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Day Treatment Center - WNY Children's Psychiatric Center

575 Alberta Dr, Ste 2, Buffalo, NY 14226

Eligibility

Must be enrolled in Erie 1 BOCES or, if enrolled in Niagara-Orleans BOCES or Erie 2 BOCES, these may partner with Erie 1 BOCES to access the program. Eligibility is determined by the Committee on Special Education through the component school district. Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(716) 832-0720

Voice - Main Phone

716-677-7000

Voice - Main Phone

(716) 832-0270

Voice - Barbara Pericozzi, Common Sense Parenting Program Trainer

716-832-0270

Voice - Barbara Pericozzi, Common Sense Parenting Program Trainer

716-675-6455

Voice - Fax

(716) 677-7158

Voice - Lynn Vecere, Transition Team RN

716-677-7158

Voice - Lynn Vecere, Transition Team RN

716-677-7095

Voice - Kathryn Nowak, Transition Team Social Worker

716-677-7079

Voice - Carolyn Vujnovic, Parent Advocate

(716) 677-7079

Voice - Jillian Panfil, Peer Specialist

(716) 677-7000

Voice - Main Phone

716-832-0720

Voice - Carolyn Vujnovic, Secondary Phone

(716) 677-7095

Voice - Lisa Beckwith, Transition Team Social Worker

716-832-0720

Voice - Barbara Pericozzi, Secondary Phone

Application process

CSE referral from an Erie 1 BOCES or Buffalo Public School District will initiate the screening process.

Fees

Paid through the school district. Mental health services billable through insurances and Medicaid.

Service area

Erie County, NY
Niagara County, NY

Description

Psychiatric day treatment program for youth in grades 6-12 that may benefit from enhanced clinical care within an academic setting. Provides educational and clinical services to students in a 6:1:1 classroom setting at a standalone facility. Students receive educational services along with individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and medication management when necessary. Students can also access crisis support services when therapeutically necessary. Integrated mental health services are provided within a strength-based recovery model. Partners with Erie 1 BOCES component school districts, Buffalo Public Schools, and families in the referral process, and collaborates with both families and school districts to reintegrate youth into a less restrictive academic setting. Also assists with linkages to community support services to support recovery. Average length of outpatient treatment is 3-6 months or as soon as the student meets their established treatment goals to be discharged to a less restrictive setting.

Data provided by

211 Western New York

Providing organization

WNY Children's Psychiatric Center

Day Treatment Center - WNY Children's Psychiatric Center