The Safe Options Support program is a street outreach initiative designed to engage individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those with behavioral health conditions, through trauma-informed, person-centered support.
Elm & Oak delivers the Safe Options Support Program in the Southern Tier (Steuben/Chemung Counties) and Central New York (Onondaga/Oswego Counties) regions.
Our SOS team includes licensed clinicians, case managers, and peers with lived experience. They work together to:
Build trust with individuals who are disconnected from care- Connect people to shelter, housing, medical and behavioral healthcare
- Provide ongoing, voluntary case management
- Advocate for services that promote dignity, autonomy, and safety
SOS operates in collaboration with the New York State Office of Mental Health and other community-based partners to ensure continuity of care and long-term support.