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2017

BRONX DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES COUNCIL FAMILY SUPPORT

GUIDE

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2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

As we celebrate the 29th 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 Anna Koessler, from IAHD, who has the responsibility of uploading the Resource guide on-line. Her ability to devote the time and effort assures a comprehensive and user friendly guide.

Special recognition to Nellie Vélez, Co-Chair; Deborah Weston, Parent Advocate; Mildred Ramos and Elizabeth Lonergan at Metro N.Y. DDSO; Jean M. Bondy at I.A.H.D and Diane Santiago-Rodríguez, Advocate, for their work assuring the accuracy of the information in the guide. Thank you also to John Paul González, of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for advocating with the City to support this important guide and conference.

We also want to thank all of the members of the committee for their dedication and hard work throughout the year.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1

Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Family Support Committee.......................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Family Support Services.............................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Acronyms......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Waiver Services............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Article 16 Clinics.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Article 28 Clinics.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Evaluations/Assessments..........................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Early Intervention.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Preschool Programs..................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Medicaid Service Coordination...............................................................................................................................................................................................18

Plan of Care Support Services...........................................................................................................................................................................................19

Day Services...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

Day Services Not Based in the Bronx...................................................................................................................................................................................34

Work Readiness.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Supported Employment...........................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Residential Services...................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

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New York Cares Guiding Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................39

Certified Supportive and Supervised Residences............................................................................................................................................................39

Questions Families Should Consider................................................................................................................................................................................40

Community Habilitation..........................................................................................................................................................................................................48

Respite In-Home.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................51

Respite Overnight.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................54

Recreation Respite Miscellaneous...........................................................................................................................................................................................55

Weekend Respite.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................57

After/Day School Respite.......................................................................................................................................................................................................59

Evening Respite.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................61

School Holiday Respite............................................................................................................................................................................................................62

Family Reimbursement Camp Scholarships.........................................................................................................................................................................62

Case Management Non-Medicaid..........................................................................................................................................................................................64

Crisis Prevention and Intervention........................................................................................................................................................................................65

Guardianship Financial Planning Future Care.....................................................................................................................................................................66

Housing Advocacy and Home Modifications for Persons with Physical Disabilities...................................................................................................66

Information, Outreach and Referral......................................................................................................................................................................................67

Family Training, Counseling and Support............................................................................................................................................................................68

Transportation...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................70

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FAMILY SUPPORT COMMITTEE

PARENT & CO-CHAIRS: MARY BONSIGNORE & NELLIE VELEZ

Paige Bond-Community Action for Human Services, Inc. Ana Hsu- Y.A.I.

Jean M. Bondy- I.A.H.D. Elizabeth Lonergan-Metro DDRO, Region 4

Josie Astacio-Cancel-Advocate Sophia Lulgjuray- I.A.H.D.

Johanna Cepin-Services for the Underserved Gina Martucci- Consultant

Peter Dolan- Services for the Developmentally Challenged Nadine McNeil- Parent Advocate

Martha Espinoza-Centers for Family Support Mildred Ramos-Metro DDRO, Region 4

Hanna Gabris- Kingsbridge Heights CC Diane Santiago-Rodríguez- Advocate

John Paul González- NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Patricia Schuckle- Advocate

Caribel Gutierrez- Help on the Way Deborah Weston-Parent Advocate

Ana Koessler, I.A.H.D.

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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 services 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 Intellectual 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, parentalincome 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:

o Residential Habilitation Services (now Community Habilitation) provides to persons with DD who do not reside in a residence which iscertified or operated by OPWDD. These services assist the person with DD 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.

o Day Habilitation Services provides supervised assistance to acquire and/or improve the skills needed in community settings away fromhome.

o Prevocational Services prepares individuals for paid/unpaid employment.o Supported Employment Services provides competitive work in an integrated setting.o 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.o 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.o Adaptive Equipment are devices and/or appliances, etc., which enable the person to live more independently. o 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

o Family Education and Training may be provided to families enrolled in the HCBS waiver under 18 years of age.o 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.o 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.

o 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 theperson to achieve maximum independence. Services include fitting, modification and training in the use of assistive devices to ameliorate the disability condition.

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT

ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)

408 East 137th Street, Bronx, NY 104541770 Stillwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 104692432 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458

(718)-741-7300 Ext.7312

AHRC2488 Grand Concourse, Suite 337Bronx, NY 10458

(718)367-3691

Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State

West Farms Center 1880 Bryant AvenueBronx, NY 10460

(718) 665-6414

Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY257 Park Avenue South, Third FloorNew York, NY 10010

(212) 677-8550

Lifespire1315 Loomis Street, First FloorBronx, NY 10461

(718) 892-7765

Rose F. KennedyChildren Evaluation & Rehabilitation CTR 1410 Pelham Parkway SouthBronx, NY 10461

(718) 430-8500/8600

YAICenter for Specialty Therapy 360 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10461

(718) 239-1790; For referrals (212) 273-6182

YAICenter for Specialty Therapy 406 Tenth AvenueNew York, NY 10001

For referrals (212) 273-6182

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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.

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACTADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)

408 East 138th StreetBronx, NY 10454

(718) 993-3458 Ext. 1

Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State West Farms Center 1880 Bryant AvenueBronx, NY 10460

(718) 665-6414

Morrisania Center for Child Development1225 Gerard Avenue, Suite 101Bronx, NY 10452

(718) 960-2991

Premier Health Care, a member of the YAI Network

406 Tenth Avenue, 9th FloorNew York, NY 10001

(212)- 273-6510For referrals call 212-273-6182

Premier Health Care, a member of the YAI Network

3060 Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10461

(718) 239-1790; For referrals call 212-273-6182

Rose F. KennedyChildren Evaluation & Rehabilitation CTR 1410 Pelham Parkway SouthBronx, NY 10461

(718) 430-8500/8600

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EVALUATIONS/ASSESSMENTS

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACTSERVICE

DESCRIPTIONPOPULATION

SERVEDADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)


718-993-3458 ext. 1 Psychological evaluationsAdults; Medicaid or Medicare Required

AHRC83 Maiden Lane, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10038

Ellen Shwartz212-780-2580

Evaluation assessment and education

Ages 5+; Individuals in need of evaluations for eligibility


Intake212-780-2562

Clinical evaluations for individuals without Medicaid

Ages 5 to adult; General ID/DD

New York State Institute on Disability

930 Willlowbrook RoadStaten Island, NY 10314

(718) 494-6457Psychological and psychosocialevaluations for eligibility

Individuals without evaluations

Singeria, Inc.2082 Lexington Avenue, Third FloorNew York, NY 10035

Doris Rodríguez(212) 643-2840 ext. 325

Evaluation assessmentAll Ages but only for Manhattan residents who don’t have Medicaid

YAI460 West 34th StreetNew York, NY 10001

YAI Link212-273-6182

Psychological and psychosocialevaluations for Medicaid eligibility.English, Spanish & Mandarin

YAI

Center for Specialty Therapy 360 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10461

YAI Link212-273-6183

Psychological and psychosocialevaluations for Medicaid eligibility.English, Spanish & Mandarin

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EARLY INTERVENTION


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED

Achieving Beyond7000 Austin Street, Room 200 Forest Hills, NY 11375

Lina Debronevski(P)- (718) 762-7633 Ext. 3 391(F)- (718) 886-8694 [email protected]

Speech & Language, PT, OT, ABA, SEITEnglish, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Limited African

Monday-Friday 9 am - 6 pm

Ages 0-3

Early Childhood Associates

1745 Broadway, 7th FLNew York, NY 10019

Lawrence Perry(P)- (212) 662-9200(F)- (212) 662-9222

Evaluations, SEIT, Speech, OT, PT, and SI Social Work, psychological servicesEnglish/Spanish

Flexible Hours Ages 0-3

Hear our Voices1600 Parkview Avenue,Suite BBronx, NY 10461

Wilma GutierrezSuri Gruen(P)- (718) 829-7744(F)-(718) 829-7745

Home-based services, ABAservices,Service coordination, family training. English, Spanish, Twi, Italian, Bengali,French, Creole, Portuguese, Yiddish

EvaluationsMonday - Thursday 8 am - 6 pmFriday - 8 am - 3 pm

Ages 0-3

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DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED

Interactive TherapyGroup

19 West 21st Street, Suite 701New York, NY 10019

Jared BauerChristine Delgado(P)- (646) 230-8190

ISC, OSC, SI, ST Ages 0-3

Rose F. Kennedy1225 Morris Park AvenueBronx, NY 10461

Debbie Maringolo(718) 430-3914(F)- (718) 862-1841

Evaluations, baby team, speech & language group individual sessionsEnglish/Spanish

Ages 0-3

Los Ninos Services, Inc.

535 8th Avenue, 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10025

Edita Diaz(212) 787-9700(F)-(212) 787-4418

Evaluations, service coordination, home-based, ABA. English, Spanish, Russian

Ages 0-3

Marathon Infants &Toddlers, Inc.

