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BRONX DEVELOPMENTAL1. DISABILITIES COUNCIL FAMILY SUPPORT GUIDE 2018

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

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.

Family Support Committee Members

Mary 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

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

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

SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community 408 East 137th Street (P) 877-827-2666 Day Habilitation Ages 18+ Network Bronx, NY 10454

(Formerly known as UCP of NYC) ADAPT Community Network 1780 Stillwell Avenue (P)- 877-827-2666 Day Habilitation Ages 18+ (Formerly known as UCP Bronx, NY 10469 of NYC) ADAPT Community 2432 Grand Concourse Network Day Habilitation (site 2nd & 3rd floors (P)-877-827-2666 Ages 18+ (Formerly known as UCP based & without walls) Bronx, NY 10458 of NYC) Howie Stone Adult Day 1420 Ferris Place Charlotte Diaz AHRC Care, non-ambulatory Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 (P)- 718-684-5434 served Bronx Day Habilitation, 4377 Bronx Blvd. Doris Brent AHRC non-ambulatory served Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10466 (P)- 718-994-6060 with transportation 1952 Mayflower Day Habilitation, non- Luz Arce AHRC Avenue ambulatory served with Ages 21+ (P)- 718- 792-9810 Ext. 219 Bronx, NY 10461 transportation Day Habilitation, Pre 4377 Bronx Blvd. Ana Kuharik AHRC Vocational Services, Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10466 (P)- 718-944-5099 SEMP

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED

1375 Nelson Avenue Tiffany Vargas Day Habilitation with Angels Unware, Inc. Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10452 (P)- 718-293-4261 transportation

333 Seventh Avenue, Linda Schellenberg Center for Family Day Habilitation without 9th FL (P)- 212-629-7939 Ages 21+ Support Walls New York, NY 10001 Ext. 217 Day habilitation West Cerebral Palsy West Farms Center Crystal King Farms Center. Non Association of New York 1880 Bryant Avenue (P)- 718-665-6464 Ages 21+ ambulatory served. State Bronx, NY 10460 Ext. 8774 With transportation Robert Jenkins Choices Day Habilitation Community Action for 4377 Bronx Blvd. (P)- 718-881-7895 program with Ages 21+ Human Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10466 Ext. 151 transportation Day Habilitation without Contemporary Guidance 52 Broadway, 4th FL Veronica Garcia Walls with Ages 21+ Services, Inc. New York, NY 10004 (P)- 212-577-5512 transportation Rupert Pearson 287 E. 148th Street Day Habilitation with Creative Lifestyles, Inc. (P)- 718-742-1138 Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10451 transportation Ext. 556

Vera Valuckas 420 McLean Avenue, Day Habilitation and Daybreak Independent (P)- 917-828-4776 Suite A prevocational services Ages 18+ Services, Inc. Vilas Loban Yonkers, NY 10705 with transportation (P)- 917-828-4605

257 Park Ave South, Epilepsy Foundation of Brian Pinto Day Habilitation without 3rd FL Ages 21+ Metropolitan NY (P)- 212-677-8550 Walls New York, NY 10010

SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED Group Day Habilitation, 4500-4510 Furman Tanea Williams Gateway Counseling Supplemental Day Avenue (P)- 718-325-5021 Ages 19+ CTR Habilitation with Bronx, NY 10470 Ext. 7208 transportation Deborah Flinch 525 Executive Blvd. Day Habilitation with Hawthorne Foundation (P) 914-372-7176 Ages 21+ Elmsford, NY 10523 transportation Ext. 4010 Claribel Gutierrez Day Habilitation without 1338 Southern Blvd. Help on the Way (P)- 718-484-7810 Walls with Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10459 Ext. 237 transportation Day Habilitation, Day 2345 University Innovative Resources Alrick Patterson Habilitation without Avenue Ages 21+ for Independence, Inc. (P)- 347-226-2256 Walls, and SEMP with Bronx, NY 10468 transportation Institutes of Applied Day Habilitation with 1680 Southern Blvd. Sophia Lulgjuray Human Dynamics, Inc. transportation, non- Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10460 (P)- 914-220-4325 (IAHD) ambulatory served Institutes of Applied 3625 Bainbridge Day Habilitation with Sophia Lulgjuray Human Dynamics, Inc. Avenue transportation, non- Ages 21+ (P)- 914-220-4325 (IAHD) Bronx, NY 10467 ambulatory served Day Habilitation without 256 W. 38th Street Kristan Matay Job Path, Inc. Walls. Ages 21+ New York ,NY 10018 (P) 212-994-0564 No transportation Day Habilitation without Leake and Watts 2 Courtland Street Holli Rubiano Walls with Ages 21+ Services, Inc. Mt. Vernon NY 10550 (P) 914-375-8999 transportation

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED Sonia Stewart Day Habilitation with 1175 Findlay Avenue Life Adjustment Center (P)- 718-293-9727 transportation, non- Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10456 Ext. 15 ambulatory served Bronx Comprehensive Barbara Flores 1315 Loomis Street Services Center, non- Lifespire (P) 718-892-7765 Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 ambulatory served with Ext. 212 transportation Day Habilitation with 2400 Halsey Street Jeanine Crawford-Romaine Metro DDRO/OPWDD transportation, non- Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 (P) 718-239-5510 ambulatory served

73-14 Yellowstone Day Habilitation without Olga Williams Mercy Drive, Inc. Blvd. walls, accessible with Ages 18+ (P) 347-998-5677 Forest Hills, NY 11375 transportation

Majorie Smith Modern Guidance 3240 White Plains Road Day Habilitation with (P)- 718-994-4617 Ages 18+ Services Bronx, NY 10467 transportation Ext. 102 Quality Services for The Lloyd James 1968 Eastchester Rd. Day Habilitation with Autism Community (P)- 718-728-8476 Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 transportation (QSAC) Ext. 1814 Day Habilitation, Day Services for the Habilitation without 5670 Riverdale Avenue Reva Zawel Developmentally Walls, and Pre Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10471 (P)- 347-980-2900 Challenged, Inc. Vocational services with transportation

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED Gracie President or Brenda Services for the 708 Lydig Avenue Williams Day Habilitation with Ages 21+ Underserved Bronx, NY 10462 (P)- 718-239-5434 transportation (P)-646-592-2607 Services for the 391 East 149th Street Melissa Martinez Day Habilitation with Ages 21+ Underserved Bronx, NY 10455 (P) 718-742-0344 transportation Services for the 1029 E. 163rd Street Nicholas Watson Day Habilitation with Ages 21+ Underserved Bronx, NY 10459 (P)-718-617-7490 transportation 665 Pelham Pkway Van Brown Day Habilitation with Social Action Center North, Suite 401 Ages 21+ (P)- 718-654-1815 transportation Bronx, NY 10467 South East Bronx 751 E. 161st Street Debra Tirado Day Habilitation with Neighborhood Centers, Ages 18+ Bronx, NY 10456 (P)- 718-589-5553 transportation Inc. South East Bronx Day Habilitation with 3289 Third Avenue Doreen Myles Neighborhood Centers, transportation and Ages 18+ Bronx, NY 10456 (P)- 718-665-5908 Inc. lunch Special Citizens Futures 1775 Grand Concourse Jessica Gurberman Day Habilitation with Ages 21+ Unlimited, Inc. Bronx, NY 10453 (P)- 718-885-4630 Ext. 125 transportation 2197 New England Day Habilitation with Rajah Gray Unique Life, Inc. Thruway transportation, non- Ages 21+ (P)- 347-449-7891 Bronx, NY 10455 ambulatory served Gloria Paula Day Habilitation with 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI (P)- 347-547-7211 ext. transportation, non- Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10462 1307 ambulatory served

ADULT DAY SERVICES NOT BASED IN THE BRONX

POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community Raven Taylor Day/Evening Habilitation with Network 122 E. 23rd Street (P)-718-856-5420 transportation, non-ambulatory Ages 21+ (Formerly known as New York, NY 10010 Ext. 240 served UCP of NYC) ADAPT Community Raven Taylor Day Habilitation III with Network 309 West 23rd Street (P)-718-856-5420 transportation, non-ambulatory Ages 21+ (Formerly known as New York, NY 10010 Ext. 240 served UCP of NYC) ADAPT Community Raven Taylor Day Habilitation III with Network 120 East 23rd Street (P)-718-856-5420 transportation, non-ambulatory Ages 21+ (Formerly known as New York, NY Ext. 240 served UCP of NYC) Association for the Carey Quay or Michael Wellington Hall Day Habilitation and Advancement of the 161-06 89th Avenue Arnold Pre vocational with limited Ages 21+ Blind and Retarded Jamaica, NY 11432 (P)- 718-262-9200 transportation, multi-disabled (AABR) Association for the Sandra Khan or Joan Advancement of the 112-33 199th Street Day Habilitation with limited Clarke Ages 21+ Blind and Retarded St. Albans, NY 11412 transportation, multi-disabled (P)- 718-776-3900 (AABR) Veronica Garcia Contemporary 52 Broadway, 4th FL (P)- 212-577-5512 Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 18+ Guidance Services, Inc. New York, NY 10004 (P)- 646-214-1294 257 Park Ave South, Brian Pinto Epilepsy Foundation of Day Habilitation. No transportation, 3rd FL (P)- 212-677-8550 Ages 21+ Metropolitan NY must be travel trained New York, NY 10010 Ext. 12

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED

516 West 181 Street Inez Barnwell-McCoy Day training with transportation. Esperanza Center Ages 18+ New York, NY 10033 (P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 121 Spanish spoken

Karen Abbey-Solar Day Habilitation, Greenwich Village 310 Lenox Avenue YAI (P)- 212-645-1616 Ext. Multi Service Center with Ages 21+ New York, NY 10027 3636 transportation

WORK READINESS

SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED 4377 Bronx Blvd. Doris Brent AHRC Work Readiness Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10466 (P)- 718-994-6060 1952 Mayflower Luz Arce AHRC Avenue (P)- 718-732-9810 Pre-vocational services Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 Ext. 219 Yelena Bathina (P)-212-803-7344 200 Varick Street Ext. 104 AHRC NY League Programs B and C Ages 21+ New York, NY 10014 Eamon O’Tuana (P)-212-803-7344 Ext. 113 Contemporary 52 Broadway, 4th Floor Andre Arthur Work Readiness Ages 18+ Guidance Services, Inc. New York, NY 10004 (P)-646-214-1311 Gina Martucci 1338 Southern Blvd. Help on the Way (P)- 718-484-7810 Pre-vocational services Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10459 (P)-914-874-9206 Institutes of Applied 3625 Bainbridge Sophia Lulgjuray Human Dynamics, Inc. Avenue Pre-vocational services Ages 21+ (P)- 914-220-4325 (IAHD) Bronx, NY 10467 1315 Loomis Street Barbara Flores Pre-vocational services, non- Lifespire Ages 21+ Bronx, NY (P)- 718-892-7765 ambulatory served Special Citizens Futures 1775 Grand Concourse Jessica Guberman Work readiness and pre- Ages 21+ Unlimited, Inc. Bronx, NY 10453 (P)- 718-885-4630 Ext. 125 vocational services

