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Community Maternity Services provides in-home/community-based respite services for children with special mental health needs and their families residing in Albany County.

  • Ongoing Respite Services

    Planned respite for children diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance to provide support to the parent of the child. Respite takes place in the home or the community. It usually occurs during after-school hours or on the weekend.

  • Crisis Respite Services

    Short-term weekly respite for children and families experiencing a crisis or critical transition period. Respite takes place in the child’s home or the community. (2 hours per week during a crisis.)

  • For Information And Referrals

    Diann Ford-Lewis, MSW, Program Coordinator
    Community Maternity Services
    27 North Main Avenue
    Albany, New York 12203
    Phone:  518-482-8836
    Fax:  518-482-5805

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