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THE WESTERN NEW YORK

FAMILY SUPPORT DIRECTORY

.The Coalition.

Parent AND Professional Partnership: A Work in Progress

The Western New York Region Family Support Coalition was formed in 1995 by parents and mental health professionals dedicated to increasing support, and services for families who have children with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health disabilities. "The Coalition" is comprised of representatives from Family Support Programs, Compeer Programs, CCSI Programs, HCBS Programs, School Support and PBIS Project Sites, CR, RTF, and FBT Programs, SPOA Coordinators, and Common Sense Parenting Instructors, as well as the 19 County Mental Health Directors.

"The Coalition," meets monthly in Livingston County for state and regional information sharing; networking and support. "The Coalition" also provides training and education for parents, Parent Advocates and interested community partners; sponsoring conferences, encouraging parent/professional partnerships, supporting collaborations, and works closely with New York State Office of Mental Health, Families Together in NYS, Inc, and The Children's Mental Health Coalition of Western New York Inc,.

Revised: March 19, 2008

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ALLEGANY

Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)

25 West Steuben Street

Bath, NY 14810

A Parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free childcare. Planned group respite care, using a

sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other educational events are offered.

Patti DiNardo ............ Director ......................................................................... 585-289-4874

Fred Reed ......Family Consultant ...................... 585-567-2356

E-Mail reedman@frontiernet.net

Families and Communities Together (FACT)/CCSI

Jane Schenk .............. Coordinator ....................................................... 585-593-6300 X 216

E-Mail: jschenk@araservices.com

E-Mail: calamityjane058@hotmail.com

Midge VanEtten .. Family Advocate ..................... 585-593-6300 X221

E-Mail: mvanetten@araservices.com

Tier III Representative

Pam Williams ....... CQCAPD ...................... 518-388-2839

E-Mail PAM.WILLIAMS@CQCAPD.STATE.NY.US

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Tracey Spears .................... Supervisor ......................................................... 716-969-1370

716-375-4710 X151

E-Mail tspears@rehabcenter.org

Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Mike Damiano .......Trainer ...................... 585-593-1991

Jane Schenk ........Trainer ......................585-593-6300 X216

SPOA

Mike Damiano ........... Coordinator ................................................................ 585-593-1991

E-Mail mikedamiano@hotmail.com

County Mental Health Director

Robert Anderson Ph.D. ............................................................................... 585-593-1991

E-Mail andersonrobert_w@hotmail.com

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County DSS contact:

Pat Smeltzer .................................. 585-268-9356

Other Services Available

Clinic ............................... The Counseling Center ...................................... 585-593-6300

Clinic Case Management................................................... 585-593-6300 X203

Integrated Family Intervention program

Mike Damiano .......... ICM families ............ 585-593-1991

Jane Schenk ............ County Wide ...........585-593-6300 X216

Day Treatment ........... Pathways ....................... Pat Merriam ......................... 607-962-6062

Compeer Youth Mentoring .............................. 585-593-1991

TASA (Teenage Services Act) ................ ............ 585-365-2041 X1215

Supportive Case Management (SCM) ............... Mike Damiano ...................... 585-593-1991

Intensive Case Management (ICM).................... Mike Damiano ...................... 585-593-1991

Inpatient Hospitalization .................................. ST. James................................ 607-324-8000

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Pathways (REACH)............ Erin Warr ............... 607-937-3275

E-Mail: ewarr@pathwaysforyou.org

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Conable House . ...........Pathways (5 - 12 years old)............. 607-664-1128

North Union Street ...........Rehabilitation Center (12 - 18 years old)... 716-375-4747

716-375-4601

Lake Breeze ............. Pathways (13-18) ............. 585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access via SPOA

Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexual inappropriate

behaviors

Sam Cali ......................Alfred Counseling Associates...................................... 607-587-8390

Denise Regan .......... Allegany County Probation ........................................... 585-268-9370

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CATTARAUGUS

Parents Who Care

Mental Health Association in Cattaraugus, Inc.

Delaware Park Center

P. O. Box 833

Olean, NY 14760

To support and empower families in their mission to improve outcomes of services for children with an

emotional, behavioral, and / or mental health challenges. This is done through choices of in-home support

services, advocacy, training and education, mentoring, support groups, information and referral, meeting

facilitation, modeling, and linking parents / caregivers who have similar experiences and interests. Additional

services of compeer for Kids, and Camp New Horizons programs provided through MHA of Cattaraugus as

well.

Dodi R. McIntyre .......... Director of Family Support Services ........................... 716-372-0208 X 103

E-Mail: dmcintyre.mhacc@att.net

CCSI

Robert Wood Acting Director ....................................................................... 716-373-8040 X3294

Tier III Representative.

Stephanie Orlando ....... Statewide Youth Coordinator .......... 518-432-0333 X21

E-Mail sorlando@FTNYS.org

School Support Project I (SS I)

Jim Breen ........ Pioneer School........................ 716-492-9341

E-Mail: jbreen@pion.wnyric.org

Hellen Johnson .... Family Advocate Pioneer School ............... 716-492-9329

E-Mail: hjohnson@pion.wnyric.org

Sandy Leith .................. Gowanda School ....... 716-532-3325 X 6018

E-Mail: smleith@cattco.org 716-945-5211 X 6309

Joe Nowakowski .....Family Advocate Gowanda School ........... 716-532-3325 X 5214

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Tracey Spears ........... Supervisor.............................................................. 716-969-1370

716-375-4710 X151

E-Mail tspears@rehabcenter.org

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Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Mary O.Leary .....Trainer.................................................................... 716-373-8040

Judy Hill ................Trainer...............Catt Co. Dept of Social Services ........ 716-373-8070 X 3579

Children.s SPOA

Dawn Miller ..... Coordinator ............Olean......... 716-373-8040

Salamanca ....... 716-945-5211

E-Mail dmmiller@cattco.org 716-498-0058

Adult

SPOA

Pamela McGarry .... Coordinator ........................ 716-373-0980

E-Mail pemcgarry@cattco.org 716-498-3262

Adult ICM & SCM .......Pam McGarry ......................