220-18 Horace Harding ExpresswayBayside, NY 11364

Anita Guiliani(P) (718) 423-0056(F)(718) 229-5370

Home-based/community based,evaluations, speech, PT, OT, SI, socialwork, family training, service coordination. English/Spanish

At Parent's convenience

Ages 0-3

St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf

100 Hutchinson River ParkwayBronx, NY 10461

Janet Gordon(P)- (718) 828-9000 ext 221(TDD)- (718) 828-1671

(F)- (718) 792-6631 [email protected]

Parent Infant Group, Toddler play group, ST, parent support group, parent sign language class,parent auditory/oral training, educational workshop. English, ASL, Spanish

One hour individual sessions; three hour group sessions weekly,8:30 am - 3 pm

Ages 0-3


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED

Theracare of New York

2510 Westchester Avenue, Suite 102 Bronx, NY 10461

Vivian Berrios(P)- (718) 597-5558 ext 0(F)- (718) 597-7277 [email protected]

Home-based services, ABA, Servicecoordination, evaluations, OT, PT, SI, ST, feeding, vision, nutrition, social work Spanish, ASL, French,Italian, Haitian, Creole

8 am - 6 pm (evening hours available)

Ages 0-3

Therapeutic Imprints, Inc.

PO Box 1123Yonkers, NY 10703

Irma J. Pereira(P)- (718) 409-6977(F)- (718) 409-6946 [email protected]@aol.com

OT, PT, ST, SI, social work, ABA, TSHH, psychological, family training, service coordination, evaluations, play therapy, vision therapy. English/Spanish

Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4pm, Friday - 8:30 am - 3 pm

Ages 0-3

These Our Treasures

2778 Bruckner BlvdBronx, NY 10465

Leslie Santurce(P)- 718-863-4925 Ext. 25(F)- [email protected]

Home-based services Bronx. Facility group, service coordination, family training, social work, OT, PT, ST, SI

Monday- Friday 9am 3:30pm

Ages 0-3

NYL Harry H. Gordon School

2465 Bathgate AvenueBronx, NY 10458

Karen Jablon(P)- 718-367-5917(F)- 718-367-3363

Center based, 2 hour sessions, jumpstart facility group, SI, OT, PT, SP and ST. English and Spanish

Monday- Friday 8:30am- 2pm

Ages 0-3

University Settlement El

184 Eldridge St. New York, NY 10002

Denise Belis(P)- 212-453-4561

Home based ST, ABA. Special instruction, OT, and PT. English, Spanish and Mandarin. (Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn)

Ages 0-3

mailto:[email protected]


PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED


1770 Stillwell Avenue Bronx, NY 10459

Beverly Ellman(P) 718-652-9790(F)- 718-547-9108

Communication, computer, assisted instruction, adapted seating and positioning. English and Spanish

8am-2pm Ages 3-5

Astor Day Treatment Program

4010 Dyer AvenueBronx, NY 10466

Yronne Garvin(P)- 718-515-3000(F)- 718-515-3097

Center-based programs for severely, emotionallyand behaviorally (12 month program) Relatedservices: OT, PT, speech, intensive parent program and clinical services counseling and clinical treatment for children and their families

Ages 3-5

Achieving Beyond7000 Austin Street, Suite 200Forest Hills, NY 11375

Laurie Hooper(P)- 718-762-7633 Ext. 115(F)- [email protected]

Speech, OT, PT, ABA, SEIT, evaluationsEnglish, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Limited African languages, Integrated classrooms

9am-6pm Ages 3-5


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED

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AHRC

Bronx Blue Feathers 2300 Westchester AvenueBronx, NY 10462

Patricia Giardina(P)- 718-653-4155 (F)[email protected]

Full day pre-school, OT, PT, speech, service coordination and trainingEnglish and Spanish

8:30am-2:30pm Ages 3-5

Early Childhood Associates

1745 Broadway, 17th FloorNew York, NY 10019

Lawrence PerryKaren Daniels (P)- 212-662-9200(F)[email protected]

Evaluations, SEIT, ST, OT, PT, SI, social work and psychology English and Spanish

Ages 3-5

Easter Seals2433 E. Tremont AveBronx, NY 10461

Angela Torres(P)- 718-409-4227(F)- 718-409-5714 [email protected]

Evaluations, center-based services, OT, PT, ST, social work, counseling, parent training, workshops. English and Spanish.

7:30am-4:30pm Ages 3-5

Susan E. Wagner Day School

Grow with Us Pre School 1732 Davidson AvenueBronx, NY 10453

Sherlaine Bowman(P)- 718-229-6892(F)- [email protected]

Center-based, PT, OT, ST, counseling English and Spanish

8am-5pm Ages 2-5

Hear Our Voices1600 Parkview Avenue,Suite BBronx, NY 10461

Suri GruenKim Robinson(P) 718-829-7744(F)- 718-829-7745

ABA, SEIT, family training, evaluations, OT,PT, ST, counseling, training and service coordination. Spanish, Twi, French, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish

Monday-Thursday 8am-5pmFriday- 8am-3pm

Ages 3-5


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED

Howard Haber Early Learning Center (AHRC)

2300 Westchester AvenueBronx, NY

Patricia Giardina(P)- 718-409-1450(F)- [email protected]

Variety of class sizes to meet individual needs, integrated classes, OT, ST, PT, ABA, counseling, nursing. English, Spanishand Bengali

8:45am- 2:15pm Ages 3-5

Infant/Toddler Team

1225 Morris Park AvenueBronx, NY 10461

Debbie Maringolo(P)-718-430-3914(F)-718-862-1841

Clinical services, language group, individual intervention. English and Spanish

Various Ages 3-5

Kennedy Child Study Center

1028 E. 179th StreetBronx, NY 10460

Diane Patrick (P)- 718-842-0200(F)[email protected]

Evaluations, OT, PT, ST, counseling English & Spanish

8am-4pm Ages 3-5

Life Skills PreschoolHome

3051 E. Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10461 816 Claren AvenueBronx, NY 10465

Megan Clark(P)- 718-828-8462(P)- 718-828-0564

(P)- 718-459-1252(P)- [email protected]

Center-based full day, half day, ST, OT, PT, counseling, parent groups, music therapy, yoga and sensory integration

8:30am-2:30pm Ages 3-5

Los Ninos Services, Inc.

535 8th Avenue, 2nd FLNew York, NY 10018

Lourdes Diaz(P)- 212-787-9700 (F)- [email protected]

SEIT, ABA, home-based, speech group, family support group. English, Spanish and Russian

8am-5pm Ages 3-5


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED


St. Dominic’s Torch2340 Andrews AvenueBronx, NY 10468

Ethel G. Rosally(P)- 718-365-7238(F)- [email protected]

Therapeutic services, PT,OT, speechEnglish and Spanish

8am-3pm Ages 2.75-5

St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf

1000 Hutchinson River ParkwayBronx, NY 10461

Janet Gordon(P)- (P) 718-828-9000(TDD)- 718-828-1671(F)- [email protected]

ST, PT, OT, counseling, parent support, parent sign language classes, community sign language, education program. English, ASL, Spanish

8:30am- 3:00pm, 6 week summer program

Ages 3-5

Stepping Stone DaySchool

2926 Westchester AvenueBronx, NY 10461

Lisette Torres(P)- 718-554-2025(F)- 718-554-2035

Center-based, OT, PT, ST, social work, psychologist. English and Spanish

8am-4pm Ages 3-5

Susan E. Wagner Day School

NE Bronx Day Care Center, Inc.4012 White Plains RoadBronx, NY 10466

Joyce James(P)- 718-547-0501(F)- 718-547-2013

English, Spanish and Russian

7:30am- 6:00pm Ages 3-5

Theracare of New York

2510 Westchester Ave, Suite 102Bronx, NY 10461

Vivian Berrios(P)- 718-597-5558 Ext. 2354(F)- 718-597-7277 [email protected]

SEIT, integrated classroom, ABA, speech and counseling. Spanish,ASL, French, Italian, Haitian Creole

8:00am-6:00pm (evening hours available)

Ages 3-5


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED



These Our Treasures

2278 Bruckner Blvd.Bronx, NY 10461

Leslie Santana(P)- 718-863-4925 Ext. 27(F)- [email protected]

Center-based, OT, PT, STEnglish and Spanish

9am-3:30pm Ages 3-5

Volunteers of America

1887 Bathgate AvenueBronx, NY 10457

Linda RosenthalMarilyn TaylorRosemary Santiago(P)- 718-644-3580(F)- [email protected]@voa-gny.org

Center-based full and integrated day, UPK, evaluations, ST, OT, PT, counseling, parent workshops and socialization. English andSpanish

8:30am- 4:30pm Ages 3-5

Berberth G. Birch Watson Ave Day Care Center

1880 Watson AvenueBronx, NY 10472

Cecil Hodge(P)- 718-828-9400 (F)- 718-409-0816

Integrated preschool, PT,OT, ST, counseling. English

Ages 3-5

Westchester Schoolfor Special Children

45 Park AvenueYonkers, NY 1070

Jonathan Remeny(P)- 718-376-4300 Ext. 830(F)- 914-965-7059

OT, PT, ST, special classesEnglish, Spanish and Greek

Ages 3-5

NYL Harry H. Gordon School

1770 Stillwell AvenueBronx, NY 10469

Karen Griffoul(P)- 718-367-5917(F)- 718-367-6692

Center-based preschool including full day and half day classes ASD curriculum, UPK integrated classes, PT, OT and ST. English and Spanish

Ages 3-5

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 disabilityo Be enrolled in Medicaid.o Demonstrate a need for ongoing and comprehensive, rather than incidental service coordination.o Live outside of an intermediate Care Facility (ICF), Developmental center (DC), Psychiatric Hospital, Small Residential unit (SRU),

Nursing Facility or Hospital, or any other Medicaid Funded setting that provides service coordination.o Not be enrolled in any comprehensive Medicaid long-term service coordination program.