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community Horatio Woods Supported Employment 2432 Grand Concourse Ages 21+ Network (P)- 929-379-0454 ext. Services for individuals with Bronx, NY 10458 (Formerly known as 4014 ID/DD seeking gainful

UCP of NYC) employment. SEMP Janitorial training. 4377 Bronx Blvd. Wayne Thomas AHRC Non-ambulatory served. Bronx, NY 10466 (P)-718-994-5099 Enhanced SEMP Contemporary 54 Broadway, 4th FL Andre Arthur SEMP Ages 18+ Guidance Services, Inc. New York, NY 10004 (P) 646-214-1311 Cerebral Palsy 330 West 30th Street (P)-212-947-5770 Ext. 7150 Association of New SEMP Ages 21+ New York, NY 10001 (P)- 347-368-0070 York State The Epilepsy SEMP. Must have epilepsy 257 Park Avenue So. Brian Pinto Foundation of Metro or traumatic brain injury Ages 21+ New York, NY 10010 (P)- 212-677-8550 Ext. 12 NY (TBI) Institutes of Applied 3625 Bainbridge Sophia Lulgjuray Human Dynamics, Inc. Avenue SEMP Ages 21+ (P)- 914-220-4325 (IAHD) Bronx, NY 10467 1338 Southern Blvd. Maria Cuello Help on the Way SEMP Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10459 (P)-718-484-7810 Ext. 240 SEMP. Can served travel 256 West 38th Street Jim Avanvino Job Path, Inc. trained only. ACCESS Ages 16+ New York, NY 10018 (P)- 212-366-8487 Ext. 215 sponsored

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED 1315 Loomis Street, Gillian LeBron Lifespire 2nd FL SEMP and job training Ages 16+ (P)- 718-892-7765 Bronx, NY 10461 Shena Patten 1241 Zerega Avenue SEMP & training, Enhanced YAI (P)- 347-547-7211 Ext. Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10462 SEMP 1205

Children Services

EARLY INTERVENTION

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Achieve Beyond 7000 Austin St, Lina Debronevski Speech & Monday - Friday 5 boroughs, Room 200 P - (718) 762-7633 Ext Language, PT, OT, 9 am – 6 pm Westchester Forest Hills, NY 391 ABA, SEIT, Ages 0-3, 3-5, 5-21 11375 F - (718) 886-8694 English, Spanish, CSE and CPSE Ldebronevski@achieve Italian, French, beyondusa.com Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Limited African, Russian Early Childhood 1745 Broadway, Dr. Concepcion Evaluations, SEIT, Flexible Hours Ages 0-3 Associates 7th floor (Executive Director) Speech, OT, PT, SI New York, NY P - (212) 662-9200 Social Work, 10019 F - (212) 662-9222 psychological services, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Urdu, Hebrew Hear Our Voices 1600 Parkview Suri Gruen Home-based Evaluations Ages 0-3 Ave, Suite B P - (718) 829-7744 services, ABA Monday - Bronx, NY 10461 F - (718) 829-7745 services, Service Thursday 8 am – [email protected] coordination, family 6 pm training, English, Friday – 8 am – Spanish, Twi, 3 pm Italian, Bengali, French, Croele, Portuguese, Yiddish Liberty Post 98 E. 4th St. New Jared Bauer ISC, OSC, SI, ST, Ages 0-3 York, NY 10003 Christine Delgado ABA, PT, OT P - (646) 230-8190 F - (646) 230-8185

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Rose F. Kennedy 1225 Morris Park Debbie Maringolo Evaluations, baby Ages 0-3 Ave. P - (718) 430-3914 team, speech and Bronx, NY 10461 F - (718) 862-1841 language group, individual sessions, English and Spanish Los Ninos 535 8th Ave, 2nd Edita Cruz Evaluations, Ages 0-3 Services Inc. floor P - (212) 787-9700 service New York, NY F - (212) 787-4418 coordination, 10025 home-based, ABA, English, Spanish, Russian Marathon Infants 220-18 Horace Anita Giuliani Home-based, At Parent's Ages 0-3 & Toddlers, Inc. Harding Expwy P - (718) 423-0056 community based, convenience Bayside, NY F - (718) 229-5370 evaluations, 11364 speech, PT, OT, SI, social work, Parent training, service coordination, English, Spanish St. Joseph's 1000 Hutchinson Janet Gordon Parent Infant One-hour Ages 0-3 School For the River Pkwy. P - (718) 828-9000 Ext Group, Toddler individual Deaf Bronx, NY 10461 221 play group, ST, sessions; three TTD - (718) 828-1671 parent support hour group F - (718) 792-6631 group, parent sign sessions weekly, [email protected] language class, 8:30 am – 3 pm parent auditory/oral training, educational workshop, English, ASL, Spanish

SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Theracare of NY 116 W 32nd St. Vivian Berrios Home-based Monday - Ages 0-3 New York, NY P - (212) 564-2350 Ext services, ABA, Thursday 8:30 am 10001 2354 services – 4 pm vivianberrios@theracare coordination, Friday 8:30 am – .com evaluations, OT, 3 pm PT, SI, ST, feeding, vision, social work, Spanish, French, Italian, Haitian, Croele, Russian, Hindi, Tagalog Therapeutic PO BOX 1123 Irma J. Pereira OT, PT, ST, SI, 8 am – 6 pm Age 0-3 Imprints, Inc. Yonkers, NY P - (718) 409-6977 social work, ABA, (evening hours 10703 F - (718) 409-6946 TSHH, available) jpereira@theraimprints psychological, .com family training, [email protected] service coordination, evaluations, vision therapy, English/Spanish These Our 2778 Bruckner Merrill Cantor Home-based Monday - Friday Ages 0-3 Treasures Blvd. P - (718) 863-4925 Ext services Bronx, 9 am - 3:30 pm Bronx, NY 10465 25 Facility group, F - (718) 863-5316 family training, [email protected] social work, OT, PT, ST, SI

NYL Harry H. 2465 Bathgate Karen Jablon Center-based, 2- Monday- Friday Ages 0-3 Gordon School Ave. P - (718) 367-5917 Ext hour sessions, SI, 8 am - 3:30 pm Bronx, NY 10458 2222 OT, PT, ST, F - (718) 367-3363 English/Spanish [email protected]

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED University 184 Eldridge St. Daryl Weng Home based ST, Ages 0-3 Settlement El New York, NY P - (212) 453-4561 ABA, Special 10002 Instruction, OT, PT, English, Spanish, Mandarin (all 5 boroughs)

PRE-SCHOOL

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROGRAM POPULATION HOURS SERVED ADAPT Community 1770 Stillwell Beverly Ellman Center based full day preschool 8 am – 2 pm Ages 3-5 Network (formally Ave. P - (718) 652-9790 program. PT, OT, SP, Nursing, UCP of NYC) Bronx, NY 10459 ext. 201 Counseling, Social Work, F - (718) 547-9108 Assistive technology, augmentative communication, computer, adapted seating and positioning. Universal Integrated Pre-K also available. Astor Day 40140 Dyer Ave. Celesta Perisi Center-based programs of Ages 3-5 Treatment Program Bronx, NY 10466 P - (718) 515-3000 severely, emotionally and 8 am – 4 pm F - (718) 515-3097 behaviorally (12-month program) Related services: OT, PT, speech, intensive parent program and clinical services, counseling and clinical treatment for children and their families Achieve Beyond 7000 Austin St. Laurie Hooper Speech, OT, PT, ABA, SEIT, 9 am – 6 pm Ages 3-5 Suite 200 P - (718) 762-7633 evaluations, SI, SW, English, Forest Hills, Ext 115 Spanish, Italian, French, NY11375 F - (718) 886-8694 Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Limited African languages LHooper@achieve

beyondusa.com AHRC Bronx Blue Patricia Giardina Full Day pre-school, OT, PT, 8:30 am - Ages 3-5 Feathers P - (718) 653-4155 speech, service coordination 2:30 pm 2300 Westchester F - (718) 409-2970 and training Ave. [email protected] English/Spanish Bronx, NY 10462 m

PROGRAM POPULATION COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Early Childhood 1745 Broadway, Ricardo Diaz CPSE, evaluations, SEIT, Ages 3-5 Associates 17th floor Karen Daniels ST, OT, PT, IT, social work New York, NY P - (212) 662-9200 and psychology. 10019 F - (212) 662-9222 English, Spanish, Russian, [email protected] Italian g Easter Seals 2433 E. Tremont Angela Torres Evaluations, center-based 7:30 am - Ages 3-5 Ave. P - (718) 409-4227 services, OT, PT, ST, social 4:30 pm Bronx, NY 10461 F - (718) 409-5714 work, counseling, parent ATorres@easterse training, workshops als English & Spanish ny.org Hear Our Voices 1600 Parkview Suri Gruen ABA, SEIT, family training, Monday - Ages 3-5 Ave. Suite B. Kim Robinson evaluations, OT, PT, ST, Thursday 8 Bronx, NY 10461 P - (718) 829-7744 counseling, training and am – 5 pm F - (718) 829-7745 service coordination, Friday-8 am – [email protected] Spanish, Twi, French, 3 pm Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, MSC

Howard Haber 2300 Westchester Patricia Giardina Variety of classes sizes to 8:45 am - Ages 3-5 Early Learning Ave. Bronx, NY P - (718) 409-1450 meet individual needs, 2:15 pm Center (AHRC) F - (718) 409-2970 integrated classes, OT, ST, Francine.rykman@ PT, ABA, counseling, ahrcnyc.org nursing, English, Spanish, Bengali

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROGRAM POPULATION HOURS SERVED Infant/Toddler 1225 Morris Park Debbie Maringolo Clinical services, language Various Hours Ages 3-5 Team Ave. P - (718) 430-3914 group, SW, individual Bronx, NY 10461 F - (718) 862-1841 intervention, English & Spanish

Kennedy Child 1028 E. 179th St. Diane Patrick Evaluations, OT, PT, ST, 8 am – 4 pm Ages 3-5 Study Center Bronx, NY 10460 P - (718) 842-0200 counseling F - (718) 842-1348 English & Spanish Dfitzpatrick@kench ild .org