County Mental Health Director

Robert Wood Acting Director.............................................................. 716-373-8040

E-Mail: Rwood@cattco.org

Department of Social Services Contact: Child Welfare/CPS ...... 716-373-8070

Probation Department/Juvenile Unit Supervisor

Raymond Green .............................. 716-373-8047 X 3363

Other Services Available

Clinic

North County Counseling Center ......................... 716-353-8241

Olean Counseling Center ............................................................... 716-373-8040

Salamanca Counseling Center ......................................................... 716-945-5211

Assisted Out-patient Treatment (AOT) Pam McGarry ........... 716-373-0980

716-498-3262

Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse ....................... 716-373-4303

Family Support Group for Parents of Adolescents and Young Adults

DSS eligible or if not contact ........... DeeDee Bartz ..716-373-5202 X 519

Supportive Case Management (SCM) ............ ............ .................. 716-373-8040

Intensive Case Management (ICM) ............................................. 716-373-8040

Inpatient Hospitalization WCA .......................................................................... 716-487-0141

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Child and Family Services .................................... 716-882-0555

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Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Lee Randall Jones .....Child and Family Services of Erie Co. (5 . 12 years old).....716-894-1981

North Union Street ..... Rehabilitation Center (12 . 18 years old) ..... 716-375-4747

716-375-4601

Lake Breeze ........ Pathways ...... (13-18) ........... 585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access via SPOA

Conner.s Children Center & Baker Victory Services

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CHAUTAUQUA

Family Support Program

Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene

99 South Erie

Mayville, NY 14757

Family support is free to all parents, foster parents, grandparents, and adoptive parents. Group meetings

are held in various locations in the county with child care provided free of charge. The program offers

educational and informational events to all interested parents and professionals. Respite funding is also

offered as part of Family Support.

Melody Morris ....... Family Support Services Coordinator.............................. 716-753-4157

Morrisml@co.chautauqua.ny.us

Nancy Steenburn ..Mental Health Assistant ............................................... 716-753-4150

Dunkirk Toll-Free 716-363-4150

Jamestown Toll-Free 716-661-7150

CCSI

Melody Morris ........ Family Support Services Coordinator ............................. 716-753-4157

Morrisml@co.chautauqua.ny.us

Leslie Cusimano ..........CCSI Coordinator....................................716-753-4151

cusiman@co.chautauqua.ny.us

Tier III Representative

Stephanie Orlando ..... Statewide Youth Coordinator ............518-432-6238 X21

sorlando@FTNYS.org

School Support Project II (SS II)

Karen Dillon ....... Site Coordinator/ Mental Health Social Worker

Washington Middle School .......................................................... 716-483-4268

Cindy Reidy.... ... Family Support....................................... 716-483-4474

E-Mail: reidycy@co.chautauqua.ny.us

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Tracey Spears ........ Supervisor .............................................................................. 716-969-1370

716-375-4740 X151

E-Mail tspears@rehabcenter.org

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Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Karen Naeser ................ Trainer ..................................................................................... 716-661-8330

Melody DeJohn ..............Trainer...................................................................................... 716-753-4151

Diana Ward ....... Facilitator ......................... 716-484-7073

Trish Bagley-Torrey .. Facilitator .......................... 716-484-7059

Cindy Reidy ....... Facilitator ........................ 716-483-4474

Lisa Wiech ...... Facilitator ........................ 716-736-9211

Cindy Eimers ..... Facilitator ........................ 716-753-2614

Lisa Spunaugle .... Facilitator ......................... 716-450-1169

SPOA

Children:

Rachel Mesmer Ludwig LCSW ......................... ........................................ 716-753-4154

FAX ............. 716-753-2906

E-Mail mesmerr@co.Chautauqua.ny.us

Adult:

Carol Wright LCSW-R ............................... 716-661-8331

E-Mail: wrightc@co.chautauqua.ny.us

County Mental Health Director

Pat Brinkman, MS, MBA .................................................................................... 716-753-4104

E-Mail brinkmap@co.chautauqua.ny.us

County Department of Social Services

Jon Anderson .................................. 716-363-3592

WNYDDSO 10 Western counties OMRDD catchments area

Richard Gould .............................. 716-664-3141 X. 103

1-800-292-5135 X 103

www.ddinfolink.org

Mental Health Services Available

Clinic Out-patient Therapy

Jamestown Mental Health ......................................................................... 716-661-8330

Dunkirk Behavioral Health .............................................................................. 716-363-3550

WCA Behavioral Health ........................... 716-664-8641

716-363-0018

Summit Community Services .......................... 716-661-1590

716-366-6125

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) ........................... 716-753-4150

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Mental Health Services Available Continued:

Supportive Case Management (SCM) .......................................................................... 716-753-4150

Intensive Case Management (ICM) .............................................................................. 716-753-4150

Inpatient Hospitalization WCA ...................................................................................... 716-664-8645

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Child and Family Services ............................................... 716-882-0555

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Lee Randall Jones .. Child and Family Services (5 . 12 years old)....... 716-894-1981

Aurora House .................Community Missions (12- 18 years old)......................... 716-433-1905

North Union Street ...... Rehabilitation Center (12 . 18 years old) .... 716-375-4747

716-375-4601

Lake Breeze ........ Pathways ....... (13-18) .......... 585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access via SPOA

Connors Children.s Center

Baker Victory Services

St. Joseph.s Villa

Hillside Children.s Center

Crestwood

Other Services Available in Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Youth Bureau .... Ex. Director Don Reinhoadt ............ 716-753-4496

Compeer Chautauqua ................ Jann Ball ........... 716-487-2956

Family Solution Center (Jamestown Public Schools only) . Mike McElrath ........716-483-4384

PINS Contact

Jamestown/South County ......................... 716-484-6960

Dunkirk /North County ............................ 716-363-3775

Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexual inappropriate

behaviors

Family Services ......... Responsible Intimacy Program .... Jenna Meneo .. 716-488-1971

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CHEMUNG

Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)

25 West Steuben Street

Bath, NY 14810

A Parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free childcare. Planned group

respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other

educational events are offered.

