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

Appletree Business Park 2875 Union Road, Suite 356 Cheektowaga, NY 14227 www3.erie.gov/mentalhealth/single-point-access-children-spoa-childrens-intensive-services
Ask for a SPOA Team Member
716-858-8349

Fax
716-858-7492

Primary Services
Central Intake/Assessment for Mental Health Services

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.

Hours
Intake: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

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.

Intake 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.

Program Fees
None.

Languages
Spanish speaking staff assigned when needed.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
Call for accessibility.

Date of Official Change
Mar 01, 2024

Contacts
Marie C. Sly (Primary)
Coordinator for Children & Youth Service Integration
marie.sly@erie.gov
716-858-2697
Shannon Stocker
Administrative Assistant
shannon.stocker@erie.gov
716-858-8540