Designated jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases within Broome County

Provides voluntary and court ordered services to assist families in providing a safe and appropriate living situation. Assists families in providing the basic needs of their children and compliance with court ordered services. Provides a prevention program to avoid out-of-home placement and family disruption in cases of serious youth misbehavior. Offers case management services to the entire family of the at-risk youth.

* Offers a voluntary alternative to the traditional court process for early offenders through the Pre-Trial Diversion Program. Reduction of or dismissal of criminal charge upon successful completion of the three-six month coordinated counseling program. * Provides an alternative to money bail through the Pre-Trial Release Program. Inmates interviewed at the County jail during the five work days. Information verified and provided to the judge for their release decision. Clients are notified of court appearances. Monitored on a weekly basis and referred to supportive services.

Specialists to help you understand how a traumatic event may be affecting your health.

Assists people who are facing legal issues due to alcohol or drug abuse by providing them with treatment options and case management services. Individuals are sentenced to this program by a local court as an alternative to incarceration.

Provides PINS Diversion services to families where youth are at risk of PINS petition and, when appropriate, assists with filing of PINS petitions. Services to adults 18+ yrs unable to care for themselves includes investigation, coordination of services, financial management, arranging for support systems, alternative placement, and access to medical care, legal services and benefits.

Pre-PINS (Person In Need of Supervision) is a voluntary assessment of behaviors, goals and options for a young person exhibiting an at-risk behavior by their truancy or other actions. By working with the family, this program helps develop a plan that will prevent youth from entering the Diversion Program under the Greene County Probation Department. Participation by the individual is done following a recommendation from a referral source.

Programs offered include licensed after school and recess camp programs, adult and youth tennis, swimming lessons, water aerobics, lap swim, after-school gym programs, toddler programs, Badminton, adult floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, youth basketball lessons, open basketball, and floor hockey. Playground and playmobile (mobile playground) available. Concerts in the parks and various special events offered during the year. Programs for adults with disabilities include social program, crafts, and Special Olympics training in basketball, track, and swimming. Programs for youth with disabilities include social programs, Special Olympics training, basketball, track, and swimming during summer. Services available for dropouts/early school intervention/first offenders. Youth programs provided at 4 community centers/sites. Programs aim to unite community resources, aid disadvantaged youth, and prevent drug abuse. YES program is an employment program for teens/young adults. Resident ID cards issued annually. Additional Sites: Harlem Road Youth Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst NY 14226; call 716-631-7208 after 2:30pm. Be-A-Friend/Big Brother-Big Sister, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7132 ext. 7530. Williamsville Youth Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-633-8117 after 2:30pm. Amherst Youth & Family Center, Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-631-7299 after 2:30pm. School Intervention Service, 3982 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; call 716-839-4066. Clearfield Youth Center, 730 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221; call 716-689-1404 after 2:30pm. Safe Homes, 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216; call 716-831-2298. ##REENTRY##

* Provides youth development programs on: Photography on occassion. STEM. Girl Scouts. Digiital Video Game Room. Computer Room. Music. Sports.* Provides teen programs such as: Employment. Recreation. Community service field trips. Career exploration.* Offers summer enrichment programs. Parks. Swimming. Crafts. Special Events.* Provides an after school program.* Offers the Community Navigator program in collaboration with Hillside Children's Center to prevent teens from getting involved with the judicial system and assist children who are already involved in the system.

*Offers the following services:

• Main Street - Provides crisis intervention, advocacy and mentoring to address homelessness, problems at school, poverty, and to prevent involvement with the criminal justice system.
• Intensive Case Management - Offers case management for mental health and assists families in creating individualized plans for the care of their children.

