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CAPIS

Crisis Assessment Prevention Intervention Services

For Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and their families

 

Who is eligible for CAPIS?

Individuals who have a developmental disability, their families and caregivers are eligible.  Developmental disabilities may include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and neurological impairments.

What can CAPIS provide?

24 -hour telephone crisis intervention

    -someone to listen to you

    -assistance in connecting with appropriate services or programs

" Advocacy and follow-up

    -an advocate to help make phone calls, attend meetings, go with you

     to Social Services, Social Security....

    -assistance with Article 17-A Guardianship

"  Short term crisis counseling

    -private meetings with a psychologist or social worker

    -assistance in understanding and managing difficult behavior

"  Support for family members

-parent support groups

-educational seminars

-parent training

-annual conferences

"  Information and referral

  -linkage to programs/services

  -newsletter

  -lending library

Is there a fee for CAPIS services?

There is no fee for CAPIS services which can be provided on weekdays, evenings and weekends in your home, in our office or other location of your choice.

Who will help you at CAPIS?

The CAPIS coordinator and Program Associates are your initial contacts.  They can assist you by providing information, referral, linkage to other services, short-term service coordination and advocacy.  Certified social workers and psychologists will provide

direct counseling services, behavioral training and additional crisis intervention.

How does one contact CAPIS?

For CAPIS services and information call

Mental Health Association Offices

8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

(845) 342-2400 ext.253 or 254 or email to mha@mhaorangeny.com

For immediate assistance/crisis intervention.

HELPLINE/RAPELINE 24 hr crisis intervention information and referrals
(800) 832-1200 calling outside of Orange County ( 845)-346-HELP

24-hour access

For dates of support group meetings, seminars and special events.