Drop-In Center

The Vince Pagano Consumer Drop-In Center (CDIC) is welcoming, warm, dry safe place to be that's open when other programs are closed. Past and present activities at CDIC include:

Hot dinner served
Can just sit quietly, nap, read, watch TV, movies
Social opportunities such as games, conversation, parties
Self-help and peer support groups such as Anger Management, MICA, and Support Group.
Community speakers
Music room
Exercise room
Weekly meetings with members and staff to discuss involvement in the club.
Arts & Crafts, Writing Group
Hot Topics
Free, on-site HIV and blood pressure testing, flu shots
Benefits counseling
Clothing and household goods bank

CDIC is open Monday through Sunday from 9 am until 4 pm (breakfast at 9 and lunch at 11:30 as of 8/1/24)

For First Timer At CDIC

Sometimes, going to a new place for the first time can create anxiety. We are acutely aware of that here CDIC. Our staff has a “no pressure” approach to assisting potential new members in filling out our short application. It usually takes less than 10 minutes.

All you need to do is to ask a staff member (who will greet you at the door as a part of our normal check-in policy) how to become a member. The staff member will ask you to have a seat and provide you with a short application. The staff member will fill it out for you. You will be asked where you receive your mental health services. You must be receiving them in Albany County as that is where our funding comes from. You may be asked to verify this by obtaining a business or appointment card from your care manager or clinician.

You will be asked to sign an understanding of our grievance policy as well as a few simple rules regarding expectations of conduct while in our Drop-In Center.

Once that has been completed you will be given a tour of our facility and asked to feel at home.