically necessary, you’ll be connected to their medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program at the Newburgh Center for Recovery.

Here, methadone is prescribed as part of a tailored recovery plan to help ease withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings. This is backed up with consistent therapeutic engagement that helps you build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience and reduce the risk of relapse. Through case management, you’ll be connected to essential community resources such as food pantries, housing support, employment and other essentials that foster long-term recovery.