The Single Point of Access (SPOA) program helps providers connect people with serious mental illness to mental health services that can accommodate them. Through these services, people with serious mental illness can connect to treatment, communicate with providers and get help finding benefits.
Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPOA) The program serves Suffolk County residents, ages 5 to 21 years, and their families. All C-SPOA programs are voluntary for both the youth and their family. This application is for accessing CSPOA in-home services and supports, including preventive and intensive services.
The Single Point of Access (SPOA) is a centralized intake process for referrals for high-intensity mental health services for children and adults who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and whose illness interferes with their ability to function in the community, home, school, and/or work.
Who Can Apply for a Child Care Voucher? Your family may qualify for child care assistance if your family's income falls below 85% of the State Median Income and you have an approved reason for seeking child care ("reason for care"). This reason must be at least one of the following: You work 10+ hours per week.
A Carer's Assessment is an opportunity for you to have a conversation about your caring role ,explain what support you need, whether you're willing or able to carry on caring, what you want to achieve in your daily life and whether you qualify for additional help. Is caring impacting your health and wellbeing?
Whether you have recently found yourself in a caring role or have been an unpaid family carer for a while, Suffolk Family Carers can offer advice and guidance, workshops and courses, a listening ear, support in hospitals and helping you find time for yourself.