Patti DiNardo .............. Director .............................................................................. 585-289- 4874

607-776-2164

Tina Stanton............. Family Consultant ........................................................ 607-589-7886

E-Mail: tinabreedan@aol.com

Cassandra Morse ... Teen Group Facilitator ................... 607-583-4434

CCSI

Lisa Norton................ Coordinator .............................................................................. 607-737-5503

Sue Pelkey .................... Parent Advocate ...................................................................... 607-737-5508

E-Mail spelkey@co.chemung.ny.us

Tier III Representative

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Diane Smith ................. Supervisor ........................................................................ 607-937-3276

E-Mail dsmith@pathwaysforyou.org

Cathy Bennett .... Family Advocate ........................ 607-937-4512

E-Mail cbennett@pathwaysforyou.org

Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Sue Pelkey ..................... Trainer .......................................................................... 607-737-5508

Children and Youth SPOA

Shelby Kotch .............. Coordinator .............................................................................. 607-737-2472

E-Mail: mkotch@co.chemung.ny.us

Sue Pelkey ................ Chemung County Parent Advocate ........................................ 607-737-5508

E-Mail: spelkey@co.chemung.ny.us

Katie Chichester ..... Children.s Bridger .................... 607-737-5377

E-Mail: kchichester@co.chemung.ny.us

Pat Breux ......Youth Advocate Program Coordinator ............ 607-737-2052

E-Mail: pbreux@co.chemung.ny.us

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Adult SPOA

Jennifer Bunde ................................. 607-733-5696

E-Mail: jbunde@stny.rr.com

County Mental Health Director

Brian Hart LCSW-R ................................................................................................. 607-737-5501

E-Mail Bhart@co.chemung.ny.us

County Department of Social Services

Deretha Watterson ..............................................................................................607-737-5402

E-Mail deretha.watterson@dfa.state.ny.us

Chemung County Mental Health Youth Advisory Council

Pat Breux .................. Coordinator ............. 607-737-2052

Other Services Available

Clinic

Elmira Psychiatric Center outpatient counseling .......................................... 607-737-4789

Family Services of Chemung County ............................................................. 607-733-5696

Clinic Plus contacts:

Maryann Bullett .......................... 607-733-5696

E-Mail: mbullett11@yahoo.com

Marilyn Cristofaro ......................... 607-733-5696

E-Mail: marilyncristofaro@yahoo.com

24 hours Crisis Services Program ...................................... Scott Forbes ................ 607-733-5369

E-Mail: criscounselor@stny.rr.com

Day Treatment

Pathways ............................................Pat Merriam..................... 607-962-6062

Southern Tier ................................ 607-734-4711

Intensive Case Management

Family Services ..............................................................Jean Steiner ................. 607-733-2820

Elmira Psychiatric Center ...........................................Paul Fairbanks.................. 607-227-6676

E-Mail: elcmprf@omh.state.ny.us

Inpatient Hospitalization Emergency Department only ............. St. Joseph .................... 607-737-7806

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access Via SPOA

Pathways ...........REACH .........Erin Warr............... 607-937-3275

E-mail ewarr@pathwaysforyou.org

Community Residence (CR) Access Via SPOA

Conable House ...................(5-12)..................607-664-1128

Glove House ..................... (13-18) .................. 607-733-1335

Lake Breeze ................ (13-18) ............. 585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access Via SPOA

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Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexual inappropriate

behaviors

Jean Teitelbaum .............................Family Services of Chemung County ................ 607-733-5696

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Child and Family Support Program

Mental Health Association in Erie County

999 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14209

Provides Family Support group meetings in 3 locations in Erie County, educational meetings, planned inhome

respite, information, telephone support, advocacy, networking and access to trainings and

conferences for parents, grandparents, foster parents of children with emotional or behavioral problems.

Free respite/ child care is offered at all group meetings.

Jenny Laney ................... Coordinator .................... 716-886-1242 X326

E-Mail laney@eriemha.org

TeNeathia Wesolowski .Program Analyst .................... 716-886-1242 X327

FAX ............ 716-881-6428

E-Mail wesolowski@eriemha.org

Dianne Riordan .......... Family Advocate ...................................... 716-886-1242 X321

E-mail riordan@eriemha.org

Pat Samson ..... Family Advocate ................... 716-886-1242 X329

E-Mail Samson@eriemha.org

Mid-Erie Family Support Program

Mid-Erie Counseling and Treatment Service

608 William Street;

Buffalo, NY 14206

Provides Family Support Group meeting with free respite/childcare could be arranged.

Transportation can be arranged.

Susan Cartagena ..... Parent Advocate ................................................................... 716-855-1384

Western New York Children.s Psychiatric Center (WNYCPC)

1010 East & West Road

West Seneca, NY 14224

Provides Family Support groups for parents, foster parents, grandparents, friends. Free Respite/childcare

provided at group meetings. Telephone and in-home support available, Advocacy training, workshops,

conferences, Common Sense Parenting Classes, and other educational services offered.

Carolyn Vujnovic ... Parent Advocate..................... 716-677-7079

E-Mail: wcfacpv@omh.state.ny.us

WNYCPC provides intermediate psychiatric in-patient level of service ...... 716-677-7000

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Families CAN The Families. Child Advocacy Network

And

Family Advocate Network of Support (FANS)

135 Delaware Avenue, Suite 210

Buffalo, NY 14202

Provides monthly roundtable meetings for families enrolled in Care Coordination services to empower

family voice to celebrate what is working and identify gaps or barriers in the system of care serving our

children and youth; Family support services for families enrolled in care coordination and family support

(both individual and groups) for families whose youth are involved in all aspects of Juvenile Justice.

