ECCM Mental Health Blog

Long term services and supports (LTSS) are delivered through a variety of programs designed to help financially and medically needy individuals achieve a greater level of autonomy in their homes and communities. 

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(STARTING MARCH 29, 2021)

The Erie County Emergency Rental Assistance Program administered through ECCM provides rental and utility assistance to eligible Erie County tenants impacted by COVID-19. Both tenants and their landlords are encouraged to apply – either party can start the application.

The Community Health Choices (CHC) Waiver was implemented to provide health care services to thousands of eligible PA residents 21 and older. Learn who qualifies.

Is your child a late talker? Do you suspect they could be experiencing a speech delay or a disorder? Through early childhood intervention and ECI speech therapy, communication does not have to be an obstacle for your child. 

Dealing with anxiety and depression is difficult enough during normal times, but coping with them during a crisis requires a concentrated focus on therapy, support, and self-care — especially for individuals with disabilities. 

Learn how care management works to find the best combination of treatments and therapies to help adults with autism improve their quality of life. 

Early intervention teletherapy utilizes communication and digital technology to help prescribe the best course of treatments for children with developmental disabilities. 

 The nine-step mental health case management process pulls in health and human services professionals from multiple disciplines to bring clients closer to individual wellness and autonomy. Here’s how it works.

Housing stability is achievable for individuals affected with mental illnesses, even during the tumultuous times of COVID-19. If you are a tenant facing eviction, you have rights. If you’re currently living with homelessness, entry into the Continuum of Care can help you get back on your feet for good. 

Cognitive activities for toddlers aim at developing their ability to process and organize information and form a basic understanding of the world around them through interaction and play.