• The Central Registry is a mechanism to provide information and to help consumers and families connect to desired services.
• Persons enrolled in the Registry will be given priority for service and support by the participating agencies.
• The major agencies in Dutchess County that provide services to individuals with developmental disabilitiesⁱ and their families have agreed to work together and share information.
• Developmental disabilities include: mental retardationⁱ, autism, cerebral palsyⁱ, epilepsyⁱ, and other neurological impairmentsⁱ, including traumatic brain injury occurring before the age of 22.
• If there are a number of requests for services not now offered, the Registry will inform participating agencies of what new services may need to be developed.

• In order to enroll in the Central Registry of Dutchess County, an Information Release Form is required to permit the participating agencies to share the data.
• All information in the Central Registry is maintained by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
• It is shared only by participating agencies in accordance with all laws and regulations pertaining to confidentiality.
• With one registration, an individual can receive information and potential help from all participating agencies.
• Once registered, the specific needs of each individual are identified, and their requirements and preferences are described.
• All Registry agencies have access to this information, and thus can provide the right services at the right time.
• Information on an individual is updated when indicated, so that changes in services and support can be made on a timely basis.

If you would like more information
on the Central Registry of Dutchess County:

(A service for people with developmental disabilities and their families.)

or

If you would like to obtain an Information Release Form, please contact:

Benjamin S. Hayden, Ph.D., Division Chief
Developmental Disabilities Services
Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene
9 Mansion Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-3700
(or any participating agency)

For crisis counseling, information or referral, 24-hours a day, call:
HELPLINE: (845) 485-9700
Toll-free: 1-877-485-9700