Most of OPWDD programs require Medicaid. If you do not currently have Medicaid, but are in need of any services contact, call Medicaid Service Coordination agencies and inquire about the home and community based waiver.

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PLAN OF CARE SUPPORT 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.



SERVEDADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCPof NYC)

110 Elmwood AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11230

Carol Lincoln(P)- 718-859-5420 x225

English & Spanish Individuals with ID/DD

Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded (AABR)

1508 College Point Blvd.College Point, NY 11356

Carliene Damberrillie(P)- 718-321-3800

English, Spanish, French,Creole and Greek

Ages 5+

Abbott House100 North BroadwayIrvington, NY 10533

Nicole Mandia, MSC Supervisor(P)- 914-591-7300 Ext. 3030

English and Spanish Ages 5+

Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC)

83 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10013

Contact: RIC(P)- 212-780-4491/4493


Advocates for Services for the Blind and Multi-Handicapped, Inc.

3106 Coney Island AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11235

Mary Pyle(P)- 718-943-2592


AllCare Provider Services, Inc.

3040 E. Tremont Ave, Suite 205Bronx, NY 10465

Elizabeth Peralta(P)- 877-391-0977 Ext. [email protected]


COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION

DESCRIPTION SERVED

Angels Unware, Inc.1375 Nelson AvenueBronx, NY 10452

Kelly Fuentes, MSC Supervisor(P)- 718-410-7406

English and Spanish All ages

Bais Ezra 4510 16th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11204

Heather Weinstein(P)- 718-436-6124


Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association

863 Prospect AvenueBronx, NY 10459

Stephanie Dos Santos(P)- 718-328-1064 Ext. [email protected]


Birch Family Services104 West 29th Street, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10001

Matthew Sturiale(P)- 212-616-1800

English Ages 4+

Cardinal McCloskey Services

115 Stevens Avenue, Suite LL5Valhalla, NY 10595

Theresa Dawe(P)- 914-997-8000 Ext. [email protected]


Cay Community ServicesOrganizations, Inc.

65 Masbeth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11211

Claudia Morgan(P)- 718-624-5585

English Ages 4+

Center for Family Support

333 Seventh Avenue, 9th FLNew York, NY 10001

Diana Collins(P)- 718-518/1500 Ext. 327



330 West 34th Street, 15th FL

(P)- 212-947-5770 Ext. 30




SERVED

Child and Family Support Services, Inc.

840-11 Grand Concourse, Suite 1BBBronx, NY 10451

Diane Baltazar, IntakeIeshia Graham, MSC Supervisor (P)- 18-618-7535 [email protected]

English, Spanish, French,Haitian Creole

Ages 4+

Community Action for Human Services, Inc.

2225 Lodovick AvenueBronx, NY 10469

Paige Bond(P)- 718-655-7700 [email protected]


Community Options Inc.350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5230New York, NY 10118

Regina Tuck(P)- [email protected]

English Ages 4+

Community Resource Center for Developmentally Disabled Inc.

Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium 1776 Eastchester Road,Suite 225Bronx, NY 10461

(P)- 718-292-1705(P)- 718-206-3400 Ext. [email protected]


Contemporary GuidanceServices, Inc.


Annie Cox Senior(P)- [email protected]

English, Spanish and Haitian Creole

Ages 3+

Creative Lifestyles, Inc.67 Bruckner BlvdBronx, NY 10454

Dyonie [email protected](P)- 718-665-7002 Ext. 5107www.creativelifestyles.org

English and Spanish Birth+



SERVEDCenter for Human Development and

307 W. 38th Street, Suite 817

(P)- [email protected]


http://www.creativelifestyles.org/

Family Services (CHDFS) New York, NY 10018

Daybreak Independent Services, Inc.

4234 Verio Avenue, 2nd FLBronx, NY 10470

Paul Randall(P)- 914- 733-3307(P)- [email protected]


East Harlem Council for Community Improvement (EHCCI)

413 East 120th Street, RM 112New York, NY 10035

Orelys SanchezMadeline Walton(P)- 212-410-7707 Ext. 5238


Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families

413 E. 120th Street, RM506New York, NY 10035

Deidre Smith, MSC Supervisor (C)- 917-494-5814(P)- [email protected]

English and Spanish Birth

Elmy’s Special Services, Inc.

163 Van Buren StreetBrooklyn, NY 11221

(P)- 718-789-7539(F)- [email protected]


Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY

65 Broadway, Suite 505New York, NY 10006

Sally Bisono(P)- 212-677-8550 [email protected]


Episcopal Social Services305 Seventh AvenueNew York, NY 10001

(P) 212-886-5674 English and Spanish Ages 4+

Esperanza Center516 West 181st Street, 3rd FLNew York, NY 10033

Johanna Tapia(P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. [email protected]




SERVEDEvelyn Douglin Center for Serving People in Need

241 37th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11232



Gateway Counseling175 Liberty AvenueJamaica, NY 11433

Allison Gelfand(P)- 718-885-4983


Goodwill Industries421 27th AvenueAstoria, NY 11102

(P)- 718-392-7072 Ext. [email protected]


Help on the Way1338 Southern BlvdBronx, NY 10459

Maria Cuello(P)- 718-484-7809 / 7810


Harris Hands Community Services, Inc.

3679 E. Tremont Ave, 1st FL, Room 4Bronx NY 10465

Reinaldo Otero (P)- 718-766-9289


Hamaspik of Kings County

295 Division StreetBrooklyn, NY 11211

(P)- 718-387-8400 [email protected]

English, Spanish and Yiddish

All ages

Hand in Hand Family Services (HIHFS)

6214 24th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11204

Stewart Sodden(P)- 718-336-6073 Ext. [email protected]

English, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish and Russian

All ages

HASC Center5601 First AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11220

Samual Khan(P)- 718-745-7575

English and Hebrew All ages

Hawthorne Foundation5 Bradhurst AvenueHawthorne NY 10532

(P)- 914-592-8526 ext. [email protected]

English and Spanish 18 months+

Heaven’s Hands Community Services, Inc.

882 Third Avenue, 10th FLBrooklyn, NY 11232

Lorenzo Brown(P)- 718-788-5252

English Ages 3+



SERVEDHeritage Human Services, Inc.

105-51 Avenue KBrooklyn, NY 11236

(P)- 718-444-4340 (F)- 718-444-4341

English Adults

Human First, Inc.128 Atlantic AvenueLynbrook, NY 11563

(P)- 516-823-9500 English and Spanish Ages 4+

Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD)

32 Warren AveTarrytown, NY 10591

Sophia LulgjurayAna Koessler914-220-4325 / [email protected]@IAHDNY.org


Inclusive Links95-117 Ravine AvenueYonkers, NY 10701

Y. Nunez(P)- 914-721-0744

English Ages 5+

Innovative Resources forIndependence, Inc.

221-10 Jamaica Avenue, Suite 208Queens Village, NY 11428

Yvelisse Rosa (P)- [email protected]


Independent Living Association

110 York StreetBrooklyn, NY 12201

(P)- 718-852-2000 Ext. 12 English and Spanish Ages 4+

Institutes for Community Living

6201 16th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11204

(P)- 718-234-0073 rct. [email protected]


Iyaho Social Services71 North Franklin Street, Suite 211 Hempstead, NY 115500

Henry Eromesele(P)- 516-280-5930


Jewish Guild for the Blind

15 West 65th StreetNew York, NY 10023



Job Path, Inc. 22 West 38th Street New York, NY 10018



Kennedy Child Study Center

151 East 67th StreetNew York, NY 10021

(P)- 212-988-9500PPG.kenchild.org


Leake and Watts Services, Inc.

463 Hawthorne AvenueYonkers, NY 10705

Holli Rubiano(P)- [email protected]


Lexington Center for theDeaf

30th Avenue and 75th Jackson Heights, NY 11372



Life Adjustment Center1175 Findlay AvenueBronx, NY 10456



LIFESPIRE1 Whitehall StreetNew York, NY 10041



Mercy Drive, Inc.60-69 Woodhaven BlvdElmhurst, NY 11373

Pamela Ossona(P)- [email protected]


Program Development Services

6916 New Utrecht AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11228

(P)- 718-256-2212(F)- 718-256-7433 [email protected]

English Adults

Progressive Social Services, Inc.

