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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE PAGE 2
ADULT DAY SERVICES PAGE 4
CHILDREN SERVICES PAGE 16
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PAGE 25
MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATION PAGE 68
CARE COORDINATION ORGANIZATIONS PAGE 82
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PAGE 92
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Acknowledgements
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Bronx Family Support Annual Conference, the Bronx DD Council commends the members of the Family Support Committee who work tirelessly to make this conference a success. Without the input and generosity of these key people, we could not say that is the Best Family Support Conference in New York State.
Thank you to Mary Bonsignore and Nellie Vélez, Co-Chairs, who founded the committee and lead it to success every year. Mary and Nellie are the inspiration behind the conference. Their ability to plan a new and different conference every year is amazing.
We want to thank Diane Santiago-Rodríguez, Advocate, who has the responsibility of organizing the Resource Directory Guide. Her ability to devote the time and patience to update and make changes to the information provided assures a comprehensive and user friendly guide.
Special recognition to Deborah Weston, Parent Advocate; Elizabeth Longeran, Metro N.Y. DDRO; Jean M. Bondy, I.A.H.D and Diane Santiago-Rodríguez, Advocate, for their work assuring the accuracy of the information in the guide. Thanks also to John Paul González, Advocate.
We also want to thank all of the members of the committee for their dedication and hard work throughout the year.
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Family Support Committee MembersMary Bonsignore & Nellie Vélez-Parent & Co-Chairs
Paige Bond-Community Action for Human Services, Inc. Ana Koessler- I.A.H.D.
Jean M. Bondy-I.A.H.D. Elizabeth Longeran-Metro DDRO, Region 4
Josie Astacio-Cancel- Advocate Sophia Lulgjuray- I.A.H.D.
Johanna Cepin- Services for the Underserved Crystal Mamby-Metro DDRO, Region 4
Peter Dolan-Services for the Developmentally Challenged Nadine McNeil- Parent Advocate
Martha Espinoza-Centers for Family Support Diane Santiago-Rodríguez- Advocate
Hanna Gabris- Kingsbridge Heights, CC Johanna Santana-Sinergia, Inc.
John Paul González- Advocate Patricia Schuckle- Advocate
Claribel Gutiérrez- Help on the Way, Inc. Donnica Walsh-Community Action for Human Services, Inc.
Mara Henriquez- Y.A.I. Deborah Weston-Parent Advocate
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Adult Bronx Day Services 2018
ADULT DAY SERVICES OVERVIEW OF ADULT DAY SERVICES
The following programs/services are available for students who are graduating from the Department of Education, as well as, anyone eligible for OPWDD services over the age of 21. Occasionally, people are accepted at age 16 or 18.
DAY HABILITATION is a service under OPWDD’s Home and Community Based Wavier (HCBS). This program assist individuals to acquire, retain or improve their self-help socialization and adaptive skills including communication, travel and other areas in adult education. Day Habilitation regularly takes place in a non-residential setting, separate from the person’s private residence or other home. The person’s activities and environments are designed to foster the deployment of skills and appropriate behavior, greater independence, community inclusion, relationship building, self-advocacy and informed choice. Additionally, individuals accessing Day Habilitation often contribute to their communities through volunteer work. Transportation is provided.
DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS provides the same service as DAY HABILITATION but the only difference is that individuals gather at a site or hub and then are escorted, into the community, by staff. In some instances, individuals are escorted or transported from home, by staff, to community inclusion opportunities. Transportation is provided.
WORK READINESS PROGRAMS address the issue of occupational exploration, job hunting techniques, and behaviors necessary to hold a job. A significant component of this type of program is devoted to the individual’s participation in community-based work internships. Staff works directly with each person, at a work site, to further assess their work skills, preferences and support needs. Considerable time is spent on training people to travel independently to work locations. The final phase of the program involves individualized job placement, with intensive job coaching services. The coach helps each person learn work tasks and appropriate work behaviors. Coaching continues, as needed, to insure job relation. Transportation is not provided.
OVERVIEW OF ADULT DAY SERVICES
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PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES addresses the person’s vocational interests and assist individuals who are interested in joining “the world of work” but whose skills are such that they may not expect to obtain competitive employment within the next year. The individual may or may not perform work for which he or she is paid while receiving prevocational services. These services include support and training related to the ability to obtain and retain employment, excluding training on job tasks per se. Transportation is not provided.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES help individuals work in all types of community businesses and industries such as; banks, education, technology, health care, hospitality, food service, retail, not-for-profit corporations and government.
ENHANCED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES is designed for people who have not been able to work using traditional intensive supported employment services. It provides a higher focus set of supports, to assist in attaining positive employment outcomes.
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM provides internship and trainee opportunities in order to, help the person seek, acquire and maintain competitive employment. As part of the program, individuals will attend training sessions that will promote growth and development, as well as, enhanced employment opportunities. The internship or trainee opportunity will last for up to 18 months. For further information on this program, you may contact Felisha Grant at (718) 430-0457.
COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT
The ACCES-VR Office (Adult Career and Continuing Education Service), formerly known as VESID, is an agency that assists people with disabilities in obtaining paid employment commensurate with their skills. They also provide educational and job training services. For further information, call (718) 931-3500.
MTA New York City Transit is now offering travel-training to qualified Access-A-Ride customers. The training is conducted by the Cerebral Palsy of New York State (CPA/NYS). For further information call (212) 947-5770.
ADULT DAY SERVICES
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION
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DESCRIPTION SERVEDADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
408 East 137th StreetBronx, NY 10454 (P) 877-827-2666 Day Habilitation Ages 18+
ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
1780 Stillwell AvenueBronx, NY 10469 (P)- 877-827-2666 Day Habilitation Ages 18+
ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
2432 Grand Concourse2nd & 3rd floorsBronx, NY 10458
(P)-877-827-2666 Day Habilitation (site based & without walls) Ages 18+
AHRC 1420 Ferris PlaceBronx, NY 10461
Charlotte Diaz(P)- 718-684-5434
Howie Stone Adult Day Care, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
AHRC 4377 Bronx Blvd.Bronx, NY 10466
Doris Brent (P)- 718-994-6060
Bronx Day Habilitation, non-ambulatory served with transportation
Ages 21+
AHRC1952 Mayflower AvenueBronx, NY 10461
Luz Arce(P)- 718- 792-9810 Ext. 219
Day Habilitation, non-ambulatory served with transportation
Ages 21+
AHRC 4377 Bronx Blvd.Bronx, NY 10466
Ana Kuharik(P)- 718-944-5099
Day Habilitation, Pre Vocational Services, SEMP
Ages 21+
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATIONSERVED
Angels Unware, Inc.1375 Nelson AvenueBronx, NY 10452
Tiffany Vargas(P)- 718-293-4261
Day Habilitation with transportation
Ages 21+
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Center for Family Support
333 Seventh Avenue, 9th FLNew York, NY 10001
Linda Schellenberg(P)- 212-629-7939 Ext. 217
Day Habilitation without Walls Ages 21+
Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State
West Farms Center 1880 Bryant AvenueBronx, NY 10460
Crystal King(P)- 718-665-6464 Ext. 8774
Day habilitation West Farms Center. Non ambulatory served. With transportation
Ages 21+
Community Action for Human Services, Inc.
4377 Bronx Blvd. Bronx, NY 10466
Robert Jenkins(P)- 718-881-7895 Ext. 151
Choices Day Habilitation program with transportation
Ages 21+
Contemporary Guidance Services, Inc.
52 Broadway, 4th FLNew York, NY 10004
Veronica Garcia(P)- 212-577-5512
Day Habilitation without Walls with transportation
Ages 21+
Creative Lifestyles, Inc. 287 E. 148th StreetBronx, NY 10451
Rupert Pearson(P)- 718-742-1138 Ext. 556
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
Daybreak Independent Services, Inc.
420 McLean Avenue, Suite AYonkers, NY 10705
Vera Valuckas(P)- 917-828-4776Vilas Loban(P)- 917-828-4605
Day Habilitation and prevocational services with transportation
Ages 18+
Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY
257 Park Ave South, 3rd FLNew York, NY 10010
Brian Pinto(P)- 212-677-8550
Day Habilitation without Walls Ages 21+
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATIONSERVED
Gateway Counseling CTR
4500-4510 Furman AvenueBronx, NY 10470
Tanea Williams(P)- 718-325-5021 Ext. 7208
Group Day Habilitation, Supplemental Day Habilitation with transportation
Ages 19+
Hawthorne Foundation 525 Executive Blvd. Elmsford, NY 10523
Deborah Flinch (P) 914-372-7176
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
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Ext. 4010
Help on the Way 1338 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10459
Claribel Gutierrez(P)- 718-484-7810 Ext. 237
Day Habilitation without Walls with transportation
Ages 21+
Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc.
2345 University Avenue Bronx, NY 10468
Alrick Patterson(P)- 347-226-2256
Day Habilitation, Day Habilitation without Walls, and SEMP with transportation
Ages 21+
Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD)
1680 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10460
Sophia Lulgjuray(P)- 914-220-4325
Day Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD)
3625 Bainbridge AvenueBronx, NY 10467
Sophia Lulgjuray(P)- 914-220-4325
Day Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
Job Path, Inc. 256 W. 38th StreetNew York ,NY 10018
Kristan Matay(P) 212-994-0564
Day Habilitation without Walls. No transportation
Ages 21+
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
2 Courtland StreetMt. Vernon NY 10550
Holli Rubiano(P) 914-375-8999
Day Habilitation without Walls with transportation
Ages 21+
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Life Adjustment Center 1175 Findlay AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Sonia Stewart(P)- 718-293-9727 Ext. 15
Day Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
Lifespire 1315 Loomis StreetBronx, NY 10461
Barbara Flores(P) 718-892-7765 Ext. 212
Bronx Comprehensive Services Center, non-ambulatory served with transportation
Ages 21+
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Metro DDRO/OPWDD 2400 Halsey StreetBronx, NY 10461
Jeanine Crawford-Romaine(P) 718-239-5510
Day Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
Mercy Drive, Inc.73-14 Yellowstone Blvd. Forest Hills, NY 11375
Olga Williams (P) 347-998-5677
Day Habilitation without walls, accessible with transportation
Ages 18+
Modern Guidance Services
3240 White Plains RoadBronx, NY 10467
Majorie Smith(P)- 718-994-4617 Ext. 102
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 18+
Quality Services for The Autism Community (QSAC)
1968 Eastchester Rd.Bronx, NY 10461
Lloyd James(P)- 718-728-8476 Ext. 1814
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
Services for the Developmentally Challenged, Inc.
5670 Riverdale AvenueBronx, NY 10471
Reva Zawel(P)- 347-980-2900
Day Habilitation, Day Habilitation without Walls, and Pre Vocational services with transportation
Ages 21+
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Services for the Underserved
708 Lydig AvenueBronx, NY 10462
Gracie President or Brenda Williams (P)- 718-239-5434(P)-646-592-2607
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
Services for the Underserved
391 East 149th StreetBronx, NY 10455
Melissa Martinez(P) 718-742-0344
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
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Services for the Underserved
1029 E. 163rd StreetBronx, NY 10459
Nicholas Watson (P)-718-617-7490
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
Social Action Center665 Pelham Pkway North, Suite 401Bronx, NY 10467
Van Brown (P)- 718-654-1815
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
751 E. 161st StreetBronx, NY 10456
Debra Tirado(P)- 718-589-5553
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 18+
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
3289 Third AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Doreen Myles(P)- 718-665-5908
Day Habilitation with transportation and lunch
Ages 18+
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
1775 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10453
Jessica Gurberman(P)- 718-885-4630 Ext. 125
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 21+
Unique Life, Inc.2197 New England ThruwayBronx, NY 10455
Rajah Gray(P)- 347-449-7891
Day Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
YAI 1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, NY 10462
Gloria Paula(P)- 347-547-7211 ext. 1307
Day Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
ADULT DAY SERVICES NOT BASED IN THE BRONX
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVED
ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
122 E. 23rd StreetNew York, NY 10010
Raven Taylor(P)-718-856-5420 Ext. 240
Day/Evening Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
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ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
309 West 23rd StreetNew York, NY 10010
Raven Taylor(P)-718-856-5420 Ext. 240
Day Habilitation III with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
120 East 23rd StreetNew York, NY
Raven Taylor(P)-718-856-5420 Ext. 240
Day Habilitation III with transportation, non-ambulatory served
Ages 21+
Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded (AABR)
161-06 89th AvenueJamaica, NY 11432
Carey Quay or Michael Arnold(P)- 718-262-9200
Wellington Hall Day Habilitation and Pre vocational with limited transportation, multi-disabled
Ages 21+
Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded (AABR)
112-33 199th StreetSt. Albans, NY 11412
Sandra Khan or Joan Clarke(P)- 718-776-3900
Day Habilitation with limited transportation, multi-disabled Ages 21+
Contemporary Guidance Services, Inc.