Liberty Post 98 E. 4th St Megan Clark Center-based full day, half 8:30 am - Ages 3-5 New York, NY (718) 828-8462 day, ST, OT, PT, counseling, 2:30 pm Ages 5-21 (853 10003 (718) 828-0564 parent groups, music school) (718) 459-1252 therapy, yoga and sensory (718) 215-1772 integration Lifeskillbronx@ aol.com Los Ninos Services 535 8th Ave. 2nd Lourdes Diaz SEIT, ABA, home-based, 8 am – 5 pm Ages 3-5 floor P - (212) 787-9700 speech group, family support New York, NY F - (212) 787-4418 group 10018 [email protected] English, Spanish & Russian m St. Dominic's Torch 2340 Andrews Ethel G. Rosally Therapeutic services, OT, 8 am – 3 pm Ages 2.75-5 Ave. P - (718) 365-7238 ST, counseling Bronx, NY 10468 F - (718) 784-3057 English & Spanish erosally@sdomho me .org

PROGRAM POPULATION COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED St. Joseph's School 1000 Hutchinson Janet Gordon ST, PT, OT, counseling, 8:30 am – 3 Ages 3-5 for the Deaf Pkwy P - (718) 828-9000 parent support, parent sign pm Ages - 5-14 (K-8) Bronx, NY 10461 TDD- (718) 828- language classes, 6-week 1671 community sign language, summer F - (718) 792-6631 education program, English, program [email protected] ASL, Spanish g Stepping Stone 2826 Westchester Lisette Torres Center-based, OT, PT, ST, 8 am – 4 pm Ages 3-5 Day School Ave. P - (718) 554-2025 social work, psychologist Bronx, NY 10461 F - (718) 554-2035 English & Spanish Theracare of NY 116 W. 32nd St. Vivian Berrios SEIT, integrated PT, OT 8 am – 6 pm Ages 3-5 New York, NY (212) 564-2350 Ext classroom, ABA, speech and (evening 10001 2354 counseling, Spanish, French, hours vivianberrios@ther Italian, Haitian Creole, available) a English care.com These Our 2278 Bruckner Merrill Cantor Center-based, OT, PT, ST 9 am - 3:30 Ages 3-5 Treasures Blvd P - (718) 863-4925 English & Spanish pm Center-based Bronx, NY 10461 Ext. 27 F - (718) 863-5916 [email protected] Volunteers of 1887 Bathgate Linda Rosenthal Center based full and 8:30 am - Ages 3-5 America Ave. Marilyn Taylor integrated day, UPK, 4:30 pm Bronx, NY 10457 Rosemary Santiago evaluations, PT, OT, ST, P - (718) 466-3580 counseling, parent F - (718) 960-4395 workshops and socialization. mtaylor@voa- English & Spanish gny.org rmatos@voa- gny.org

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION PROGRAM POPULATION HOURS SERVED Herbert G. Birch 1880 Watson Janice Goldman Integrated preschool, PT, Ages 2.4 - 5 Watson Ave Day Ave. P - (718) 828-9400 ST, OT, counseling Care Center Bronx, NY 10472 F - (718) 409-0816 English Westchester 45 Park Avenue Jonathan Remeny OT, PT, ST, special classes Ages 3 – 5 School for Special Yonkers, NY P - (914) 326-4300 English, Spanish & Greek Children 10703 F - (914) 965-7059 Ages 5 - 21 NYL Harry H. 1770 Stillwell Karen Griffoul Center-based preschool Ages 3 - 5 Gordon School Ave. P - (718) 367-5917 including full day and half Bronx, NY 10469 F - (718) 367-6692 day classes ASD curriculum, UPK, integrated classes, PT, OT, ST English & 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.

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:

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 Services

Family 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.

Community Habilitation services are person centered and the amount of service is determined based on individual need.

Article 16 Clinics

Article 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 10001 1770 Stillwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 For referrals call (212) 273-6182 2432 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458 For referrals call (718) 741-7300 ext. 1312

A.H.R.C. LifeSpire 2488 Grand Concourse, Suite #337 1315 Loomis Street, First Floor Bronx, NY 10458 Bronx, NY 10461 (718) 367-3691 (718) 892-7765

Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Rose F. Kennedy Children Evaluation & Rehabilitation CTR West Farms Center 1410 Pelham Parkway South 1880 Bryant Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10460 (718) 430-8500/8600 (718) 665-6414

Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY YAI Center for Specialty Therapy 257 Park Avenue South, Third Floor 360 East Tremont Avenue New York, NY 10010 Bronx, NY 10461 (212) 677-8550 (718) For referrals call (212) 273-6182 or (212) 239-1790

Article 28 Clinics

Article 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 Center 408 East 138th Street 1410 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, NY 10454 Bronx, NY 10461 718-993-3458 ext. 1 718-430-8500/8600

Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State Premier Health Care, a member of the YAI Network West Farms Center 406 Tenth Avenue, 34th Street 1880 Bryant Avenue New York, NY 10001 Bronx, NY 10460 212-273-6515 718- 665-6414 For referrals call 212-273-6272

Morrisania Center for Child Development Premier HealthCare, a member of the YAI Network 1225 Gerard Avenue, Suite #101 3060 Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 Bronx, NY 10461 718-960-2991 718-239-1790 For referrals call 212-273-6272

ADVOCACY

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICE CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER PROVIDED

AHRC/NYC Individuals with DD Education Advocacy Paul Hutchinson 83 Maiden Lane, 11th Fl. Ages 3 to 21 Services 212-780-2792 New York, NY 10038 All ages

New York Lawyers for All Ages Legal and Advocacy 212-244-4664 the Public Interest, Inc. All levels ID/DD Services to ID/DD 151 West 30th Street individuals 11th Floor New York, NY 10001

Parent-to-Parent All ages Information, training, Ellen McHugh of New York State All levels of ID, DD and referral and advocacy Mary Beth Fadelici 25 Beaver St., 2nd Floor Special health needs 1-800-405-8818 New York, NY 10004

Self-Advocacy All Ages Training & Advocacy for Evan Yankee Association All levels ID/DD people with disabilities 646-896-1938 25 Beaver Street Regina Fowler New York, NY 10004 646-766-3345 Timothy Elliott 646-766-3260

CAMPS AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER PROVIDED

AHRC/NYC Ages 6 & over Camp Anne Miriam Figueroa 83 Maiden Lane All levels of ID/DD (formerly Camp Catskill) 212-780-2585 9th Floor Including non-ambulatory June to September New York, NY 10038 individuals 5 (2 week sessions)

AHRC/NYC Ages 18 & over Camp Issacson & Gordon Miriam Figueroa 83 Maiden Lane All levels of ID/DD Lodge 212-780-2585 9th Floor Including non-ambulatory (formerly Harriman Lodge) New York, NY 10038 individuals June to September 5 (2 week sessions)

AMAC Ages 5 & over Overnight summer camp Federica Blausten 25 West 17th Street Persons with Autism 2 weeks in the end of 212-645-5005 ext. 2112 New York, NY 10011 August

Centro Social La Ages 18 & over Respite Getaway Denise Pinargote Esperanza All levels of ID/DD 3 day vacation (fall & 212-928-5810 ext. 126 516 West 181th Street spring) Second Floor Raleigh Resort New York, NY 10033 Catskill Mountains

New York Services For the Ages 7 & over Overnight Camp Charles Sutherland Handicapped All levels of ID/DD Camp Oakhurst 212-533-4020 111 Monmouth Road Including non-ambulatory 5 (2 week sessions) Lori Schenck Oakhurst, NJ 07755 individuals June to September 732-531-0215

YAI Ages 8 to 18 Overnight Sleep away Gail Morris 460 West 34th Street Mild to Moderate Camp for 2 week sessions 212-273-6182 New York, NY 10001 ID/DD individuals June thru August

CASE MANAGEMENT (Non-Medicaid)

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

AHRC/NYC All ages Assistance with Lauren Dunne 83 Maiden Lane DD individuals without Entitlements 212-895-3478 9th Floor Medicaid New York, NY 10038

Sinergia, Inc. Ages 3 & older Case Management Dahiana Valerio 2082 Lexington Avenue All levels of ID/DD 212-643-2840 ext. 342 Third Floor New York, NY 10035

COMMUNITY HABILITATION

Services are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need. AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community Network Ages 5+; All levels of IDDD Nicole Pagano 80 Maiden Lane, 2nd floor 212-683-6700 New York, NY 10038 Extension 1156

AHRC/NYC 83 Maiden Lane 3 years and older Luba Zborovskaya New York, NY 10038 All levels of ID/DD 212-780-2340

Angels Unaware, Inc. 1375 Nelson Avenue All levels served 718-410-7400 Bronx, NY 10452

Behavioral Solutions 2150 Central Park Avenue All levels served 914-793-2900 Suite 208 Yonkers, NY 10740

Center for Family Support 3 years and older Martha Espinoza/Tray Power 333 Seventh Avenue, 9th Floor 718- 518-1500 ext. 357 New York, NY 10001

Centro Social La Esperanza 3 years and older Denise Pinargote 515 West 181th Street All levels of ID/DD 212-928-5810 ext. 126 New York, NY 10033

Child and Family Support Services 840-11 Grand Concourse Suite 1B Bronx, NY 10451 All levels served 718-618-7535

Creative Lifestyles 7 years and older Andy Long 67 Bruckner Boulevard 718-665-7002 ext. 5121 Bronx, NY 10454

Daybreak 12 years and older Tasha Miah 471 McLean Avenue 914-733-3325 Yonkers, NY10705

Hand-in-Hands Family Services 3 years and older Mayer Ungar 390 Kings Highway, #A 718- 336-6073 Brooklyn, NY 11223

Harris Hands Community 4 years and older Reinaldo Otero Services, Inc. 347-809-2303 3679 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10465

COMMUNITY HABILITATION

Services are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need

AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER

Hear our Voices 3 years and older Chelly Dweck 1600 Parkview Avenue, Suite B 718-829-7744 ext. 1104 Bronx, NY 10467

Help on the Way Infants and older Roslyn Tineo 1338 Southern Boulevard 917-652-4319 Bronx, NY 10459

Human First, Inc. 5 years and older Lasagna Rayside 128 Atlantic Avenue All levels of ID/DD 516-823-9500 ext. 251 Lynbrook, NY 11563

Inclusive Links 7 years and older Churchill Egone 45 Ludlow Street, room 312 All levels of ID/DD 914-721-0744 Yonkers, NY 10705

Innovative Resources for 5 years and older Tamara Willis Independence, Inc. All levels ID/DD including 718-805-6796 ext. 126 93-22 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor behaviorally challenged Woodhaven, NY 11421

LifeDome Adult Services All levels served Naomi Osei-Mensah 716 East 224th Street 347-252-4177 ext. 3 Bronx, NY 10466

LifeSpire, Inc. All levels served Patricia Eason 159 East 125th Street, 2nd Floor 212-360-5600 New York, NY 10025 35

Mercy Drive, Inc. 3 years and older Gezel Ishak/Clara Rivera 120-34 Queens Boulevard All levels of ID/DD 718-793-1072 Suite 210 Kew Gardens, NY 11415