41 Livingston AvenueYonkers, NY 10705

Juliana Quansah914-613-7840

English Adults

Quality Services for The Autism Community (QSAC)

25-09 BroadwayAstoria, NY 11103



Quality Services Beyond Compliance

1 Cross Island Plaza, Suite LL7AJamaica, NY 11434



Queens Parent RecourseCenter

88-50 165th StreetJamaica, NY 11433





SERVED

Rewarding Experiences for Adult Living, Inc. (REAL)

32 Belmont Blvd.Elmont, NY 11003

Kathleen Dunbar, MSC Supervisor(P)- [email protected]


mailto:P.Ossona@mercydriveinc

Richmond Community Services, Inc.

919 North BroadwayYonkers, NY 10704



Rose F. Kennedy1225 Morris Park AvenueBronx, NY 10461

Enna Payano(P)- [email protected]


Salvation Army Social Services of Greater New York

90-23 161st StreetJamaica, NY 11432

Paul Moore(P)- 212-807-6100 ext. [email protected]


School for Language andCommunication Development

100 Glen Cove AvenueGlen Cove, NY 11542


Services for the Developmentally Challenged, Inc.

Main office: 5475 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY 10471

MSC Office:5797 Tyndall AvenueBronx, NY 10471

Jacqueline Macias, MSC Supervisor(P)- [email protected]

Peter Dolan, Executive [email protected]


Shema Kolainu Hear OurVoices

4302 New Utretch AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11219





SERVEDShema Kolainu Hear OurVoices

1600 Parkview Avenue,Suite BBronx, NY 10461

Jessica Guzman, MSC LeaderStefanie Garcia, Intake Coordinator(P)- 718-829-7744 Ext. 2121(P)- 718-829-7744


Ext. [email protected]

Singeria, Inc.2082 Lexington Avenue, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10001



SKIP of NY601 West 26th Street, Suite 552New York, NY 10001

(P)- 212-268-5999 Ext. 144 English and Spanish Ages 4+

Social Action Center665 Pelham Pkwy NorthBronx, NY 10467



South East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

3289 3rd AvenueBronx, NY 10456



Special Citizens Futures Unlimited, Inc.

350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 627 New York, NY 10018


St. Dominic’s Home500 Western HighwayBlauvelt, NY 10913



St. Mary’s Hospital for Children

6 Ohio DriveLake Success, NY 11042





SERVED

The Shield Institute 144-61 Roosevelt AvenueFlushing, NY 11345

(P)-718-939-8700 Ext. [email protected]


Taconic Innovations, Inc.25-35 Beachwood AvenueMt. Vernon, NY 10550

Siomara Palacios(P)- 914-668-9041 Ext. 4100(F)- 914-668-9043


The Thrive Network Inc.241 37th Street, Suite 604Brooklyn, NY 11232

Morris Marroquin(P)- 718-965-3995 [email protected]@thethrivenetwork.org

English All ages

Unique Care CommunityServices

1360 East 86th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11236

Aeon Clark(P)- 347-802-2956

English and Spanish All ages

UCP of NYS330 West 34th Street, 15th FLNew York, NY 10001

Susan Constantino(P)- 212-947-5770


Unique Life, Inc.4234 Vireo AvenueBronx, NY 10470



Urban Resources Institute

75 Broad Street, Suite 505New York, NY 10004

Nathaniel Fields(P)- 646-588-0030

English Ages 4+


YAI Link (P)- 212-273-6182


DAY SERVICES



SERVEDADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCPof NYC)


Yudelka Matta(P) 718-993-3458 Ext. 21

Day Habilitation, non-ambulatory served with transportation

Ages 18+

ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCPof NYC)


Richard Francis(P)- 718-652-9790 Ext. 260

Day Habilitation with transportation

Ages 18+

ADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCPof NYC)

2432 Grand ConcourseBronx, NY 10458

David Daniels(P)- 718-741-7215

Day Habilitation, I-II-III-IV & IVnon-ambulatory served with transportation

Ages 21+

AHRC1420 Ferris PlaceBronx, NY 10461

Charlotte Diaz(P)- 718-684-5434

Howie Stone Adult Day Care, non-ambulatory served

Ages 21+

AHRC4377 Bronx Blvd.Bronx, NY 10466

Doris Brent (P)- 718-994-6060

Bronx Day Habilitation, non-ambulatory served with transportation

Ages 21+

AHRC1952 Mayflower AvenueBronx, NY 10461

Luz Arce(P)- 718- 792-9810 Ext. 219

Day Habilitation, non-ambulatory served with transportation

Ages 21+


Ana Kuharik(P)- 718-944-5099

Day Habilitation, Pre Vocational Services, SEMP

Ages 21+

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SERVED

Angels Unware, Inc.1375 Nelson AvenueBronx, NY 10452

Tiffany Vargas(P)- 718-293-4261


Ages 21+



Linda Schellenberg(P)- 212-629-7939 Ext. 217

Day Habilitation withoutWalls

Ages 21+



Crystal King(P)- 718-665-6464 Ext. 8774

Day habilitation West Farms Center. Non ambulatory served. With transportation

Ages 21+


4377 Bronx Blvd. Bronx, NY 10466

Robert Jenkins(P)- 718-881-7895 Ext. 151

Choices Day Habilitation program with transportation

Ages 21+

Contemporary GuidanceServices, Inc.


Veronica Garcia(P)- 212-577-5512

Day Habilitation withoutWalls with transportation

Ages 21+

Creative Lifestyles, Inc.287 E. 148th StreetBronx, NY 10451

Rupert Pearson(P)- 718-742-1138 Ext. 556


Ages 21+


420 McLean Avenue, Suite AYonkers, NY 10705

Vera Valuckas(P)- 917-828-4776

Vilas Loban(P)- 917-828-4605

Day Habilitation and prevocational services with transportation

Ages 18+


257 Park Ave South, 3rd FLNew York, NY 10010

Brian Pinto(P)- 212-677-8550

Day Habilitation withoutWalls

Ages 21+

Gateway Counseling4500-4510 Furman AvenueBronx, NY 10470

Tanea Williams(P)- 718-325-5021 Ext. 7208

Group Day Habilitation, Supplemental Day Habilitation with transportation

Ages 19+



SERVED

Hawthorne Foundation525 Executive Blvd. Elmsford, NY 10523

Deborah Flinch (P) 914-372-7176 Ext. 4010


Ages 21+

Help on the Way1338 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10459

Claribel Gutierrez(P)- 718-484-7810 Ext. 237


Ages 21+

Innovative Resources forIndependence, Inc.

2345 University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10468

Alrick Patterson(P)- 347-226-2256

Day Habilitation, Day Habilitation without Walls, and SEMP with transportation

Ages 21+


1680 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10460

Sophia Lulgjuray(P)- 914-220-4325

Day Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served

Ages 21+


3625 Bainbridge AvenueBronx, NY 10467



Ages 21+

Job Path, Inc. 256 W. 38th StreetNew York ,NY 10018

Kristan Matay(P) 212-994-0564

Day Habilitation withoutWalls. No transportation

Ages 21+


2 Courtland StreetMt. Vernon NY 10550

Holli Rubiano(P) 914-375-8999


Ages 21+

Life Adjustment Center1175 Findlay AvenueBronx, NY 10456

Sonia Stewart(P)- 718-293-9727 Ext. 15


Ages 21+

Lifespire1315 Loomis StreetBronx, NY 10461

Barbara Flores(P) 718-892-7765 Ext. 212

Bronx Comprehensive Services Center, non-ambulatory served with transportation

Ages 21+

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION

DESCRIPTION SERVED

Metro DDRO/OPWDD2400 Halsey StreetBronx, NY 10461

Mary Ann Bamberger(P) 718-893-1519


Ages 21+

Mercy Drive, Inc.73-14 Yellowstone Blvd.

