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A 6-month program where convicted individuals have an opportunity to get help without going to jail or prison. This program must be completed in order for the individual to be set free of jail/prison time by doing a variety of services, such as community service, schooling, job training, alcohol/drug treatment, if applicable and intense counseling.

HALI's Forensic services provide support and resources to individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration. They begin working with the person three months prior to release and upon release, they are met at the gate and bridge them back to their community. Operate a drop-in where these individuals can access resources (employment, education, community services, etc.), connect with other peers and receive assistance in navigating their re-entry journey. Their goal is to help people overcome the challenges of re-entering society and achieve successful reintegration into their community of choice.

PINS provides a diversion program for youth who have become involved with the law due to at risk behaviors or becoming arrested for minor crimes.

Albany HANDS is a mental health/criminal justice program that works with homeless and "at risk" individuals, residing in Albany County, who are non-violent offenders living with mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Albany HANDS coordinates with local courts and treatment providers to develop service plans that allow individuals to avoid incarceration while they comply with treatment and connect with housing and employment.

Pre and post-diversion program for youth arrested for or accused of harm in Tonawanda. Diverts youth away from Family Court in the Town of Tonawanda, both before and after arrest. Youth are given the option of a Restorative Conference, where the responsible youth and their support people meet with those they’ve harmed and community members to discuss the impact of the crime and what might repair the harm. If the youth fulfill their Conferencing Agreement, their charges are dropped.

Works with youth who have been placed on probation through a parent or school PINS petition and are at risk of being adjudicated to higher level probation or placement in a Division for Youth facility. Offers home and/or school visits on a weekly basis. Services include, but are not limited to, anger management, school advocacy, life skills coaching, communication skills, job assistance, self -esteem, self-awareness and parent education. Referral required

Identifies, screens and refers people with serious mental illness who have been arrested and sentenced by court for treatment services. This is an intensive case management and treatment program that provides individualized services.

PINS provides a diversion program for youth who have become involved with the law due to at risk behaviors or becoming arrested for minor crimes.

Provides a mental health program designed for the criminal offender suffering from serious mental illness to successfully reintegrate into the community upon release

YAP continually evolves services to meet new needs that emerge for youth involved within the juvenile justice system, but most of our programming is designed for the purposes below. Diversion: to divert youth from formal system involvement. Pre-Adjudication: to prevent formal detention while ensuring community safety. Post-Adjudication: to prevent incarceration in prisons, jails or other residential or secure facilities. Re-Entry: to promote safety and support to youth transitioning back to the community from institutional placement.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

Supervises criminal offenders sentenced to probation and administers diversion programs through the Pre-Trial Release Program and Community Service Program.

Provides a PINS diversion program. AFY is a 30-45 day home based crisis intervention for youth that display a pattern of incorrigible behavior(Defiance in the home, disobeying curfew, aggressive behaviors, truancy/failing school and mental health issues). Case Managers will do an assessment of family needs and links them with community resources to get the family out of crisis. In addition, after the 30-45 days are completed. a Phase 2 of the program is implemented to link the families with partnership agencies for typically 3-6 months, but can be up to a year to ensure the ensure the family's needs are met and they remain stabilized. AFY also provides parent support workshops, adolescent male and female workshops as well as peer mentoring services.

YAP continually evolves services to meet new needs that emerge for youth involved within the juvenile justice system, but most of our programming is designed for the purposes below. Diversion: to divert youth from formal system involvement. Pre-Adjudication: to prevent formal detention while ensuring community safety. Post-Adjudication: to prevent incarceration in prisons, jails or other residential or secure facilities. Re-Entry: to promote safety and support to youth transitioning back to the community from institutional placement.

Provides planning, coordination and oversight of case management services for developmentally disabled adults and children. Also provides a diversion program for developmentally disabled individuals who have been arrested, or have engaged in at risk behavior which has involved the police.

Develops and maintain peer support relationship with justice involved individuals that offer the opportunity on a one-on-one support setting to help avoid emergency room visits, re-incarceration and hospitalization.

Offers an alternative to detention program to reduce the need to place youth in detention and other out of home placement. Provides an intensive 30-day service to the youth as the county, family court, educational systems, and law enforcement work in partnership.

Develops and maintain peer support relationship with justice involved individuals that offer the opportunity on a one-on-one support setting to help avoid emergency room visits, re-incarceration and hospitalization.

Provides families who are at risk of family court involvemen an approach to create family-driven, strength-based, and individualized responses that assure safety and well-being of youth and families throughout Westchester County. This program provide MHA mental health care managers who will bring an array of services and expertise for children with serious social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Provides families who are at risk of family court involvemen an approach to create family-driven, strength-based, and individualized responses that assure safety and well-being of youth and families throughout Westchester County. This program provide MHA mental health care managers who will bring an array of services and expertise for children with serious social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

This waiver program assesses, plans, and supports the transition of nursing home and long term care facility residents, who are eager to and capable of returning to community living, back to integrated community living settings of their own choosing. It also assists persons at risk of being placed in a skilled nursing facility. WILC is the Hudson Valley Region Center providing services for the residents

Develops and maintain peer support relationship with justice involved individuals that offer the opportunity on a one-on-one support setting to help avoid emergency room visits, re-incarceration and hospitalization.

Juvenile aid bureau provides comprehensive social services for individuals younger than age eighteen who have committed a minor offense and are directed to participate in a diversion program as an alternative to arrest.

Provides treatment, counseling, training and other social services to people who would otherwise be incarcerated if not participating in programming.

Resource specialists assist guests with connecting to coordinated entry assessments, Single Point of Access assessments, homeless services, benefits/entitlement referrals, and linkage to behavioral health services. Open 365 nights a year. Services include:

• Coordinated Entry
• Single Point of Access Referrals
• Referrals to Community Resources
• Diversion Activities: Arrest and Incarceration for Minor, Victimless Non-Violent Crimes
• On-Site Provider Screenings
• Shower and Laundry Facilities
• Light Snacks

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