52 Broadway, 4th FLNew York, NY 10004
Veronica Garcia(P)- 212-577-5512 (P)- 646-214-1294
Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 18+
Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY
257 Park Ave South, 3rd FLNew York, NY 10010
Brian Pinto (P)- 212-677-8550 Ext. 12
Day Habilitation. No transportation, must be travel trained Ages 21+
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Esperanza Center 516 West 181 StreetNew York, NY 10033
Inez Barnwell-McCoy(P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 121
Day training with transportation. Spanish spoken Ages 18+
YAI 310 Lenox Avenue Day Habilitation, Greenwich Village Ages 21+
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New York, NY 10027
Karen Abbey-Solar(P)- 212-645-1616 Ext. 3636
Multi Service Center with transportation
WORK READINESS
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
AHRC 4377 Bronx Blvd.Bronx, NY 10466
Doris Brent(P)- 718-994-6060 Work Readiness Ages 21+
AHRC1952 Mayflower AvenueBronx, NY 10461
Luz Arce(P)- 718-732-9810 Ext. 219
Pre-vocational services Ages 21+
AHRC 200 Varick StreetNew York, NY 10014
Yelena Bathina (P)-212-803-7344 Ext. 104Eamon O’Tuana (P)-212-803-7344 Ext. 113
NY League Programs B and C Ages 21+
Contemporary Guidance Services, Inc.
52 Broadway, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10004
Andre Arthur(P)-646-214-1311 Work Readiness Ages 18+
Help on the Way 1338 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10459
Gina Martucci(P)- 718-484-7810(P)-914-874-9206
Pre-vocational services Ages 21+
Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD)
3625 Bainbridge AvenueBronx, NY 10467
Sophia Lulgjuray(P)- 914-220-4325 Pre-vocational services Ages 21+
Lifespire 1315 Loomis StreetBronx, NY
Barbara Flores(P)- 718-892-7765
Pre-vocational services, non-ambulatory served Ages 21+
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
1775 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10453
Jessica Guberman(P)- 718-885-4630 Ext. 125
Work readiness and pre-vocational services Ages 21+
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
2432 Grand ConcourseBronx, NY 10458
Horatio Woods(P)- 929-379-0454 ext. 4014
Supported Employment Services for individuals with ID/DD seeking gainful employment.
Ages 21+
AHRC 4377 Bronx Blvd.Bronx, NY 10466
Wayne Thomas(P)-718-994-5099
SEMP Janitorial training. Non-ambulatory served. Enhanced SEMP
Contemporary Guidance Services, Inc.
54 Broadway, 4th FLNew York, NY 10004
Andre Arthur(P) 646-214-1311 SEMP Ages 18+
Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State
330 West 30th StreetNew York, NY 10001
(P)-212-947-5770 Ext. 7150
(P)- 347-368-0070SEMP Ages 21+
The Epilepsy Foundation of Metro NY
257 Park Avenue So. New York, NY 10010
Brian Pinto (P)- 212-677-8550 Ext. 12
SEMP. Must have epilepsy or traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Ages 21+
Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD)
3625 Bainbridge AvenueBronx, NY 10467
Sophia Lulgjuray(P)- 914-220-4325 SEMP Ages 21+
Help on the Way 1338 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10459
Maria Cuello (P)-718-484-7810 Ext. 240 SEMP Ages 21+
Job Path, Inc. 256 West 38th StreetNew York, NY 10018
Jim Avanvino(P)- 212-366-8487 Ext. 215
SEMP. Can served travel trained only. ACCESS sponsored
Ages 16+
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Lifespire1315 Loomis Street, 2nd FLBronx, NY 10461
Gillian LeBron(P)- 718-892-7765 SEMP and job training Ages 16+
YAI 1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, NY 10462
Shena Patten (P)- 347-547-7211 Ext. 1205
SEMP & training, Enhanced SEMP Ages 21+
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Children ServicesEARLY INTERVENTION
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM HOURS
POPULATION SERVED
Achieve Beyond 7000 Austin St,Room 200Forest Hills, NY 11375
Lina DebronevskiP - (718) 762-7633 Ext 391F - (718) 886-8694Ldebronevski@achievebeyondusa.com
Speech & Language, PT, OT, ABA, SEIT, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Limited African, Russian
Monday - Friday9 am – 6 pm
5 boroughs, WestchesterAges 0-3, 3-5, 5-21CSE and CPSE
Early Childhood Associates
1745 Broadway, 7th floorNew York, NY 10019
Dr. Concepcion (Executive Director)P - (212) 662-9200F - (212) 662-9222
Evaluations, SEIT, Speech, OT, PT, SI Social Work, psychological services, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Urdu, Hebrew
Flexible Hours Ages 0-3
Hear Our Voices 1600 Parkview Ave, Suite BBronx, NY 10461
Suri GruenP - (718) 829-7744F - (718) 829-7745SGruen@skhov.org
Home-based services, ABA services, Service coordination, family training, English, Spanish, Twi, Italian, Bengali, French, Croele, Portuguese, Yiddish
EvaluationsMonday - Thursday 8 am – 6 pmFriday – 8 am – 3 pm
Ages 0-3
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Liberty Post 98 E. 4th St. New York, NY 10003
Jared BauerChristine DelgadoP - (646) 230-8190F - (646) 230-8185
ISC, OSC, SI, ST, ABA, PT, OT
Ages 0-3
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM HOURS
POPULATION SERVED
Rose F. Kennedy 1225 Morris Park Ave.Bronx, NY 10461
Debbie MaringoloP - (718) 430-3914F - (718) 862-1841
Evaluations, baby team, speech and language group, individual sessions, English and Spanish
Ages 0-3
Los Ninos Services Inc.
535 8th Ave, 2nd floorNew York, NY 10025
Edita CruzP - (212) 787-9700F - (212) 787-4418
Evaluations, service coordination, home-based, ABA, English, Spanish, Russian
Ages 0-3
Marathon Infants & Toddlers, Inc.
220-18 Horace Harding ExpwyBayside, NY 11364
Anita GiulianiP - (718) 423-0056F - (718) 229-5370
Home-based, community based, evaluations, speech, PT, OT, SI, social work, Parent training, service coordination, English, Spanish
At Parent's convenience
Ages 0-3
St. Joseph's School For the Deaf
1000 Hutchinson River Pkwy.Bronx, NY 10461
Janet GordonP - (718) 828-9000 Ext 221TTD - (718) 828-1671F - (718) 792-6631jgordon@sjsdny.org
Parent Infant Group, Toddler play group, ST, parent support group, parent sign language class, parent auditory/oral training,
One-hour individual sessions; three hour group sessions weekly, 8:30 am – 3 pm
Ages 0-3
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educational workshop, English, ASL, Spanish
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACTSERVICE
DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM
HOURSPOPULATION
SERVEDTheracare of NY 116 W 32nd St.
New York, NY 10001
Vivian BerriosP - (212) 564-2350 Ext 2354vivianberrios@theracare.com
Home-based services, ABA, services coordination, evaluations, OT, PT, SI, ST, feeding, vision, social work, Spanish, French, Italian, Haitian, Croele, Russian, Hindi, Tagalog
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am – 4 pmFriday 8:30 am – 3 pm
Ages 0-3
Therapeutic Imprints, Inc.
PO BOX 1123Yonkers, NY 10703
Irma J. PereiraP - (718) 409-6977F - (718) 409-6946jpereira@theraimprints.comjjptiinc@aol.com
OT, PT, ST, SI, social work, ABA, TSHH, psychological, family training, service coordination, evaluations, vision therapy, English/Spanish
8 am – 6 pm(evening hours available)
Age 0-3
These Our Treasures
2778 Bruckner Blvd.Bronx, NY 10465
Merrill CantorP - (718) 863-4925 Ext 25F - (718) 863-5316Tot2778@aol.com
Home-based services Bronx, Facility group, family training, social work, OT, PT, ST, SI
Monday - Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm
Ages 0-3
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NYL Harry H. Gordon School
2465 Bathgate Ave.Bronx, NY 10458
Karen JablonP - (718) 367-5917 Ext 2222F - (718) 367-3363KJablon@nylol.org
Center-based, 2-hour sessions, SI, OT, PT, ST, English/Spanish
Monday- Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm
Ages 0-3
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM HOURS
POPULATION SERVED
University Settlement El
184 Eldridge St.New York, NY 10002
Daryl WengP - (212) 453-4561
Home based ST, ABA, Special Instruction, OT, PT, English, Spanish, Mandarin (all 5 boroughs)
Ages 0-3
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PRE-SCHOOL COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROGRAM
HOURSPOPULATION
SERVEDADAPT Community Network (formally UCP of NYC)
1770 Stillwell Ave.Bronx, NY 10459
Beverly EllmanP - (718) 652-9790 ext. 201F - (718) 547-9108
Center based full day preschool program. PT, OT, SP, Nursing, Counseling, Social Work, Assistive technology, augmentative communication, computer, adapted seating and positioning. Universal Integrated Pre-K also available.
8 am – 2 pm Ages 3-5
Astor Day Treatment Program
40140 Dyer Ave.Bronx, NY 10466
Celesta PerisiP - (718) 515-3000F - (718) 515-3097
Center-based programs of severely, emotionally and behaviorally (12-month program) Related services: OT, PT, speech, intensive parent program and clinical services, counseling and clinical treatment for children and their families
8 am – 4 pmAges 3-5
Achieve Beyond 7000 Austin St. Suite 200
Laurie HooperP - (718) 762-7633
Speech, OT, PT, ABA, SEIT, evaluations, SI, SW, English, Spanish, Italian, French,
9 am – 6 pm Ages 3-5
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Forest Hills, NY11375
Ext 115F - (718) 886-8694LHooper@achievebeyondusa.com
Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Limited African languages
AHRC Bronx Blue Feathers2300 Westchester Ave.Bronx, NY 10462
Patricia GiardinaP - (718) 653-4155F - (718) 409-2970Dianar@ahrcnyc.com
Full Day pre-school, OT, PT, speech, service coordination and trainingEnglish/Spanish
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Ages 3-5
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM
HOURSPOPULATION
SERVEDEarly Childhood Associates
1745 Broadway, 17th floorNew York, NY 10019
Ricardo DiazKaren DanielsP - (212) 662-9200F - (212) 662-9222RDiaz@eca.mail.org
CPSE, evaluations, SEIT, ST, OT, PT, IT, social work and psychology.English, Spanish, Russian, Italian
Ages 3-5
Easter Seals 2433 E. Tremont Ave.Bronx, NY 10461
Angela TorresP - (718) 409-4227F - (718) 409-5714ATorres@eastersealsny.org
Evaluations, center-based services, OT, PT, ST, social work, counseling, parent training, workshopsEnglish & Spanish
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages 3-5
Hear Our Voices 1600 Parkview Ave. Suite B.Bronx, NY 10461
Suri GruenKim RobinsonP - (718) 829-7744F - (718) 829-7745SGruen@skhov.org
ABA, SEIT, family training, evaluations, OT, PT, ST, counseling, training and service coordination, Spanish, Twi, French, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, MSC
Monday - Thursday 8 am – 5 pmFriday-8 am – 3 pm
Ages 3-5
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Howard Haber Early Learning Center (AHRC)
2300 Westchester Ave. Bronx, NY
Patricia GiardinaP - (718) 409-1450F - (718) 409-2970Francine.rykman@ahrcnyc.org
Variety of classes sizes to meet individual needs, integrated classes, OT, ST, PT, ABA, counseling, nursing, English, Spanish, Bengali
8:45 am - 2:15 pm
Ages 3-5
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROGRAM HOURS
POPULATION SERVED
Infant/Toddler Team
1225 Morris Park Ave.Bronx, NY 10461
Debbie MaringoloP - (718) 430-3914F - (718) 862-1841
Clinical services, language group, SW, individual intervention, English & Spanish
Various Hours Ages 3-5
Kennedy Child Study Center
1028 E. 179th St.Bronx, NY 10460
Diane PatrickP - (718) 842-0200F - (718) 842-1348Dfitzpatrick@kenchild.org
Evaluations, OT, PT, ST, counselingEnglish & Spanish
8 am – 4 pm Ages 3-5
Liberty Post 98 E. 4th StNew York, NY 10003
Megan Clark(718) 828-8462(718) 828-0564(718) 459-1252(718) 215-1772
Center-based full day, half day, ST, OT, PT, counseling, parent groups, music therapy, yoga and sensory integration
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Ages 3-5Ages 5-21 (853 school)
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Lifeskillbronx@aol.com
Los Ninos Services 535 8th Ave. 2nd floorNew York, NY 10018
Lourdes DiazP - (212) 787-9700F - (212) 787-4418LDiaz@losninos.com
SEIT, ABA, home-based, speech group, family support groupEnglish, Spanish & Russian
8 am – 5 pm Ages 3-5
St. Dominic's Torch 2340 Andrews Ave.Bronx, NY 10468
Ethel G. RosallyP - (718) 365-7238F - (718) 784-3057erosally@sdomhome.org
Therapeutic services, OT, ST, counselingEnglish & Spanish
8 am – 3 pm Ages 2.75-5
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM
HOURSPOPULATION
SERVEDSt. Joseph's School for the Deaf
1000 Hutchinson PkwyBronx, NY 10461
Janet GordonP - (718) 828-9000TDD- (718) 828-1671F - (718) 792-6631jgordon@sjsdny.org
ST, PT, OT, counseling, parent support, parent sign language classes, community sign language, education program, English, ASL, Spanish
8:30 am – 3 pm6-week summer program
Ages 3-5Ages - 5-14 (K-8)
Stepping Stone Day School
2826 Westchester Ave.Bronx, NY 10461
Lisette TorresP - (718) 554-2025F - (718) 554-2035
Center-based, OT, PT, ST, social work, psychologistEnglish & Spanish
8 am – 4 pm Ages 3-5
Theracare of NY 116 W. 32nd St.New York, NY 10001
Vivian Berrios(212) 564-2350 Ext 2354vivianberrios@ther
SEIT, integrated PT, OT classroom, ABA, speech and counseling, Spanish, French, Italian, Haitian Creole,
8 am – 6 pm(evening hours available)
Ages 3-5
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acare.com
English
These Our Treasures
2278 Bruckner BlvdBronx, NY 10461
Merrill CantorP - (718) 863-4925 Ext. 27F - (718) 863-5916Tots227@aol.com
Center-based, OT, PT, STEnglish & Spanish
9 am - 3:30 pm
Ages 3-5Center-based
Volunteers of America
1887 Bathgate Ave.Bronx, NY 10457
Linda RosenthalMarilyn TaylorRosemary SantiagoP - (718) 466-3580F - (718) 960-4395mtaylor@voa-gny.orgrmatos@voa-gny.org
Center based full and integrated day, UPK, evaluations, PT, OT, ST, counseling, parent workshops and socialization.English & Spanish
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages 3-5
COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROGRAM HOURS
POPULATION SERVED
Herbert G. Birch Watson Ave Day Care Center
1880 Watson Ave.Bronx, NY 10472
Janice GoldmanP - (718) 828-9400F - (718) 409-0816
Integrated preschool, PT, ST, OT, counselingEnglish
Ages 2.4 - 5
Westchester School for Special Children
45 Park AvenueYonkers, NY 10703
Jonathan RemenyP - (914) 326-4300F - (914) 965-7059
OT, PT, ST, special classesEnglish, Spanish & Greek
Ages 3 – 5
Ages 5 - 21NYL Harry H. Gordon School
1770 Stillwell Ave.Bronx, NY 10469
Karen GriffoulP - (718) 367-5917F - (718) 367-6692
Center-based preschool including full day and half day classes ASD curriculum, UPK, integrated classes, PT,
Ages 3 - 5
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OT, STEnglish & Spanish
Family Support Services
Family Support Services are family-directed statewide systems of comprehensive services which help families provide care to a family member with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. This directory list service is available to individuals, with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, living with their family in the Bronx.