Vicki McCarthy.... Director .......................... 716-884-2599

Cell: ...... 716-954-3615

E-Mail: Vicky@compeerbuffalo.org

Milton Williams .... Lead Family Advocate .................... 716-884-2599

E-Mail: Milton@compeerbuffalo.org

Kenneth Pryor ... Family Support Coordinator Juvenile Justice .......... 716-884-2599

E-Mail: Kenneth@compeerbuffalo.org

Tanya Hernandez ... Family Support Partner: PINS Early Intervention, Probation .... 716-884-2599

E-Mail: Tanya@compeerbuffalo.org

Susan Munford .. Family Support Partner: DSS Families involved with CPS ..... 716-884-2599

E-Mail: susan@compeerbuffalo.org

Jonathon Bush .. Family Support Partner: Dss Foster / Adoptive Families ...... 716-884-2599

E-Mail: Jonathon@compeerbuffalo.org

Youth Coordinator Family Voices Network

David Serwinowski ............................... 716-858-1578

E-Mail serwind2@erie.gov

School Support Projects I & II

Joan Goble ....... Erie County Family Advocate ................... 716-858-2086

Melanie O.Donnell ... Parent Advocate School 27 ...................

Hollie Nesbitt .... Parent Advocate Hamlin Park School 74 .............. 716-816-3497

Melissa Golpl .... Parent Advocate Harriet Ross Tubman School 31 ......... 716-816-3960

Family Voices Network SPOA/CCSI

(Access HCBS Waiver, Wraparound Programs, ICM & RTF level.s of care)

Linda Eckert ................. Coordinator ................................................................. 716-858-4653

E-Mail: eckertl@erie.gov

Elizabeth Benitez ....... Assistant Coordinator ....................................... .......... 716-858-2192

Joan Goble .................. Erie County Family Advocate SPOA/School Involvement. 716-858-2086

E-Mail: goblej@erie.gov

Rachaelle Benz ... Family Advocate .................... 716-858-2618

E-Mail: benzr@erie.gov

Tier III Representative

Allison Behan ..... OCFS ..........................518-486-5552

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS)

Child and Family Services in Erie County

Lori Walsh.................... Family Advocate ................................................ 716-881-2591 EXT 107

Isabel Higgins ............... Supervisor................................................................. 716-881-2591 EXT 123

Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS)

Mid-Erie Counseling and Treatment Services

Linda Ruisi-Leiter ...... Family Advocate ....................................................................... 716-681-5077

Nicole Borkowski..... Supervisor ........................ 716-681-5077

CARE COORDINATION AGENCIES

Child and Family Services in Erie County

Lori Walsh ..................... Family Advocate ......................................................... 716-881-2591 EXT 107

Bob Taylor .....Supervisor ................................................................. 716-881-2591 EXT102

Child & Adolescent Treatment Services

Deborah Gabriel ......... Family Advocate ............................................................. 716-819-3420 X 113

716-818-3640

E-Mail pontigem@aol.com/ dgabriel@catswny.org

Giusepinna (Juice) Bugenhagen .................. Supervisor ..................................... 716-819-3420 X111

E-Mail: jfudoli@catswny.org

Mid Erie Treatment and Counseling

......................................................... 716-852-0383

Hopevale

Carolyn Keenan ....... Supervisor.................... 716-877-6341

E-Mail: ckeenan@hopevaleinc.org

New Directions Youth and Family Services

Janet Coronado ........ Family Support Partner ............. 716-839- 1392 X

Margaret Flannery....... Supervisor .................... 716-839-1392 X 219

E-Mail: mflannery@ndyfs.org

Gateway-Longview

Cathy Smith ............................... 716-883-4531 X 1807

E-Mail: csmith@gateway-longview.org

Compeer Greater Buffalo

Michele Brown ............ Executive Director ................................................................... 716-883-3331

E-Mail michelle@compeerbuffalo.org

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Baker Victory Services Day Treatment, Clinic and RTF

Trudy Fish ...... Family Advocate...................... 716-828-7206

E-Mail: trudy_fish@yahoo.com

The Parent Network of WNY

Susan Barlow ............Executive Director .................................................. 716-332-4173

E-Mail pnewny@buffnet.net

MaryJo Butler ............................................................................................... 716-332-4175

Learning Disabilities Association of WNY

Darlene Boeck ................... Educational Advocate ...................................................... 716-874-7200

Diane Magtliazzo

Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Jan Krull ....................................................Coordinator /.Trainer ....................................... 716-677-7087

Barbara Pericozzi .................................... Trainer .............................................. 716-858-6592

Joan Goble .............................................. Trainer.................................................... 716-858-2086

Mary Rose ............................................... Trainer ...................................... 716-250-1228

Ann Nowak .............................................. Trainer ......................................... 716-250-1229

Cindy Smith ............................................. Trainer ........................................... 716-631-7215

Vicky McCarthy ..................................... Trainer ................................................... 716-954-3615

County Mental Health Director

Phil Endress LCSW, ACSW ......................... 716-858-8531

E-Mail Endressp@erie.gov

County Department of Social Services

Michael Weiner MS, MBA ............................................................................. 716-858-7511

E-Mail weinerm@erie.gov

Other Services Available

Clinic

WNYCPC .......Buffalo Out Patient Clinic..................................................... 716-832-0720

Child and Adolescent Treatment Services................................................. 716-835-7807

West Side Clinic .....Edna Martinez ...Bi-Lingual Family Advocate........ .716-853-1335

Child and Family Services...................................................................................716-842-2750

Mary Talbert Clinic .......................... 716-881-2591

Mid-Erie Counseling and Treatment .......................................................... 716-893-0062

Woman & Children.s Hospital Behavioral Health ........................................ 716-878-1200

Baker Victory Services .............................................................................. 716-828-9700

