Children's Single Point Of Access (Spoa) - Wyoming County - Mental Health Department

This committee aims to connect families seeking more comprehensive mental health assistance with a range of services, including Care Coordination, Home-Based Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Respite Program, Home and Community Based Services, Family Support, and OMH offerings such as Residential Treatment Facilities, Community Residences, Children's Psychiatric Centers, or mobile crisis programs. Families are encouraged to involve schools and other professionals who work with their child in meetings; the approach is constructive and focused on strengths, with written plans collaboratively developed and provided to families at the end of the meeting. The committee comprises representatives from various organizations, including the Wyoming County Department of Mental Health, Social Services, Probation, and Youth Bureau; Spectrum Health & Human Services (offering Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Services including Mental Health Counseling and Chemical Dependency Services), Hillside Children's Center, Wyoming County Community Hospital (Crisis Outreach), GLOW Family Support, Clarity Wellness Community, New Directions, and the Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center.

Intake Procedure: Referrals are directed to the SPOA Coordinator, who reaches out to the family to discuss the referral and arrange a meeting time with the SPOA Committee. Families can also directly contact to set up a meeting without needing an agency or provider referral; they would complete the SPOA referral with the SPOA Coordinator.

Fees: No cost.