All applicants must meet OPWDD eligibility criteria in order to apply for these services. Individuals who are seeking services for the first time or who are interested in modifying current services must use the Front Door Process. The Front Door Process guides an individual through eligibility determination, assessment and identification of service needs, service authorization and implementation. To learn more about the Front Door visit the OPWDD website.
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These programs are funded through the New York State Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and administered through the local office, Metro NY Developmental Disabilities Service Office, in the Bronx at (718) 430-0757.
Family Support Services include Information and Referral, Family & Individual Counseling, Recreation, Camps, Family Reimbursement, After School Program, Transportation, Sibling Services, Support Groups and Service Coordination.
Acronyms
ID- Intellect Disability
LD- Learning Disability
MH- Multiple Handicapped
ASD- Autism Spectrum Disorder
DD- Developmental Disorder
VI- Visual Impairment
NA- Non-Ambulatory
Waiver Services
The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver provides services and supports to children and adults, with long-term needs and their families, to enable them to remain, at home, in the community. Waiver services are designed for people who require the level of care provided in a long-term care facility. Waiver services allow Medicaid to pay for some services not provided through “regular” Medicaid. Under the HCBS Waiver, parental income and assets are not considered when determining the child’s eligibility for Medicaid. Only the child’s income and assets are counted.
A flexible array of services and supports funded by Medicaid Waiver include:
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Residential Habilitation Services (now Community Habilitation) provides persons, with DD, who do not reside in a residence, certified or operated by OPWDD, to acquire and/or improve the skills needed for activities of daily living. Services can be provided at any non-certified location, including the person’s home.
Day Habilitation Services provides supervised assistance to acquire and/or improve the skills needed in community settings away from home.
Prevocational Services prepares individuals for paid/unpaid employment.
Supported Employment Services provides competitive work in an integrated setting.
Respite Services provides temporary relief by trained respite worker to individuals responsible for the care and support for an individual with DD, via scheduled and time-limited in the home, out of the home, during the day, evening or overnight.
Environmental Modification is specialized equipment or changes to the living/work environment that enables persons with physical disabilities or limited communication lead more independent lives.
Adaptive Equipments are devices and/or appliances, etc., which enable the person to live more independently.
Plan of Care Support Services is an alternative form of services coordination to assist individuals to review and update their Individual Service Plan. An individual must have received at least 3 months of Medicaid Service Coordination to be eligible for this service, with the exception of those enrolled in Early Intervention.
Waiver ServicesFamily Education and Training may be provided to families enrolled in the HCBS waiver under 18 years of age.
Self-Direction is a funding method under Medicaid that enables an individual to design and direct their own services in accordance with a person-centered plan.
Care at Home Waiver for children with DD provides assistance to families with children living at home who have disabilities or medical conditions. To be eligible, a child must be under 18 years of age, have a developmental disability, demonstrate complex health care needs, be eligible for the level of care provided by an intermediate care facility, not be hospitalized and be ineligible for Medicaid.
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Community Habilitation services are person centered and the amount of service is determined based on individual need.
Article 16 ClinicsArticle 16 Clinics are facilities certified by OPWDD to provide habilitation services (long-term therapies) to persons with developmental disabilities. These services are ordered by a physician or other practitioner, to reduce the effects of physical or mental disability, enabling the person to achieve maximum independence. Services include fitting, modification and training in the use of assistive devices to ameliorate the disability condition.
ADAPT Community Network YAI Center for Specialty Therapy(formerly known as UCP of NYC) 406 Tenth Avenue (entrance)408 East 137th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 New York, NY 100011770 Stillwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 For referrals call (212) 273-61822432 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458For referrals call (718) 741-7300 ext. 1312
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A.H.R.C. LifeSpire2488 Grand Concourse, Suite #337 1315 Loomis Street, First FloorBronx, NY 10458 Bronx, NY 10461(718) 367-3691 (718) 892-7765
Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Rose F. Kennedy Children Evaluation & Rehabilitation CTRWest Farms Center 1410 Pelham Parkway South1880 Bryant Avenue Bronx, NY 10461Bronx, NY 10460 (718) 430-8500/8600(718) 665-6414
Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY YAI Center for Specialty Therapy257 Park Avenue South, Third Floor 360 East Tremont AvenueNew York, NY 10010 Bronx, NY 10461(212) 677-8550 (718) For referrals call (212) 273-6182 or (212) 239-1790
Article 28 ClinicsArticle 28 clinics are free standing or hospital based ambulatory care facilities, licensed by the New York State Development of Health, under Article 28, of the Public Health Law. Certain Article 28 facilities are explicitly designated by the state to service persons with developmental disabilities.
ADAPT Community Network Rose F. Kennedy Children Evaluation(formerly known as UCP of NYC) & Rehabilitation Center408 East 138th Street 1410 Pelham Parkway SouthBronx, NY 10454 Bronx, NY 10461718-993-3458 ext. 1 718-430-8500/8600
Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State Premier Health Care, a member of the YAI Network
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West Farms Center 406 Tenth Avenue, 34th Street1880 Bryant Avenue New York, NY 10001Bronx, NY 10460 212-273-6515718- 665-6414 For referrals call 212-273-6272
Morrisania Center for Child Development Premier HealthCare, a member of the YAI Network1225 Gerard Avenue, Suite #101 3060 Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10452 Bronx, NY 10461718-960-2991 718-239-1790
For referrals call 212-273-6272
ADVOCACYAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICE
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane, 11th Fl.New York, NY 10038
Individuals with DDAges 3 to 21 All ages
Education AdvocacyServices
Paul Hutchinson212-780-2792
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc.151 West 30th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
All AgesAll levels ID/DD
Legal and AdvocacyServices to ID/DD individuals
212-244-4664
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Parent-to-Parentof New York State25 Beaver St., 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10004
All agesAll levels of ID, DD andSpecial health needs
Information, training, referral and advocacy
Ellen McHughMary Beth Fadelici1-800-405-8818
Self-Advocacy Association25 Beaver StreetNew York, NY 10004
All AgesAll levels ID/DD
Training & Advocacy for people with disabilities
Evan Yankee646-896-1938Regina Fowler646-766-3345Timothy Elliott646-766-3260
CAMPSAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane9th FloorNew York, NY 10038
Ages 6 & overAll levels of ID/DDIncluding non-ambulatory individuals
Camp Anne(formerly Camp Catskill)June to September5 (2 week sessions)
Miriam Figueroa212-780-2585
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane9th FloorNew York, NY 10038
Ages 18 & overAll levels of ID/DDIncluding non-ambulatory individuals
Camp Issacson & Gordon Lodge(formerly Harriman Lodge)June to September5 (2 week sessions)
Miriam Figueroa212-780-2585
AMAC25 West 17th StreetNew York, NY 10011
Ages 5 & overPersons with Autism
Overnight summer camp2 weeks in the end of August
Federica Blausten212-645-5005 ext. 2112
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Centro Social La Esperanza516 West 181th StreetSecond FloorNew York, NY 10033
Ages 18 & overAll levels of ID/DD
Respite Getaway3 day vacation (fall & spring)Raleigh ResortCatskill Mountains
Denise Pinargote212-928-5810 ext. 126
New York Services For the Handicapped111 Monmouth RoadOakhurst, NJ 07755
Ages 7 & over All levels of ID/DDIncluding non-ambulatory individuals
Overnight CampCamp Oakhurst5 (2 week sessions)June to September
Charles Sutherland212-533-4020Lori Schenck732-531-0215
YAI460 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001
Ages 8 to 18Mild to ModerateID/DD individuals
Overnight Sleep awayCamp for 2 week sessions June thru August
Gail Morris212-273-6182
CASE MANAGEMENT (Non-Medicaid)
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane9th FloorNew York, NY 10038
All agesDD individuals without Medicaid
Assistance with Entitlements Lauren Dunne212-895-3478
Sinergia, Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird FloorNew York, NY 10035
Ages 3 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
Case Management Dahiana Valerio212-643-2840 ext. 342
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COMMUNITY HABILITATIONServices are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need.
AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBERADAPT Community Network
80 Maiden Lane, 2nd floor New York, NY 10038
Ages 5+; All levels of IDDD Nicole Pagano212-683-6700
Extension 1156
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 100383 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Luba Zborovskaya212-780-2340
Angels Unaware, Inc.1375 Nelson Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452All levels served 718-410-7400
Behavioral Solutions2150 Central Park Avenue
Suite 208Yonkers, NY 10740
All levels served 914-793-2900
Center for Family Support333 Seventh Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001
3 years and older Martha Espinoza/Tray Power718- 518-1500 ext. 357
Centro Social La Esperanza515 West 181th Street
3 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Denise Pinargote212-928-5810 ext. 126
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New York, NY 10033
Child and Family Support Services840-11 Grand Concourse Suite 1B
Bronx, NY 10451 All levels served 718-618-7535
Creative Lifestyles67 Bruckner Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10454
7 years and older Andy Long718-665-7002 ext. 5121
Daybreak471 McLean AvenueYonkers, NY10705
12 years and older Tasha Miah914-733-3325
Hand-in-Hands Family Services390 Kings Highway, #A
Brooklyn, NY 11223
3 years and older Mayer Ungar718- 336-6073
Harris Hands Community Services, Inc.
