This program assists adults in both Tompkins and Tioga counties diagnosed with behavioral health needs, that is, mental illness and/or substance abuse, to reach greater independence, achieve their life goals and become more involved in their communities.

These Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) can help participants with:

Daily Living and Social Skills:
For example: making social connections, budgeting, advocating for themselves, negotiating relationships

Education and Employment:
Support to start, return to, or graduate from school in order to learn employment skills
Support to define employment goals, find and keep a job, and plan a career

Behavioral Health HCBS are available for people 21 and over who are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care and are found eligible after completing the New York State Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Eligibility Assessment.

Potential participants should consult their counselor or primary care physician to ask if they qualify.