Forest Hills, NY 11375

Olga Williams (P) 347-998-5677

Day Habilitation withoutwalls, accessible with transportation

Ages 18+

Modern Guidance Services

3240 White Plains RoadBronx, NY 10467

Majorie Smith(P)- 718-994-4617 Ext. 102


Ages 18+

Quality Services for The Autism Community (QSAC)

1968 Eastchester Rd.Bronx, NY 10461

Lloyd James(P)- 718-728-8476 Ext. 1814


Ages 21+


5670 Riverdale AvenueBronx, NY 10471

Reva Zawel(P)- 347-980-2900

Day Habilitation, Day Habilitation without Walls, and Pre Vocational services withtransportation

Ages 21+

Services for the Underserved

708 Lydig AvenueBronx, NY 10462

Gracie President or Brenda Williams (P)- 718-239-5434(P)-646-592-2607


Ages 21+



Melissa Martinez(P) 718-742-0344


Ages 21+


1029 E. 163rd StreetBronx, NY 10459

Nicholas Watson (P)-718-617-7490


Ages 21+

Social Action Center665 Pelham Pkway North, Suite 401Bronx, NY 10467

Van Brown (P)- 718-654-1815


Ages 21+



SERVED


751 E. 161st StreetBronx, NY 10456

Debra Tirado(P)- 718-589-5553


Ages 18+


3289 Third AvenueBronx, NY 10456

Doreen Myles(P)- 718-665-5908

Day Habilitation with transportation and lunch

Ages 18+


1775 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10453

Jessica Gurberman(P)- 718-885-4630 Ext. 125


Ages 21+

Unique Life, Inc.2197 New England ThruwayBronx, NY 10455

Rajah Gray(P)- 347-449-7891


Ages 21+

YAI1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, NY 10462

Carlos Sanchez(P)- 718-793-2182 Ext. 4469


Ages 21+

DAY SERVICES NOT BASED IN THE BRONX

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTIONPOPULATION


122 E. 23rd StreetNew York, NY 10010

Raven Taylor(P)-718-856-5420 Ext. 240

Day/Evening Habilitation with transportation, non-ambulatory served

Ages 21+


309 West 23rd StreetNew York, NY 10010


Day Habilitation III with transportation, non-ambulatory served

Ages 21+


120 East 23rd StreetNew York, NY


Day Habilitation III with transportation, non-ambulatory served

Ages 21+


161-06 89th AvenueJamaica, NY 11432

Carey Quay or Michael Arnold(P)- 718-262-9200

Wellington Hall Day Habilitation and Pre vocational with limited transportation, multi-disabled

Ages 21+


112-33 199th StreetSt. Albans, NY 11412

Sandra Khan or Joan Clarke(P)- 718-776-3900

Day Habilitation with limited transportation, multi-disabled

Ages 21+

Contemporary Guidance Services, Inc.


Veronica Garcia(P)- 212-577-5512 (P)- 646-214-1294

Day Habilitation with transportation Ages 18+


257 Park Ave South, 3rd FL

Brian Pinto (P)- 212-677-8550 Ext. 12

Day Habilitation. No transportation, must be travel trained

Ages 21+

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New York, NY 10010



SERVED

Esperanza Center516 West 181 StreetNew York, NY 10033

Inez Barnwell-McCoy(P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 121

Day training with transportation. Spanish spoken

Ages 18+

YAI310 Lenox AvenueNew York, NY 10027

Karen Abbey-Solar(P)- 212-645-1616 Ext. 3636

Day Habilitation, Greenwich Village Multi Service Center with transportation

Ages 21+

WORK READINESS



SERVED


Doris Brent(P)- 718-994-6060

Work Readiness Ages 21+


Luz Arce(P)- 718-732-9810 Ext. 219

Pre-vocational services Ages 21+

AHRC200 Varick StreetNew York, NY 10014

Yelena Bathina (P)-212-803-7344 Ext. 104

Eamon O’Tuana (P)-212-803-7344 Ext. 113

NY League Programs B and C Ages 21+


52 Broadway, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10004

Andre Arthur(P)-646-214-1311

Work Readiness Ages 18+

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SERVED

Help on the Way1338 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10459

Gina Martucci(P)- 718-484-7810(P)-914-874-9206






Lifespire1315 Loomis StreetBronx, NY

Barbara Flores(P)- 718-892-7765

Pre-vocational services, non-ambulatory served

Ages 21+

Special Citizens FuturesUnlimited, Inc.


Jessica Guberman(P)- 718-885-4630 Ext. 125

Work readiness and pre-vocational services

Ages 21+

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT




Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10302

Horatio Woods(P)- 718-442-6006 Ext. 236

SEMP, non-ambulatory served with transportation

Ages 21+


Wayne Thomas(P)-718-994-5099

SEMP Janitorial training. Non-ambulatory served. Enhanced SEMP

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Andre Arthur(P) 646-214-1311

SEMP Ages 18+



SERVEDCerebral Palsy Association of New York State


(P)-212-947-5770 Ext. 7150

(P)- 347-368-0070SEMP Ages 21+

The Epilepsy Foundation of Metro NY

257 Park Avenue So. New York, NY 10010

Brian Pinto (P)- 212-677-8550 Ext. 12

SEMP. Must have epilepsy ortraumatic brain injury (TBI)

Ages 21+




SEMP Ages 21+

Help on the Way1338 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10459

Maria Cuello (P)-718-484-7810 Ext. 240

SEMP Ages 21+

Job Path, Inc. 256 West 38th StreetNew York, NY 10018

Jim Avanvino(P)- 212-366-8487 Ext. 215

SEMP. Can served travel trained only. ACCESS sponsored

Ages 16+

Lifespire1315 Loomis Street, 2nd FLBronx, NY 10461

Gillian LeBron(P)- 718-892-7765

SEMP and job training Ages 16+


Dawn Albit(P)-718-792-6221 Ext. 205(P)- 347-547-7211 Ext. 1302

SEMP & training, Enhanced SEMP

Ages 21+

YAI2360 Westchester AvenueBronx, NY 10462

Dawn Albit(P)-718-792-6221 Ext. 205(P)- 347-547-7211 Ext. 1302

Capable programDual Diagnosis required (DD and psychiatric)

Ages 21+

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 andthe names, address and contact persons of organizations that provide residential services in the Bronx. All of the organizations listed are licensed by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The local office, the Metro NY Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO), can also be contacted for further information at (718) 430-0474.

You may also receive further support and assistance through the Bronx DD council both at the Executive Board meetings as well as the monthly Residential Committee meetings. For more information call Kathleen Cucinell at (914) 375-8898.

Please know that you are not alone out there. Good luck!

Bronx DD council Residential Committee

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NEW YORK CARES GUIDING 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; ando Have the opportunity for increased independence, individualized and inclusion in the communities where they will be served.

CERTIFIED SUPPORTIVE AND SUPERVISED RESIDENCES

o Residential Habilitation: individually tailored supports that assist with skills related to living in the community. These supports include adaptive skill development; assistance with activities of daily-living (hands-on); community inclusion and relationship building; training and support for independence travel; transportation; adult educational supports; development of social skills; leisure skills; self-advocacy and informed choice skills; and appropriate behavior development to help the individual access their community. Residential Habilitation also may include program related personal care and protective oversight and supervision

o Family Care (FC): certified program that provides a structured and stable home environment within a family unit to a person with developmental disability, offering support, guidance, and companionship. Family Care providers are home owners who receive a monthly stipend to care for individuals with developmental disabilities in their own homes. Learn more about Family Care programby 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 are 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 quickly14. What do the person that live in the home do each weekday?15. What activities take place at the home or in the community during the week? On weekends or holidays? Are inclusive community

activities promoted?16. Will my family member be able to continue attending sleep-away camp and if so who will pay?17. How is the plan of services developed for my family member, and how will the family be involved in the creation and updating of

this plan?18. Who can be contacted to discuss concerns about the plan once it is implemented?19. What is your agency’s procedure for addressing any serious concern a family member raises about any aspect of the home (such as

the conditions of the home or issues with staff)?20. How will people be allowed to express their concerns or grievances? Is there a formal process for handling complaints?21. Are people allowed and encouraged to receive and make visits with family, friends and guardians?22. Are they allowed to visit privately if they wish?23. Are there adequate areas for private activities or conversation? Do staff and others knock before entering private spaces?24. Do individuals utilize community-based services to meet their health, dental and recreational needs?25. Will people be allowed to use their personal money and property? Are there restrictions on the use of either? Is each resident

regularly informed of his/her finances? 26. How will people be involved in meaningful, productive work or day programs?



SERVED

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15-08 College Point Blvd.College Point, NY 11356

Acting Executive Director: Christopher Weldon. Director of Residential Services: Ms. Hezikegh Elliot

(P)- 718-321-3800 Ext. 216

Serving The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island

Ages 21+

Abbott House

100 North BroadwayIrvington, NY 10533

Director of DD Services: Ms. Elinor Arnemann. (P)- 914-591-7300 Ext. 3084

Serving Bronx, Rockland and Westchester counties

Ages 21+


80 Maiden Lane, 8th FLNew York, NY 10038

Coordinator of Operations: Ms. Florence Ricco(P)- 212-683-6700

Serving Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island

Ages 21+

Advocates for Services for the Blind and Multi-Handicapped, Inc.

3106 Coney Island AvenueBronx, NY 11235

Brooklyn Coordinator: Mr. Nick Hassan, Bronx Coordinator: Ms. AltiaSharpe

(P)- 718-934-2592 (P)- 718-601-6620

Ages 21+

AHRC83 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038

Director of Residential Services: Monica Santos. (212)- 780-2500 Ext. 2538

Serving all 5 boroughs Ages 21+

Angels Unware, Inc.

