The Monroe County Office of Mental Health (MCOMH) is committed to improving the health and quality of life of county residents who are affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol and other drugs.
MCOMH is an administrative division within the Department of Human Services and is the governmental entity authorized to receive and allocate public mental hygiene funds in accordance with NYS law. As the agency charged with system oversight and encouragement of programs aimed at prevention and treatment, the MCOMH:
- Develops a comprehensive county plan for mental health, developmental disability and alcohol/substance abuse services.
- Allocates funding to local agencies based on community priorities, treatment outcomes, and program performance.
- Ensures coordination of services across levels of care and among an array of community providers.
- Assists in the transformation of our system to providing flexible services that are person/family centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, recovery-oriented and evidence-based.
To accomplish these objectives, the MCOMH oversees the local service system through a variety of sub-contracts; provides fiscal oversight and technical assistance to agencies; and collaborates extensively with other DHS and county divisions, service providers, and community groups. Provider subcontracts are executed by Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) on behalf of MCOMH. Click here for more information about CCSI.
How the Office of Mental Health can be helpful to you:
- Identify services for mental health, developmental disabilities or alcohol and other drugs offered in Monroe County on this website.
- Find information about the Socio-Legal center and assisted outpatient treatment on this web-site
- Provide an opportunity for you to share your thoughts about the Monroe County Mental Hygiene System—See Community Services Board for further information
- Resolve issues/concerns regarding service access or quality
Mental Health Services Overview
The Monroe County Office of Mental Health oversees the mental health system and provides funding to a number of community agencies for the provision of services to individuals with mental illness and their families. Mental Health services are available for adults, adolescents and children.
Mental Health Services include:
- Emergency—crisis services
- Inpatient—acute and intermediate levels of care
- Outpatient treatment—individual and group
- Residential/housing services
- Community support programs—vocational support, respite, family support, self-help, consumer initiatives, socialization and recreation opportunities
Community mental health services are aimed at offering individuals and families treatment and support services that assist them in successfully living in the community, avoiding unnecessary hospitalization or out-of-home placement.
Access:
- Directly contact provider agency
- For adult mental health care coordination and residential services, see the referral form at SPOA Referral, https://wnyccp.beaconhs.com and contact the Monroe County Single Point of Access (SPOA) Manager at 753-2879.
Service Providers
Action for a Better Community Arc of Monroe
Monroe County Dept. of Social Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI Rochester
Rochester General Health System
Rochester Rehabilitation Center
Addiction Services Overview
The Monroe County Office of Mental Health oversees the Addiction system and provides funding to a number of community agencies for the provision of addition services for individuals, families and the community. Services are available for adults and adolescents.
Addiction Services include:
- Outpatient— For Substance use disorders
- - outpatient groups / individual sessions
- - outpatient rehabilitation
- Outpatient- For Gambling
- - outpatient groups / individual sessions
- Inpatient—stabilization and rehabilitation
- Residential—intensive residential, community residence and supportive living. Click here for the Universal Application for Monroe County OASAS Residential Services.
- Prevention, Intervention and Education—Community and school sites
- Advocacy, Information and Referral—Click here for information regarding the new Rochester/Monroe Recovery Network/Access to Recovery Initiative.
Access:
- Directly contact provider agency
Substance use disorder services are covered by most third party insurance plans, Medicaid and all OASAS licensed facilities have sliding fee scales.
Service Providers
Action for Better Community, New Directions
Center for Youth Services, Inc.
Delphi Drug and Alcohol Council, Inc.
John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center
Puerto Rican Youth Development and Resource Center
Rochester Institute of Technology - SAISD
Rochester General Behavioral Health
Threshold Center for Alternative Youth Services
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County
Developmental Disabilities Services Overview
The Monroe County Office of Mental Health provides funding to a number of community-based provider agencies for the provision of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Developmental Disabilities Services funded through the Monroe County Office of Mental Health include:
- Pre-vocational and vocational day services—day training, sheltered workshop, supported employment programs, skill training, work opportunities, support services
- Community support programs—information, referrals, advocacy, public education and awareness, counseling, case management and assistance in ensuring clients rights
- Specialized Services that target populations such as persons with epilepsy, older adults, children with severe handicaps and multicultural populations (i.e., Hispanic, Native American)
Access:
- Contact service provider directly
- Call DDSO at (585) 461-8500
- Go to the OPWDD website
Service Providers
Continuing Developmental Services
Epilepsy Association of Greater Rochester
Mary Cariola Children’s Center
Rochester School of the Holy Childhood
Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
