ADULT SINGLE POINT OF ACCESS (SPOA) | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

Operates a Single Point of Access (SPOA) which is a centralized intake process for referrals for high-intensity mental health services for adults who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) and whose illness interferes with their ability to function in the community, home, school, and/or work. Referrals are evaluated to determine eligibility for Care Coordination, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) or Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). For more information on eligibility, services, and how to apply, call (631) 853-6204/6205.