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Erie County Children's Single Point of Access (SPOA)

Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Suite 356, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Children and youth from birth to 17 years old residing in Erie County who are at significant risk of out-of-home placement, hospitalization, and/or severe emotional, social, educational, and/or behavioral challenges.
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(716) 858-8530

Voice - Main Phone

(716) 858-8349

Voice - Ask for a SPOA Team Member

www3.erie.gov/mentalhealth/single-point-access-children-spoa-childrens-intensive-services

Spanish, English

See referral/application process at: https://www3.erie.gov/mentalhealth/single-point-access-children-spoa-childrens-intensive-services Call 716-858-8349 for more information.

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Erie County, NY

Description

A centralized intake process for referrals to high-intensity mental health services for children and adults who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness that interferes with their ability to function in the community, home, school, and/or work. The overall goals of the mental health services include fostering independence and improving quality of life. The purpose of SPOA is to manage access to high-intensity mental health services, provide a forum for improved collaboration among community service providers, and identify and promote community-based alternatives to residential treatment and psychiatric hospitalization.

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211 Western New York

Providing organization

Erie County Department of Mental Health