Progressive Social Services, Inc. 3 years and older 914-434-5532 Social Services, Inc. 41 Livingston Street Yonkers, NY 10705

QSAC 5 years and older only Autism Vicky Ramsay 25-09 Broadway Spectrum 718- 728-8476 ext. 1259 Astoria, NY 11106

COMMUNITY HABILITATION Services are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER

REAL, Inc. 5 years and older Mavis Maholmes 68 East 131th Street, Suite 605 212-939-9520 New York, NY 10037

Services for the Developmentally 5 years and older Gloria Taveras Challenged 929-800-1788 5474 Fieldstone Road Bronx, NY 10471

Sinergia Inc. 3 years and older Thainesse Caro 2082 Lexington Avenue 212-643-2840 Third Floor New York, NY 10035

SKIP of NY Infants and older Richard Walsh 601 West 26th Street, STE 522 212-268-5999 New York, NY 10001

Special Citizens Futures 4 years and older Tatiana O’Conner 2212 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor All levels of ID/DD only Autism 212-410-6719 ext. 216 New York, NY 10035 Spectrum

UCP of NYC, Inc. 5 years and older Anna Hoffman 110 Elmwood Avenue All levels of ID/DD 718-859-5420 ext. 234 Brooklyn, NY 11230

Unique Life Sonji Phillips 4234 Viero Avenue 18 years and older 718-231-7711 ext. 1024 Bronx NY 10470 YAI 460 West 34th Street 5 years and older YAI Link 11th Floor All levels ID/DD 212-273-6182 New York, NY 10001

CRISIS INTERVETION/ PREVENTION

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

AHRC/NYC Ages 3 & over Crisis Intervention Dolores Lulgjruay 83 Maiden Lane All levels of ID/DD including behavior 718-367-3701 New York, NY 10038 management or family crisis Available 24 hours

Gateway Counseling Ages 6 & over In-home behavior crisis Erin Lamb CTR All levels of ID/DD prevention behavior 929-237-7209 1776 Eastchester Rd In-home training for management & dually Suite 220 parents diagnosed Bronx, NY 10461

Innovative Resources for Ages 12 & over Crisis Intervention Tim Coleman Independence, Inc. 718-805-6798 93-22 Jamaica Avenue Second Floor Woodhaven, NY 11421

New York State Institute Ages 6-18 Emergency Financial Tina Granata on Disability All levels of ID/DD Assistance for goods and 718-494-6457 930 Willlowbrook Road services Staten Island, NY 10314

EVALUATIONS ASSESSMENTS AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

ADAPT Community Adults Psychological Evaluations 718-993-3458 ext. 1 Network Medicaid or Medicare (formerly known as UCP Required of NYC) 408 East 137th Street Bronx, NY 10454

AHRC/NYC Ages 5 & over Evaluation Assessment Ellen Shwartz 83 Maiden Lane Individuals in need of and Education 212-780-2580 11th Floor evaluations for eligibility New York, NY 10038

AHRC/NYC Ages 5 to adult Clinical Evaluations for Intake 83 Maiden Lane General ID/DD individuals without 212-780-2562 New York, NY 10038 Medicaid

New York State Institute Evaluations for Eligibility Psychological & (718) 494-6457 on Disability Psychosocial 930 Willlowbrook Road Individuals without Staten Island, NY 10314 evaluations

Sinergia, Inc. All Ages but only for Evaluation Assessment Doris Rodríguez 2082 Lexington Avenue Manhattan residents who (212) 643-2840 ext. 325 Third Floor don’t have Medicaid New York, NY 10035 YAI Center Psychological & For Specialty Evaluations for Eligibility Psychosocial evaluations YAI Link 460 West 34th Street Medicaid 212-273-6272 New York, NY 10001 English &Spanish YAI Center for Specialty 3060 East Tremont Evaluations for Eligibility Psychological & YAI Link Bronx, NY 10461 Psychosocial evaluations 212-273-6272 Medicaid English &Spanish 39

FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT / CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community All levels of ID/DD Financial Assistance for Project Connect Network goods and services 877-827-2666 (formerly known as UCP purchased by family for an of NYC) individual with ID/DD living 110 Elmwood Avenue at home. Brooklyn, NY 11230

AHRC/NYC Individuals with DD and Information and Referral Luis Martinez 83 Maiden Lane their families 212-780-4491/4493 11th Floor New York, NY 10038

AHRC Ages 3 & over Financial Assistance Michael Wright 2488 Grand Concourse All levels of ID/DD For goods and services as 212-895-3467 #404 well as individuals who 718-563-0209 Bronx, NY 10458 attend sleep away camp Gateway Counseling CTR All ages served Financial Assistance Allison Gelfand 1776 Eastchester Road For goods and services 718-885-4983 Suite 220 Bronx, NY 10461

Goodwill Industries All Ages Financial Assistance Joy Ellis 2196 Fifth Avenue All levels of ID/DD For goods and services 718-392-7072 New York, NY 10037

New York State Institute Emergency Financial Tina Granata on Disability All Ages Assistance for goods and 718-494-6457 930 Willlowbrook Road All levels of ID/DD services & funds for non- Staten Island, NY 10314 camp vacations

Sinergia, Inc. All Ages Financial Assistance Thomas Diaz 2082 Lexington Avenue All levels of ID/DD For goods and services 212-643-2840 ext. 336 Third Floor New York, NY 10035

GUARDIANSHIP FINANCIAL PLANNING FUTURE CARE

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

AHRC/NYC All ages Legal services to assist Randi Rosenstein, Esq. 83 Maiden Lane All levels of ID/DD families in obtaining 212-780-2586 New York, NY 10038 guardianship

New York Lawyers for Ages 3 & over Legal & Advocacy services 212-244-4664 the Public Interest, Inc. All levels of ID/DD to ID/DD 151 West 30th Street Individuals 11th Floor New York, NY 10001

HOUSING ADVOCACY & HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community Individuals with ID/DD and Advocacy with housing Annie Rivera Network their families related issues. Information 212-683-6700 ext.1170 (formerly known as UCP and referral to affordable of NYC) accessible housing. 80 Maiden Lane, 2nd Fl. Limited funding for home New York, NY 10038 modifications and adaptive equipment for eligible persons with ID/DD.

Sinergia, Inc. All Ages Advocacy in housing Yesenia Estrella 2082 Lexington Avenue All levels of ID/DD related issues 212-643-2840 ext. 349 Third Floor New York, NY 10035

INFORMATION OUTREACH & REFERRAL

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community All persons with ID/DD and Information and referral to Project Connect Network their family ADAPT community 877-827-2666 (formerly known as UCP network services as well of NYC) as referral to other support 80 Maiden Lane, 2nd Fl. services needed. New York, NY 10038

AHRC/NYC Individuals with DD and Information & referral Luis Martinez 83 Maiden Lane their families 212-780-4491/4493 11th Floor New York, NY 10038

Early Childhood 0 to 5 years Information & referral 718-584-0658 Direction Center All levels of ID/DD [email protected] 2488 Grand Concourse #303 Bronx, NY 10458

Heart Share Human All ages Information, referral and Laurie Yankowitz Services of New York training for ID/DD 718- 422-3271 12 Metro Tech Center individuals with Fragile X 29th Floor Syndrome Brooklyn, NY 11201 Include NYC 116 East 16th Street All levels of ID/DD Information, referral, Jean Mizutani New York, NY 10003 advocacy and support 212-677-4660

INFORMATION OUTREACH & REFERRAL

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

Parent-to-Parent All ages Information, training, Ellen McHugh of New York State All levels of ID& DD referral and parent-to- Mildred Suarez Milligan 25 Beaver St., 4th Floor parent support 1-800-405-8818 New York, NY 10004

Sinergia, Inc. All Ages Information and Referral Thomas Diaz 2082 Lexington Avenue All levels of ID/DD 212-643-2840 ext. 336 Third Floor New York, NY 10035

S.K.I.P. of New York All Ages Adult Informational 212-268-5999 ext. 191 601 West 26th Street All levels of ID/DD workshops Suite 522 New York, NY 10001

YAI All ages YAI Link information, YAI Link 460 West 34th Street All levels of ID/DD referral, outreach and 212-273-6182 11th Floor presentations on the New York, NY 10001 service system Spanish Spoken Presentations

FAMILY TRAINING, COUNSELING & SUPPORT

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community Parents & Professionals Family Connect Centers Family Connect Newtwork offers free weekly 718-436-7979 ext. 704 160 Lawrence Avenue workshops, support Brooklyn, NY 11230 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) Center for Human Development & Family Birth and Up English and Spanish 212-695-4563 Services spoken 307 West 38th Street Suite 817 New York, NY 10018

Center for Family Parents who are ID/DD In-home parenting skills Nazareth Morel Support training for parents with 718-518-1500 ext. 357 2811 Zulette Avenue DD Bronx, NY 10461

Center for Family Parents with more than In-home parenting skills Martha Espinoza Support one individual with ID/DD training for parents with 212-629-7939 ext. 212 333 Seventh Avenue DD 9th Floor New York, NY 10001

Cerebral Palsy Parents of ID/DD Advocacy outreach & Crystal King Association of NYS individuals information on transition to 718-665-6414 ext. 3774 1880 Bryant Avenue Adolescents aging out of adult services Bronx, NY 10468 DOE district 75 46

Gateway Counseling Ages 18 % over dually Parent Training individual Samantha Peterson CTR diagnosed individuals & group support short-term 929-237-7209 4500 Furman Avenue counseling Bronx, NY 10470

Heart Share Human Ages 3 & over Parent Training, Individual Laurie Yankowitz Services of NY All levels of ID/DD & Group Support 718-422-3271 12 Metro Tech Center 29th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201

Mercy Drive, Inc. Ages 18 & over Parent Support Group Pamela Ossona 120-34 Queens Blvd. All level of ID/DD Information & referral 718-725-9326 Queens, NY 11414

FAMILY TRAINING COUNSELING & SUPPORT

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

Parent-to-Parent All ages Parent support, information Ellen McHugh of New York State Parents and close relatives and referral Mildred Suarez Milligan 25 Beaver St. of individuals with ID/DD Mary Beth Fadelici New York, NY 10004 1-800-405-8818

Rose F. Kennedy CTR Paraprofessionals and Training for Cristine Baric Albert Einstein College professionals who care or Paraprofessionals and 718-430-8538 of Medicine of Yeshiva work with ID/DD professionals from University individuals community agencies 1410 Pelham Pkwy S. Bronx, NY 10461

Services for the Parents of children or Parent Support Group, Crusita Ramos Developmentally adults with ID/DD and self- information, referral 718-432-8469 Challenged advocacy Support for parents & self- 5474 Fieldstone Road advocates Bronx, NY 10471

