Housing

In Cayuga County, Unity House provides housing options for community members who are diagnosed with a mental illness.

In order to be eligible for residential services, applicants must: 

  1. Reside in Cayuga County
  2. Be 18 years of age or older
  3. Have a mental health diagnosis substantiated by a medical professional


Housing Options:


Treatment Apartment Program 

This is a transitional program that offers support to individuals needing assistance to develop skills in order to live more independently. Developing a plan to transition to independent living in the community is the primary goal. Levels of support are individualized based on need. Apartments with 24 hour on-site staff and scattered site apartments with staff supports available 7 days a week are both available.

 To apply for the treatment apartment program, send:

  1. A completed SPOA (Single Point Of Access) Form
  2. A completed Restorative Services Authorization Form. This form must have an original signature from a M.D. so needs to be mailed to or dropped off at 146 North Street.For new referrals, check “Initial Authorization” on the form. 
  3. Documentation of diagnosis that has been updated within the last 90 days (acceptable documents include a psychosocial assessment, initial comprehensive assessment, hospital discharge summary)

 Email documents to AdultSPOA@cayugacounty.us or mail to Adult SPOA Coordinator, 146 North Street, Auburn, NY 13021.

 

Independent Housing Program 

This housing option helps people to remain in the community by using existing county supports and providing assistance and advocacy to retain clean, safe, and affordable housing. Unity House staff members provide support and services specific to housing needs. More general care management needs are met through existing community services. The services provided by housing staff are minimal in comparison to a community residence, adult residence, or apartment program. Therefore, it is important that individuals are capable of living independently. After hours on-call services are provided through the existing county on-call services.

 To apply for the independent housing program, send:

  1. A completed SPOA (Single Point Of Access) Form
  2. Documentation of diagnosis that has been updated within the last 90 days (acceptable documents include a psychosocial assessment, initial comprehensive assessment, hospital discharge summary)

 No Restorative Services Authorization form is required for independent housing. 

Email documents to AdultSPOA@cayugacounty.us or mail to Adult SPOA Coordinator, 146 North Street, Auburn, NY 13021