If you are in immediate need of crisis help and/or intervention needs, please call your Local Police Department: 911 – and inform the dispatcher that you have a child with mental health issues so they are prepared to help you.
LIFT recognizes the importance of providing parents and caregivers with up-to-date information and essential resources. We’ve gathered a selection of key public resources to help
Nassau County Children’s Single Point of Access
CSPOA
Nassau County’s Office of Mental Health provides several In-Home programs for children diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). These services are provided through CSPOA. All CSPOA programs are voluntary. CSPOA is a centralized referral system and helps connect youth and their families to supports, services, and programs in Nassau County.
Suffolk County Children’s Single Point of Access
CSPOA
Contact CSPOA at 631-853-8513 or CSPOA@suffolkcountyny.gov for assistance
The Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene’s Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPOA) coordinates enhanced mental health services for youth who are at risk of or have been diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance, and their families. The C-SPOA offers a centralized, coordinated referral process using a universal referral form and represents a consensus among community-based and residential programs to ensure appropriate service delivery to the highest needs youth. 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.
Express Application
This application is for accessing CSPOA in-home services and supports, including preventive and intensive services.