YAI Ages 18+, Open to all, Free Education YAI Link 460 West 34th Street including professionals, workshops, Languages 212-273-6182 11th Floor family members and spoken: New York, NY 10001 People with ID/DD. English, Spanish & Mandarin

FAMILY TRAINING COUNSELING & SUPPORT

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

YAI Ages 18+, Open to all, Project Grow Daisy Sosa 460 West 34th Street including professionals, Parent Training in behavior 212-273-6259 11th Floor family members and management offered in New York, NY 10001 People with ID/DD. English, Spanish, Mandarin & Cantonese

YAI Ages 18 & over Independent Living YAI Link 460 West 34th Street Individuals with ID/DD Program-once a week for 212-273-6182 11th Floor Travel Trained, 26 weeks New York, NY 10001 Independent Living Program focuses on Highly Capable individuals developing skills for with Autism Spectrum independent living in the community

RECREATION AFTER DAY/ SCHOOL RESPITE

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community Ages 13 to 21 After School Program for Carmen Orellana Network children with a diagnosis of 646-625-5000 ext. 5015 (formerly known as UCP Autism, Asperger of NYC) Syndrome or Spectrum 251 West 154th Street Disorder. New York, NY 10039

AHRC Ages 5 to 21 After-School Respite Jethin Amos 750 Baychester Avenue Children with Autism 3pm to 5:30pm 212-780-2585 Bronx, NY 10475 Mon.-Fri. with transportation

Centro Social La Ages 5 to 21 After-School Respite Denise Pinargote Esperanza Children with ID 4pm to 6pm 212-928-5810 ext. 126 516 West 181th Street Autism Spectrum with Tuesdays & Thursdays Second Floor challenging behaviors with transportation New York, NY 10033

Kingsbridge Heights Ages 5 to 21 After-School Respite Hanna Gabris Community Center Mild to Moderate ID/DD 2:30pm to 7pm 718-884-0700 ext. 202 3101 Kingsbridge Terr. Children with Autism, Mon. to Fri.-year round Bronx, NY 10463 Down-Syndrome, Multiple + school breaks in Disabilities February, April and 2 weeks after summer school Snack and dinner are provided

LifeDome Adult Services All levels served Respite 347-252-4177 ext.3 716 East 224th Street Bronx, NY 10466

LifeSpire 1315 Loomis Street Ages 21 & over After Day Respite Program Maria Murray Bronx, NY 10461 Adults with ID/DD 3pm to 6pm 646-753-1355 Tuesdays & Thursdays

QSAC, Inc. Ages 8 to 21 After-School Respite Lisa Veglia 1968 Eastchester Road Autism Spectrum 2:45pm to 6pm 212-244-5560 ext. 2017 Bronx, NY 10462 Mon. to Fri. with transportation

RECREATION AFTER DAY / SCHOOL RESPITE PROGRAMS

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER Services for the Ages 21 & over After School Respite Kebbi Almonte Developmentally Adults with ID/DD Program 347-980-2900 Challenged 3:30pm to 6pm 5670 Riverdale Avenue Transportation Provided Bronx, NY 10471

Social Action Center Ages 5 to 21 After-School Respite Anika Davis 665 Pelham Parkway Individuals with ID, DD and 3pm to 6pm 718-654-1815 Suite 401 Autism Mon. to Fri. Transportation Bronx, NY 10467 Provided

South East Bronx Ages 21 and over After-School Programs Sandra Credele Neighborhood Centers, Adults with ID/DD 2:30pm to 6:30pm 718-665-8908 Ext. 32 Inc. Transportation Provided 955 Tinton Avenue Bronx, NY 10456 South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Ages 12 to 21 After-School Respite Nicole Wright Inc. Adults with ID/DD 3:30pm to 6:30pm 718-542-2727 3282 Third Avenue Monday to Friday 718-665-8908 Bronx, NY 10456 Transportation Provided

Unique Life, Inc. Ages 21 & over After Day Respite Program Rajah Gray 2197 New England Adults with ID/DD 3:15pm to 6pm 347-449-7891 ext. 202 Thruway Monday to Friday Bronx, NY 10475 Transportation Provided

RECREATION/ EVENING RESPITE AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

Centro Social La Ages 16 & over Wednesday Evening Elizabeth Lindao Esperanza All levels of ID/DD 3:30pm to 6pm 212-928-5810 ext. 120 516 West 181th Street Monday to Friday Second Floor Transportation Provided New York, NY 10033

Project Careers SEBNC Ages 21 & over Evening Program Nicole Wright 3289 Third Avenue All levels of ID/DD 2:30pm to 6:30pm 718-542-2727 Bronx, NY 10456 Mondays - Thursdays 718-665-8908

South East Bronx Ages 18 & over Accent Café Recreation Sandra Credrell Neighborhood Centers, Adults with ID/DD 2:30pm to 6:30pm 718-665-8908 ext. 32 Inc. Mon, Wed., & Friday 3282 Third Avenue Dinner is provided Bronx, NY 10456 Transportation provided

YAI Ages 17 and older Evening Program (BEAP) 1241 Zerega Avenue All levels of ID/DD 5pm to 8pm 347-547-7211 ext. 1211 Bronx, NY 10462 Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Limited Transportation

YAI Ages 18 and older Supplemental Day 1241 Zerega Avenue All levels of ID/DD Habilitation 347-547-7211 ext. 1211 Bronx, NY 10462 Limited Transportation

RESPITE IN-HOME Services are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need.

AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community Network All levels of ID/DD Project Connect (formerly known as UCP of Ages 5 and older 877-827-2666 NYC) 110 Elmwood Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230

AllCare Provider Services, Inc. Ages 3 and older Elizabeth Peralta 100 Aldrich Street 877-391-0977 ext 501 #15A [email protected] Bronx, NY 10475

AHRC/NYC Ages 3 & older Luba Zborovskaya 83 Maiden Lane All levels of ID/DD 212-780-4491 11th Floor [email protected] New York, NY 10038

Center for Family Support Ages 3 & older Martha Espinoza 333 Seventh Avenue 718 518-1500 ext. 212 9th Floor [email protected] New York, NY 10001 (For Com. Hab.) Christie Powers 718-518-1500 ext. 229 [email protected]

RESPITE IN-HOME Services 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 Services, Inc. 347-809-2303 3679 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10465

Help on the Way 4 years and older Maria Cuello 1338 Southern Boulevard 718-484-7810 ext. 240 Bronx, NY 10459

Human First, Inc. Ages 5 and older Lasagna Rayside 128 Atlantic Avenue All levels of ID/DD 516-823-9500 ext. 251 Lynbrook, NY 11563 646-761-1625 (cell) [email protected]

Inclusive Links Ages 3 Churchill Egone 45 Ludlow Street, room 312 years and older 914-721-0744 Yonkers, NY 10705 All levels of ID/DD

Innovative Resources for Ages 5 & over Tamara Willis Independence, Inc. All levels of ID/DD 718-805-6796 ext. 3126 93-22 Jamaica Ave Including behaviorally challenged [email protected] Second Floor Woodhaven, NY 11421

Life Dome All ages served Naomi Osei Mensah 716 East 224th Street 347-252-4177 ext. 3 Bronx, NY 10466 Naomi.osei- mensah@lifedomeadult services.org

LifeSpire, Inc. 159 East 125th Street, 2nd floor All ages served Patricia Eason New York, NY 10035 212-360-5600 [email protected]

RESPITE IN-HOME Services are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need.

AGENCY AGES SERVED CONTACT PERSON/NUMBER

Mercy Drive, Inc. Ages 3 & older Clara Rivera 120-34 Queens Blvd. All levels of ID/DD 718-794-9368 Suite 210 [email protected] Kew Gardens, NY 11415

Progressive Social Services, All ages served 845-283-5438 Inc. Social Services, Inc. 2655A Webster Avenue Bronx, NY 10458

QSAC Ages 5 & older Lisa Veglia 25-09 Broadway Only for individuals with Autism Spectrum 212-244-5560 ext. 2017 Astoria, NY 11106

Sinergia, Inc. Ages 3 & older Dahiana Valerio 2082 Lexington Avenue (212) 643-2840 ext. 342 Third Floor New York, NY 10035

SKIP of NY Infants and Older Richard Walsh 601 West 26th Street, 212-268-5999 STE 522 [email protected] New York, NY 10001

Taconic Innovations All ages served Emily De La Cruz 872 Route 376 914-469-2098 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 emmy@taconicinnovations. com YAI 460 West 34th Street Ages 5 & older YAI Link 11th Floor All levels of ID/DD 212-273-6182 New York, NY 10001 57

RESPITE OVERNIGHT

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community Ages 3 and older Up to 30 days per calendar Sita Boodram Network Serving ambulatory & non- year. 718-652-9790 ext. 294 (formerly known as UCP ambulatory individuals Serving all boroughs of of NYC) NYC. Transportation 1822 Stillwell Avenue provided for families in Bronx, NY 10469 Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island.

AHRC/NYC Ages 18 & older Weekend Hotel Respite Maureen Blackman 83 Maiden Lane All levels of ID/DD Staying at a local hotel- 212-780-2523 11th Floor No medical behaviors Comfort Inn New York, NY 10038

AHRC/NYC Ages 4 & older Free standing out-of-home Veronica McGiebon 83 Maiden Lane All levels of ID/DD respite 212-780-2605 11th Floor Ambulatory Individuals 7 days, 24 hours New York, NY 10038 No medical, fragile or behavior issues

Centro Social La Ages 18 & older Respite Emily Canto Esperanza 212-928-5810 516 West 181street New York, NY 10033

Federation of Multi- Ages 18 & older Free standing out-of-home Donna Reid Cultural Programs, Inc. All levels of ID/DD up to 30 consecutive days 718-822-5991 2111 Virgil Place Bronx, NY 10473 Institute of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. Ages 18+; All levels of Free standing out-of-home Sophia Lulgjuray (IAHD) IDDD 914-220-4325 1247 Ward Avenue Bronx, NY 10472 58

New York Services Ages 8 & older Overnight Respite at Camp Lori Schenck For the Handicapped Mild to Moderate Oakhurst, NJ 732-531-0215 1140 Broadway Individuals with ID/DD 5 to 7 days includes door Charles Sutherland Suite 903 with physical disabilities to door Transportation 212-533-4020 New York, NY 10003 Provided

RESPITE OVERNIGHT

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

New York Services Ages 8 & older Overnight Respite Lori Schenck For the Handicapped All levels of ID/DD Weekends only 732-531-0215 Camp Oakhurst non-ambulatory individuals 5 to days Charles Sutherland 111 Monmouth Road (choice given) includes 212-533-4020 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 door-to-door Transportation Provided

Richmond’s Ages 3 & older Overnight Respite Jennifer Lugo Community Center All levels of ID/DD 7 days 914-968-1900 ext. 5034 919 North Broadway Individuals who are No transportation Yonkers, NY 10701 medically fragile

