Mental Health

The “What”

The “Why”

In New York State, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 34 years old and the fourth leading cause of death for people ages 35 to 54 years old.

The “Who”


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ACCESS CNY: AccessCNY offers person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of a shared community. The agency supports people with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries (ABI) and mental health issues. They offer speech & physical therapy, day care & consumer directed homecare. 

ARC Health: School aged services offered: Pregnancy prevention, The Q

Catholic Charities: Family Counseling -Out-Patient Counseling -Respite Program -Medicaid Service Coordination

CPEP (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program: A Licensed Psychiatric 24/7 Emergency Room. Provides evaluation and treatment/all ages who are suffering from an acute mental health crisis. -Emergency Room Evaluation and Treatment -9 Extended Observation Beds (EOB) max 72 hrs. -Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO) Off-site screening for individuals in emotional crisis. Individuals who require a full psychiatric assessment by the physician will be transported to CPEP by 911 services. MCO may do home visits with CPEP discharged patients. Crisis Residence a linkage with Hutchings Psychiatric Center. Patients discharged from CPEP who are experiencing a crisis with their current housing can be referred to this service. The beds are located at the Hutchings Psychiatric Center. These beds have a maximum stay of five days.

Crouse Hospital Chemical Dependency Treatment Services: Adult & Adolescent Outpatient and Day Treatment Programs for Alcohol & Chemical Dependency. Special Population Programs for Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Latinos and the OARS Program for Older Adult Recovery Services for adults age 55+. Opioid Treatment Program (Methadone Maintenance) - Adults age 18 & Older Recovery Challenge Intensive Program (RCI) Day Treatment - Adults who meet criteria for outpatient rehab., substance use treatment and present with one or more of the following conditions - Traumatic brain injury - Learning disability - Developmental disability - A history of special education Commonwealth Place Residential Program 40-bed residential center treating adults age 18+ with chemical dependency who benefit from 24/7 treatment in a supervised setting.

Hutching Psychiatric Center: Adult/child inpatient and outpatient services that include social and vocational rehabilitation programs, mental health treatment and support groups.

Liberty Resources, Inc: Clinic Services Largest provider of outpatient mental health services in CNY; individual/family/group therapy; co-occurring substance use/mental health treatment; psychiatric evaluation/ medication management services. Residential Services -Alcohol and Substance Use OASAS (Office of Alcohol and Substance Use Services) Maxwell House, Mental Health Residential Treatment (MRT) Permanent Supportive Housing, Next Step Supportive Living, Upstate Permanent Supportive Housing -Brain Injury -Domestic Violence -Family Foster Care -HIV Services -Intellectual Disability Services -Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) -MRT Services -Dept. of Health (DOH) MRT Supportive Housing - Enriched Crisis and Transitional Housing -Office of Mental Health (OMH)Supported Housing -Supportive Apartments -Venture House Disability Services -Brain Injury -Early Intervention -Intellectual Disability Services -Community Habilitation -Day Habilitation -Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) -Supports for Employment Child, Youth & Family - Prevention, intervention, rehab. /after-care services to children/families. Crisis therapy, case management, counseling, substance use treatment/mental health services, life skills education & foster, shelter and 24/7 residential housing. Individuals & Adults - Services/support to special needs adults; & those with HIV/AIDS, severe/persistent mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependence, traumatic brain injury, and physical disabilities

Parents: More Than Sad: Parent Education is an approximately 90-minute program that teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems; initiate a conversation about mental health with their child; and get help. This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth. This presentation is also available in Spanish.

Teachers: More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Teachers and Other School Personnel is an approximately 120-minute program that teaches educators to recognize signs of mental health distress in students and refer them for help. This suicide prevention program complies with the requirements for teacher education training in many states. This program focuses on high school teachers and other school personnel.

Prevention Network: Prevention Network has been making Central New York a healthier community since 1949 by providing programs and supportive services which prevent addictions and address related concerns. Prevention Network serves individuals, families, and the community through substance use prevention education, information and referral services, life skills, youth peer leadership, and parenting programs, professional training and development series, community coalition development, and family support services. Substance Use Referral Service 8 am until 4 pm Monday – Friday, call 315-471-1359.