1375 Nelson AvenueBronx, NY 10452

(P)- 718-410-7406 Ages 21+

AMAC (The Association for Metro Area AutisticChildren)


(P)- 212-645-5005 Ext. 145Serving Manhattan and the Bronx

Ages 21+



SERVED

Cardinal McCloskeyServices

115 Stevens Avenue, Suite 115 Valhalla, NY 10595

Director of Residential Services: Ms. Diane Pryce. (P)- 914-997-8000 Ext. 156

Ages 21+

Catholic Guardian Services

1011 First AvenueNew York, NY 10022

Asst. Executive Director: Gina Maranga Ext. 2258 (P)- 212-371-1011 Ext. 225

Serving the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island

Ages 21+



Director of Residential Services: Ms. Omayra Andino (P)- 718-518-1500 Ext. 3221

Serving all 5 boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester

Ages 21+

Esperanza Center

515 West 181st StreetNew York, NY 10033

Director of Residential Services: Ms. Theresa Black (P)- 212-928-5810 Ext. 129

Serving the Bronx and Manhattan

Ages 21+


2225 Lodovic AvenueBronx, NY 10469

Coordinator of Residential Services:Ms. Tracey Tyler (P)- 718-665-7700 Ext. 108

Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and lower Westchester Counties

Ages 21+

Community Resource Center for Developmentally Disabled Inc.

Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium 1776 Eastchester Road, Suite 225Bronx, NY 10461

Executive Director: Kevin Meade (P)- 718-292-1705

Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Yonkers

Ages 21+



SERVEDCerebral Palsy Association of New

330 West 34th Street, 15th FL

V.P. of Program Services: Ms. Crystal King. (P)-212-947-5770 Ext. 731

Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island

Ages 21+

York State New York, NY 10001

Creative Lifestyles, Inc.

67 Bruckner Blvd.Bronx, NY 10454

Director of Residential Services: Ms. Tawana Carden. (P) 718-665-7002

Serving the Bronx Ages 21+

East Harlem Council for Community Improvement (EHCCI)


Intake Coordinator: Ms. Lorinda Hooks(212) 410-7707 Ext. 5254

Admin. Of DD Services:(212) 410-7707 Ext. 5254

Serving Bronx and Manhattan Ages 21+

Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families

151 Lawrence StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201

Division Director: Ms. Alicia McGrath(P)- 646- 808-5985(P)- 212-437-3500


Ages 21+

Episcopal Social Services

305 Seventh AvenueNew York, NY 10001

Director of DD Services: Mr. Richard Anamone. (P) 212-886-5601 Ext. 5674


Ages 21+

Help on the Way1138 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10459

Executive Director: Mr. Theiborh Almanzar, Associate Executive Director: Ms. Gloria Escano (P)- 718-484-7810


Innovative Resources for Independence, Inc.

93-22 Jamaica Ave, 2nd FLWoodhaven, NY 11421

Executive Director: Mr. Raymond J DeNatale. (P)- 718-805-6796

Serving the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn Counties

Ages 21+



SERVED

Institutes for Community Living

125 Broad Street,3rd FLNew York, NY 10004

Senior V.P. IDD Services: Ms. Altya Hanson. (P)- 212-385-3030

Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan

Ages 21+


32 Warren AvenueTarrytown, NY 10591

Director of Residential Services (Bronx): Ms. Paulette MappDirector of Residential Services (Westchester): Ms. Natalie Morgan-Williams Intake: Sophia Lulgjuray(P) 914-220-4325

Serving the Bronx and Westchester

Ages 21+


463 Hawthorne AvenueYonkers, NY 10705

Residential Director: Ms. Ruth Tokasczyk. (P)- 914-375-8898

Serving the Bronx and Westchester

Ages 21+

Life Adjustment Center


Residential Coordinator: Ms. Angela Walton. (P)- 212-938-1223 Ext. 117


Ages 21+

Metro DDRO/OPWDD

2400 Halsey StreetBronx, NY 10461

Residential Coordinator: Ms. Lisa Pesante. (P)- 718-430-0474


Ages 21+

New York Foundling

1437 Shakespeare AvenueBronx, NY 10452

Program Director: Ms. Denise Flores (P)- 718-671-7300


Puerto Rican Family Institutes Inc.


Director of Residential Services: Ms. Carole Lund. (P) 718-231-6535




SERVED

Salvation Army Social Services of Greater New York

90-23 161st Street, 3rd FLJamaica NY, 11432

Director of DD Services: Ms. Leslyn Mitchell. (P) 718-206-9171 Ext. 221

Asst. Director of DD Services: Ms. Shonda St Hillaire Ext. 226

Asst. Director of DD Services: Ms. Raven Graves Ext. 227

Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens

Ages 21+

S.E.B.N.C.955 Tinton AvenueBronx, NY 10450

Residential Manager: Ms. Doreen Myles. (P) 718-542-2727

Ages 21+


305 7th Avenue, 10th FLNew York, NY 10001

Main Line: (P)- 212- 633-6900 Senior V.P. of DD Services: Mr. Louis Cazaliere. Intake Coordinator: Ms. Brenda Williams: (P)- 917-574-5640

Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens

Ages 21+


5475 Fieldston RoadBronx, NY 10471

Executive Director: Mr. Peter Dolan. (P)- 718-432-8469


Singeria, Inc.

2-82 Lexington AvenueNew York, NY 10035

Director of Residential Services: Ms. Rebecca Maitin. (P)- 212-643-2840 Ext. 323

Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens

Ages 21+



Executive Director: Mr. Donald Lash. (P)- 718-601-6935 Ext. 125




SERVEDSpecial Citizens Futures Unlimited,

1775 Grand Concourse

CEO: Ms. Jessica Guberman. (P) 718-601-6935 Ext. 125


Inc. Bronx, NY 10453

St. Dominic’s Home

500 Western Highway Blauvelt, NY 10913

Director of DD programs: Ms. Judy Sabater-James. (P)- 845-359-3400 Ext. 241

Serving the Bronx and RocklandCounties

Ages 21+

Unique Life, Inc.4234 Viero AvenueBronx, NY 10470

Director of Residential Services: Ms. Lorna Thompson. (P) 718-231-7711 Ext. 39

Serving the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens

Ages 21+

YAI


Regional Director: Yvonne PatrickSenior Intake Coordinator: Ms. TracyKernan. For referrals call YAI LINK (P)212-273-6182

Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Westchester, Rockland and Long Island

Ages 21+

COMMUNITY HABILITATION




110 Elmwood Avenue

Anna Hoffman718-859-5420 ext. 234

Services are person centered. Amount is determined based on individual need

Ages 5+; All levels of ID/DD


100 Aldrich Street, #15ABronx, NY 10475

(718) 618-0782Services are person centered. Amount is determined based on individual need

Ages 3+


Luba Zborovskaya212-780-2340




333 Seventh Avenue, 9th FloorNew York, NY 10001

Martha Espinoza/Tray Power718- 518-1500 ext. 357


Ages 3+

Centro Social La Esperanza


Denise Pinargote212-928-5810 ext. 126



Children’s Aid Society

1522 Southern BoulevardBronx, NY 10460

Maritza Batista718- 617-8598


Ages 7-17; All levels ofID/DD

Creative Lifestyles, Inc.

67 Bruckner BoulevardBronx, NY 10454

Andy Long718-665-7002 ext. 5121


Ages 7+

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SERVED


471 McLean AvenueYonkers, NY10705

Tasha Miah914-733-3325


Ages 12+

Hand in Hand Family Services (HIHFS)

390 Kings Highway, #ABrooklyn, NY 11223

Mayer Ungar718- 336-6073


Ages 3+


3679 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10465

Reinaldo Otero 347-809-2303


Ages 4+

Hear our Voices1600 Parkview Avenue, Suite BBronx, NY 10467

Chelly Dweck718-829-7744 ext. 1104


Ages 3+

Help on the Way1338 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10459

Roslyn Tineo917-652-4319


Infants and older

Human First, Inc.

128 Atlantic AvenueLynbrook, NY 11563

Lasagna Rayside516-823-9500 ext. 251



Inclusive Links

45 Ludlow Street,room 312 Yonkers, NY 10705

Churchill Egone914-721-0744




93-22 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd FloorWoodhaven, NY 11421

Tamara Willis718-805-6796 ext. 126





SERVED

Mercy Drive, Inc.

120-34 Queens Boulevard, Suite 210Kew Gardens, NY 11415

Gezel Ishak/Clara Rivera718-793-1072



Progressive Social Services, Inc.

2655A Webster AvenueBronx, NY 10458

914-434-5532Services are person centered. Amount is determined based on individual need

Ages 3+;

Quality Services forThe Autism Community (QSAC)


Vicky Ramsay718- 728-8476 ext. 1259


Ages 5+; on AutismSpectrum

Rewarding Experiences for Adult Living, Inc. (REAL)

68 East 131th Street, Suite 605New York, NY 10037

Mavis Maholmes212-939-9520


Ages 5+


5474 Fieldstone RoadBronx, NY 10471

Gloria Taveras929-800-1788


Ages 5+

Singeria, Inc.