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Monsignor Carr ............................................................................................ 716-835-9745

Spectrum................................................Springville.................................... 716-592-9301

Spectrum ............. Boulevard ................716-831-1856

Spectrum ............. South Buffalo ............. 716-828-0560

Spectrum ............. Southtown ...............716-662-6638

Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Catholic Charities .......................................................................................... 716-854-3622

Child and Adolescent Treatment Services ....................................................... 716-881-2405

Therapeutic Pre-School

Baker Victory ............................................................................................ 716-828-9700

Gateway-Longview .............................................................................................. 716-686-7670

Women & Children.s Hospital ........................................... ................................716-878-7440

Day Treatment

WNYCPC, Community Services: 575 Alberta Dr., Amherst NY

Day Treatment 716-832-0720

Intensive Day treatment.............................................. 716-832-0720

SEP-BOCES Day Treatment ........................... 716-832-0720

Baker Victory ..............David Gordon .............................................. 716-828-9700

Inpatient Hospitalization

ECMC ................................................................................................ 1-888-894-9444

BryLyn .................................................................................................. 716-886-8200

Niagara Falls, Memorial Medical Center (BRIDGES) ..................................... 716-278-4359

Enhancement Services

Baker Victory Services ................................... Brian LaBella ...................... 716-828-9670

Child and Family Services ..... .........................Belle Walls Montree ...................... 716-881-2591

Monsignor Carr .................................................................................... 716-835-9745

Child & Adolescent Treatment Services .....Lisa Gamble ............................ 716-819-3240

Mid Erie Counseling and Treatment Services.. Christie Lesser .............. 716-855-1384

Child and Adolescent Treatment Services ....... Detention Transition ..SCM

Michael Throm........................................................... Supervisor ......................716-881-2405

Edna Martinez Westside Clinic .......... Family Advocate .....716-853-1335 X 413

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Child and Family Services .................Marlyn Williams .......... 716-882-0555 X201

mwilliams@cfsbny.org

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Lee Randall Jones ..................Child and Family Services (5 .14 years old)....... 716-894-1981

Aurora House ............................Community Missions (12 . 18 years old) ...... 716-433-1905

North Main Street .......... Rehabilitation Center (12 .18 years old) .... 716-375-4747

716-375-4601

Lake Breeze ...........Pathways .....(13-18) ....... 585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access via SPOA

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Threat Assessment (Referral from School)

WNYCPC Mobile Mental Health Consultation Team .............. 716-832-0720

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program

J-Fire..................................................................................................................... 716-681-7113

Avalon Eating Disorder Center ............................................................ 716-839-0999

Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexual inappropriate

behaviors

Child and Family Services: Sex Offender Management Program ............................. 716-681-5718

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GENESEE

Hillside Family Support (GLOW)

Hillside Children.s Center

96 W. Buffalo Street

Warsaw, NY 14569

Family Support groups are facilitated by a Parent Consultant. Groups offer education, parenting tips,

stress management, advocacy, educational opportunities. Free Child care is provided at groups

meetings, group respite is held regularly.

Pam Brannan .....................Manger ......................................................... 585-721-9524

E-mail pam_Brannan@yahoo.com

Tammy Zobel ........ Family Consultant ................ 585-344-0134 X 106

E-Mail tzobel@hillside.com

CCSI

Mike Fleming ..................... Coordinator ............................................................. 585-344-1421 X6667

E-Mail mfleming@Co.Genesse.ny.us

Tier III Representative

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Stephanie Burke .... Supervisor ...................... 585-344-0134 X 112

Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Pam Brannan ................... Trainer ......................................................................... 585-721-9524

SPOA

Michael Fleming .............. Coordinator........................ ...................................... 585-344-1421 X6667

E-Mail mfleming@CO.Genesse.ny.us

Nikki Williams ...... Case Facilitator ................... 585-344-1421 X6682

E-Mail: nwilliams@co.genesee.ny.us

County Mental Health Director

Ellery Reaves ................................ 585-344-1421

E-Mail ereaves@co.genesee.ny.us

Probation: PINS Diversion

Julie Smith ..... Director ....................... 585-344-8550 X2263

E-Mail: jasmith@co.genesee.ny.us

DSS Contact

KATHY PORTER-MAKIN .PREVENTATIVE SERVICES SUPERVISOR ... 585-344-2580 X6409

E-MAIL: 18A201@DFA.STATE.NY.US

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Other Service Available

Clinic ....................................... Genesee County Mental Health ................................... 585-344-1421

Partial Hospitalization...... Strong Hospital .... Charlene Weeks ............................. 585-275-2100

Inpatient Hospitalization

ECMC................................................................................................ 1-888-894-9444

Strong Hospital ...................................................................................... 585-275-2100

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (BRIDGES) ........................ 716-278-4359

Supportive Case Management (SCM) ....................Lisa Braun ................... 585-344-1421 X 6672

Intensive Case Management (ICM) ..........................Lisa Braun ..... ............ 585-344-1421 X6672

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Child and Family Services ......................................... 716-882-0555

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Lee Randall Jones ............................................................................. ................ 716-894-1981

Aurora House ....................................................................................... ............. 716-433-1905

Lake Breeze ........... Pathways ( 13-18) ............ 585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access via SPOA

Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexual inappropriate

behaviors

Brent Ewell, CSW ................................... Oatka Valley Associates ...........................585-344-1563

Kim Rossi, CSW ...................................... Oatka Valley Associates .......................... 585-344-1563

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Hillside Family Support (GLOW)

Hillside Children.s Center

96 W. Buffalo Street

Warsaw, NY 14569

Family Support groups are facilitated by a Parent Consultant. Groups offer education, parenting tips,

stress management, advocacy, and educational opportunities. Free Childcare is provided at group

meetings, group respite is held regularly. Support groups are available in Mt. Morris and Dansville.