3679 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10465
4 years and older Reinaldo Otero347-809-2303
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COMMUNITY HABILITATIONServices are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need
AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Hear our Voices1600 Parkview Avenue, Suite BBronx, NY 10467
3 years and older Chelly Dweck718-829-7744 ext. 1104
Help on the Way1338 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10459
Infants and older Roslyn Tineo917-652-4319
Human First, Inc.128 Atlantic AvenueLynbrook, NY 11563
5 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Lasagna Rayside516-823-9500 ext. 251
Inclusive Links45 Ludlow Street, room 312 Yonkers, NY 10705
7 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Churchill Egone914-721-0744
Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc. 93-22 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd FloorWoodhaven, NY 11421
5 years and olderAll levels ID/DD including behaviorally challenged
Tamara Willis718-805-6796 ext. 126
LifeDome Adult Services716 East 224th StreetBronx, NY 10466
All levels served Naomi Osei-Mensah347-252-4177 ext. 3
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LifeSpire, Inc.159 East 125th Street, 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10025
All levels served Patricia Eason212-360-5600
Mercy Drive, Inc.120-34 Queens BoulevardSuite 210Kew Gardens, NY 11415
3 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Gezel Ishak/Clara Rivera718-793-1072
Progressive Social Services, Inc. Social Services, Inc.41 Livingston StreetYonkers, NY 10705
3 years and older 914-434-5532
QSAC25-09 BroadwayAstoria, NY 11106
5 years and older only Autism Spectrum Vicky Ramsay718- 728-8476 ext. 1259
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COMMUNITY HABILITATIONServices are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need
AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
REAL, Inc.68 East 131th Street, Suite 605New York, NY 10037
5 years and older Mavis Maholmes212-939-9520
Services for the Developmentally Challenged5474 Fieldstone RoadBronx, NY 10471
5 years and older Gloria Taveras929-800-1788
Sinergia Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird FloorNew York, NY 10035
3 years and older Thainesse Caro212-643-2840
SKIP of NY601 West 26th Street, STE 522New York, NY 10001
Infants and older Richard Walsh212-268-5999
Special Citizens Futures2212 Third Avenue, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10035
4 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD only Autism Spectrum
Tatiana O’Conner212-410-6719 ext. 216
UCP of NYC, Inc.110 Elmwood AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11230
5 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Anna Hoffman718-859-5420 ext. 234
Unique Life4234 Viero AvenueBronx NY 10470
18 years and older
Sonji Phillips718-231-7711 ext. 1024
YAI460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
5 years and olderAll levels ID/DD
YAI Link212-273-6182
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CRISIS INTERVETION/ PREVENTION
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038
Ages 3 & overAll levels of ID/DD
Crisis Intervention including behavior management or family crisis Available 24 hours
Dolores Lulgjruay718-367-3701
Gateway Counseling CTR 1776 Eastchester RdSuite 220Bronx, NY 10461
Ages 6 & overAll levels of ID/DDIn-home training for parents
In-home behavior crisis prevention behavior management & dually diagnosed
Erin Lamb929-237-7209
Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc. 93-22 Jamaica AvenueSecond FloorWoodhaven, NY 11421
Ages 12 & over Crisis Intervention Tim Coleman718-805-6798
New York State Institute on Disability 930 Willlowbrook RoadStaten Island, NY 10314
Ages 6-18All levels of ID/DD
Emergency Financial Assistance for goods and services
Tina Granata718-494-6457
EVALUATIONS ASSESSMENTSAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
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ADAPT Community Network(formerly known as UCP of NYC)408 East 137th StreetBronx, NY 10454
AdultsMedicaid or Medicare Required
Psychological Evaluations 718-993-3458 ext. 1
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane11th FloorNew York, NY 10038
Ages 5 & overIndividuals in need of evaluations for eligibility
Evaluation Assessment and Education
Ellen Shwartz212-780-2580
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038
Ages 5 to adultGeneral ID/DD
Clinical Evaluations for individuals without Medicaid
Intake212-780-2562
New York State Institute on Disability 930 Willlowbrook RoadStaten Island, NY 10314
Evaluations for Eligibility Psychological & Psychosocial Individuals without evaluations
(718) 494-6457
Sinergia, Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird FloorNew York, NY 10035
All Ages but only for Manhattan residents who don’t have Medicaid
Evaluation Assessment Doris Rodríguez(212) 643-2840 ext. 325
YAI CenterFor Specialty460 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001
Evaluations for EligibilityPsychological & Psychosocial evaluationsMedicaidEnglish &Spanish
YAI Link212-273-6272
YAI Center for Specialty 3060 East TremontBronx, NY 10461
Evaluations for Eligibility Psychological & Psychosocial evaluationsMedicaidEnglish &Spanish
YAI Link212-273-6272
FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT / CAMP SCHOLARSHIPSAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
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ADAPT Community Network(formerly known as UCP of NYC)110 Elmwood AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11230
All levels of ID/DD Financial Assistance for goods and services purchased by family for an individual with ID/DD living at home.
Project Connect877-827-2666
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane11th FloorNew York, NY 10038
Individuals with DD and their families
Information and Referral Luis Martinez212-780-4491/4493
AHRC2488 Grand Concourse#404Bronx, NY 10458
Ages 3 & overAll levels of ID/DD
Financial AssistanceFor goods and services as well as individuals who attend sleep away camp
Michael Wright212-895-3467718-563-0209
Gateway Counseling CTR1776 Eastchester RoadSuite 220Bronx, NY 10461
All ages served Financial AssistanceFor goods and services
Allison Gelfand718-885-4983
Goodwill Industries2196 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10037
All AgesAll levels of ID/DD
Financial AssistanceFor goods and services
Joy Ellis718-392-7072
New York State Institute on Disability 930 Willlowbrook RoadStaten Island, NY 10314
All AgesAll levels of ID/DD
Emergency Financial Assistance for goods and services & funds for non-camp vacations
Tina Granata718-494-6457
Sinergia, Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird FloorNew York, NY 10035
All AgesAll levels of ID/DD
Financial AssistanceFor goods and services
Thomas Diaz212-643-2840 ext. 336
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GUARDIANSHIPFINANCIAL PLANNING FUTURE CARE
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane
All agesAll levels of ID/DD
Legal services to assist families in obtaining
Randi Rosenstein, Esq.212-780-2586
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New York, NY 10038 guardianship
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc.151 West 30th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Ages 3 & overAll levels of ID/DD
Legal & Advocacy services to ID/DDIndividuals
212-244-4664
HOUSING ADVOCACY & HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
ADAPT Community Individuals with ID/DD and Advocacy with housing Annie Rivera
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Network(formerly known as UCP of NYC)80 Maiden Lane, 2nd Fl.New York, NY 10038
their families related issues. Information and referral to affordable accessible housing. Limited funding for home modifications and adaptive equipment for eligible persons with ID/DD.
212-683-6700 ext.1170
Sinergia, Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird FloorNew York, NY 10035
All AgesAll levels of ID/DD
Advocacy in housing related issues
Yesenia Estrella212-643-2840 ext. 349
INFORMATION OUTREACH & REFERRAL
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
ADAPT Community Network(formerly known as UCP of NYC)80 Maiden Lane, 2nd Fl.New York, NY 10038
All persons with ID/DD and their family
Information and referral to ADAPT community network services as well as referral to other support services needed.
Project Connect877-827-2666
AHRC/NYC Individuals with DD and their Information & referral Luis Martinez
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83 Maiden Lane11th FloorNew York, NY 10038
families 212-780-4491/4493
Early ChildhoodDirection Center2488 Grand Concourse#303Bronx, NY 10458
0 to 5 yearsAll levels of ID/DD
Information & referral 718-584-0658ecdcdbronx@yahoo.com
Heart Share Human Services of New York12 Metro Tech Center29th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
All ages Information, referral and training for ID/DD individuals with Fragile X Syndrome
Laurie Yankowitz718- 422-3271
Include NYC116 East 16th StreetNew York, NY 10003
All levels of ID/DD Information, referral, advocacy and support
Jean Mizutani212-677-4660
INFORMATION OUTREACH & REFERRAL
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Parent-to-Parentof New York State25 Beaver St., 4th FloorNew York, NY 10004
All agesAll levels of ID& DD
Information, training, referral and parent-to-parent support
Ellen McHughMildred Suarez Milligan1-800-405-8818
Sinergia, Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird Floor
All AgesAll levels of ID/DD
Information and Referral Thomas Diaz212-643-2840 ext. 336
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New York, NY 10035
S.K.I.P. of New York601 West 26th StreetSuite 522New York, NY 10001
All AgesAll levels of ID/DD
Adult Informational workshops
212-268-5999 ext. 191
YAI460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
All agesAll levels of ID/DD
YAI Link information, referral, outreach and presentations on the service systemSpanish SpokenPresentations
YAI Link212-273-6182
FAMILY TRAINING, COUNSELING & SUPPORTAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
ADAPT Community Newtwork160 Lawrence AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11230
Parents & Professionals Family Connect Centers offers free weekly workshops, support services & educational resources for NYC parents and families of children with disabilities. Supports are offered on a variety of topics and at various locations (Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan)
Family Connect718-436-7979 ext. 704
Center for Human Development & Family Services307 West 38th StreetSuite 817
Birth and Up English and Spanish spoken 212-695-4563
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New York, NY 10018
Center for Family Support2811 Zulette AvenueBronx, NY 10461
Parents who are ID/DD In-home parenting skills training for parents with DD
Nazareth Morel718-518-1500 ext. 357
Center for Family Support333 Seventh Avenue9th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Parents with more than one individual with ID/DD
In-home parenting skills training for parents with DD
Martha Espinoza212-629-7939 ext. 212
Cerebral Palsy Association of NYS1880 Bryant AvenueBronx, NY 10468
Parents of ID/DD individuals Adolescents aging out of DOE district 75
Advocacy outreach & information on transition to adult services
Crystal King718-665-6414 ext. 3774
Gateway Counseling CTR4500 Furman AvenueBronx, NY 10470
Ages 18 % over dually diagnosed individuals
Parent Training individual & group support short-term counseling
Samantha Peterson929-237-7209
Heart Share HumanServices of NY 12 Metro Tech Center29th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
Ages 3 & overAll levels of ID/DD
Parent Training, Individual & Group Support
Laurie Yankowitz718-422-3271
Mercy Drive, Inc.120-34 Queens Blvd.Queens, NY 11414
Ages 18 & overAll level of ID/DD
Parent Support GroupInformation & referral
Pamela Ossona718-725-9326
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FAMILY TRAININGCOUNSELING & SUPPORT
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Parent-to-Parentof New York State25 Beaver St.New York, NY 10004
All agesParents and close relatives of individuals with ID/DD
Parent support, information and referral
Ellen McHughMildred Suarez MilliganMary Beth Fadelici1-800-405-8818
Rose F. Kennedy CTRAlbert Einstein College of Medicine of YeshivaUniversity1410 Pelham Pkwy S.Bronx, NY 10461
Paraprofessionals and professionals who care or work with ID/DDindividuals
Training for Paraprofessionals and professionals from community agencies
Cristine Baric718-430-8538
Services for the Developmentally Challenged5474 Fieldstone RoadBronx, NY 10471
Parents of children or adults with ID/DD and self-advocacy
Parent Support Group, information, referral Support for parents & self-advocates
Crusita Ramos718-432-8469
YAI460 West 34th Street
Ages 18+, Open to all, including professionals,
Free Education workshops, Languages spoken:
YAI Link212-273-6182
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11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
family members and People with ID/DD.
English, Spanish & Mandarin
FAMILY TRAININGCOUNSELING & SUPPORT
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
YAI460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Ages 18+, Open to all, including professionals, family members and People with ID/DD.
Project GrowParent Training in behavior management offered in English, Spanish, Mandarin & Cantonese
Daisy Sosa212-273-6259
YAI460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Ages 18 & overIndividuals with ID/DDTravel Trained, Independent LivingHighly Capable individuals with Autism Spectrum
Independent Living Program-once a week for 26 weeksProgram focuses on developing skills for independent living in the community
YAI Link212-273-6182
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RECREATION AFTER DAY/ SCHOOL RESPITE
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
ADAPT Community Network(formerly known as UCP of NYC)251 West 154th StreetNew York, NY 10039
Ages 13 to 21 After School Program for children with a diagnosis of Autism, Asperger Syndrome or Spectrum Disorder.