2082 Lexington Avenue, Third FloorNew York, NY 10035

Thainesse Caro212-643-2840


Ages 3+

SKIP of NY

601 West 26th Street, STE 522New York, NY 10001

Richard Walsh212-268-5999


Infants and older


2212 Third Avenue, 3rd FloorNew York, NY

Tatiana O’Conner212-410-6719 ext. 216


Ages 4+; all levels of ID/DDonly Autism Spectrum

10035

Unique Life, Inc.4234 Viero AvenueBronx NY 10470

Sonji Phillips718-231-7711 ext. 1024



YAI

460 West 34th Street, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10001

YAI Link212-273-6182



RESPITE IN-HOME





Project Connect877-827-2666




100 Aldrich Street, #15ABronx, NY 10475

Elizabeth Peralta877-391-0977 Ext. [email protected]


Ages 3+

AHRC

83 Maiden Lane, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10038

Luba [email protected]



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SERVED



Martha Espinoza718 518-1500 ext. [email protected]

(For Com. Hab.)Christie Powers718-518-1500 ext. [email protected]


Ages 3+;


3679 East Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10465

Reinaldo Otero 347-809-2303


Ages 4+;

Help on the Way1338 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10459

Maria Cuello718-484-7810 ext. 240


Ages 4+;

Human First, Inc.

128 Atlantic AvenueLynbrook, NY 11563

Lasagna Rayside516-823-9500 ext. 251646-761-1625 (cell)[email protected]



Inclusive Links

45 Ludlow Street,room 312 Yonkers, NY 10705

Churchill Egone914-721-0744




93-22 Jamaica AveSecond FloorWoodhaven, NY 11421

Tamara Willis718-805-6796 ext. [email protected]





SERVED

Mercy Drive, Inc.

120-34 Queens Blvd., Suite 210Kew Gardens, NY 11415

Clara [email protected]





Cynthia Reeves718-728-8476 ext [email protected]


Ages 5+; on AutismSpectrum

Singeria, Inc.


Dahiana Valerio(212) 643-2840 ext. 342


Ages 3+;

SKIP of NY

601 West 26th Street, STE 522New York, NY 10001

Richard [email protected]


Infants and Older

YAI


Jenaire Feimster212-273-6503



RESPITE OVERNIGHT


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURS POPULATION SERVEDADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)


Sita Boodram718-652-9790 ext. 294

In Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and StatenIsland. Transportation provided

Up to 30 days peryear

Ages 3+; ambulatory & non-ambulatory

AHRC


Maureen Blackman212-780-2523

Staying at a local hotel- Comfort Inn

Weekend Hotel Respite

Ages 18+; All levels of ID/DD, nomedical behaviors

AHRC


Veronica McGiebon212-780-2605

Free standing out-of-home respite

7 days, 24 hours Ages 4+; All levels of ID/DD,

Ambulatory, no medical, fragile orbehavior issues


2111 Virgil PlaceBronx, NY 10473

Sophia Lulgjuray914-220-4325

Free standing out-of-home

Up to 30 consecutive days


New York Services for the Handicapped


Lori Schenck732-531-0215Charles Sutherland212-533-4020

Overnight Respite at Camp Oakhurst, NJ includes door to door Transportation Provided

5 to 7 daysAges 8+; Mild to Moderate ID/DD,

physical disabilities

Richmond Community Services, Inc.

919 North BroadwayYonkers, NY 10701

Jennifer Lugo914-968-1900 ext. 5034

Overnight Respite, no transportation

7 daysAges 3+; All levels of ID/DD,

medically fragile

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DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURS POPULATION SERVED

Singeria, Inc.


Dahiana Valerio(212) 643-2840 ext. 342

Overnight Respite weekends only Ages 5+;

YAI


Alice Dannenberg212-273-6100 ext. 2364yaiadventure.org

Domestic & International Travel Opportunities


RECREATION RESPITE MISCELLANEOUS


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM


Daniel’s Music Foundation

1595 Lexington Avenue, Second FloorNew York, NY 10029

Nadine McNeil212-289-8912www.danielsmusic.org

Weekdays, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays

All levels of ID/DD


930 Willowbrook Road, Building 41AStaten Island, NY 10314

Elizabeth Sunshine718-494-6457

Family Sports and Entertainment outingsheld at certain times in the year

All levels of ID/DD

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DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURS POPULATION SERVEDSouth East Bronx Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

955 Tinton AvenueBronx, NY 10456

Clyde Thompson718-542-2727718-665-8908

Basketball Sports Program & Cheerleaders

one day a week Ages 21+; Adults with ID/DD

YAI

Bronx Leisure Trax460 West 34th Street, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10001

Alice Dannenberg212-273-6100 ext. 2364www.yaiadventure.org

Various trips locally, nationally and internationally

Adults 18+; ID/DD, ambulatory

YAI

Hankering for More460 West 34th Street, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10001

212-273-6339www.yai.org/services/hfm

Designed for adults with learning differences who live inand around NYC who want support making friends

Adults 18+; learning differences, noformal diagnosis required, travel

trained.

WEEKEND RESPITE


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM


AHRC1500 Pelham Pkwy. SouthBronx, NY 10461

Miriam Figueroa212-780-2585

transportation Provided

Saturdays from 9am to 4pm, October thru May

Ages 13-19; Mild to ModerateID/DD, Ambulatory & Non-

Ambulatory


Sam Emsell212-780-2596

Transportation Provided

Saturdays from 9am to 3:30pm

Ages 3+; Mild to Moderate ID/DD,Ambulatory & Non- Ambulatory


516 West 181th Street, Second FloorNew York, NY 10033

Elizabeth Lindao212-928-5810 ext. 120


Saturdays from 10am to 2:30pm


Goodwill Industries2196 5th AvenueNew York, NY 10037

718-392-7072Transportation Provided

15 Saturdays from Sept. to Dec.

Ages 21+; All levels of ID/DDOnly Ambulatory Individual served

Kingsbridge HeightsCommunity Center

3101 Kingsbridge Terr.Bronx, NY 10463

Hanna Gabris718-884-0700 ext. 202


Saturdays from 10am to 3pmOctober thru June

Ages 15-25; Mild to ModerateID/DD

Teens and young adults withAutism, Down-Syndrome, Multiple

Disabilities




Saturdays from 10am to 2pm

Ages 18+; Mild to Moderate ID/DD,adults with Autism



Gloria Taveras929-800-1788



Ages 5-21; all levels of ID/DD

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DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM


Social Action Center

665 Pelham Parkway, Suite 401Bronx, NY 10467

Anika Davis718-654-1815


Ages 5-21; all levels of ID/DD



Doreen Myles718-665-8908


Sunday Recreation9am to 4pm

Ages 18+; all levels of ID/DD


1680 Southern Blvd.Bronx, NY 10460

Sophia [email protected]

Breakfast and Lunch ProvidedTransportation Provided

Sunday Respite10am to 3pm

Ages 5-21; ID/DD, multipledisabilities, and siblings

YAI1241 Zerega AvenueBronx, Ny 10462


Club Fun Saturday Recreation.Transportation Provided

9am to 4pm, September to June

Ages 6-18; all levels of ID/DD,including non-ambulatory

AFTER/DAY SCHOOL RESPITE


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM



PS 721x2697 Westchester Ave.

Bronx, NY 10461

Carmen Orellana646-625-5000 ext. 5002

After-School ProgramAges 13 to 21; Children with adiagnosis of Autism, Asperger

Syndrome or Spectrum Disorder

AHRC750 Baychester AvenueBronx, NY 10475

Jethin Amos212-780-2585

After-School Respite w/ transportation

3pm to 5:30pmMon-Fri

Ages 5 to 21; Children with Autism


516 West 181th StreetSecond FloorNew York, NY 10033



4pm to 6pmTuesdays & Thursdays

Ages 5 to 21;Children with IDAutism Spectrum with challenging

behaviors




After-School Respite - Snack and dinner are provided

2:30pm to 7pm Mon. to Fri.-year round+ school breaks in February, April and 2 weeks aftersummer school

Ages 5 to 21; Mild to ModerateID/DD Children with Autism, Down-Syndrome, Multiple Disabilities

LifeSpire1315 Loomis StreetBronx, NY 10461

Maria Murray646-753-1355

After Day Respite Program

3pm to 6pmTuesdays & Thursdays

Ages 21+; Adults with ID/DD


1968 Eastchester RoadBronx, NY 10462

Vicky Ramsey718-728-8427 ext. 1418


2:45pm to 6pmMon to Fri

Ages 8 to 21; Autism Spectrum

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DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURS POPULATION SERVEDServices for the Developmentally Challenged, Inc.


