Community Events, Resources and Supportive Connections
Sullivan 180 Community Resource Guide
Liberty Public Library
There’s always something going on at the Liberty Public Library (189 Main St., Liberty. Call 845-292-6070)
- Teen Advisory Group
Teens in grades 5-12 are welcome to join. Members plan teen programs and decide what movies and books the library should add to its collection. Members receive community service hours toward graduation requirements. Call 845-292-6070 or email lib@rcls.org.
Crisis hotlines
24 Hour Crisis Text Line
It’s not easy being a teenager. A free, anonymous, text-based support network that is available 24 hour a day, every day. Simply text “GOT5” to 741-741 to start a texting conversation with a trained Crisis Counselor who can help you get through a difficult moment.
A new national crisis and suicide lifeline has been established. Those who call or text 988, will be connected to a trained counselor within the existing lifeline network. Printable “palm-size” resources on this hotline are available in English and Spanish.
Local Support Hotlines
Sullivan County and neighboring areas
- SAMHSA’s Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-4357
- Crisis Text Line Text “Got5” to 741-741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-270-8255
- Sullivan County Crisis Intervention Line for Parents and Teens: Call: 866-372-2336 / Text: 845-372-1817
- Trevor Lifeline |LGBTQIA+ specific support: 1-866-488-7686 or text “Start” to 678-678
- NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
- H.O.P.E Referral and Information Line 866-832-5575
- COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline 1-844-863-9314
- CHAMP | Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project: 888-614-5400
- Children’s Crisis Outreach: 845-701-3777
- Mobile Mental Health: 800-710-7082 or 845-791-7123 (adults 18 years and older)
- Family Solutions Parent Helpline: 1-866-372-2336
- Text line for Teens: 845-372-1817
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Affordable Connectivity Program
Families of students in the Liberty Central School District are eligible to receive up to $30 per month toward their internet bills, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet.
The money is provided as part of the Affordable Connectivity Program. All households with a child who was approved to receive free or reduced price school meals under the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, within the last 12 months, including children who attend schools participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, are eligible for ACP benefits.
Families whose household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain federal assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI or WIC, or Tribal assistance programs may also qualify.
Lifeline program participants also automatically qualify for the ACP.
Families can sign up and find fully covered plans at GetInternet.gov (mobile-accessible and available in Spanish) or by calling 877-384-2575.
Local Agencies
Action Toward Independence
309 East Broadway, Suite A, Monticello
845-794-4228
Supports and provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities and offers a variety of programs that serve youth and their families in Sullivan County communities.
Dispute Resolution Center
100 North St., Monticello
845-343-8082
Provides mediation, education, training and consultation throughout Sullivan County. DRC’s mission is to promote the peaceful resolution of conflict.
Friends and Advocates for Mental Health
14 Pelton St., Monticello
845-794-1029
Advocacy organization focusing to expand opportunities and quality of life for people with mental illness.
Independent Living Inc.
14 Pelton St., Monticello
845-794-3322
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities Weekly Stress Workshops offered for free.
Sullivan County Children and Family Services
16 Community Lane, Liberty
845-292-0100
Child support enforcement, temporary assistant programs, medical assistant programs, and more.
Food Pantries
Cornell Cooperative Extension
64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty | Call 845-292-6180
Partners with assistance programs to help the community access food resources.
Lighthouse Ministries
23 Triangle Road, Liberty (Next To Computer Doctors) | Call 857-985-7026
Third Thursdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Emergency calls accepted
Soul Food Café
United Methodist Church, 170 N. Main St., Liberty | Call 845-292-6243
Food Pantry Mon 4-6 p.m.
Soul Food Cafe, 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Interfaith Council
24 Chestnut St., Liberty | Call 845- 292-4626 (Oct. 1 – May 31)
2nd and 4th Friday 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Once A Month Pick-Up
Walk-In. No I.D. required
Dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
St. Peter’s Church
262 North Main St., Liberty | Call 845- 292-4525
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday
Proof of ID required
Vine and Branch Church
2535 State Route 52, Liberty | Call 845-292-5227
The food pantry is open 1-3 p.m. every third Sunday.
Crisis Services
Child Abuse Hotline
800-342-3720
Sullivan County Crisis Intervention Line for Parents and Teens:
- Call: 866-372-2336
- Text: 845-372-1817
The above phone and text numbers are answered at any hour of the day or night, 7 days a week including holidays (24/7) by DRC staff that has been trained to listen, reflect, and assist the caller to defuse a conflict situation between a parent and youth. The responder will also offer referrals to service that could include: parent/child mediation; conflict coaching; and community resources.
Fearless Sullivan County Sexual Assault Services Program
- 24-hour Hotline: 845-562-5340
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling
- Specialized Trauma Therapies
- Safety Planning
- Support and Therapy Groups
- Certified Rape Crisis Advocates in Hospital Emergency Rooms
- Accompaniment and Advocacy throughout the criminal justice process from initial police report through court process and all follow-up support and services if you choose to press charges
- Victim Impact Statement and VINE registration (in the event of a successful prosecution)
- Assistance obtaining Orders of Protection and accessing shelter
- Community awareness, outreach, and prevention activities/presentations.
- Assistance completing OVS (NYS Office for Victim Services) applications for Victim Compensation and Emergency OVS awards (for HIV prophylactic medications
- Referrals to specialized legal assistance through partner agency for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence and undocumented crime victims