Carmen Orellana646-625-5000 ext. 5015
AHRC750 Baychester AvenueBronx, NY 10475
Ages 5 to 21Children with Autism
After-School Respite3pm to 5:30pmMon.-Fri. with transportation
Jethin Amos212-780-2585
Centro Social La Esperanza516 West 181th StreetSecond FloorNew York, NY 10033
Ages 5 to 21Children with IDAutism Spectrum with challenging behaviors
After-School Respite4pm to 6pmTuesdays & Thursdayswith transportation
Denise Pinargote212-928-5810 ext. 126
Kingsbridge HeightsCommunity Center3101 Kingsbridge Terr.Bronx, NY 10463
Ages 5 to 21Mild to Moderate ID/DD Children with Autism, Down-Syndrome, Multiple Disabilities
After-School Respite2:30pm to 7pm Mon. to Fri.-year round+ school breaks in February, April and 2 weeks after summer schoolSnack and dinner are provided
Hanna Gabris718-884-0700 ext. 202
LifeDome Adult Services716 East 224th Street
All levels served Respite
347-252-4177 ext.3
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Bronx, NY 10466
LifeSpire1315 Loomis StreetBronx, NY 10461
Ages 21 & overAdults with ID/DD
After Day Respite Program3pm to 6pmTuesdays & Thursdays
Maria Murray646-753-1355
QSAC, Inc.1968 Eastchester RoadBronx, NY 10462
Ages 8 to 21Autism Spectrum
After-School Respite2:45pm to 6pmMon. to Fri. with transportation
Lisa Veglia212-244-5560 ext. 2017
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RECREATION AFTER DAY / SCHOOL RESPITE PROGRAMSAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Services for the Developmentally Challenged5670 Riverdale AvenueBronx, NY 10471
Ages 21 & overAdults with ID/DD
After School Respite Program3:30pm to 6pmTransportation Provided
Kebbi Almonte347-980-2900
Social Action Center665 Pelham ParkwaySuite 401Bronx, NY 10467
Ages 5 to 21Individuals with ID, DD and Autism
After-School Respite3pm to 6pmMon. to Fri. Transportation Provided
Anika Davis718-654-1815
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.955 Tinton AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Ages 21 and overAdults with ID/DD
After-School Programs2:30pm to 6:30pmTransportation Provided
Sandra Credele718-665-8908 Ext. 32
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.3282 Third AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Ages 12 to 21Adults with ID/DD
After-School Respite3:30pm to 6:30pmMonday to Friday Transportation Provided
Nicole Wright718-542-2727718-665-8908
Unique Life, Inc.2197 New England ThruwayBronx, NY 10475
Ages 21 & overAdults with ID/DD
After Day Respite Program3:15pm to 6pmMonday to Friday Transportation Provided
Rajah Gray347-449-7891 ext. 202
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EVENING RESPITEAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Centro Social La Esperanza516 West 181th StreetSecond FloorNew York, NY 10033
Ages 16 & over All levels of ID/DD
Wednesday Evening3:30pm to 6pmMonday to Friday Transportation Provided
Elizabeth Lindao212-928-5810 ext. 120
Project Careers SEBNC3289 Third AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Ages 21 & over All levels of ID/DD
Evening Program2:30pm to 6:30pmMondays - Thursdays
Nicole Wright718-542-2727718-665-8908
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.3282 Third AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Ages 18 & overAdults with ID/DD
Accent Café Recreation2:30pm to 6:30pmMon, Wed., & FridayDinner is providedTransportation provided
Sandra Credrell718-665-8908 ext. 32
YAI1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, NY 10462
Ages 17 and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Evening Program (BEAP)5pm to 8pmTuesdays, Fridays and SaturdaysLimited Transportation
347-547-7211 ext. 1211
YAI1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, NY 10462
Ages 18 and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Supplemental Day Habilitation Limited Transportation
347-547-7211 ext. 1211
RESPITE IN-HOMEServices are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need.
AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
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ADAPT Community Network(formerly known as UCP of NYC)110 Elmwood AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11230
All levels of ID/DDAges 5 and older
Project Connect877-827-2666
AllCare Provider Services, Inc.100 Aldrich Street#15ABronx, NY 10475
Ages 3 and older Elizabeth Peralta877-391-0977 ext 501elizabethperalta@allcareps.org
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane11th FloorNew York, NY 10038
Ages 3 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
Luba Zborovskaya212-780-4491referrals@ahrcnyc.org
Center for Family Support333 Seventh Avenue9th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Ages 3 & older Martha Espinoza718 518-1500 ext. 212mespinoza@cfsny.org
(For Com. Hab.)Christie Powers718-518-1500 ext. 229cpowers@cfsny.org
RESPITE IN-HOMEServices are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need.
AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Harris Hands Community 4 years and older Reinaldo Otero
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Services, Inc. 3679 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10465
347-809-2303
Help on the Way1338 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10459
4 years and older Maria Cuello718-484-7810 ext. 240
Human First, Inc.128 Atlantic AvenueLynbrook, NY 11563
Ages 5 and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Lasagna Rayside516-823-9500 ext. 251646-761-1625 (cell)l.rayside@humanfirst.org
Inclusive Links45 Ludlow Street, room 312 Yonkers, NY 10705
Ages 3 years and olderAll levels of ID/DD
Churchill Egone914-721-0744
Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc. 93-22 Jamaica AveSecond FloorWoodhaven, NY 11421
Ages 5 & overAll levels of ID/DDIncluding behaviorally challenged
Tamara Willis718-805-6796 ext. 3126twillis.@in-res.org
Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc. 93-22 Jamaica AveSecond FloorWoodhaven, NY 11421
Ages 5 & overAll levels of ID/DDIncluding behaviorally challenged
Tamara Willis718-805-6796 ext. 3126twillis.@in-res.org
Life Dome716 East 224th StreetBronx, NY 10466
All ages served Naomi Osei Mensah347-252-4177 ext. 3Naomi.osei-mensah@lifedomeadult services.org
LifeSpire, Inc.159 East 125th Street, 2nd floorNew York, NY 10035
All ages served Patricia Eason212-360-5600peason@lifespire.org
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RESPITE IN-HOMEServices are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need.
AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Mercy Drive, Inc.120-34 Queens Blvd.Suite 210Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Ages 3 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
Clara Rivera718-794-9368c.rivera@mercydriveinc.org
Progressive Social Services, Inc. Social Services, Inc.2655A Webster AvenueBronx, NY 10458
All ages served 845-283-5438
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QSAC25-09 BroadwayAstoria, NY 11106
Ages 5 & olderOnly for individuals with Autism Spectrum
Lisa Veglia 212-244-5560 ext. 2017
Sinergia, Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird FloorNew York, NY 10035
Ages 3 & older Dahiana Valerio(212) 643-2840 ext. 342
SKIP of NY601 West 26th Street, STE 522New York, NY 10001
Infants and Older Richard Walsh212-268-5999rwalsh@skipofny.org
Taconic Innovations872 Route 376Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
All ages served Emily De La Cruz914-469-2098emmy@taconicinnovations.com
YAI460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Ages 5 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
YAI Link212-273-6182
RESPITE OVERNIGHTAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
ADAPT Community Network(formerly known as UCP of NYC)1822 Stillwell AvenueBronx, NY 10469
Ages 3 and olderServing ambulatory & non-ambulatory individuals
Up to 30 days per calendar year.Serving all boroughs of NYC. Transportation provided for families in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island.
Sita Boodram718-652-9790 ext. 294
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane11th FloorNew York, NY 10038
Ages 18 & olderAll levels of ID/DDNo medical behaviors
Weekend Hotel RespiteStaying at a local hotel- Comfort Inn
Maureen Blackman212-780-2523
AHRC/NYC83 Maiden Lane
Ages 4 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
Free standing out-of-home respite
Veronica McGiebon212-780-2605
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11th FloorNew York, NY 10038
Ambulatory IndividualsNo medical, fragile or behavior issues
7 days, 24 hours
Centro Social La Esperanza516 West 181streetNew York, NY 10033
Ages 18 & older Respite Emily Canto212-928-5810
Federation of Multi-Cultural Programs, Inc.2111 Virgil PlaceBronx, NY 10473
Ages 18 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
Free standing out-of-home up to 30 consecutive days
Donna Reid718-822-5991
Institute of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc.(IAHD)1247 Ward AvenueBronx, NY 10472
Ages 18+; All levels of IDDD Free standing out-of-home Sophia Lulgjuray914-220-4325
New York ServicesFor the Handicapped1140 BroadwaySuite 903New York, NY 10003
Ages 8 & olderMild to ModerateIndividuals with ID/DDwith physical disabilities
Overnight Respite at Camp Oakhurst, NJ5 to 7 days includes door to door Transportation Provided
Lori Schenck732-531-0215Charles Sutherland212-533-4020
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RESPITE OVERNIGHT
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
New York ServicesFor the HandicappedCamp Oakhurst111 Monmouth RoadOakhurst, NJ 07755
Ages 8 & olderAll levels of ID/DDnon-ambulatory individuals
Overnight RespiteWeekends only5 to days(choice given) includes door-to-door Transportation Provided
Lori Schenck732-531-0215Charles Sutherland212-533-4020
Richmond’s Community Center919 North BroadwayYonkers, NY 10701
Ages 3 & olderAll levels of ID/DDIndividuals who are medically fragile
Overnight Respite 7 daysNo transportation
Jennifer Lugo914-968-1900 ext. 5034
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Sinergia, Inc.2082 Lexington AvenueThird FloorNew York, NY 10035
Ages 5 and older Overnight RespiteWeekends only
Dahiana Valerio(212) 643-2840 ext. 342
YAI/NIPD460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Ages 18 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
Domestic & International Travel Opportunities
Alice Dannenberg212-273-6100 ext. 2364yaiadventure.org
RECREATION / RESPITE MISCELLANEOUS
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Daniel’s Music Foundation1595 Lexington AvenueSecond FloorNew York, NY 10029
All levels of disability Weekdays, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays
Nadine McNeil212-289-8912www.danielsmusic.org
Harris Hands Community Services, Inc. 3679 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10465
Ages 5-18 Holiday RespiteServices will run during NYC Board of Ed School Breaks—Winter through Mid Winter Recess, Spring & Summer Recess
Kadyll Dawes718-766-9289 ext. 306Intakes@harrishands.org
New York State Institute on Disability930 Willowbrook Road
All levels of ID/DD Family Sports and Entertainment outings held at certain times in the year
Elizabeth Sunshine718-494-6457
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Building 41 AStaten Island, NY 10314
Progressive Social Services, Inc. 41 Livingston StreetYonkers, NY 10705
All ages served Respite Georgina Atakora845-283-5438GBA6@outlook.com
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.955 Tinton AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Ages 21 and overAdults with ID/DD
Basketball Sports Program & Cheerleaders(one day a week)
Clyde Thompson718-542-2727718-665-8908
YAIBronx Leisure Trax460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Adults 18 & overIndividuals diagnosed with ID/DD who are ambulatory
Various trips locally, nationally and internationally.
Alice Dannenberg212-273-6100 ext. 2364www.yaiadventure.org
YAIHankering for More460 West 34th Street11th FloorNew York, NY 10001
Adults 18 & overwith learning differencesNo formal diagnosis required. Must be travelTrained.
Designed for adults with learning differences who live in and around NYC who want support making friends
212-273-6339www.yai.org/services/hfm
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RECREATION RESPITE WEEKEND PROGRAMS
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
ADAPT Community Network251 West 154th StreetNew York, NY 10039
Ages 13 to 19 Saturday recreation program, 12 months except major holidays. Transportation Provided. No Bronx site, individuals residing in Bronx can attend Manhattan site.
Carmen Orellana646-625-5000 ext. 5015
AHRC1500 Pelham Pkwy. S.Bronx, NY 10461
Ages 13 to 19Mild to Moderate Individuals with ID/DDAmbulatory & Non-Ambulatory
Teen & young adultsSaturdays from 9am to 4pmOctober thru May Transportation Provided
Miriam Figueroa212-780-2585
AHRC1952 Mayflower AvenueBronx, NY 10461
Ages 3 & overMild to Moderate Individuals with ID/DDAmbulatory & Non- Ambulatory
Saturdays from 9am to 3:30pm Transportation Provided
Sam Emsell212-780-2596
Centro Social La Esperanza516 West 181th StreetSecond Floor
Ages 18 & olderAll levels of ID/DD
Saturdays from 10am to 2:30pmTransportation Provided
Elizabeth Lindao212-928-5810 ext. 120
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New York, NY 10033
Good Will Industries2196 5th AvenueNew York, NY 10037
Ages 21 and overAll levels of ID/DDOnly Ambulatory Individual served
15 Saturdays from March to June &15 Saturdays from Sept. to Dec.Transportation Provided
Joy Ellis718-392-7072
Kingsbridge HeightsCommunity Center3101 Kingsbridge Terr.Bronx, NY 10463
Ages 15 to 25Mild to Moderate Individuals with ID, DD Teens and young adults with Autism, Down-Syndrome, Multiple Disabilities
Saturdays from 10am to 3pmOctober thru June Transportation Provided
Hanna Gabris718-884-0700 ext. 202
Kingsbridge HeightsCommunity Center3101 Kingsbridge Terr.Bronx, NY 10463
Ages 18 & overMild to Moderate Individuals with ID/DD Adults with Autism
Saturdays from 10am to 2pm Hanna Gabris718-884-0700 ext. 202
Life Dome716 East 224th StreetBronx, NY 10466
All ages served Respite Naomi Osei Mensah347-252-4177 ext. 3
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RECREATION / RESPITE WEEKEND PROGRAMSAGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES
PROVIDEDCONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Services for the Developmentally Challenged5670 Riverdale AvenueBronx, NY 10471
Ages 5 to 21All levels of ID/DD
Saturdays from 10am to 3pmTransportation Provided
Gloria Taveras929-800-1788
Social Action Center665 Pelham ParkwaySuite 401Bronx, NY 10467
Ages 5 to 21All levels of ID/DD
Saturdays from 10am to 4pm Anika Davis718-654-1815
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.955 Tinton AvenueBronx, NY 10456
Ages 18 and overAll levels of ID/DD
Sunday Recreation9am to 4pmTransportation Provided
Doreen Myles718-665-8908
The Institute of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc.1680 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10460
Ages 5 to 21Individuals with ID/DD, with multiple disabilities, and their siblings
Sunday Respite10am to 3pmBreakfast and Lunch ProvidedTransportation Provided
Ana Koessler718-920-0870akoessler@iahdny.org
YAI1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, NY 10462
Ages 6 to 18All levels of ID/DD, including non-ambulatory individuals
Club Fun Saturday Recreation9am to 4pmSeptember to June Transportation Provided
YAI Link212-273-6182
YAI1241 Zerega Avenue
Ages 18 and olderHighly capable individuals
Bronx Freedom ClubSaturdays 10am to 4pm
Jessica Piniero347-547-7211 ext. 1211
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Bronx, NY 10462 with ID/DD
RECREATIONSCHOOL HOLIDAY RESPITE
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
Children’s Aid SocietyCamp Wagon Road431 Quaker RoadChappaqua, NY 10514
Ages 7 to 17All levels of ID/DDIncluding non-ambulatory individuals
Respite on Holiday weekend during school year
Vincent Ganziani914-238-4761
Harris Hands Community Services, Inc. 3679 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10465
All ages served RespiteReinaldo Otero347-809-2303
Life Dome716 East 224th StreetBronx, NY 10466
All ages served RespiteNaomi Osei Mensah347-252-4177 ext. 3Naomi.osei-mensah@lifedomeadult services.org
YAI1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, NY 10462
Ages 6 to 21All levels of ID/DD
School Holiday RespiteLimited Transportation
YAI Link212-273-6182
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TRANSPORTATION
AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES PROVIDED
CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER
NYS Institute on Disability, Inc.930 Willowbrook RoadBlvd.#41AStaten Island, NY 10314
All Ages Car Service Voucher within 5 boroughs
Elizabeth Sunshine718-494-6457
DEPILEPSY INSTITUTE
FREE, INC.