Sinergia, Inc. Ages 5 and older Overnight Respite Dahiana Valerio 2082 Lexington Weekends only (212) 643-2840 ext. 342 Avenue Third Floor New York, NY 10035

YAI/NIPD Ages 18 & older Domestic & International Alice Dannenberg 460 West 34th Street All levels of ID/DD Travel Opportunities 212-273-6100 ext. 2364 11th Floor yaiadventure.org New York, NY 10001

RECREATION / RESPITE MISCELLANEOUS

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

Daniel’s Music All levels of disability Weekdays, afternoons, Nadine McNeil Foundation evenings and Saturdays 212-289-8912 1595 Lexington Avenue www.danielsmusic.org Second Floor New York, NY 10029 Harris Hands Community Ages 5-18 Holiday Respite Kadyll Dawes Services, Inc. Services will run during 718-766-9289 ext. 306 3679 East Tremont NYC Board of Ed School [email protected] Avenue Breaks—Winter through Bronx, NY 10465 Mid Winter Recess, Spring & Summer Recess

New York State All levels of ID/DD Family Sports and Elizabeth Sunshine Institute on Disability Entertainment outings held 718-494-6457 930 Willowbrook Road at certain times in the year Building 41 A Staten Island, NY 10314

Progressive Social All ages served Respite Georgina Atakora Services, Inc. 845-283-5438 41 Livingston Street [email protected] Yonkers, NY 10705

South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Ages 21 and over Basketball Sports Program Clyde Thompson Inc. Adults with ID/DD & Cheerleaders 718-542-2727 955 Tinton Avenue (one day a week) 718-665-8908 Bronx, NY 10456

YAI Adults 18 & over Various trips locally, Alice Dannenberg Bronx Leisure Trax Individuals diagnosed with nationally and 212-273-6100 ext. 2364 460 West 34th Street ID/DD who are ambulatory internationally. www.yaiadventure.org 11th Floor New York, NY 10001

YAI Adults 18 & over Designed for adults with 212-273-6339 Hankering for More with learning differences learning differences who www.yai.org/services/hfm 460 West 34th Street No formal diagnosis live in and around NYC 11th Floor required. Must be travel who want support making New York, NY 10001 Trained. friends

RECREATION RESPITE WEEKEND PROGRAMS

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER ADAPT Community Ages 13 to 19 Saturday recreation Carmen Orellana Network program, 12 months 646-625-5000 ext. 5015 251 West 154th Street except major holidays. New York, NY 10039 Transportation Provided. No Bronx site, individuals residing in Bronx can attend Manhattan site.

AHRC Ages 13 to 19 Teen & young adults Miriam Figueroa 1500 Pelham Pkwy. S. Mild to Moderate Saturdays from 9am to 212-780-2585 Bronx, NY 10461 Individuals with ID/DD 4pm Ambulatory & Non- October thru May Ambulatory Transportation Provided

AHRC Ages 3 & over Saturdays from 9am to Sam Emsell 1952 Mayflower Avenue Mild to Moderate 3:30pm 212-780-2596 Bronx, NY 10461 Individuals with ID/DD Transportation Provided Ambulatory & Non- Ambulatory

Centro Social La Ages 18 & older Saturdays from 10am to Elizabeth Lindao Esperanza All levels of ID/DD 2:30pm 212-928-5810 ext. 120 516 West 181th Street Transportation Provided Second Floor New York, NY 10033

Good Will Industries Ages 21 and over 15 Saturdays from March Joy Ellis 2196 5th Avenue All levels of ID/DD to June & 718-392-7072 New York, NY 10037 Only Ambulatory Individual 15 Saturdays from Sept. to served Dec. Transportation Provided

Kingsbridge Heights Ages 15 to 25 Saturdays from 10am to Hanna Gabris Community Center Mild to Moderate 3pm 718-884-0700 ext. 202 3101 Kingsbridge Terr. Individuals with ID, DD October thru June Bronx, NY 10463 Teens and young adults Transportation Provided with Autism, Down- Syndrome, Multiple Disabilities

Kingsbridge Heights Ages 18 & over Saturdays from 10am to Hanna Gabris Community Center Mild to Moderate 2pm 718-884-0700 ext. 202 3101 Kingsbridge Terr. Individuals with ID/DD Bronx, NY 10463 Adults with Autism

Life Dome All ages served Respite Naomi Osei Mensah 716 East 224th Street 347-252-4177 ext. 3 Bronx, NY 10466

RECREATION / RESPITE WEEKEND PROGRAMS

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER Services for the Ages 5 to 21 Saturdays from 10am to Gloria Taveras Developmentally All levels of ID/DD 3pm 929-800-1788 Challenged Transportation Provided 5670 Riverdale Avenue Bronx, NY 10471

Social Action Center Ages 5 to 21 Saturdays from 10am to Anika Davis 665 Pelham Parkway All levels of ID/DD 4pm 718-654-1815 Suite 401 Bronx, NY 10467

South East Bronx Ages 18 and over Sunday Recreation Doreen Myles Neighborhood Centers, All levels of ID/DD 9am to 4pm 718-665-8908 Inc. Transportation Provided 955 Tinton Avenue Bronx, NY 10456

The Institute of Applied Ages 5 to 21 Sunday Respite Ana Koessler Human Dynamics, Inc. Individuals with ID/DD, 10am to 3pm 718-920-0870 1680 Southern Blvd. with multiple disabilities, Breakfast and Lunch [email protected] Bronx, NY 10460 and their siblings Provided Transportation Provided

YAI Ages 6 to 18 Club Fun Saturday YAI Link 1241 Zerega Avenue All levels of ID/DD, Recreation 212-273-6182 Bronx, NY 10462 including non-ambulatory 9am to 4pm individuals September to June Transportation Provided

YAI Ages 18 and older Bronx Freedom Club Jessica Piniero 1241 Zerega Avenue Highly capable individuals Saturdays 10am to 4pm 347-547-7211 ext. 1211 Bronx, NY 10462 with ID/DD

RECREATION SCHOOL HOLIDAY RESPITE

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

Children’s Aid Society Ages 7 to 17 Respite on Holiday Vincent Ganziani Camp Wagon Road All levels of ID/DD weekend during school 914-238-4761 431 Quaker Road Including non-ambulatory year Chappaqua, NY 10514 individuals

Harris Hands Community Reinaldo Otero Services, Inc. All ages served Respite 347-809-2303 3679 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10465 Naomi Osei Mensah Life Dome All ages served Respite 347-252-4177 ext. 3 716 East 224th Street Naomi.osei- Bronx, NY 10466 mensah@lifedomeadult services.org

YAI Ages 6 to 21 School Holiday Respite YAI Link 1241 Zerega Avenue All levels of ID/DD Limited Transportation 212-273-6182 Bronx, NY 10462

TRANSPORTATION

AGENCY AGES SERVED SERVICES CONTACT PROVIDED PERSON/NUMBER

NYS Institute on All Ages Car Service Voucher within Elizabeth Sunshine Disability, Inc. 5 boroughs 718-494-6457 930 Willowbrook Road Blvd. #41A Staten Island, NY 10314

D EPILEPSY INSTITUTE FREE, INC.

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?

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 disability o 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.

Plan of Care Support Services PCSS 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.

SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community Network 110 Elmwood Avenue Karen Liebman Individuals with ID/DD & their English & Spanish (Formerly known as UCP Brooklyn, NY 11230 (P)- 718-859-5420 x230 families of NYC) Association for the 1508 College Point Karline Dambreville Advancement of the Blvd. (P)- 718-321-3800, ext English, Spanish, French, Ages 5+ Blind and Retarded College Point, NY 2229 Creole and Greek (AABR) 11356 [email protected] Meredith Rappaport mrappaport@abbotthouse. 100 North Broadway Abbott House net English and Spanish Ages 5+ Irvington, NY 10533 (P)- 914-591-7300 Ext. 3680 Association for the Help 83 Maiden Lane Contact: RIC of Retarded Children English and Spanish Ages 4+ New York, NY 10013 (P)- 212-780-4491/4493 (AHRC) Linda Lessner Advocates for the 135 Radio Circle, 914-244-9688 English, Spanish All ages Disabled Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 linda@advocatesforthedisa (Limited) bledny.org

Mary Pyle/Karen Oswald Advocates for Services 3106 Coney Island Syby for the Blind and Multi- Avenue English and Spanish All ages (P)- 718-943-2592 Handicapped, Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11235 [email protected]

Adult Resource Center 1145 East 55th Street, Stephanie D’Agostino English and Spanish and All ages Inc. (DBA ARC) Brooklyn NY 11234 718-531-7500 Creo

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED

3040 E. Tremont Ave, AllCare Provider (P)- 877-391-0977 Suite 205 English and Spanish Ages 3+ Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10465 @allcareps.org Kelly Fuentes, MSC 1375 Nelson Avenue Angels Unware, Inc. Supervisor English and Spanish All ages Bronx, NY 10452 (P)- 718-410-7406 4510 16th Avenue Heather Weinstein Bais Ezra English and Spanish Ages 4+ Brooklyn, NY 11204 (P)- 718-436-6124 Banana Kelly Stephanie Dos Santos Community 863 Prospect Avenue (P)- 718-328-1064 Ext. 207 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Improvement Bronx, NY 10459 [email protected] Association 104 West 29th Street, Matthew Sturiale Birch Family Services 3rd Floor English Ages 4+ (P)- 212-616-1800 New York, NY 10001 115 Stevens Avenue, Theresa Dawe Cardinal McCloskey Suite LL5 (P)- 914-997-8000 Ext. 130 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Services Valhalla, NY 10595 [email protected] Cay Community Services 65 Masbeth Avenue Claudia Morgan English Ages 4+ Organizations, Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11211 (P)- 718-624-5585

333 Seventh Avenue, Diana Collins Center for Family English and Spanish Ages 4+ 9th FL (P)- 718-518/1500 Support New York, NY 10001 Ext. 327

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED Cerebral Palsy 330 West 34th Street, (P)- 212-947-5770 Association of New York English and Spanish Ages 4+ 15th FL Ext. 30 State Diane Baltazar, Intake 840-11 Grand Ieshia Graham, MSC Child and Family English, Spanish, French, Concourse, Suite 1BB Supervisor Ages 4+ Support Services, Inc. Haitian Creole Bronx, NY 10451 (P)- 18-618-7535 [email protected] Paige Bond Community Action for 2225 Lodovick Avenue (P)- 718-655-7700 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Human Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10469 [email protected] 350 Fifth Avenue, Regina Tuck Community Options Inc. Suite 5230 (P)- 212-227-9110 English Ages 4+ New York, NY 10118 [email protected] Hutchinson Metro Community Resource (P)- 718-292-1705 Center Atrium Center for (P)- 718-206-3400 1776 Eastchester Road, English and Spanish Adults Developmentally Ann Maccarone Suite 225 Disabled Inc. [email protected] Bronx, NY 10461 Annie Cox Senior Contemporary Guidance 52 Broadway, 4th FL English, Spanish and (P)- 646-214-1273 Ages 3+ Services, Inc. New York, NY 10004 Haitian Creole [email protected]

