L-R: Lacey Trimble, County Executive Steve Neuhaus, and Darcie Miller. ( Photo provided) Neuhaus announces new commissioner of social services and mental health With the recent retirement of long-time commissioner of social services and mental health, Darcie Miller, Lacey Trimble,... Local News 08 Jul 2024 | 09:32
Narcan nasal spray. Orange County to hold Fentanyl Awareness and Narcan training event On September 29, the Orange County government will be holding a Fentanyl Awareness presentation and panel discussion, followed... News 20 Sep 2023 | 12:39
Orange County offers a variety of suicide prevention programs and resources. Read below. Photo illustration by Dan Meyers on Unsplash. Orange County recognizes National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... Local News 05 Sep 2023 | 05:06
Study on practices that reduce opioid deaths launched in Orange County Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County is joining 33 other communities across New York, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Ohio in launching... Home 01 Nov 2022 | 05:08
How to talk to the suicidal: National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month spotlighted Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... Home 07 Sep 2022 | 04:19
Goshen. Warming centers available for residents in need Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus reminds residents that both the County Department of Social Services and municipally... Local News 08 Nov 2021 | 11:02
‘A fresh start for tenants’ Tenants behind in paying rent and/or utility bills due to a COVID-19 hardship may be eligible for the New York State Rental... Local News 01 Jun 2021 | 03:24
Orange County Child Advocacy Center staff in front of the new office on 30 Matthews St. in Goshen. The center brings child protective services, law enforcement, medical providers, advocacy and therapeutic resources together when allegations of child abuse or maltreatment are made to make the investigation process less traumatic for children. Photo provided by Orange County. Orange County celebrates opening of Child Advocacy Center Orange County celebrated the opening of its Orange County Child Advocacy Center (OCCAC) on Friday, April 23. Child advocacy... Police & Fire 26 Apr 2021 | 10:47
Pictured from left: Annette Kahrs, executive director of Hope Not Handcuffs-Hudson Valley; Mount Hope Chief Paul Rickard, who is also president of the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County, District Attorney David Hoovler and Darcie Miller, commissioner of the Orange County Departments of Mental Health and Social Services. Provided photo. Goshen. New Pre-Arrest Diversion Program is designed to refer people for drug treatment vs. filing charges Orange County has announced the creation of a Pre-Arrest Diversion Program, designed to refer to drug treatment, if appropriate,... Police & Fire 25 Jan 2021 | 07:41
Orange County releases details about its Police Reform Advisory Panel Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus provides information about the Orange County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative... Police & Fire 03 Dec 2020 | 01:12
People with mental health issues often feel isolated and alone. The situation is made more so because the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo illustration by Nandhu Kumar from Pexels. Orange County recognizes National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 11:22