Behavioral Health Resources - Oneida Health

Summary: Family & Children’s Counseling Services (The Family & Children’s Society, Inc.) is a private, non-profit organization based in Binghamton, NY, offering integrated outpatient behavioral health and prevention services for youth, adults, and families. The organization operates three offices in the United States and provides professional counseling with a focus on preventive and ongoing mental health support. Contact: info@familycs.org; main phone lines include 607-753-0234 and other regional numbers. Website: familycs.org.

Oneida County Department of Mental Health overview with emphasis on SPOA/A (Single Point of Access / Adult) supports: - Leadership and structure: The department falls under Oneida County Government and coordinates with other county agencies (Public Health, Social Services, Probation, Emergency Services) to provide mental health services countywide. Key leaders include Ashley Williams, Director of Adult and Youth Mental Health Services, and Ashlee Thompson, Mental Health Commissioner. - Services likely covered under SPOA/A: - POA/SPOA typically functions as the centralized entry point for mental health crisis stabilization, intake, and referral to appropriate services for adults and youth. - Coordination of assessments, service planning, and access to treatment, supports, and crisis stabilization. - Collaboration with sheriff, EMS, and other public safety entities to ensure safe, timely access to services. - Relevant program areas within the department: adult and youth mental health services, crisis intervention, care coordination, and linkage to long-term supports, with potential involvement from the Department of Social Services and other county departments. - How to engage: - Contact the Oneida County Mental Health Services via the department’s administrative channels or the SPOA/A point of access when seeking mental health treatment or crisis support. - If you’re a professional, refer through official county SPOA/A intake protocols to initiate eligibility assessments and care coordination. What this means for you: If you’re seeking SPOA/A support in Oneida County, reach out to the Department of Mental Health (specifically the Adult and Youth Mental Health Services division) to access the centralized entry point, assessments, and next-step planning. If you need exact contact details or the current SPOA/A coordinator, check the county’s Mental Health Services page or contact the Oneida County government main line for the latest point-of-contact information.