1001 Eleventh Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
www.niagaracounty.com/Departments/Mental-Health-Services
Main Phone
716-285-3518
Fax
716-278-8130
Primary Services
Outpatient Commitment
Description
Works with individuals living with mental illness who have been non-compliant with past treatment which has led to multiple hospitalizations, threats, or acts of violence toward self or others. If an individual is not able to be engaged in appropriate services, a court petition may be filed to request an order for AOT. Recipients are monitored for treatment compliance and to ensure provision of appropriate services.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Contact Niagara County Crisis Services after hours at 716-285-3515.
Contact Niagara County Crisis Services after hours at 716-285-3515.
Eligibility
Follows Mental Hygiene Law's eligibility requirements. Must:
1. Be an adult, 18 years or older;
2. Have a diagnosed mental illness;
3. Due to noncompliance, have experienced 2 or more hospitalizations or incarcerations in the previous 3 years; or at least one act or threat of violence in the previous 4 years;
4. Need AOT to avoid re-hospitalization;
5. Be likely to benefit.
Service Area: Niagara County.
1. Be an adult, 18 years or older;
2. Have a diagnosed mental illness;
3. Due to noncompliance, have experienced 2 or more hospitalizations or incarcerations in the previous 3 years; or at least one act or threat of violence in the previous 4 years;
4. Need AOT to avoid re-hospitalization;
5. Be likely to benefit.
Service Area: Niagara County.
Intake Process
Call for intake and submit application.
Program Fees
No fee to recipients.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Feb 04, 2020
Contacts
Emily Masotti (Primary)
Staff Social Worker
emily.masotti@niagaracounty.com
716-285-3518
James Swift
Supervising Social Worker
james.swift@niagaracounty.com
716-285-3519