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GATEWAY COUNSELING
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATOR FUNCTION WILL BE TRANSITIONING TO CARE COORDINATION EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2018.
THE LIST BELOW REPRESENTS ALL MSC AGENCIES WHICH WILL BE AFFILIATED WITH ONE OF THE THREE CARE COORDINATION
ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE OUR REGION. PLEASE REFER TO THE CCO SECTION AFTER THE MSC SECTION IN THIS GUIDE.
MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATION
WHAT IS MSC?
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Medicaid Service Coordination is a Medicaid State Plan service provided by OPWDD that assists Coordination is a Medicaid State Plan service provided by OPWDD that assists persons with developmental disabilities in gaining access to necessary services and supports appropriate to their needs. OPWDD delivers almost all service coordination through its Medicaid Service Coordination program. MSC is provided by qualified service coordinators and uses a person-centered planning process in developing, implementing, and maintaining an individualized service Plan.
MSC provides a vital link to information about service options. The service coordinator works with individuals and their families to develop a plan of care that assures individuals who are eligible for OPWDD services receive the assistance they need.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MSC?
In order to receive MSC, a person must:
o Have a documented diagnosis of a developmental disabilityo Be enrolled in Medicaid.o Demonstrate a need for ongoing and comprehensive, rather than incidental service coordination.o Live outside of an intermediate Care Facility (ICF), Developmental center (DC), Psychiatric Hospital, Small Residential unit (SRU), Nursing Facility or
Hospital, or any other Medicaid Funded setting that provides service coordination.o Not be enrolled in any comprehensive Medicaid long-term service coordination program.
Most of OPWDD programs require Medicaid. If you do not currently have Medicaid, but are in need of any services contact, call Medicaid Service Coordination agencies and inquire about the home and community based waiver.
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Plan of Care Support ServicesPCSS is an alternative form of service coordination. PCSS providers assist individuals to review and update their individualized service Plan. PCSS is delivered by a qualified Medicaid service Coordinator. Typically, an individual must have received at least three months of Medicaid Service Coordination to eligible for PCSS, with the exception of early intervention enrollees.
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
110 Elmwood AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11230
Karen Liebman(P)- 718-859-5420 x230 English & Spanish Individuals with ID/DD & their
families
Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded (AABR)
1508 College Point Blvd.College Point, NY 11356
Karline Dambreville (P)- 718-321-3800, ext 2229kdambreville@aabr.org
English, Spanish, French, Creole and Greek Ages 5+
Abbott House 100 North BroadwayIrvington, NY 10533
Meredith Rappaportmrappaport@abbotthouse.net(P)- 914-591-7300 Ext. 3680
English and Spanish Ages 5+
Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC)
83 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10013
Contact: RIC(P)- 212-780-4491/4493 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Advocates for the Disabled
135 Radio Circle,Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Linda Lessner914-244-9688linda@advocatesforthedisabledny.org
English, Spanish (Limited) All ages
Advocates for Services for the Blind and Multi-Handicapped, Inc.
3106 Coney Island AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11235
Mary Pyle/Karen OswaldSyby(P)- 718-943-2592mpyle@asbm.org
English and Spanish All ages
Adult Resource Center Inc. (DBA ARC)
1145 East 55th Street, Brooklyn NY 11234
Stephanie D’Agostino718-531-7500
English and Spanish and Creo All ages
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
AllCare Provider Services, Inc.
3040 E. Tremont Ave, Suite 205Bronx, NY 10465
(P)- 877-391-0977
@allcareps.org
English and Spanish Ages 3+
Angels Unware, Inc. 1375 Nelson AvenueBronx, NY 10452
Kelly Fuentes, MSC Supervisor(P)- 718-410-7406
English and Spanish All ages
Bais Ezra 4510 16th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11204
Heather Weinstein(P)- 718-436-6124 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association
863 Prospect AvenueBronx, NY 10459
Stephanie Dos Santos(P)- 718-328-1064 Ext. 207SDossantos@bkcianyc.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Birch Family Services104 West 29th Street, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10001
Matthew Sturiale(P)- 212-616-1800 English Ages 4+
Cardinal McCloskey Services
115 Stevens Avenue, Suite LL5Valhalla, NY 10595
Theresa Dawe(P)- 914-997-8000 Ext. 130TDawe@cmcs.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Cay Community Services Organizations, Inc.
65 Masbeth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11211
Claudia Morgan(P)- 718-624-5585 English Ages 4+
Center for Family Support
333 Seventh Avenue, 9th FLNew York, NY 10001
Diana Collins(P)- 718-518/1500 Ext. 327
English and Spanish Ages 4+
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State
330 West 34th Street, 15th FL
(P)- 212-947-5770 Ext. 30 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Child and Family Support Services, Inc.
840-11 Grand Concourse, Suite 1BBBronx, NY 10451
Diane Baltazar, IntakeIeshia Graham, MSC Supervisor (P)- 18-618-7535 IGraham@nycfss.org
English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole Ages 4+
Community Action for Human Services, Inc.
2225 Lodovick AvenueBronx, NY 10469
Paige Bond(P)- 718-655-7700 PBond@cahsinc.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Community Options Inc.350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5230New York, NY 10118
Regina Tuck(P)- 212-227-9110Regina.Tuck@comop.org
English Ages 4+
Community Resource Center for Developmentally Disabled Inc.
Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium 1776 Eastchester Road, Suite 225Bronx, NY 10461
(P)- 718-292-1705(P)- 718-206-3400 Ann Maccaroneamaccarone@crdd.org
English and Spanish Adults
Contemporary Guidance Services, Inc.
52 Broadway, 4th FLNew York, NY 10004
Annie Cox Senior(P)- 646-214-1273ACox@CGSNYC.org
English, Spanish and Haitian Creole Ages 3+
Community Resources & Services for children
90-04 161st street, suite 401, Jamaica, NY 11432
Clara I. Alvarez718-206-3400 English Children and Adults
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Creative Lifestyles, Inc. 67 Bruckner BlvdBronx, NY 10454
Dyonie TorresDTorres@creativelifestyle.org(P)- 718-665-7002 Ext. 5107www.creativelifestyles.org
English and Spanish Birth+
AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Center for Human Development and Family Services (CHDFS)
307 W. 38th Street, 6th floorNew York, NY 10018
Aivlys Anacioaanasio@chdfs.org212-695-4565 ext 309
Veronica Palacios212-810-4068
English and Spanish Ages 3+
Daybreak Independent Services, Inc.
4234 Vireo Avenue, 2nd FLBronx, NY 10470
Paul Randall(P)- 914- 733-3307(P)- 646-612-0373P.Randall@daybreakis.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
East Harlem Council for Community Improvement (EHCCI)
413 East 120th Street, RM 112New York, NY 10035
Orelys Sanchezosanchez@promesa.org
(P)- 212-410-7707 Ext. 5258
English and Spanish Ages 3+
Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
151 Lawrence St, 5th FlBrooklyn, NY 11201
Alicia McGrathDivision Directoramcgrath@egscf.org347-577-8201
English and Spanish Children and adults
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Elmy’s Special Services,
Inc 163 Van Buren StreetBrooklyn, NY 11221
Angelicka Jamesajames@elmysspecialservices.org(P)- 718-789-7539(F)- 443-7857Support@Elmysspecialservices.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY
65 Broadway, Suite 505New York, NY 10006
Sally Bisono(P)- 212-677-8550 SBisono@EFMNY.org
English and Spanish Ages 3+
Esperanza Center516 West 181st Street, 3rd FLNew York, NY 10033
Johanna Tapia(P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 117JTapia@esperanzactr.com
English and Spanish Ages 5+
Gateway Counseling CTR Center
1776 Eastchester Road, Bronx NY 10469
Erin LambErin.lamb@gccnyc.org929-237-7209
English and Spanish Ages 5 and up
Goodwill Industries 421 27th AvenueAstoria, NY 11102
(P)- 718-392-7072 DHughes@goodwillny.org English and Spanish Ages 18+
The Good Shephard
Help on the Way, INC
89 Arlington Avenue, Staten Island NY 10303
Frederick ADeloriki718-448-0442Maria CuelloMaria.cuello@hotwny.orgGloria Escano, Assistant Executive Director(P)- 718-484-7809 / 7810
English, Spanish, African langauages Children and adults
Harris Hands Community Services Inc.
3439 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx NY 10461
Reinaldo Otero (P)- 347-809-2303 English and Spanish Ages 3+
Hamaspik of Kings County
295 Division StreetBrooklyn, NY 11211
(P)- 718-387-8400 Yehudis Heimfeld, IntakeYHeimfeld@hamaspikkings.org
English, Hebrew and Yiddish All ages
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Hand in Hand Family Services (HIHFS)
6214 24th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11204
Chaya Rennert/Sorah Gerber(P)- 718-336-6073 sgerber@hihfs.org
English, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish and Russian
Ages 3 and up
HASC Center 5601 First AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11220
Samual Khan(P)- 718-745-7575 English and Hebrew All ages
Hawthorne Foundation 5 Bradhurst AvenueHawthorne NY 10532
(P)- 914-592-8526
Tcov@hawthornecountryday.org
English and Spanish 18 months+
Heaven’s Hands Community Services, Inc.
882 Third Avenue, 10th FLBrooklyn, NY 11232
(P)- 718-788-5252 English Ages 3+
Heritage Human Services, Inc.
105-51 Avenue KBrooklyn, NY 11236
Phone: 718-444-4340Fax:718-444-4341
English Adults
Human First, Inc. 128 Atlantic AvenueLynbrook, NY 11563 (P)- 516-823-9500 English and Spanish Ages 4+
The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, INC.
32 Warren AveTarrytown, NY 10591
Sophia LulgjurayAna Koessler914-220-4325 / 914-220-4313SLulgjuray@IAHDNY.orgAkoessler@IAHDNY.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Inclusive Links 95-117 Ravine AvenueYonkers, NY 10701
Y. Nunez(P)- 914-721-0744 English Ages 5+
Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc.
221-10 Jamaica Avenue, Suite 208Queens Village, NY 11428
Yvelisse Rosa (P)- 646-533-8254YRosa@in-res.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
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Independent Living Association
110 York StreetBrooklyn, NY 12201 (P)- 718-852-2000 Ext. 12 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Institutes for Community Living
6201 16th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11204
(P)- 718-234-0073 rct. 70Pcampanelli@iclinc.net English and Spanish Ages 4+
Iyaho Social Services71 North Franklin Street, Suite 211 Hempstead, NY 115500
Henry Eromesele(P)- 516-280-5930 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Job Path, Inc. 256 West 38th Street New York, NY 10018
(P)- 212-944-0564 ext. 239Daphne Joseph English and Spanish Ages 18+
Kennedy Child Study Center
151 East 67th StreetNew York, NY 10021
(P)- 212-988-9500PPG.kenchild.org English and Spanish Ages 3+
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
463 Hawthorne AvenueYonkers, NY 10705
Holli Rubiano(P)- 914-375-8700HRubiano@leakeandwatts.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Lexington Center for the Deaf
26-26 and 75th streeteast Elmhurst, ny 11370
(P)- 718-350-3110 Agin@lexnyc.org
English and SpanishAmerican Sign Language Ages 17 and above
Lighthouse Jewish Guild for the Blind
15 West 65th StreetNew York, NY 10023
(P)- 212-769-6200 Jocelyn Salazar English and Spanish Ages 4+
Little Flower Children & Family Services of NY
2450 North Wading River Rd Wading River, New York 11792-1402
Suzanne Parras, Asst. MSC Supervisor English and Spanish All ages
LIFESPIRE 1 Whitehall StreetNew York, NY 10041
(P)- 212-741-0100 ext. 4595mvanvoorst@lifespire.org
English and Spanish
Long Life Information and Referral network
1958 Fulton Street3rd floorBrooklyn NY 11233
Celestine Syles718-778-0009 English Children and Adults
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Mercy Drive, Inc. 60-69 Woodhaven BlvdElmhurst, NY 11373
Pamela Ossona(P)- 718-275-9326P.Ossona@mercydriveinc.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Metropolitan Family Services INC.
