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 Directory of Behavioral Health Services
The Division of Community Mental Hygiene Service (part of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services), publishes the Directory. The Directory features local Suffolk County agencies and programs that provide a wide range of behavioral health services. These services are mental health, substance use, and supportive programs for the community. This includes programs that provide prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services.
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.