Mental Health Advocacy

Mental Health Advocacy

Mental Health Advocacy supports adults facing complex transitions and community living challenges. Assistance may include benefits guidance, housing support, connection to doctors, and referrals to stabilize life in the community.

Directions in Independent Living serves individuals, families, veterans, caregivers, and community partners across Olean, Wellsville, Cattaraugus County, Allegany County, McKean County, and Potter County with a focus on independence, accessibility, self-direction, safety, and community participation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mental Health Advocacy support?

Mental Health Advocacy can support adults transitioning back to the community from hospital or incarceration by helping with benefits, housing, doctors, and local resources.

Is this program available everywhere?

The Mental Health Advocacy program is listed as available in Cattaraugus County.

Mental Health Advocacy

Available in Cattaraugus County

Our agency provides advocacy services for adults with disabilities transitioning from the hospital and/or incarceration back into community living. The advocate can assist with benefit advisement, locating doctors, and housing. This program can also facilitate support groups upon request.

Contact:
• Theresa Klice – Mental Health Advocate - 716-373-4602, ext. 8719 tklice@oleanilc.org
• Ted Jordan- Peer Services Manager - 716-790-2529 tjordan@oleanilc.org

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