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History of CAPS

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  • Talks begin that culminate in CAPS

    Talk of developing a free-standing peer-run agency had begun in Albany, New York.

  • HOME (Housing Opportunities Made Easier) Established

    Three consumers with the help of RSS (Rehabilitation Support Services) applied for a grant to established HOME (Housing Opportunities Made Easier). HOME was part of 11 consumer operated programs funded by the Office of Mental Health and provided employment for three people and they helped individuals

    with mental illness find apartments. There was also financial support to help people purchase household items and offer limited stipends towards people%u2019s rent. HOME was a CAPS precursor.

  • The idea that became CAPS was born! Started as CLAP.

    A group of individuals who had received mental health services envisioned, and implemented, a program whereby recipients of mental health services could help one another to achieve and maintain safe, secure, and affordable housing.

  • CDIC Incorporated

    The Consumer Drop-In Center (CDIC) was incorporated in Albany, New York.

  • HOME Incorporated

    HOME was incorporated on May 19, 1992 and its name was officially changed to CLAP (Community Living Associates Program)

  • Peer Bridger Team starts up

    Peer Bridger Team starts up
    Peer Bridger Story

  • CLAP and CDIC Merge

    CLAP and the Consumer Drop in Center merged, creating one organization under the name of Community Living Associates Program, Inc.

  • 100 Clinton Avenue Apartment Program begins

    100 Clinton Avenue Apartment Program begins
    CLAP began receiving funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 100 Clinton Avenue Supportive Apartment Program in downtown Albany.

  • CLAP changes name to CAPS

    CLAP changes name to CAPS
    CLAP officially changed its name to Capital Area Peer Services (CAPS).

  • Michael F. Hogan, Ph.D., Confirmed as Commissioner of NYS OMH

    Michael F. Hogan, Ph.D., Confirmed as Commissioner of NYS OMH
    appointed as Commissioner of the NYS Office of Mental Health. Hogan, noted for his work on the New Freedom Commission, is a strong proponent of consumer based services.

  • CAPS and CART

    CAPS partnered with the Albany County Department of Mental Health%u2019s Community Assessment Referral And Treatment Team (CART). CART strives to provide and maintain relationships between consumers and the community at large.

  • Death of former Executive Director, Victor Pagano.

    Death of former Executive Director, Victor Pagano.
    NYAPRS: In Honor and Memory of Victor Pagano

  • Celebrating our 20th anniversary!