Pam Brannan .....................Manger ............................................................. 585-721-9524

E-mail Pam_Brannan@yahoo.com

Kathy Holmes ..... Family Consultant ...Mt. Morris ......... 585-658-5532

E-Mail kholmes@hillside.com

Tammy Zobel ...... Family Consultant ... Dansville ............. 585-658-5534

E-Mail tzobel@hillside.com

PEACE Family Support

P.O.BOX 566

Lakeville, NY 14480

Kat Nichols ........................................................................................................................ 585-346-3039

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Pam Brannan .................... Family Advocate ................................................................. 585-721-9524

E-Mail pam_brannan@Yahoo.com

Stephanie Burke ..... Supervisor .................... 585-344-0134 X 112

Common Sense Parenting Instructor

Pam Brannan ..................... Trainer .................................................................................. 585-721-9524

SPOA /CCSI

Laura Canne ...................... Coordinator .................................................................... 585-243-7250

E-Mail lcanne@co.livingston.ny.us

Joni Nilsson ................ Parent Representative .................................................. 585-346-3921

Barbara White................... Parent Representative ................................................. 585-243-0097

E-Mail: casebrw@msn.com

Tier III Representative

Dora Lee Stanley .....State Education .................... 518-486-4055

E-Mail: dstanley@mail.NYSED.gov

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County Mental Health Director

Gail Long ..................................................................................................................... 585-243-7250

E-Mail glong@Co.Livingston.NY.US

County Department of Social Services Contact

Other Services Available

Clinic

Livingston County Mental Health ................................................................... 585-243-7250

Noyes Clinic ......... ......Bruce Teall ............ 585-335-6001

Partial Hospitalization...... Strong Hospital ................... Charlene Weeks .......... 585- 275-2100

In-patient Hospitalization:

Strong .................................................................................... 585-275-2100

St. James ............................... 607-324-8001

Mobil Mental Health Team ........................... 585-241-1367

Intensive Case Management (ICM)... Access via SPOA............................................. 585-243-7250

Supportive Case Management (SCM) Access via SPOA ............. 585-243-7250

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Hillside Children.s Center ..................................... 585-256-7500

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Lee Randall Jones ............................................................................. ................ 716-894-1981

Aurora House ....................................................................................... ............. 716-433-1905

Lake Breeze ........... Pathways ( 13-18) ............ 585-394-0380

Smith Road .................................................................. 585-241-1778

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access via SPOA

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Better Days Ahead Family Support Network (BDA)

Mental Health Association

320 Goodman Street

Rochester, NY 14607

Better Days Ahead is a Parent Run Family Support Network that holds meetings in several locations in

Monroe County. Respite and transportation is available for most meetings. BDA also offers individual

respite, advocacy, and educational opportunities. Also Spanish speaking support group and other bilingual

groups. BDA also offers many parenting programs such as Incredible Years (IYP), Systemic

Training for Effective Parenting (STEP), Multiple Family Group (FMG)

Debbie Bartlett .......... Director .......................................................................... 585-325-3145 EXT 116

E-Mail dbartlett@mharochester.org

Renee Jacobs ........... Director of Operations.......... ....................................... 585-325-3145 EXT 133

E-Mail: rjacobs@mharochester.org

Tammis Sweeny .. In-Take Coordinator.................. 585-325-3145 EXT 117

E-Mail: tsweeny@mharochester.org

Theresa Hart .... Director of New Programming ............ 585-325-3145 EXT 152

E-Mail: thart@mharochester.org

Melanie Funchass .. Community Director of BDA .............. 585-325-3145 EX 135

E-Mail: mfunchess@monroecounty.gov

Shawn Douglass .... Youth Development Coordinator ........... 585-325-3145 EXT 117

E-Mail: sdouglass@MHArochester.org

CCSI

Johanna Kelley .Children.s Clinical Services & CCSI Coordinator.........585-753-2687

E-Mail jkelley@monroecounty.gov

Philomena Allen ......... Parent Partner ........................................................................... 585-753-2693

E-Mail pallen@monroecounty.gov

Anne Miller .Jones ..Administrative Secretary ................. 585-753-6047

Tier III Representative

Mary Skidmore ... OCFS .......................... 518-486-3551

E-Mail: Mary.skidmore@ocfs.state.ny.us

Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS)

Hillside

Pat Volker ...................Senior Family Advocate .......................................................... 585-654-4423

E-Mail pvolker@hillside.com

Cristy Peck ...... Family Advocate .................... 585-281-1723

E-Mail: cpeck@hillside.com

Ellen Hayes.............. Manager.... ............................................................................... 585-654-4537

E-Mail ehayes@hillside.com

Kevin Cathy .... Assistant Manager .....................585-654-4485

E-Mail: kcathy@hillside.com

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS)

St. Joseph.s Villa

Diana Edlich ....... Coordinator .................... 585-325-3580

E-Mail: dedlich@stjosephsvilla.org

Compeer Rochester

Sara Passamonte............... Youth Coordinator .......................... 585-546-8280

E-mail: spassamonte@compeer.org

Clayton Waller ..... Intensive Mentoring / Skill Building........... 585-546-8280

E-Mail: cwaller@compeer.org

Dana Frame .... Executive Director .................... 585-546-8280

E-Mail: dframe@compeer.org

Lisa Kinney .... Family Advocate ..................... 585-546-8280

E-Mail: lkinney@compeer.org

Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Maria Tantillo Mueller. Trainer ....................................................................................... 585-349-8880

SPOA

Johanna S. Kelley LMSW ............................. 585-753-2687

Children.s Services Clinical Coordinator FAX: ... 585-753-6620

E-Mail: jkelley@monroecounty.gov

Todd Liddell

Child Services Specialist ........................... 585-753-2683

E-Mail: tliddell@monroecounty.gov

1099 Jay Street

Building J, 2nd floor

Rochester, NY 14611

Access- Key Family Contact

Melaine Funchess .......... Community Director .............. 585-753-2683

E-Mail: mfunchess@monroecounty.gov

County Mental Health Director

Dr. Kathleen Plum ............................................................................................................. 585-753-6747

E-Mail kplum@monroecounty.gov

Other Services

Rochester Community Mobile Crisis ..... Team Coordinator Jacquie West ....585-328-4830

Lifeline .............................585-275-5151

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Clinic

Crestwood Children.s Center ......................... 585-429-2745

Day Treatment

Crestwood ......................................................................................................... 585-256-7550

Hillside/Halpern ................................................................................................... 585-787-8000

Rochester City Schools ........................... 585-256-7500

Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) ...Unity Health Services ..Laurie Lewis ...... 585-368-6901.