1958 Fulton Street, Suite 403Brooklyn, NY 11233
Fasha Smith-Ali718-858-7234 ext 104 English and Spanish Ages 4 and up
Program Development Services
6916 New Utrecht AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11228
(P)- 718-256-2212(F)- 718-256-7433 Office@4pds.org
English Adults
Progressive Social Services, Inc. Social Services, Inc.
41 Livingston AvenueYonkers, NY 10705
Juliana Quansah914-434-5532 English Adults
Quality Services for The Autism Community (QSAC)
25-09 BroadwayAstoria, NY 11103
(P)- 718-728-8476 ext. 1258Celina MarinCmarin@qsac.com English and Spanish Ages 4+
Quality Services Beyond Compliance
1 Cross Island Plaza, Suite LL7AJamaica, NY 11434
Rosa Mckinley(P)- 516-280-9361 qualbecom@yahoo.com
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Queens Parent Recourse Center
88-50 165th StreetJamaica, NY 11433
(P)- 718-736-8690 ext. 104James.Magalee@qprc.net English and Spanish Ages 4+
Rewarding Experiences for Adult Living, Inc. (REAL)
32 Belmont Blvd.Elmont, NY 11003
Kathleen Dunbar, MSC Supervisor(P)- 212-939-9520IntakeDepartment@real-nyc.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
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Rose F. Kennedy1225 Morris Park AvenueBronx, NY 10461
Enna Payano(P)- 718-839-7116EPayano@montefiore.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Salvation Army Social Services of Greater New York
90-23 161st StreetJamaica, NY 11432
Paul Moore(P)- 212-807-6100 ext. 152Paul.Mooore@use.salvationarmy.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
School for Language and Communication Development
100 Glen Cove AvenueGlen Cove, NY 11542 (P)- 516-609-2000 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Services for the Developmentally Challenged, Inc.
Main office: 5475 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY 10471MSC Office:5797 Tyndall AvenueBronx, NY 10471
Sieder Joseph,MSC Supervisor(P)- 718-432-8469Peter Dolan, Executive DirectorPDolan@sdcnyc.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Sheltering Arms (formerly Episcopal Social Services)
305 Seventh Avenue, 2nd floorNew York, NY 10001
(P) 212-886-5739Valerie Allston-BellVallston-bell@shelteringarmsny.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Shema Kolainu Hear Our Voices
4302 New Utretch AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11219
(P)- 718-686-9600Cakibeh@skhov.org English and Spanish Ages 4+
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Shema Kolainu Hear Our Voices
1600 Parkview Avenue, Suite BBronx, NY 10461
Jessica Guzman, MSC LeaderStefanie Garcia, Intake Coordinator(P)- 718-829-7744 Ext. 2121(P)- 718-829-7744 Ext. 2112SGarcia@skhov.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Singeria, Inc.2082 Lexington Avenue, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10001
(P)- 212-643-2840 Ext. 31Caudralash@sinergiany.org English and Spanish Ages 4+
SKIP of NY601 West 26th Street, Suite 552New York, NY 10001
(P)- 212-268-5999 Ext. 144 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Social Action Center665 Pelham Pkwy NorthBronx, NY 10467
(P)- 718-654-1815Jessicaguitysac@gmail.com English and Spanish Ages 7 and up
South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
3289 3rd AvenueBronx, NY 10456
(P)- 718-542-2727Ms. Ethel Perez English and Spanish Ages 21+
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 627 New York, NY 10018
(P)- 212-643-2663 English and Spanish Ages 4+
St. Dominic’s Home 500 Western HighwayBlauvelt, NY 10913
(P)- 845-359-3400 Ext. 323Kribnicky@sdomhome.org English and Spanish Ages 4+
St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
6 Ohio DriveLake Success, NY 11042
(P)- 718-281-8645Simper@stmaryskids.org English and Spanish Ages 4+
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The Shield Institute144-61 Roosevelt AvenueFlushing, NY 11345
(P)-718-939-8700 Ext. 1107Dwohl@shield.org English and Spanish
Taconic Innovations, Inc.25-35 Beachwood AvenueMt. Vernon, NY 10550
Siomara Palacios(P)- 914-668-9041Ext. 4100(F)- 914-668-9043
English and Spanish Ages 4+
The Thrive Network Inc.241 37th Street,Suite 604Brooklyn, NY 11232
Rahsean Andersonranderson@thethrivenetwork.org(P)- 718-965-3995 ext. 8144info@thethrivenetwork.org
English, Spanish, Creole All ages
Unique Care Community Services 1360 East 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Dovina Chenbow(P)- 347-802-2956
English and Spanish All ages
UCP of NYS330 West 34th Street, 15th FLNew York, NY 10001
Susan Constantino(P)- 212-947-5770 English and Spanish Ages 4+
Unique Life, Inc. 4234 Vireo AvenueBronx, NY 10470
(P)- 718-231-7711 Ext. 24Yvette@uniquepeopleservices.org
English and Spanish Ages 4+
Urban Resources Institute
75 Broad Street,Suite 505New York, NY 10004
Nathaniel Fields(P)- 646-588-0030 English Ages 4+
YAI 460 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001
YAI Link (P)- 212-273-6182 English and Spanish Ages 4+
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Care Coordination Organizations – The Heart of People First Care Coordination
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Currently, services for people with developmental disabilities are coordinated by Medicaid Service Coordinators (MSC). The new era of People First Care Coordination will have as its foundation the creation of Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs). CCOs will provide Health Homes Services. CCOs coordinate a variety of healthcare, wellness and Developmental Disabilities (DD) services to achieve a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the full range of needs. A specialized team, comprised of a Health Home Care Manager working together with other professionals will work with the people we serve and their families to plan, execute and monitor individualized Life Plans.
There are 3 CCOs for Region 4 which serves the Bronx; they are: Advanced Care Alliance (ACA), Care Design and Tri-County Care. The current MSC agencies have aligned with one of the Care Coordination Organizations: Below is a list of each agency and the MSC agencies that have aligned with them.
The Care Coordination Organizations will be operational effective July 1, 2018.
Advanced Care Alliance Affiliated MSC Agencies
A Very Special Place, Inc.
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A-1 Universal Care, Inc.
AABR, Inc.
Abbott House
Abilities, Inc. at the Viscardi Center
ACDS, Inc.
ACLD
Adelante of Suffolk County, Inc.
Adult Resources Center, Inc. (dba ARC)
Advocates for Services for the Blind & Multihandicapped
Ahivim, Inc.
AllCare Provider Services, Inc.
AMIC Supportive Families
Another Step, Inc.
Block Institute
Bluewell Advocates
C.A.R.E.S.
Cardinal McCloskey Services
Carl Fenichel Community Services
Catholic Charities - Rockville Center
Catholic Charities of Staten Island
Catholic Guardian Services
Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc.
Center for Family Support, Inc.
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Center for Rapid Recovery
Centro Social La Esperanza, Inc.
Community Action for Humans Services, Inc.
Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc.
Community Options NY Inc.
Community Resource Center for DD (CRC DD)
Community Resources & Services for Children
Community Resources for the DD (DBA)
Contemporary Guidance Services Inc.
Crossroads Unlimited, Inc.
Daybreak Independent Services, Inc.
Developmental Disabilities Institute
East End Disability Associates, In Goodwill Industries of Greater NY
GRACE Foundation
Guiding Pathways, Inc.
Guild for Exceptional Children
Halo Network Inc.
HASC Center, Inc.
Head Injury Association, Inc.
Heaven's Hands Community Services, Inc.
Helen Keller Services
Help on the Way, Inc.
Hispanic Counseling Center, Inc.
Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc.
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Independent Living Association, Inc.
Institute for Community Living
IRI: Innovative Resources for Independence
Job Path, Inc.
Keon Center, Inc.
Kulanu Academy
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
Lexington Vocational Services Center, Inc.
Life's WORC, Inc.
Lifestyles for the Disabled
Little Flower Children and Family Services
Makor Disability Services
Maryhaven Center of Hope, Inc.
Mercy Home for Children
New Horizon Counseling Center
New York Foundling Hospital
OHEL Children's Home and Family Services, Inc.
On Your Mark, Inc.
Person Centered Care Services, Inc.
PLUS Group Homes
Program Development Services
Progressive Social Services, Inc.
QSAC, Inc.
Queens Center for Progress
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Rayim of Hudson Valley
Rehabilitation Institute
S.K.I.P. of NY
School for Language Communication and Development, Inc.
SCO Family of Services
Services for the Developmentally Challenged
Share of New Square
Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services
Shield Institute
Special Care for Families and Children Services
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
St. Dominic's Home
Tender Care Human Services
THRIVE Network
UCPA of Nassau County, Inc.
Unique People Services, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island, Inc.
WellLife Network, Inc.
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Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk
Eden II School for Autistic Children
Edwin Gould Services for Children
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Care Design Member Agencies
New York Integrated Network
• ANIBIC
• Access: Supports for Living
• Birch Family Services
• Brooklyn Community Services
• CP Metro Services
• HeartShare Human Services
• Human Care Services for Families & Children
• IAHD
• Lifespire
• SUS
• Westchester Jewish Community Services
Hudson Valley Care Coordination Services
• Ability Beyond
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• Camp Venture
• Cardinal Hayes Home
• Gateway Community Industries
• Greystone Programs
• Jewish Family Service of Orange County
• Sullivan Arc
• The Arc Community League
• The Arc of Dutchess
• The Arc of Orange County
• The Arc of Putnam
• The Arc of Ulster-Greene
• Yedei Chesed
Capital North Cares
• AIM Services
• Adirondack Arc
• Catholic Charities Disabilities Services
• Citizen Advocates
• Clinton ARC
• COARC
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• Community Work & Independence
• Montgomery County ARC
• Mountain Lake Services
• Saratoga Bridges
• Schenectady County ARC
• Schoharie County ARC
• The Alternative Living Group, Inc.
• The Arc Lexington
• The Arc of Rensselaer County
• Warren, Washington, & Albany Counties ARC
• Wildwood Programs
Partnerships for Healthcare Solutions
• ADAPT Community Network
• AHRC Nassau
• AHRC New York City
• AHRC Suffolk
• The Arc of Rockland
• The Arc of Westchester
YAI
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MEMBERS
• Anderson Center for Autism
• Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc.
• Hawthorne Foundation, Inc.
• Jewish Union Foundation
• Long Island Advocacy Centers
• Mill Neck Services, Inc.
• Otsar
• RCAPD
• The Jewish Board
• Vanderheyden
• Westchester Institute for Human Development
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Agencies
Advocates for the Disabled
ALLIANCE PROGRAM SERVICES
BANANA KELLY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC
CAPABILITIES PARTNERSHIP, INC.
CAY COMMUNITY SERVICES ORG., INC
COMMUNITY LIVING AND ADVOCACY SUPPORTS, Inc
EHCCI / East Harlem Council for Community Improvement
Elmy's Special Services
HAITIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR PROGRESS, INC
HAMASPIK OF KINGS COUNTY, INC.
HAMASPIK OF ORANGE COUNTY, INC.
HAMASPIK OF ROCKLAND COUNTY, INC.
HAND IN HAND FAMILY SERVICES, LTD.
HARRIS HANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES
HERITAGE HUMAN SERVICES
HIGHER GROUND INTEGRATED HUMAN SERVICES
IKAN, INC
INCLUSIVE LINKS, INC.
IYAHO SOCIAL SERVICES, INC.
JEWEL HUMAN SERVICES
LIFE ADJUSTMENT CENTER, INC.
LIVING RESOURCES CORPORATION
Mental Health Association of Nassau County
MERCY DRIVE INC
METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
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SINERGIA
SOCIAL ACTION CENTER, INC.
SOUTHEAST BRONX NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, INC
SUPPORT LINK, INC. ‐The Good Shephard INC
THE YALDEINU SCHOOL
UNIQUE CARE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
Unique Lives
UPSTATE CASE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Viability Inc.
YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL ABILITIES
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
As a family member of a person with developmental disabilities, placement of your loved one in the care of a residential service provide can be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make. In planning the future for someone, you want to make sure that your family member will be safe and secure and receive the kind of care and treatment that will put your mind at ease.
There are many agencies in the Bronx that offer residential options. Their mission is to provide housing for people with developmental disabilities, assisting them to lead meaningful and productive lives in the manner they choose, in their own communities, with the supervision and supports they need. These services range from 24- hour supervised homes to apartments for more independent individuals.
When the time to consider a residential opportunity for a person and his/her family arrives, it will be necessary to seek information about what services the person needs where that person and/or the family would like services and which agency they would like to provide the service.
