Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver
HCBS Waiver is a strength-based program that serves youth ages 5–21 years with serious emotional difficulties. The program is certified through the New York State Office of Mental Health and provides services and supports to families to prevent out of home placement for their child. Enrollment in the program is voluntary and no fees are charged to the family. Staff meet with the family/youth in their home and other locations chosen by the family.
HCBS Waiver Service Array
- Individualized care coordination
- Intensive in-home services
- Family support services via Parent Advocate
- Youth peer advocacy services
- Respite care
- Skill building services
- Prevocational services
- Supported employment services
- Crisis response services
Population and Geographic Areas Served
The HCBS Waiver program serves youths and families in ten counties in New York State: Chemung, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, and Yates counties. Youth ages 5–21 with serious emotional difficulties and their families are served through the HCBS Waiver program.
Access to Services
The Single Point of Accountability (SPOA) Committee in each county matches youth to the appropriate level of care, including recommending a screening for the HCBS Waiver program. The program is paid for by Federal and State Medicaid; however, only the child’s income is considered on the Medicaid application. The parental income is waived.”
Contact
To learn more about the HCBS Waiver program, please contact:
Care Coordination Supervisor
Administrative Office
Pathways, Inc.
33 Denison Parkway West, Corning, New York 14830
T: (607) 937-4506 F: (607) 937-3207
Geneva Office: T: (315) 789-9730
Rochester Office: T: (585) 434-3166
Tioga Office: T: (607) 223-4343