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) 294-7411 ext.253 or 254 or email to mha@mhaorangeny.com
For immediate assistance/crisis intervention
call HELPLINE
(800) 832-1200 (Orange County only)
or (845) 294-9355
24-hour access
For dates of support group meetings, seminars and special events