For questions or more information on CFTSS contact:
Kayla Malloy, MA, LMHC
Director of Community Based Clinical Services Program
518-242-4731 x225
To make a referral:
Email: CounselingCenter@lasalle-school.org
Phone: 518-242-4731 x240
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Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) are community-based supports available to children and youth under the age of 21 who are enrolled in New York State Medicaid or Child Health Plus. These services are designed to enhance health, well-being, and quality of life by strengthening families and empowering them to make informed decisions about care. Services are flexible and individualized, delivered in the home or community to meet the unique needs of each youth.
Eligible youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges can access CFTSS at no additional cost. Services are covered by Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, or Child Health Plus Plans.
CFTSS helps identify behavioral health needs early, provides support in familiar settings, and works to reduce the need for emergency services, hospitalizations, or out-of-home placements.
LaSalle School currently provides CFTSS to youth residing in the following New York State counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and Washington.
How We Support Youth and Families
LaSalle School offers the following Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) to help youth thrive in their homes and communities:
Therapy Services
Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP)
A licensed therapist works directly with youth in their home or community to provide:
Comprehensive assessments for mental health and/or substance use needs
Strength-based individual and group therapy
Therapy sessions—individual, group, or family—delivered in the setting where the youth feel most comfortable
Rehabilitation Services
Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)
This service helps youth build essential life skills and restore age-appropriate functioning so they can fully participate in home, school, and community life.
Focuses on skill development in socialization, daily living, and community involvement
Aims to reduce the need for long-term professional support
Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST)
CPST services help youth apply therapeutic strategies to everyday situations, enhancing their ability to function independently and maintain relationships.
Supports goal setting and applying therapy in daily life
Builds communication and relationship skills
Teaches coping strategies to manage emotions and stress
Includes crisis support, psychoeducation, and strength-based planning
