Hutchings Child and Adolescent Crisis Respite

(Program)

Offers a 6-bed, short term out-of-home respite care program for children and adolescents ages 10 to 17 years who are currently receiving mental health services and are at risk of, or currently experiencing, an emotional/behavioral crisis due to events in the person's environment.

Eligibility: Children and youth ages 10 to 17 years with a designated diagnosis of a mental illness and: - are not considered an immediate danger to self or others - are experiencing a recent emotional crisis and is having issues with social or emotional functioning - are considered medically stable and is capable of self-preservation/evacuation in the event of an emergency - are not in need of a higher level of care, such as emergency services or inpatient hospitalization - are not currently under the influence of alcohol or drugs - parents or guardians are willing to be involved during the respite stay and agree that the child will be discharged back to home following the completion of the program

Application Process: Call for information and services

Required Documentation: No documentation initially required

Fees: None

Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego counties

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Hutchings Psychiatric Center
(Agency)

620 Madison Street
Syracuse NY 13210

Website: www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/ hupc

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible