575 Alberta Drive
Suite 2 Amherst, NY 14226
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/wcpc/
Main Phone
716-832-0720
Fax
716-832-6857
Primary Services
Psychiatric Day Treatment
Description
Psychiatric day treatment program for youth in grades 6-12 that may benefit from enhanced clinical care within an academic setting. Provides educational and clinical services to students in a 6:1:1 classroom setting at a standalone facility. Students receive educational services along with individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and medication management when necessary. Students can also access crisis support services when therapeutically necessary.
Integrated mental health services are provided within a strength-based recovery model. Partners with Erie 1 BOCES component school districts, Buffalo Public Schools, and families in the referral process, and collaborates with both families and school districts to reintegrate youth into a less restrictive academic setting. Also assists with linkages to community support services to support recovery. Average length of outpatient treatment is 3-6 months or as soon as the student meets their established treatment goals to be discharged to a less restrictive setting.
Integrated mental health services are provided within a strength-based recovery model. Partners with Erie 1 BOCES component school districts, Buffalo Public Schools, and families in the referral process, and collaborates with both families and school districts to reintegrate youth into a less restrictive academic setting. Also assists with linkages to community support services to support recovery. Average length of outpatient treatment is 3-6 months or as soon as the student meets their established treatment goals to be discharged to a less restrictive setting.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Education (BOCES & Buffalo Public Schools): Monday-Friday, 8:05am-2:05pm.
Education (BOCES & Buffalo Public Schools): Monday-Friday, 8:05am-2:05pm.
Eligibility
Must be enrolled in Erie 1 BOCES or, if enrolled in Niagara-Orleans BOCES or Erie 2 BOCES, these may partner with Erie 1 BOCES to access the program. Eligibility is determined by the Committee on Special Education through the component school district.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Service Area: Erie & Niagara Counties.
Intake Process
CSE referral from an Erie 1 BOCES or Buffalo Public School District will initiate the screening process.
Program Fees
Paid through the school district. Mental health services billable through insurances and Medicaid.
Languages
Language access available to accommodate all language needs.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Nov 28, 2023