Partial Hospitalization

Charlene Weeks LCSW Director ................................................................ 585-273-1776

Erika Halvorsen LCSW In-Take ..................... 585-273-1776

CPEP

Kristi Stockwell LCSW Senior Social Worker Strong .............. 585-275-4501

Inpatient Hospitalization .......................... Strong ................................................(1.9200) 585-273-3230

(3 ---9200) 585-275-5300

Jennifer Meehan LMSW Senior Social Worker E-Mail: Jennifer_Meehan@urmc.rochester.edu

Supportive Case Management (SCM)

Marie Viavattine ......Access via SPOA ..................................... 585-325-3580

Intensive Case Management (ICM)

Marie Viavattine .......Access via SPOA................................................. 585-325-3580

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access Via SPOA

Barb McCabe .............................................................. 585-654-4549

E-Mail bmccabe@hillside.com

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Smith Road ..................................................................................................... 585-241-1778

St. Joseph.s Villa, Tuckahoe Road ................................................................... 315-589-2547

Lake Breeze ................................. 585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access via SPOA

Crestwood ....... RTF Family Advocate .

Hillside ........ RTF Family Advocate . Pam Myers ............ 585-256-7540

E-Mail: pmyers@hillside.com

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Cross-Systems DOH Project:

Sonya Jackson .......... Family Advocate .............. 585-256-7616

E-Mail smjackso@hillside.com

Bob Tocco ............. Coordinator ................ 585-256-7566

FAX ....... 585-256-7880

E-Mail rtocco@hillside.com

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program

Fred Rion ............................................................................................................................ 585-279-4050

E-Mail frion@monroecounty.gov

Children.s Vocational Programs

Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection ......... Annette Gantt ....................... 585-325-1517 X130

ST. Joseph.s Villa ........................................................................... 585-865-1550 X246

Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexual inappropriate

behaviors

Unity Health System ....................................................................................................... 585-368-6900

Linden Oaks Sexual Abuse Treatment .(LOSAT).................. 585-586-6840

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NIAGARA

Support Me In Life.s Endeavor.s (SMILE)

New Directions Youth and Family Services

6395 Old Niagara Road

Lockport, NY 14094

A collaboration of services between, The Mental Health Association in Niagara County, and New

Directions Youth and Family Services, Inc.

Programs provide support group meetings in Lockport, and Wheatfield. Child care is provided free at

groups, as well as transportation assistance. Provides family outreach services, individual and systems

advocacy for families / children, referral to Compeer Niagara for .kids., and Casey House shelter. Crisis

respite is also available to families through Casey House Shelter for children 12 and older.

Marge Wright ................... Coordinator .............................................................. 716-433-4487 X467

FAX 716-439-5266

E-Mail blulagune@AOL.com

E-Mail mwright@ndyfs.org

Laura Kelemen....... children.s Mental Health Program Director ....... 716-439-1179 X429

E-Mail: lkelemen@ndyfs.org

Compeer for .Kids./ Family Support

Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc.

36 Pine Avenue

Lockport, NY 14094 E-Mail www.mhanc.com

Volunteers matched one on one with a child. Provides for families referred for respite and families in

support groups. Recreational activities, educational workshops, individual and system advocacy referral to

other community services and resources, videos, books, pamphlet, monthly newsletter, and Niagara

County in-home respite Program. In-Home Respite is provided in Niagara County to those who have a

child or children challenged with seriously emotionally disturbed diagnosis (SED)

Jimmie Kowalchuk .......... Program Developer ......................................... 716-433-3780 EXT 16

E-Mail jkowl@mhanc.com

Michelle Salopek ....... In-Home Respite Coordinator ............................ 716-433-3780 EXT 20

E-Mail: msalopek@mhanc.com

Home and Community Based Service Waiver

Stephanie Burke.............. Manager .. ...................................................................585-344-0134 EXT 112

Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Marge Wright ............................ Trainer ............................................................. 716-433-4487 EXT 467

Pam Brannan ........ Trainer ......................585-721-9524

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SPOA

Children:

Kristine Sokolofsky ...Coordinator ....................... 716-439-7412

Email: Kristine.Sokolofsky@niagaracounty.com

Adults:

Nicole Morley... SPOA Coordinator .......................... 716-439-7412

FAX: 716-439-7418

E-Mail Nicole.Morley@niagaracounty.com

County Mental Health Director

Antoinette Lech MA, MBA ........................................................................................ 716-439-7410

E-Mail Antoinette.Lech@niagaracounty.com

Out of Home Respite (Planned and Crisis)

Community Missions

Other Services Available

Clinic

Catholic Charities ..... Monsignor Carr

Lockport .............................................................................. 716-478-0315

North Tonawanda ............................................................ 716-694-7749

Niagara Falls ...................................................................... 716-205-0825

Inpatient Hospitalization Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (Bridges)........716-278-4359

Home Based Crisis Intervention ....... New Directions Youth & Family Services ....... 716-439-1179 X 443

Supportive Case Management (SCM) Family and Children.s .......................... 716-285-7292

Intensive Case Management (ICM) ... New Directions Youth & Family Services ......... 716-439-1179 X 401

Child & Adolescent MICA . New Directions Youth & Family Services . 716-439-1179 X 436

Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Child and Family Services ............................. 716-882-0555

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Aurora House ................................................................ ............................... 716-433-1905

Barb Finkney ... Family Advocate ............... 716-433-1905

Lee Randall Jones ..................... ................................................................... 716-894-1981

Lake Breeze ...... Pathways ( 13-18) .............585-394-0380

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) ACCESS VIA SPOA

Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexual inappropriate

behaviors

Rene Currie ............................................................................................................. 716-625-955

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ONTARIO

Finger Lakes Parent Network (FLPN)

25 West Steuben Street

Bath, NY 14810

A Parent-run not for profit organization offering parent support groups with free childcare. Planned group

respite care, using a sitter companion model is provided. Advocacy, conferences, workshops and other

educational events are offered.