This guide serves to give you some knowledge about residential options, some questions you should ask when speaking with an agency and the names, address and contact persons of organizations that provide residential services in the Bronx. All of the organizations listed are licensed by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The local office, the Metro NY Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO), can also be contacted for further information at (718) 430-0474.
You may also receive further support and assistance through the Bronx DD council both at the Executive Board meetings as well as the monthly Residential Committee meetings. For more information call Kathleen Cucinell at (914) 375-8898.
Please know that you are not alone out there. Good luck!
Bronx DD council Residential Committee
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New York Cares Guiding PrinciplesNew York Cares is a program for ongoing out-of-home residential development for people with Developmental Disabilities who live in communities throughout New York State. Individuals who need out of home residential services and are eligible for those services from OPWDD and who are registered on the out-of-home residential waiting list shall:
o Have access to community-based services consistent with their need in an individualized service environment;o Play a significant role in developing those services through a person-centered approach that considers their needs and choices; o Be able to continue relationships with family, friends, and other individuals; ando Have the opportunity for increased independence, individualized and inclusion in the communities where they will be served.
Certified Supportive and Supervised Residences
o Residential Habilitation: individually tailored supports that assist with skills related to living in the community. These supports include adaptive skill development; assistance with activities of daily-living (hands-on); community inclusion and relationship building; training and support for independence travel; transportation; adult educational supports; development of social skills; leisure skills; self-advocacy and informed choice skills; and appropriate behavior development to help the individual access their community. Residential Habilitation also may include program related personal care and protective oversight and supervision
o Family Care (FC): certified program that provides a structured and stable home environment within a family unit to a person with developmental disability, offering support, guidance, and companionship. Family Care providers are home owners who receive a monthly stipend to care for individuals with developmental disabilities in their own homes. Learn more about Family Care program by reading our brochure (also available in Spanish), or contact your local DDRO.
o Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA): certified homes that provide room, board and individualized service options. There are two different kinds of IRAs. A Supervised Individualized Residential Alternative is home that has staff nearby at all times when individuals are at the residence. A Supportive Individualized Residential Alternative is a home in which living is more independent and supervision is based on the person’s need for supervision; staff typically is not onsite at all times when residents are home.
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o Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF): residential treatment options in the community for individuals with specific medical and/or behavioral needs. ICF’s provide 24-hour on site assistance and training, intensive clinical and direct-care services, supervised activities and a variety of therapies. ICFs are designed for individuals whose disabilities severely limit their ability to live independently.
o Community Residences (CR): provides housing, supplies for daily living like food and toiletries, and services on a daily basis for individuals who have Developmental Disabilities. Community Residences foster supportive interpersonal relationships, offer supervision to ensure health and safety, and assistance in learning activities that are part of daily living. Community Residences are designed to provide a home environment, and also provide a setting where individuals can acquire skills necessary to live as independently as possible. There are two types of community residences; supervised, in which staff are nearby at all times that individuals are in the residence, and supportive, in which living more independent. In supportive community residences, staff are on-site and available less than the entire time that individuals are home, based on the specific support needs of an individual.
Questions Families Should Consider
1. How much experience does the agency have in working with persons who are developmentally disabled?2. How much experience does the agency have in providing a residential service?3. Where are the agency’s group homes located? Can I visit any of these homes?4. What does your agency do that make the transition as smooth as possible for my family member?5. Can my family member visit and participate in activities at the home prior to moving there?6. Can I talk to any family member of the individuals living in a home being considered for a residential opportunity in order to get their point of view
on the operation of the home?7. How is the appearance of the home, inside and outside?8. How will the residence be furnished and decorated?9. Will the individuals have their own closets and dressers?10. Will there be curtains, pictures, rugs, and other typical decorations and furnishings?11. What kind of training does staff receive?12. How many staff is on duty during the day, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays?
a. What is the rate of staff turnover? What are the reasons for staff turnover?b. What are the kinds of background checks done on new employees?c. How does staff deal with medical or other type of emergencies?
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13. Will I be informed of any emergency involving my family member? How and how quickly14. What do the person that live in the home do each weekday?15. What activities take place at the home or in the community during the week? On weekends or holidays? Are inclusive community activities
promoted?16. Will my family member be able to continue attending sleep-away camp and if so who will pay?17. How is the plan of services developed for my family member, and how will the family be involved in the creation and updating of this plan?18. Who can be contacted to discuss concerns about the plan once it is implemented?19. What is your agency’s procedure for addressing any serious concern a family member raises about any aspect of the home (such as the conditions
of the home or issues with staff)?20. How will people be allowed to express their concerns or grievances? Is there a formal process for handling complaints?21. Are people allowed and encouraged to receive and make visits with family, friends and guardians?22. Are they allowed to visit privately if they wish?23. Are there adequate areas for private activities or conversation? Do staff and others knock before entering private spaces?24. Do individuals utilize community-based services to meet their health, dental and recreational needs?25. Will people be allowed to use their personal money and property? Are there restrictions on the use of either? Is each resident regularly informed of
his/her finances? 26. How will people be involved in meaningful, productive work or day programs?
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICESAGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE
DESCRIPTIONPOPULATION
SERVEDAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded (AABR)
15-08 College Point Blvd.College Point, NY 11356
Acting Executive Director: Christopher Weldon. Director of Residential Services: Ms. Hezikegh Elliot(P)- 718-321-3800 Ext. 216
Serving The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island Ages 21+
Abbott House
100 North BroadwayIrvington, NY 10533
Director of DD Services: Ms. Elinor Arnemann. (P)- 914-591-7300 Ext. 3084
Serving Bronx, Rockland and Westchester counties Ages 21+
ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)
80 Maiden Lane, 2nd floor New York, NY 10038
Vice President, Program Services: Ms. Florence Ricco(P)- 212-683-6700 ext. 1701
Serving Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island Ages 18+
Advocates for Services for the Blind and Multi-Handicapped, Inc.
3106 Coney Island AvenueBronx, NY 11235
Brooklyn Coordinator: Mr. Nick Hassan, Bronx Coordinator: Ms. Altia Sharpe(P)- 718-934-2592 (P)- 718-601-6620
Ages 21+
AHRC83 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038
Director of Residential Services: Monica Santos. (212)- 780-2500 Ext. 2538
Serving all 5 boroughs Ages 21+
Angels Unware, Inc.
1375 Nelson AvenueBronx, NY 10452
(P)- 718-410-7406 Ages 21+
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
AMAC (The Association for Metro Area Autistic Children)
25 West 17th StreetNew York, NY 10011
(P)- 212-645-5005 Ext. 145 Serving Manhattan and the Bronx Ages 21+
Cardinal McCloskey Services
115 Stevens Avenue, Suite 115 Valhalla, NY 10595
Director of Residential Services: Ms. Diane Pryce. (P)- 914-997-8000 Ext. 156
Ages 21+
Catholic Guardian Services
1011 First AvenueNew York, NY 10022
Asst. Executive Director: Gina Maranga Ext. 2258 (P)- 212-371-1011 Ext. 225
Serving the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island
Ages 21+
Center for Family Support
333 Seventh Avenue, 9th FLNew York, NY 10001
Director of Residential Services: Ms. Omayra Andino (P)- 718-518-1500 Ext. 3221
Serving all 5 boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester
Ages 21+
Esperanza Center
515 West 181st StreetNew York, NY 10033
Director of Residential Services: Ms. Theresa Black (P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 129
Serving the Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+
Community Action for Human Services, Inc.
2225 Lodovic AvenueBronx, NY 10469
Coordinator of Residential Services:Ms. Tracey Tyler (P)- 718-665-7700 Ext. 108
Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and lower Westchester Counties
Ages 21+
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Community Resource Center for Developmentally Disabled Inc.
Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium 1776 Eastchester Road, Suite 225Bronx, NY 10461
Executive Director: Kevin Meade (P)- 718-292-1705
Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Yonkers Ages 21+
Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State
330 West 34th Street, 15th FLNew York, NY 10001
V.P. of Program Services: Ms. Crystal King. (P)-212-947-5770 Ext. 731
Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island Ages 21+
Creative Lifestyles, Inc.
67 Bruckner Blvd.Bronx, NY 10454
Director of Residential Services: Ms. Tawana Carden. (P) 718-665-7002 Serving the Bronx Ages 21+
East Harlem Council for Community Improvement (EHCCI)
413 East 120th StreetBronx, NY 10035
Intake Coordinator: Ms. Lorinda Hooks(212) 410-7707 Ext. 5254
Admin. Of DD Services:(212) 410-7707 Ext. 5254
Serving Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+
Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families
151 Lawrence StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
Division Director: Ms. Alicia McGrath(P)- 646- 808-5985(P)- 212-437-3500
Serving the Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Episcopal Social Services
305 Seventh AvenueNew York, NY 10001
Director of DD Services: Mr. Richard Anamone. (P) 212-886-5601 Ext. 5674
Serving the Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+
Help on the Way1138 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10459
Executive Director: Mr. Theiborh Almanzar, Associate Executive Director: Ms. Gloria Escano (P)- 718-484-7810
Serving the Bronx Ages 21+
Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc.
93-22 Jamaica Ave, 2nd FLWoodhaven, NY 11421
Executive Director: Mr. Raymond J DeNatale. (P)- 718-805-6796
Serving the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn Counties Ages 21+
Institutes for Community Living
125 Broad Street, 3rd FLNew York, NY 10004
Senior V.P. IDD Services: Ms. Altya Hanson. (P)- 212-385-3030
Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan Ages 21+
Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD)
32 Warren AvenueTarrytown, NY 10591
Director of Residential Services (Bronx): Ms. Paulette MappDirector of Residential Services (Westchester): Ms. Natalie Morgan-Williams Intake: Sophia Lulgjuray(P) 914-220-4325
Serving the Bronx and Westchester Ages 21+
Leake and Watts Services, Inc.
463 Hawthorne AvenueYonkers, NY 10705
Residential Director: Ms. Ruth Tokasczyk. (P)- 914-375-8898
Serving the Bronx and Westchester Ages 21+
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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION
POPULATION SERVED
Life Adjustment Center
1430 Broadway, Suite 501New York, NY 10018
Residential Coordinator: Ms. Angela Walton. (P)- 212-938-1223 Ext. 117
Serving the Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+
Metro DDRO/OPWDD
2400 Halsey StreetBronx, NY 10461
Residential Coordinator: Ms. Lisa Pesante. (P)- 718-430-0474
Serving the Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+
New York Foundling
1437 Shakespeare AvenueBronx, NY 10452
Program Director: Ms. Denise Flores (P)- 718-671-7300 Serving the Bronx Ages 21+
Puerto Rican Family Institutes Inc.
145 West 15th StreetNew York, NY 10011
Director of Residential Services: Ms. Carole Lund. (P) 718-231-6535 Serving the Bronx Ages 21+
Salvation Army Social Services of Greater New York
90-23 161st Street, 3rd FLJamaica NY, 11432
Director of DD Services: Ms. Leslyn Mitchell. (P) 718-206-9171 Ext. 221Asst. Director of DD Services: Ms. Shonda St Hillaire Ext. 226Asst. Director of DD Services: Ms. Raven Graves Ext. 227
Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens Ages 21+
S.E.B.N.C.955 Tinton AvenueBronx, NY 10450
Residential Manager: Ms. Doreen Myles. (P) 718-542-2727 Ages 21+
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CONTACTSERVICE
DESCRIPTIONPOPULATION
SERVED
Services for the Underserved
305 7th Avenue, 10th FLNew York, NY 10001
Main Line: (P)- 212- 633-6900 Senior V.P. of DD Services: Mr. Louis Cazaliere. Intake Coordinator: Ms. Brenda Williams: (P)- 917-574-5640
Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens Ages 21+
Services for the Developmentally Challenged, Inc.
5475 Fieldston RoadBronx, NY 10471
Executive Director: Mr. Peter Dolan. (P)- 718-432-8469 Serving the Bronx Ages 21+
Singeria, Inc.
2-82 Lexington AvenueNew York, NY 10035
Director of Residential Services: Ms. Rebecca Maitin. (P)- 212-643-2840 Ext. 323
Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens Ages 21+
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
1775 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10453
Executive Director: Mr. Donald Lash. (P)- 718-601-6935 Ext. 125 Serving the Bronx Ages 21+
Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.
1775 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10453
CEO: Ms. Jessica Guberman. (P) 718-601-6935 Ext. 125 Serving the Bronx Ages 21+
St. Dominic’s Home
500 Western Highway Blauvelt, NY 10913
Director of DD programs: Ms. Judy Sabater-James. (P)- 845-359-3400 Ext. 241
Serving the Bronx and Rockland Counties Ages 21+
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POPULATION SERVED
Unique Life, Inc.4234 Viero AvenueBronx, NY 10470
Director of Residential Services: Ms. Lorna Thompson. (P) 718-231-7711 Ext. 39
Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens Ages 21+
YAI
460 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001
Regional Director: Yvonne Patrick For referrals call YAI LINK (P) 212-273-6182
Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Westchester, Rockland and Long Island
Ages 21+
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