Community Services Vision
To lead in promoting recovery and a higher quality of life for those we serve through continual development of programs and use of evidenced-based practices to empower individuals with the goal of achieving hopeful, satisfying lives.
Mission Statement
The Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services provides a safe and engaging environment to individuals seeking ways to improve their lives, by promoting recovery through healthy emotions & choices, empowerment, as well as encouraging the use of community supports through teamwork and advocacy to help people fully engage in their communities.
Values
E- Evidenced Based Practices
M- Measurable goals
P- Prevention
O- Open-Mindedness
W- Wellness
E- Employment
R- Recovery
Responsibilities
The Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services (formerly the Department of Mental Health) has two primary responsibilities
- To plan services for three needs: Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and Developmental Disabilities.
- Services for developmental disabilities are provided by Intandem.
- Services for alcohol and substance abuse are provided by the Department and Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc.
- To provide mental health services to Cattaraugus County residents.
- Services for mental health are provided directly by the Department
Community Services Board
The Community Services Board (CSB) is an advisory board whose primary function is to develop and approve local services plans for mental hygiene services and advocate for services in Cattaraugus County.
2025 Meeting Details: The CSB meets at Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc.150 North Union Street, Olean NY, with Webex option, at 10 a.m. the fourth Friday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.
January is the annual CSB reorganization meeting.
| Term Expires | 15 Member Roster | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Donna Kahm | Chairperson |
| 2028 | Melissa Sullivan | Vice Chairperson |
| 2028 | Daniel Gayton** | member |
| 2028 | Amy George | member |
| 2028 | Genelle Morris, EdD | member |
| 2028 | Erin L. Whitcomb | member |
| 2027 | Kylea Andreano | member |
| 2027 | Mari Howard** | member |
| 2027 | Steve McCord | member |
| 2027 | Richard C. Smith | Legislative Appointment |
| 2027 | Peter Wilson- not at Seneca Nation; no contact | member |
| 2025 | Michael H. Prutzman, CPP, MA | member |
| 2025 | Kevin D. Watkins, MD, MPH | member |
| 2025 | Robert C. Wood, LMSW | member |
| 2025 | (vacancy- Sondra Fox) | member |
** 2025 ad hoc QA/SP Committee Members
Addiction Services and Supports Subcommittee
2025 Bi-Monthly Meetings: 9 a.m. the FIRST Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December, at Community Services, Care Coordination Offices, 212 Laurens Street, Olean NY, with Webex option.
| Term Expires | 9 Member Roster | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michael H. Prutsman, CPP, MA * | Chairperson |
| 2027 | Donna L. Kahm, SPHR* | Vice-Chairperson |
| 2028 | Mindy Vail | member |
| 2028 | Erin L. Whitcomb* | member |
| 2027 | Brian Pitts | member |
| 2025 | Kevin. D. Watkins, MD, MPH * | member |
| 2028 | P. Henri Lamothe, MD- moved from area 12/2024 | member |
| 2027 | Peter Wilson*- not at Seneca Nation; no contact | member |
| 2025 | Megan M. Schmitt, CASAC- now at OASAS/conflict | member |
Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee
2025 Bi-Monthly Meetings: 10 a.m. the SECOND Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, at Community Services, Care Coordination Offices, 212 Laurens Street, Olean NY, with Webex option.
| Term Expires | 9 Member Roster | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Daniel Gayton* | Chairperson |
| 2028 | Ann Nolan | Vice-Chairperson |
| 2028 | Camille Putnam | member |
| 2028 | Kristin Plummer | member |
| 2027 | Alicia Bockmier | member |
| 2027 | Mari Howard * | member |
| 2027 | Richard C. Smith * | member |
| 2025 | Marcella Johnson | member |
| 2025 | Sadie Jay-Edwards | member |
Mental Health Subcommittee
2025 Monthly Meetings: 2 p.m. the FIRST Monday of each month except January, July, and September, at Community Services, Care Coordination Offices, 212 Laurens Street, Olean NY, with Webex option.
| Term Expires | 9 Member Roster | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Jodi Fuller | Chairperson |
| 2028 | Toni Taylor | Vice-Chairperson |
| 2028 | Amy George * | member |
| 2028 | Sue Hannon | member |
| 2027 | Steve McCord* | member |
| 2027 | Bradley South | member |
| 2025 | Kylea Andreano* | member |
| 2025 | Leonard Liguori | member |
| 2025 | Gina Ward | member |
* Section 41.11 of NY Mental Hygiene Law states, “In all local governments with a population less than one hundred thousand, community services boards, at the option of the local government, shall have … 15 members appointed by the local government. … Each separate subcommittee shall have no more than 9 members appointed by the local government, except that each subcommittee for mental health shall have no more than 11 members appointed by the local government. Three of each such subcommittee shall be members of the board.” http://www.weblaws.org/new_york/laws/n.y._mental_hygiene_law_sec._41.01
Board and Subcommittee Membership Rosters change periodically.
For additional meeting or membership information, please contact Mary O'Leary, Cattaraugus County DCS Director, at 716-701-3294.