Professional Counseling Chemical Dependency Treatment Center: Professional Counseling -Alcohol Treatment Center -Substance Use Treatment Programs -DWI Probation Evaluations -Prescription Drug Treatment

Project H.E.A.L.: Support with eating disorders

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center: Mental Health Services: Inpatient Services at 301 Prospect Ave. The following services are at 742 James Street. Adult Outpatient Clinic; Continuing Day Treatment 315-703-2773 Rehab Services 315-448-2750 Children Services 315-703-2800 Personalized Recovery Oriented Services Program (PROS) For severe mental health conditions, an array of rehabilitation, treatment and support services: -Community Rehabilitation and Support Services -Intensive Rehabilitation -Ongoing Rehabilitation and Support -Mental Health Treatment

SPOA: Adults Cortland County SPOA Select Point of Access for individuals who have serious psychiatric disabilities and need specific mental health services. The SPOA Team determines eligibility and priority status according to NYS OMH criteria. Eligibility: Serious and persistent psychiatric disability, OMH high priority status and need service due to MH clinical condition Services accessed through SPOA:  OMH congregate Residential and Supported Housing programs  Assertive community treatment (ACT)  Non Medicaid Case Management (NMCM) for individuals with serious mental illness who are not Medicaid eligible. Children and Youth ACCESS Team SPOA Assessment/Planning process for children/youth in Onondaga County with emotional and behavioral challenges. ACCESS is a multi-agency, cross-systems team committed to creating a true single point of access for Cortland County families. Call if there are concerns about a child/youth with emotional or behavioral challenges. The child/youth has serious needs and is at risk of requiring out-of home placement. Multiple systems are involved or coordination of care is desired. The youth’s current plan is not working or there are barriers to implementing the plan.

Unique Peerspectives offers the services of peer support staff who promote self help, natural supports, and alternatives to the mental health system

Upstate Medical University: Inpatient Psychiatry - Community 26-bed adult psychiatric inpatient unit serves patients ages 18 and older with acute symptoms of psychiatric illness or disorder that require a safe, therapeutic environment to support re-stabilization. Inpatient Adult Psychiatry The University Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (4B) admits both voluntary/involuntary patients 18 years and older with a wide variety of psychiatric and substance use/dependence disorders. Psychiatric Addiction Dual Diagnosis Service -Outpatient Detoxification -Extended Evaluation/Referral -Psychiatric Pain Consultation -Buprenorphine Maintenance for OpioidDependent Pregnant Women Psychiatric Consultation Service (Adult/ChildPsychiatric Clinics Adult Psychiatry Clinic Individual/Group Therapy and Specialties: -Eating Disorders Program -Dialectical Behavioral Therapy -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -Anxiety Disorders -Medication Management Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic Interdisciplinary, outpatient training facility providing diagnostic evaluation and treatment services to children and adolescents (through the age of 18) and their families. Center for Emotion and Behavior Integration Provides intensive, time limited outpatient treatment for adolescents and young adults (17-45 years of age) suffering from complex behavioral problems. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Children, adolescents, and adults referred to this program for evaluation undergo a comprehensive protocol of behavior rating scales, interviews, and psychological testing.

VA Medical Center: For VA enrolled Veterans & Eligible Family Members. Mental Health/PTSD Counseling & Treatment, Substance Use Disorder Treatment. The Behavioral Health Care Line serves Veterans in inpatient/outpatient settings to help them achieve a full/meaningful life. Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic provides mental health services as a part of the Patient Aligned Care Team to help Veterans work toward symptom resolution. Counseling and treatment are offered according to an individualized plan. For those suffering from more serious mental health concerns, Intensive Outpatient Behavioral Health Services offer more contact and treatment time to overcome significant barriers. Intensive outpatient visits are scheduled as often as five days a week until less frequent treatment is appropriate. Inpatient Behavioral Health Care is available for Veterans who require more intervention than can be provided in the community. Acute inpatient psychiatry patients are admitted to the facility to be treated by a team of psychiatrists, social workers, nurses and other therapists. Acute inpatient stays typically last three to ten days and are followed up by further treatment after the patient is discharged from the facility.

Vera House: Prevents and responds to domestic and sexual violence by providing shelter, counseling services, advocacy, and crisis intervention.