There's an easier way to resolve & prevent conflicts
Hudson Valley Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides an affordable, agreeable and effective way to settle disputes, often avoiding the time and expense of going to court. In a strictly confidential and non-judgmental setting, experienced volunteers use mediation and other proven alternative dispute resolution methods to help resolve a wide range of issues.
To learn more, or to set up an appointment, contact the Hudson Valley ADR center nearest you:
Orange County:
845-372-8771 x1001
Putnam County:
845-372-8771 x2001
Sullivan County:
845-372-8771 x5001
Ulster County:
845-372-8771 x4001
To complete an intake form and start a case for mediation, please click on one of the links below:
Resolve Conflict
Families
For parents and couples (including married, separated, divorced, unmarried and same gender), youth, extended families and the elderly:
- Care of elderly parents
- Child/parent issues
- Custody and visitation
- Divorce*
- Separation
Youth & Schools
For school districts, teachers, students, parents and guardians:
- Bullying situations
- Early Intervention
- Peer mediation
- Restorative Justice*
- Special Education
Workplace
& Community
For employers and employees, neighbors, landlords and tenants, merchants and consumers, and farmers:
- Agriculture arguments
- Consumer/merchant disagreements
- Employer/employee issues
- Landlord/tenant disputes
- Lemon Law
- Neighbor problems
- Small claims issues
To learn more, or to set up an appointment, contact the Hudson valley ADR center nearest you:
*These services not offered at all locations. Contact your local Hudson Valley ADR provider to find out more.
Terms to Know
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Various ways that help people agreeably resolve disputes that may help avoid going to court.
Arbitration
To resolve conflicts outside of court, two people submit their differences to a neutral and impartial person (an Arbitrator) and agree to abide by the Arbitrator’s decision.
Litigation
The process of taking legal action in a court of law.
Mediation
A private, voluntary and confidential way — inside or outside of court — to resolve disputes and reach a mutually acceptable agreement through the help of a neutral person (a Mediator).
Mediator
A neutral and impartial person professionally trained in mediation who helps people involved in a disagreement reach a fair and mutually-acceptable solution.
Memorandum of Understanding
A non-binding mediation agreement that contains a detailed account of all of the terms agreed to by the participants.
Prevent Conflict
Families
For parents and couples (including married, separated, divorced, unmarried and same gender), youth, extended families and the elderly:
- Communication and decision-making
- Parent education*
Youth & Schools
For school districts, teachers, students, parents and guardians:
- Anti-bullying workshops
- Peer mediation training for teachers and students
- Restorative Justice*
Workplace
& Community
For businesses, employers and employees and organizations;
For neighbors, landlords and tenants, merchants and consumers, and farmers:
- Conflict resolution training
- Group communication issues
Hudson Valley Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
*These services not offered at all locations. Contact your local Hudson Valley ADR provider to find out more.
*These services not offered at all locations. Contact your local Hudson Valley ADR provider to find out more.
Terms to Know
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Various ways that help people agreeably resolve disputes that may help avoid going to court.
Arbitration
To resolve conflicts outside of court, two people submit their differences to a neutral and impartial person (an Abitrator) and agree to abide by the Arbitrator’s decision.
Litigation
The process of taking legal action in a court of law.
Mediation
A private, voluntary, and confidential way — inside or outside of court — to resolve disputes and reach a mutually acceptable agreement through the help of a neutral person (a Mediator).
Mediator
A neutral and impartial person professionally trained in mediation who helps people involved in a disagreement reach a fair and mutually-acceptable solution.
Memorandum of Understanding
A non-binding mediation agreement that contains a detailed account of all of the terms agreed to by the participants.
Hudson Valley Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
