HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM (HCBS) | NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY OF SERVICES

Assists families with individualized in-home care coordination services for youth ages 5 to 18 years with mental health challenges.

Services include intensive in-home services, crisis response, respite services, family support, information and referral, family peer advocacy, and skill building.

Coordinates individuals plans with the participant, parent-caretaker/ legal guardian, individualized care coordinator, and other supporters identified by the child and family.

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211 North East New York

Physical Address

60 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM Services available 24 Hours / 7 Days

Application process

Referral required from the local county SPOA (Single Point of Access); Applications may be completed by a parent/guardian, primary clinical program, ICM, probation, school district staff, private therapist, or other service provider

Fee

None

Eligibility

Youth ages 5 to 18 years who have a diagnosed serious emotional disturbance and who are at risk for placement out of the home

Service area

Saratoga County, New York Schoharie County, New York Columbia County, New York Hamilton County, New York Warren County, New York Rensselaer County, New York Schenectady County, New York Albany County, New York Montgomery County, New York Washington County, New York Greene County, New York Fulton County, New York

Agency info

NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY OF SERVICES

Offers assistance to individuals and families, which includes more than 60 programs and services to help with a number of challenges they may face.