Our Residential SPOA connects adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) to supportive housing services. We coordinate a centralized intake system to manage and prioritize referrals to multiple providers.
Note: SPOA housing is NOT emergency housing. To be considered for emergency housing, please contact the Ulster County Department of Social Services or browse our homelessness prevention and emergency housing programs.
SPOA housing is for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). If you’re unsure whether you qualify, talk to your healthcare provider.
If you need help finding a provider, call us at (845) 340-4110 or e-mail dmh@ulstercountyny.gov.
We ask that your SPOA application is accompanied by supporting documentation from your mental health provider. This should include:
In order to be considered for SPOA services, please complete the application fully and submitvia fax at (845) 340-4192 or e-mail at dmh@ulstercountyny.gov.
Download Application(PDF, 734KB)
Be sure to sign all applicable consents. These will allow us to refer you to requested services and obtain other relevant information from past providers.
Please note that the application outlines the 3 levels of SPOA housing that are available. Talk to your provider about the option(s) that make the most sense for you. If you need more information on the different types of housing available, please call us at (845) 340-4110 or e-mail dmh@ulstercountyny.gov.
Our staff will reach out to you with any questions or requests for additional information, and to speak to you about available services and resources. Please be sure the best ways to reach you are on the application.