Presides over all county court cases

Provides general mental health counseling services as well as services for individuals with severe mental health illness. Counseling for women experiencing postpartum mood disorder or postpartum depression is available. Provides a 12 week anger management program. Offers specialized services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, and provides comprehensive mental health and counseling services for individuals with a history of criminal behavior and their family members. Specific services include case management, individual/group counseling, psychiatric assessment/treatment, and treatment alternatives to incarceration. All clients receive individually contracted services. Offers outpatient addiction counseling for drug and alcohol abuse, as well as intensive treatment and treatment for co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis. Suboxone treatment is available for patients enrolled in counseling. ##REENTRY##

Resource specialists assist guests with connecting to coordinated entry assessments, Single Point of Access assessments, homeless services, benefits/entitlement referrals, and linkage to behavioral health services. Open 365 nights a year. Services include: - Coordinated Entry - Single Point of Access Referrals - Referrals to Community Resources - Diversion Activities: Arrest and Incarceration for Minor, Victimless Non-Violent Crimes - On-Site Provider Screenings - Shower and Laundry Facilities - Light Snacks ##REENTRY##

Alternative to incarceration in intensive case management unit; an evaluation and referral service. Individuals may be referred by adolescent diversion court, DWI court, drug court, mental health court, domestic violence court, opioid court, veteran court, or criminal court. ##REENTRY##

Pre and post-diversion program for youth arrested for or accused of harm in Tonawanda. Diverts youth away from Family Court in the Town of Tonawanda, both before and after arrest. Youth are given the option of a Restorative Conference, where the responsible youth and their support people meet with those they’ve harmed and community members to discuss the impact of the crime and what might repair the harm. If the youth fulfill their Conferencing Agreement, their charges are dropped.

Provides services to needy, troubled, and emotionally disturbed youth populations under the age of 21. Community Residence level of care provided for children and youth who are referred through the Office of Mental Health. Juvenile Justice Outreach and case management programs provided for families and youth referred through NCDSS and Niagara County Probation Departments. ##REENTRY##

Works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, youth and adults with chronic health conditions and complex mental health concerns, and survivors of domestic violence to live as independently as possible. Adult Services include: - Day Services, including site-based day habilitation, community-based day habilitation, and Individual Retirement Experience (IRE) for those aged 50 and over - Employment Services which help develop work skills and connect people with competitive employment opportunities - Self-Directed Services, which enable individuals to make choices about their staff, supports, and services - Health Homes (comprehensive case/care management) - In-Home Services, which provide home and community-based skills and self-development training services to adults who exhibit deficits in independent living care skills, with a focus on increasing or maintaining skills to reduce reliance on family caregivers - Behavioral Services, including home and community based services, as well as behavioral intervention - Intensive Supports, which provide relief services for families - Representative Payee Services, which help people to build their financial skills with the goal of financial independence - Housing Subsidies for clients who meet OPWDD eligibility criteria - Residential Services - Transportation - Family Reimbursement Program, which assists with expenses faced by families caring for a person with developmental disabilities - Alternatives to Incarceration Program, which helps people with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions navigate the various stages of the criminal justice system - Raise the Age Services, which helps youthful offenders acquire the life skills and pro-social behaviors required to lead self-sufficient lives, gain employment, and avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system - Project C.O.A.C.H., which provides telephone counseling, referral, outreach, and intervention/prevention for individuals and families - Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance Program, which provides services to people of all abilities who are victims of any crime, specializing in people with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence

Resource specialists assist guests with connecting to coordinated entry assessments, Single Point of Access assessments, homeless services, benefits/entitlement referrals, and linkage to behavioral health services. Open 365 nights a year. Services include: - Coordinated Entry - Single Point of Access Referrals - Referrals to Community Resources - Diversion Activities: Arrest and Incarceration for Minor, Victimless Non-Violent Crimes - On-Site Provider Screenings - Shower and Laundry Facilities - Light Snacks ##REENTRY##

* Provides a diversion program for youth who have committed first time non violent, non sexual offenses or violations.

Supervises all adults placed on probation by the Criminal Courts of Broome County, as well as cases transferred into Broome County from other jurisdictions.

Albany HANDS is a mental health/criminal justice program that works with homeless and "at risk" individuals, residing in Albany County, who are non-violent offenders living with mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Albany HANDS coordinates with local courts and treatment providers to develop service plans that allow individuals to avoid incarceration while they comply with treatment and connect with housing and employment.