Erie County Children's Single Point of Access (SPOA)
Resource Name:Erie County Children's Single Point of Access (SPOA)
address
Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Suite 356, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Eligibility
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.
Hours
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
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
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.
Fees
None.
Service area
Erie County, NY
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.
Last assured
07/25/2025
Providing organization
Erie County Department of Mental Health