Community Resources & 90-04 161st street, suite Clara I. Alvarez English Children and Adults Services for children 401, Jamaica, NY 11432 718-206-3400

Dyonie Torres DTorres@creativelifestyle. 67 Bruckner Blvd org Creative Lifestyles, Inc. English and Spanish Birth+ Bronx, NY 10454 (P)- 718-665-7002 Ext. 5107 www.creativelifestyles.org

SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED Aivlys Anacio [email protected] Center for Human 307 W. 38th Street, 212-695-4565 ext 309 Development and 6th floor English and Spanish Ages 3+ Family Services (CHDFS) New York, NY 10018 Veronica Palacios 212-810-4068

Paul Randall 4234 Vireo Avenue, Daybreak Independent (P)- 914- 733-3307 2nd FL English and Spanish Ages 4+ Services, Inc. (P)- 646-612-0373 Bronx, NY 10470 [email protected] Orelys Sanchez East Harlem Council for 413 East 120th Street, [email protected] Community RM 112 English and Spanish Ages 3+ Improvement (EHCCI) New York, NY 10035 (P)- 212-410-7707 Ext. 5258 Alicia McGrath Edwin Gould Services 151 Lawrence St, 5th Fl Division Director for Children and English and Spanish Children and adults Brooklyn, NY 11201 [email protected] Families 347-577-8201 Angelicka James ajames@elmysspecialservic es.org Elmy’s Special Services, 163 Van Buren Street (P)- 718-789-7539 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Inc Brooklyn, NY 11221 (F)- 443-7857 Support@Elmysspecialservi ces.org Sally Bisono Epilepsy Foundation of 65 Broadway, Suite 505 (P)- 212-677-8550 English and Spanish Ages 3+ Metropolitan NY New York, NY 10006 [email protected] 516 West 181st Street, Johanna Tapia Esperanza Center 3rd FL (P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 117 English and Spanish Ages 5+ New York, NY 10033 [email protected] 74

Erin Lamb Gateway Counseling 1776 Eastchester Road, [email protected] English and Spanish Ages 5 and up CTR Center Bronx NY 10469 929-237-7209 (P)- 718-392-7072 421 27th Avenue Goodwill Industries [email protected] English and Spanish Ages 18+ Astoria, NY 11102

Frederick ADeloriki 718-448-0442 The Good Shephard Maria Cuello 89 Arlington Avenue, English, Spanish, African [email protected] Children and adults Staten Island NY 10303 langauages Help on the Way, INC Gloria Escano, Assistant Executive Director (P)- 718-484-7809 / 7810

Harris Hands 3439 Bruckner Blvd, Reinaldo Otero English and Spanish Ages 3+ Community Services Inc. Bronx NY 10461 (P)- 347-809-2303

(P)- 718-387-8400

Yehudis Heimfeld, Intake English, Hebrew and Hamaspik of Kings 295 Division Street YHeimfeld@hamaspikkings. Yiddish All ages County Brooklyn, NY 11211 org Chaya Rennert/Sorah English, Spanish, Hand in Hand Family 6214 24th Avenue Gerber Hebrew, Yiddish and Ages 3 and up Services (HIHFS) Brooklyn, NY 11204 (P)- 718-336-6073 Russian [email protected]

5601 First Avenue Samual Khan HASC Center English and Hebrew All ages Brooklyn, NY 11220 (P)- 718-745-7575

(P)- 914-592-8526 5 Bradhurst Avenue Hawthorne Foundation English and Spanish 18 months+ Hawthorne NY 10532 Tcov@hawthornecountryd ay.org Heaven’s Hands 882 Third Avenue, Community Services, 10th FL (P)- 718-788-5252 English Ages 3+ Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11232

Heritage Human 105-51 Avenue K Phone: 718-444-4340 English Adults Services, Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11236 Fax:718-444-4341 128 Atlantic Avenue Human First, Inc. (P)- 516-823-9500 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Lynbrook, NY 11563 Sophia Lulgjuray Ana Koessler The Institutes of Applied 32 Warren Ave 914-220-4325 / 914-220- English and Spanish Ages 4+ Human Dynamics, INC. Tarrytown, NY 10591 4313 [email protected] [email protected]

95-117 Ravine Avenue Y. Nunez Inclusive Links English Ages 5+ Yonkers, NY 10701 (P)- 914-721-0744

221-10 Jamaica Yvelisse Rosa Innovative Resources Avenue, Suite 208 (P)- 646-533-8254 English and Spanish Ages 4+ for Independence, Inc. Queens Village, NY [email protected] 11428

Independent Living 110 York Street (P)- 718-852-2000 Ext. 12 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Association Brooklyn, NY 12201

Institutes for 6201 16th Avenue (P)- 718-234-0073 rct. 70 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Community Living Brooklyn, NY 11204 [email protected] 71 North Franklin Henry Eromesele Iyaho Social Services Street, Suite 211 English and Spanish Ages 4+ (P)- 516-280-5930 Hempstead, NY 115500 256 West 38th Street (P)- 212-944-0564 ext. 239 Job Path, Inc. English and Spanish Ages 18+ New York, NY 10018 Daphne Joseph Kennedy Child Study 151 East 67th Street (P)- 212-988-9500 English and Spanish Ages 3+ Center New York, NY 10021 PPG.kenchild.org Holli Rubiano Leake and Watts 463 Hawthorne Avenue (P)- 914-375-8700 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Services, Inc. Yonkers, NY 10705 [email protected]

26-26 and 75th street Lexington Center for the (P)- 718-350-3110 English and Spanish east Elmhurst, ny Ages 17 and above Deaf [email protected] American Sign Language 11370

Lighthouse Jewish Guild 15 West 65th Street (P)- 212-769-6200 English and Spanish Ages 4+ for the Blind New York, NY 10023 Jocelyn Salazar

2450 North Wading Little Flower Children & River Rd Suzanne Parras, English and Spanish All ages Family Services of NY Wading River, New Asst. MSC Supervisor York 11792-1402 (P)- 212-741-0100 ext. 1 Whitehall Street LIFESPIRE 4595 English and Spanish New York, NY 10041 [email protected] 1958 Fulton Street Long Life Information Celestine Syles 3rd floor English Children and Adults and Referral network 718-778-0009 Brooklyn NY 11233 Pamela Ossona 60-69 Woodhaven Blvd Mercy Drive, Inc. (P)- 718-275-9326 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Elmhurst, NY 11373 [email protected]

1958 Fulton Street, Metropolitan Family Fasha Smith-Ali Suite 403 English and Spanish Ages 4 and up Services INC. 718-858-7234 ext 104 Brooklyn, NY 11233

6916 New Utrecht (P)- 718-256-2212 Program Development Avenue (F)- 718-256-7433 English Adults Services Brooklyn, NY 11228 [email protected]

Progressive Social 41 Livingston Avenue Juliana Quansah Services, Inc. Social English Adults Yonkers, NY 10705 914-434-5532 Services, Inc. (P)- 718-728-8476 ext. Quality Services for The 25-09 Broadway 1258 Autism Community English and Spanish Ages 4+ Astoria, NY 11103 Celina Marin (QSAC) [email protected]

1 Cross Island Plaza, Rosa Mckinley Quality Services Beyond Suite LL7A (P)- 516-280-9361 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Compliance Jamaica, NY 11434 [email protected] Queens Parent Recourse 88-50 165th Street (P)- 718-736-8690 ext. 104 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Center Jamaica, NY 11433 [email protected] Kathleen Dunbar, MSC Rewarding Experiences Supervisor Kathleen Dunbar, MSC Supervisor 32 Belmont Blvd. for Adult Living, Inc. (P)- 212-939-9520(P) - 212-939-English and Spanish9520 English and SpanishAges 4+ Ages 4+ Elmont, NY 11003 (REAL) IntakeDepartment@realIntakeDepartment@real- -nyc.org

nyc.org

1225 Morris Park Enna Payano Rose F. Kennedy Avenue (P)- 718-839-7116 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Bronx, NY 10461 [email protected]

Paul Moore Salvation Army Social 90-23 161st Street (P)- 212-807-6100 ext. 152 Services of Greater New English and Spanish Ages 4+ Jamaica, NY 11432 [email protected] York narmy.org School for Language and 100 Glen Cove Avenue Communication (P)- 516-609-2000 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Glen Cove, NY 11542 Development Main office: Sieder Joseph, 5475 Fieldston Road, MSC Supervisor Services for the Bronx, NY 10471 (P)- 718-432-8469 Developmentally MSC Office: Peter Dolan, Executive English and Spanish Ages 4+ Challenged, Inc. 5797 Tyndall Avenue Director Bronx, NY 10471 [email protected]

(P) 212-886-5739 Sheltering Arms 305 Seventh Avenue, Valerie Allston-Bell (formerly Episcopal 2nd floor English and Spanish Ages 4+ Vallston- Social Services) New York, NY 10001 [email protected]

4302 New Utretch Shema Kolainu Hear Our (P)- 718-686-9600 Avenue English and Spanish Ages 4+ Voices [email protected] Brooklyn, NY 11219

Jessica Guzman, MSC Leader Stefanie Garcia, Intake 1600 Parkview Avenue, Coordinator Shema Kolainu Hear Our Suite B (P)- 718-829-7744 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Voices Bronx, NY 10461 Ext. 2121 (P)- 718-829-7744 Ext. 2112 [email protected]

2082 Lexington (P)- 212-643-2840 Ext. 31 Singeria, Inc. Avenue, 4th Floor English and Spanish Ages 4+ [email protected] New York, NY 10001

601 West 26th Street, SKIP of NY Suite 552 (P)- 212-268-5999 Ext. 144 English and Spanish Ages 4+ New York, NY 10001 665 Pelham Pkwy (P)- 718-654-1815 Social Action Center North English and Spanish Ages 7 and up [email protected] Bronx, NY 10467 South East Bronx 3289 3rd Avenue (P)- 718-542-2727 Neighborhood Centers, English and Spanish Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10456 Ms. Ethel Perez Inc.