Patti DiNardo ............ Director ................................................................................... 585-289-4874

607-776-2164

Bettina Davison .... Family Consultant (Canandaigua and Geneva ) ..... 315-462-3099

E-Mail bdavison@rochester.rr.com

Mindy Aguilera ..... Family Consultant (Bi-lingual) ............ 315-208-6649

E-Mail: Mmorlang78@yahoo.com

CCSI

Diane Johnston ...............................585-396-4363

E-Mail: diane.Johnston@co.ontario.ny.us

Kris Sweeney ................................ 585-393-2993

E-mail: krisanne.Sweeney@co.ontario.ny.us

Tier III Representative

Dora Lee Stanley ........... State Education ............. 518-486-4055

E-Mail: dstanley@mail.nysed.gov

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Francine Archer........ Supervisor ...................315-789-9730

E-Mail farcher@pathwaysforyou.org

Donna Fiorielli....... Family Advocate ................585-789-9730

E-Mail dfioriell@pathwaysforyou.org

Common Sense Parenting Instructor

Jeannine Struble ....... Trainer ..................................................................................... 315-568-4363

Email: jstruble1@rochesterrr.com

SPOA

Children and Youth:

Kris Sweeney .......................... Coordinator ................................................................... 585-393-2993

Fax ............. 585-396-4993

E-Mail krisanne.sweeney@co.ontario.ny.us

Adults:

Betsy Fuller .................................. . 315-789-0550

Fax: ............ 315-789-0555

E-Mail: bfuller@lakeviewmhs.org

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County Mental Health Director

William Swingly ................................................................................................................ 585-396-4363

E-Mail william.swingly@co.ontario.ny.us

County Department of Social Services Contact

Martha Hart........................................................................................................................... 585-396-4111

E-Mail 32a557@dfa.state.ny.us

County Department of Probation Contact

Sharon Collins ................................... 585-396-4222

E-Mail: Sharon.Collins@co.ontario.ny.us

Other Services Available

Big Brother / Big Sister ........... Heather Mills ...........585-704-6129

E-Mail: hmills@bbbsr.org

Parent to Parent Program ...... Access via OCFS

Daphne Brown ............ Program Coordinator ...... 585-325-3145 X137

Clinic

Ontario County Mental Health ...................(Adults and Children)............. 585-396-4363

Adolescent Substance Abuse ......Clifton Springs .......... 585-394-0530

Adolescent Substance Abuse ...... Turnings Canandaigua ....... 585-396-4190

Adult Mental Health .......... Clifton Springs ........... 315-462-0471

Day Treatment

Children .... ....................... Nancy Cook PhD (EPC)...................................................... 607-739-3581

Adults ........... Clifton Springs ..................... 315-462-7451

CPEP .......................................... Life Line .......................................................................... 1-800-310-1160

Partial Hospitalization ......... Strong ... Charlene Weeks LCSW ................ 585-275-2100

Inpatient Hospitalization .(Adult Only).... Clifton Springs ............................................. 315-462-9561

Outreach Case Management . (children) Lakeview..Mental Health Services ............................ 585-396-4363

315-789-0550

Supportive Case Management (SCM)

Children .............. Access via SPOA ..............585-393-2993

Adults .............. Access via SPOA .............. 315-789-0550

Intensive Case Management (ICM)

Children .............. Access via SPOA............... 585-393-2993

Adults .............. Access via SPOA ................ 315-789-0550

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Family Based Treatment (FBT) Access via SPOA

Hillside Children.s Center ....Greg Reynolds.................................. 585-256-7500

Pathways ........Pathways REACH Erin Warr..........607-937-3275

E-Mail: ewarr@pathwaysforyou.org

Community Residence (CR) Access via SPOA

Lake Breeze ....... (13-18 Yr. Old).................. 585-394-0380

Conable House .....................(5-12 Yr. Old).. ................................................... 607-664-1128

Smith Road ...........................(13-18 Yr Old)................................................... 585-241-1200

585-241-1778

Tuckahoe Road ..... (13-18 Yr Old)...................315-589-2547

Glove House .......(13-18 Yr Old) ................ 607-733-1335

Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Access Via SPOA

Specialized treatment providers working with children with sexually inappropriate

behaviors

Kim Rossi, CSW ................................. Ontario County Probation ............................. 585-396-4222

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Orleans

Hillside Family Support (GLOW)

Hillside Children.s Center

96 W. Buffalo Street

Warsaw, NY 14569

Family Support groups are facilitated by a Parent Consultant. Groups offer education, parenting tips,

stress management, advocacy, and educational opportunities. Free Childcare is provided at groups

meetings, group respite is held regularly.

Pam Brannan .....................Manager .......................................................... 585-721-9524

E-mail Pam_Brannan@Yahoo.com

Alicia Grandy...................... Parent Consultant .................................................... 585-589-2465

E-Mail agrandy@hillside.com

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Pam Brannan .................... Family Advocate ................................................................. 585-721-9524

E-mail Pam_Brannan@Yahoo.com

Stephanie Burke................ Manager .. ......................................................................... 585-344-0134 X 112

Common Sense Parenting Instructors

Pam Brannan ................... Trainer .................................................................................... 585-721-9524

Joanne Berg ..................... Trainer ..