Kebbi Almonte347-980-2900


3:30pm to 6pm Ages 21+; Adults with ID/DD

Social Action Center

665 Pelham ParkwaySuite 401Bronx, NY 10467

Anika Davis718-654-1815


3pm to 6pmMon to Fri

Ages 5 to 21; Individuals with ID, DDand Autism



Sandra Credele718-665-8908 Ext. 32

After-School Programsw/transportation

2:30pm to 6:30pm




Nicole Wright718-542-2727718-665-8908


3:30pm to 6:30pmMon to Fri

Ages 12 to 21Adults with ID/DD

Unique Life, Inc.2197 New England ThruwayBronx, NY 10475

Rajah Gray347-449-7891 ext. 202

After Day Respite Program w/transportation

3:15pm to 6pmMonday to Friday


EVENING RESPITE


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM



516 West 181th StreetSecond FloorNew York, NY 10033

Elizabeth Lindao212-928-5810 ext. 120

Includes transportation

Wednesday Evening3:30pm to 6pmMonday to Friday


Project Careers SEBNC


Nicole Wright718-542-2727718-665-8908

Evening Program

2:30pm to 6:30pmMondays - Thursdays




Sandra Credrell718-665-8908 ext. 32

Dinner is provided, transportation provided

2:30pm to 6:30pmMon, Wed., & Friday



Jessica Pineiro347-547-7211 ext. 1211

Evening Program (BEAP), limited transportation

5pm to 8pm, Tuesdays, Fridaysand Saturdays




Supplemental Day Habilitation Limited Transportation




Bronx Freedom ClubSaturdays 10am to 4pm

Ages 18+; Highly capable individualswith ID/DD

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY RESPITE


DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVED

Children’s Aid Society

Camp Wagon Road431 Quaker RoadChappaqua, NY 10514

Vincent Ganziani914-238-4761

Respite on Holiday weekend during school year

Ages 7 to 17; All levels of ID/DDIncluding non-ambulatory

individuals



School Holiday Respite; Limited Transportation

Ages 6 to 21; All levels of ID/DD

FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED



Camp Anne (formerly Camp Catskill)

June to September5 (2 week sessions)

Ages 6+; All levels ofID/DD including non-ambulatory individuals



Camp Issacson & Gordon Lodge(formerly Harriman Lodge)

June to September5 (2 week sessions)

Ages 18+; All levels ofID/DD including non-ambulatory individuals

AMAC (The Association for Metro Area AutisticChildren)


Federica Blausten212-645-5005 ext. 2112

Overnight summer camp

2 weeks in the end of August

Ages 5+; Persons withAutism

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DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM

HOURSPOPULATION

SERVED


516 West 181th Street, Second FloorNew York, NY 10033


Respite Getaway, Raleigh ResortCatskill Mountains

3 day vacation (fall & spring)

Ages 18+; All levels ofID/DD

New York Services for the Handicapped

111 Monmouth RoadOakhurst, NJ 07755

Charles Sutherland212-533-4020Lori Schenck732-531-0215

Overnight Camp, Camp Oakhurst

5 (2 week sessions)June to September

Ages 7+; All levels ofID/DD, Including non-ambulatory individuals


Gail Morris212-273-6182

Overnight Sleep away camp

2 week sessions June-August

Ages 8 to 18; Mild toModerate

ID/DD individuals




Financial Assistancefor goods and services purchased by family of an individual with ID/DD

All levels of ID/DD


Luis Martinez212-780-4491/4493

Information and Referral

Individuals with DD andtheir families

AHRC2488 Grand Concourse, #404Bronx, NY 10458

Michael Wright212-895-3467718-563-0209

Financial assistancefor goods and services as well as individuals who attend sleep away camp

Ages 3+; All levels ofID/DD

Goodwill Industries2196 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10037

Joy Ellis718-392-7072

Financial Assistancefor goods and services

All ages; All levels ofID/DD

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION

DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED

LifeSpire1315 Loomis StreetBronx, NY 10451

Loreen Goldstock718-792-4320 ext. 229





Tina Granata718-494-6457

Emergency Financial Assistancefor goods and services & funds fornon-camp vacations



Thomas Diaz212-643-2840 ext. 336



CASE MANAGEMENT NON-MEDICAID

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVED


Michael Wright212-895-3467

Assistance with entitlementsAll ages; DD individuals without

Medicaid


Dahiana Valerio212-643-2840 ext. 342

Case Management Ages 3+; All levels of ID/DD

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CRISIS PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION


DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM



Dolores Lulgjuray718-367-3701

Crisis Intervention including behavior management or family crisis

Available 24 hours Ages 3+; All levels of ID/DD

Gateway Counseling

1776 Eastchester Rd, Suite 220Bronx, NY 10461

Erin Lamb929-237-7209

In-home behavior crisis prevention behavior management & dually diagnosed

Ages 6+; all levels of ID/DD,In-home training for parents


93-22 Jamaica Avenue, Second FloorWoodhaven, NY 11421

Tim Coleman718-805-6798

Crisis Intervention Ages 12+;



Tina Granata718-494-6457

Emergency Financial Assistancefor goods and services

Ages 6-18; All levels of ID/DD

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GUARDIANSHIP FINANCIAL PLANNING FUTURE CARE



Randi Rosenstein,Esq.212-780-2586

Legal services to assist families in obtaining guardianship

All ages; All levels of ID/DD

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc.


212-244-4664Legal & Advocacy services to ID/DDIndividuals


HOUSING ADVOCACY AND HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVEDADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)

5030 BroadwayNew York, NY 10034

Annie Rivera917-965-2950

Advocacy in housing related issues All levels of ID/DD and their families


Yesenia Estrella212-643-2840 ext. 349

Advocacy in housing related issues All ages; All levels of ID/DD

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INFORMATION, OUTREACH AND REFERRAL

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVEDADAPT Community Network(Formerly known as UCP of NYC)

80 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038


Information and ReferralAll persons with ID/DD and their

family


Luis Martinez212-780-4491/4493

Information and ReferralIndividuals with DD and their

families

Early Childhood Direction Center

2488 Grand Concourse, #303Bronx, NY 10458

[email protected]

Information and Referral 0-5 years; All levels of ID/DD

Heart Share HumanServices of New York

12 Metro Tech Center, 29th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201

Laurie Yankowitz718- 422-3271

Information, referral and training for ID/DD individuals with Fragile X Syndrome

All ages

Include NYC116 East 16th StreetNew York, NY 10003

Jean Mizutani212-677-4660

Information, referral, advocacy and support

All levels of ID/DD

Parent-to-Parent ofNew York State

25 Beaver St., 4th FloorNew York, NY 10004

Ellen McHughMildred Suarez Milligan1-800-405-8818

Information, training, referral and parent-to-parent support

All ages; All levels of ID& DD


Thomas Diaz212-643-2840 ext. 336

Information and Referral All ages

SKIP of NY601 West 26th Street, Suite 522New York, NY 10001

212-268-5999 ext. 191

Adult Informational workshops All ages; All levels of ID/DD

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YAI460 West 34th Street, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10001

YAI Link212-273-6182

YAI Link information, referral, outreach and presentations on the service system, Spanish and Mandarin SpokenPresentations

All ages; All levels of ID/DD

FAMILY TRAINING, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVEDCenter for Human Development and Family Services (CHDFS)

307 West 38th Street, Suite 817New York, NY 10018

212-695-4563 English and Spanish spoken Birth and up;


2811 Zulette AvenueBronx, NY 10461

Nazareth Morel718-518-1500 ext. 357

In-home parenting skills training for parents with DD

Parents who are ID/DD



Martha Espinoza212-629-7939 ext. 212

In-home parenting skills training for parents with DD

Parents with more than oneindividual with ID/DD



Crystal King718-665-6414 ext. 3774

Advocacy outreach & information on transition to adult services

Parents of ID/DD individuals,adolescents aging out of DOE

district 75

Gateway Counseling

4500 Furman AvenueBronx, NY 10470

Samantha Peterson929-237-7209

Parent Training individual & group support short-term counseling

Ages 18+; dually diagnosedindividuals

Heart Share HumanServices of New York

12 Metro Tech Center, 29th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201

Laurie Yankowitz718-422-3271

Parent Training, Individual & Group Support


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Mercy Drive, Inc.120-34 Queens Blvd.Queens, NY 11414

Pamela Ossona718-725-9326

Parent Support Group, information &referral


Parent-to-Parent ofNew York State

25 Beaver St.New York, NY 10004

Ellen McHughMildred Suarez MilliganMary Beth Fadelici1-800-405-8818

Parent support, information and referral

All ages; Parents and close relativesof individuals with ID/DD


5474 Fieldstone RoadBronx, NY 10471

Crusita Ramos718-432-8469

Parent Support Group, information, referral, support for parents & self-advocates

Parents of children or adults withID/DD and self-advocacy


YAI Link212-273-6182

Free Education workshops, Languages spoken: English, Spanish &Mandarin

Ages 18+; Open to all, includingprofessionals, family members and

People with ID/DD


Daisy Sosa212-273-6259

Project Grow - Parent Training in behavior management offered in English, Spanish, Mandarin & Cantonese

Ages 18+; Open to all, includingprofessionals, family members and

People with ID/DD


YAI Link212-273-6182

Independent Living Program-focuses on developing skills for independent living in the community. Once a weekfor 26 weeks

Ages 18+: Individuals with ID/DDTravel Trained, Independent LivingHighly Capable individuals with

Autism Spectrum

TRANSPORTATION

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVEDNew York State Institute on Disability

930 Willowbrook Road,#41AStaten Island, NY 10314

Elizabeth Sunshine718-494-6457

Car Service Voucher within 5 boroughs All ages

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