350 Fifth Avenue, Special Citizens Futures Suite 627 (P)- 212-643-2663 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Unlimited, Inc. New York, NY 10018 500 Western Highway (P)- 845-359-3400 Ext. 323 St. Dominic’s Home English and Spanish Ages 4+ Blauvelt, NY 10913 [email protected]

St. Mary’s Hospital for 6 Ohio Drive (P)- 718-281-8645 English and Spanish Ages 4+ Children Lake Success, NY 11042 [email protected] 144-61 Roosevelt (P)-718-939-8700 Ext. 1107 The Shield Institute Avenue English and Spanish [email protected] Flushing, NY 11345 Siomara Palacios 25-35 Beachwood (P)- 914-668-9041 Taconic Innovations, Inc. Avenue English and Spanish Ages 4+ Ext. 4100 Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 (F)- 914-668-9043 Rahsean Anderson randerson@thethrivenetw 241 37th Street, ork.org The Thrive Network Inc. Suite 604 English, Spanish, Creole All ages (P)- 718-965-3995 Brooklyn, NY 11232 ext. 8144 [email protected]

Dovina Chenbow Unique Care Community 1360 East 86th Street (P)- 347-802-2956 Services Brooklyn, NY 11236 English and Spanish All ages 330 West 34th Street, Susan Constantino UCP of NYS 15th FL English and Spanish Ages 4+ (P)- 212-947-5770 New York, NY 10001 (P)- 718-231-7711 Ext. 24 4234 Vireo Avenue Unique Life, Inc. Yvette@uniquepeopleservi English and Spanish Ages 4+ Bronx, NY 10470 ces.org Urban Resources 75 Broad Street, Nathaniel Fields English Ages 4+ Institute Suite 505 (P)- 646-588-0030 80

New York, NY 10004

460 West 34th Street YAI Link YAI English and Spanish Ages 4+ New York, NY 10001 (P)- 212-273-6182

Care Coordination Organizations – The Heart of People First Care Coordination

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. 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. 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.

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 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.

c. Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Eden II School for Autistic Children Edwin Gould Services for Children

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

• 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

• 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

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

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. 91 LIVING RESOURCES CORPORATION

Mental Health Association of Nassau County MERCY DRIVE INC

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES, INC. MODEST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC

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

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

New York Cares Guiding Principles New 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; and o 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.

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? 13. Will I be informed of any emergency involving my family member? How and how quickly 95

14. 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?

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED Acting Executive Director: Association for the 15-08 College Christopher Weldon. Director of Advancement of Point Blvd. Serving The Bronx, Queens, Residential Services: Ms. Hezikegh Ages 21+ the Blind and College Point, NY Manhattan and Staten Island Elliot Retarded (AABR) 11356 (P)- 718-321-3800 Ext. 216 100 North Director of DD Services: Ms. Elinor Broadway Serving Bronx, Rockland and Abbott House Arnemann. Ages 21+ Irvington, NY Westchester counties (P)- 914-591-7300 Ext. 3084 10533 ADAPT Community 80 Maiden Lane, Vice President, Program Services: Network 2nd floor Serving Bronx, Brooklyn, Ms. Florence Ricco Ages 18+ (Formerly known New York, NY Manhattan and Staten Island (P)- 212-683-6700 ext. 1701 as UCP of NYC) 10038

Brooklyn Coordinator: Mr. Nick Advocates for 3106 Coney Hassan, Bronx Coordinator: Ms. Services for the Island Avenue Altia Sharpe Ages 21+ Blind and Multi- Bronx, NY 11235 (P)- 718-934-2592 Handicapped, Inc. (P)- 718-601-6620

83 Maiden Lane Director of Residential Services: AHRC New York, NY Monica Santos. (212)- 780-2500 Ext. Serving all 5 boroughs Ages 21+ 10038 2538 1375 Nelson Angels Unware, Avenue (P)- 718-410-7406 Ages 21+ Inc. Bronx, NY 10452

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AMAC (The 25 West 17th Association for Street Serving Manhattan and the (P)- 212-645-5005 Ext. 145 Ages 21+ Metro Area Autistic New York, NY Bronx Children) 10011

115 Stevens Director of Residential Services: Ms. Cardinal McCloskey Avenue, Suite Diane Pryce. (P)- 914-997-8000 Ext. Ages 21+ Services 115 Valhalla, NY 156 10595

1011 First Asst. Executive Director: Serving the Bronx, Manhattan, Catholic Guardian Avenue Gina Maranga Ext. 2258 Queens, Staten Island and Long Ages 21+ Services New York, NY (P)- 212-371-1011 Ext. 225 Island 10022

333 Seventh Director of Residential Services: Serving all 5 boroughs, Long Center for Family Avenue, 9th FL Ms. Omayra Andino Island, New Jersey and Ages 21+ Support New York, NY (P)- 718-518-1500 Ext. 3221 Westchester 10001 515 West 181st Director of Residential Services: Ms. Street Serving the Bronx and Esperanza Center Theresa Black Ages 21+ New York, NY Manhattan (P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 129 10033 Community Action 2225 Lodovic Coordinator of Residential Services: Serving the Bronx, Manhattan for Human Avenue Ms. Tracey Tyler and lower Westchester Ages 21+ Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10469 (P)- 718-665-7700 Ext. 108 Counties

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED Hutchinson Community Metro Center Resource Center Executive Director: Atrium Serving the Bronx, Manhattan for Kevin Meade Ages 21+ 1776 Eastchester and Yonkers Developmentally (P)- 718-292-1705 Road, Suite 225 Disabled Inc. Bronx, NY 10461 330 West 34th Cerebral Palsy Street, 15th FL V.P. of Program Services: Ms. Crystal Serving the Bronx, Manhattan Association of New Ages 21+ New York, NY King. (P)-212-947-5770 Ext. 731 and Staten Island York State 10001 Creative Lifestyles, 67 Bruckner Blvd. Director of Residential Services: Ms. Serving the Bronx Ages 21+ Inc. Bronx, NY 10454 Tawana Carden. (P) 718-665-7002 Intake Coordinator: East Harlem Ms. Lorinda Hooks Council for 413 East 120th (212) 410-7707 Ext. 5254 Community Street Serving Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+

Improvement Bronx, NY 10035 Admin. Of DD Services: (EHCCI) (212) 410-7707 Ext. 5254 Edwin Gould 151 Lawrence Division Director: Ms. Alicia Services for Street McGrath Serving the Bronx and Ages 21+ Children and Brooklyn, NY (P)- 646- 808-5985 Manhattan Families 11201 (P)- 212-437-3500

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED 305 Seventh Director of DD Services: Mr. Richard Episcopal Social Avenue Serving the Bronx and Anamone. Ages 21+ Services New York, NY Manhattan (P) 212-886-5601 Ext. 5674 10001 Executive Director: Mr. Theiborh 1138 Southern Almanzar, Associate Executive Help on the Way Blvd. Serving the Bronx Ages 21+ Director: Ms. Gloria Escano Bronx, NY 10459 (P)- 718-484-7810 93-22 Jamaica Innovative Executive Director: Ave, 2nd FL Serving the Bronx, Queens and Resources for Mr. Raymond J DeNatale. Ages 21+ Woodhaven, NY Brooklyn Counties Independence, Inc. (P)- 718-805-6796 11421 125 Broad Street, Institutes for 3rd FL Senior V.P. IDD Services: Ms. Altya Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn Ages 21+ Community Living New York, NY Hanson. (P)- 212-385-3030 and Manhattan 10004 Director of Residential Services (Bronx): Ms. Paulette Mapp Institutes of 32 Warren Director of Residential Services Applied Human Avenue Serving the Bronx and (Westchester): Ms. Natalie Morgan- Ages 21+ Dynamics, Inc. Tarrytown, NY Westchester Williams (IAHD) 10591 Intake: Sophia Lulgjuray (P) 914-220-4325 463 Hawthorne Leake and Watts Avenue Residential Director: Ms. Ruth Serving the Bronx and Ages 21+ Services, Inc. Yonkers, NY Tokasczyk. (P)- 914-375-8898 Westchester 10705

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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED 1430 Broadway, Life Adjustment Suite 501 Residential Coordinator: Ms. Angela Serving the Bronx and Ages 21+ Center New York, NY Walton. (P)- 212-938-1223 Ext. 117 Manhattan 10018 2400 Halsey Metro Residential Coordinator: Ms. Lisa Serving the Bronx and Street Ages 21+ DDRO/OPWDD Pesante. (P)- 718-430-0474 Manhattan Bronx, NY 10461 1437 New York Shakespeare Program Director: Ms. Denise Flores Serving the Bronx Ages 21+ Foundling Avenue (P)- 718-671-7300 Bronx, NY 10452 145 West 15th Puerto Rican Street Director of Residential Services: Ms. Family Institutes Serving the Bronx Ages 21+ New York, NY Carole Lund. (P) 718-231-6535 Inc. 10011

Director of DD Services: Ms. Leslyn 90-23 161st Mitchell. (P) 718-206-9171 Ext. 221 Salvation Army Street, 3rd FL Asst. Director of DD Services: Ms. Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn Social Services of Ages 21+ Jamaica NY, Shonda St Hillaire Ext. 226 and Queens Greater New York 11432 Asst. Director of DD Services: Ms. Raven Graves Ext. 227

955 Tinton Residential Manager: Ms. Doreen S.E.B.N.C. Avenue Ages 21+ Myles. (P) 718-542-2727 Bronx, NY 10450

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305 7th Avenue, Main Line: (P)- 212- 633-6900 Services for the 10th FL Senior V.P. of DD Services: Mr. Louis Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn Ages 21+ Underserved New York, NY Cazaliere. Intake Coordinator: Ms. and Queens 10001 Brenda Williams: (P)- 917-574-5640 Services for the 5475 Fieldston Executive Director: Mr. Peter Dolan. Developmentally Road Serving the Bronx Ages 21+ (P)- 718-432-8469 Challenged, Inc. Bronx, NY 10471 2-82 Lexington Director of Residential Services: Ms. Avenue Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Singeria, Inc. Rebecca Maitin. (P)- 212-643-2840 Ages 21+ New York, NY Manhattan and Queens Ext. 323 10035

1775 Grand Special Citizens Executive Director: Mr. Donald Lash. Concourse Serving the Bronx Ages 21+ Futures Unlimited, (P)- 718-601-6935 Ext. 125 Bronx, NY 10453 Inc. Special Citizens 1775 Grand CEO: Ms. Jessica Guberman. (P) 718- Futures Unlimited, Concourse Serving the Bronx Ages 21+ 601-6935 Ext. 125 Inc. Bronx, NY 10453 500 Western Director of DD programs: Ms. Judy Highway Serving the Bronx and Rockland St. Dominic’s Home Sabater-James. (P)- 845-359-3400 Ages 21+ Blauvelt, NY Counties Ext. 241 10913

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AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED 4234 Viero Director of Residential Services: Ms. Serving the Bronx, Manhattan Unique Life, Inc. Avenue Lorna Thompson. (P) 718-231-7711 Ages 21+ and Queens Bronx, NY 10470 Ext. 39

460 West 34th Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Regional Director: Yvonne Patrick Street Manhattan, Queens, YAI For referrals call YAI LINK (P) 212- Ages 21+ New York, NY Westchester, Rockland and 273-6182 10001 Long Island

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