https://www3.erie.gov/mentalhealth/single-point-access-spoa
The Erie County Department of Mental Health website is where information about mental health housing and opportunities for recovery can be found to include the Single Point of Access (SPOA) application for mental health housing. The Erie County Department of Mental Health oversees mental disability services for Erie County residents and is primarily responsible for ensuring programs of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation involving mental health, mental retardation-developmental disabilities, problem gambling, and substance abuse services are provided. The Department also works closely with the Erie County Family Court, Criminal Court Systems as well as manages the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program.
www.omh.state.ny.us
The Office of Mental Health operates psychiatric centers across New York State and also regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 2,500 programs which are operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.
www.nih.gov
NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.
www.nimh.nih.gov
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
www.samhsa.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
www.aclnys.org
The Association for Community Living (ACL) is a statewide membership organization of not-for-profit agencies that provides housing and rehabilitation services to over 20,000 people diagnosed with serious and persistent psychiatric disabilities.
www.health.harvard.edu
Harvard Health Publications publishes information about health and wellness through all types of media.
www.mentalwellness.com
This is an online resource for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and general mental health information.
www.mentalhelp.net
The Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy.
www.psych.org
The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the world’s largest psychiatric organization.
www.schizophrenia.com
A non-profit community providing in-depth information, support, and education related to schizophrenia.
www.mentalhealth.com
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information.
www.mentalhealth.about.com
About.com offers mental health information on a variety of topics.
www.mhsource.com
CME LLC promotes the ongoing endeavor to narrow the competency and performance gaps that exist within health care professionals through convenient, high-quality, lifelong learning opportunities.
www.medscape.com
Medscape from WebMD is a part of the WebMD Health Professional Network.
http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/medicaid_health_homes/