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Queens: Directory of Service Providers For People with Developmental Disabilities
2014-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to John Paul Gonzales, and staff of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for the printing of the Queens Directory of Adult Day Services. Thanks also to the Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities, Bernard Fineson DDRO, Voluntary Agencies, the Department of Education and families for their participation in this project. This is the sixth edition of the Queens Directory of Adult Day Services. I would like to thank my committee members who spent numerous hours working on developing the directory. They are: Beverly Berger, parent, QCDD, Pamela Gaynor, Department of Education; Lia Nissel, Queens Centers for Progress/Bellerose; and Wendy Schoenfeld, Lifespire. It is hoped that this Directory will be an effective tool for families and professionals to access appropriate programs in an efficient manner. We encourage agencies to contact us regarding updated information. We welcome hearing about new programs. Please email [email protected]. Josie Davide Queens Centers for Progress Co-Chair, Queens Adult Day Services Committee
QUEENS DIRECTORY OF ADULT DAY SERVICES
INTRODUCTION This directory is a comprehensive listing of Adult Day programs available in Queens for adults with developmental disabilities. It is meant to be a resource for families and professionals in search of services for young adults who are in transition due to aging out of special education programs. It is also a resource for adults with developmental disabilities who are in need of a day or vocational program. A developmental disability is defined as a mental or physical impairment, manifested before age 22, that continues indefinitely and results in a substantial limitation in specific areas of functioning. It includes intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism and neurological impairment. The programs are funded by the New York State Office For People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), www.opwdd.ny.gov and are administered in Queens County by the Bernard Fineson Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (BFDDRO).
Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities is an organization comprised of individuals, parents and representatives of most of the agencies providing services and programs in Queens. The council meets on the first Monday of each month. At these meetings, information is shared about programs and services, priorities are determined and legislative agendas are planned. This forum allows opportunities for networking.
Adult Day Services Committee
The Day Services Committee’s mission is to ensure that quality adult day program services are being provided in Queens. The Committee is made up of family members, provider agency representatives, and Department of Education transition coordinators. The Committee provides a system to ensure that individuals who are in need of day services are referred to appropriate provider agencies. The meetings also act as a forum for the group to share innovative ideas and discuss emerging issues. Members of the Committee can gain information and a greater understanding of all programs available to adults with developmental disabilities. Meetings are usually on the third Wednesday of every month and held at different locations within the Borough of Queens. See website: www.qcddny.org for information/locations of meetings.
TYPES OF ADULT DAY SERVICES Day Habilitation: This is a service that provides a range of supervised experiences in community settings designed to meet an individual’s unique choices and needs. Activities in this type of program may include purchasing goods and services, volunteering in the community, learning to travel in the community, and preparation for the possibility of eventually entering the job market in a supported work endeavor. Some agencies offer Day Habilitation Without Walls. Pre-Vocational Services: This is a service that prepares individuals for paid or unpaid employment. Services include teaching concepts such as attending to task, task completion, problem solving, and safety. Activities included in this category are not primarily directed at teaching specific job skills, but are directed at underlying goals, such as increased attention span and/or improving motor skills. Supported Employment: These are services designed to enable adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to secure and maintain gainful employment in their community. Services may include, but are not limited to: vocational assessment to accurately determine the proper vocational course of action, on-the-job placement working with job coaching, and vocational counseling supports. Transitional employment programs, supported employment programs, and workstations in the industry are examples of programs. Supported Employment is for individuals who because of their disability cannot gain competitive employment on their own or cannot maintain the job independently. Some agencies offer: ETP – Employment Training Program and Pathways to Employment Services. Work Readiness: This is a services that addresses issues of occupational exploration, job hunting techniques, interviewing and the behaviors necessary to hold a job. A significant component is devoted to individual participation in community-based work internships. Staff works directly with each individual at a work site to further assess their work skills, preferences, and support needs. Considerable time is spent on training individuals to travel independently to work locations. The final phase of the program involves individualized job placement with intensive job coaching services. The coaching helps each participant learn work tasks and appropriate work behaviors. Coaching continues as needed to ensure job retention.
Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
AABR Inc. Carey Gerardi Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program focuses on maximizing individuals
Wellington Hall Wellington Hall Pre-Vocational profound to mild intellectual disability participation in the local community through
161-06 89th Avenue 718-262-9200 Supported Employment or developmental disability; Medicaid volunteer work as well as in-house programming
Jamaica, NY 11432 718-262-9203 Fax and waiver enrolled or eligible; of academic skills, self-care skills and other
Carey Gerardi, Director [email protected] Queens resident. activities. Transportation is provided.
AABR Inc. Michael Arnold Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program focuses on maximizing individuals'
St. Pascal's Hall St. Pascal’s Hall profound to mild intellectual disability participation in the local community through
112-33 199th Street 718-776-3900 or developmental disability; Medicaid volunteer work as well as in-house programming
St. Albans, NY 11412 718-776-5518 and waiver enrolled or eligible; of academic skills, self-care skills and other
Michael Arnold, Director [email protected] Queens resident. activities. Transportation is provided.
AHRC Cyril Weinberg 212-780-4491 or 212-780-4493 Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Goal is to provide community inclusion and
32-03 39th Avenue 212-780-4499 Voicemails intellectual disability or developmental instruction in daily living skills necessary to
Long Island City, NY 11101 212-780-2353 Fax disability prior to age 18; Medicaid function more independently. Snoezelen room,
Valentina Shmulenson, Director [email protected] coverage required. computer room and model apartment available.
Transportation is available.
AHRC Joseph Weingold 212-780-4491 or 212-780-4493 Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis Instruction in the daily living skills necessary
Adult Day Center 212-780-4499 Voicemails Pre-Vocational Training of intellectual disability or develop- to function independently. Communication
38-18 Woodside Avenue 212-780-2353 Fax Work Readiness mental disability; Medicaid coverage inclusion activities, health and fitness program
Woodside, NY 11104 [email protected] Seniors Day Habilitation required. with membership. Transportation is provided.
Michael Kaplan, Director
AHRC Far Rockaway Mary Ellen Cronin Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Community based volunteer work. Activities
Adult Day Center 718-327-2809 intellectual disability or developmen- focus on promoting community inclusion and
23-55 Healy Avenue 718-337-2225 Fax tal disability. increasing independence in daily living skills.
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 [email protected] Transportation is provided.
Costa Xystris, Director
Association for Neurologically Peter Coleman Day Habilitation 17 years old and older; diagnosis of Program based on person-centered planning
Impaired and Brain Injured 718-423-9550 Ext.2147 developmental disability; willingness and personal choice. Individuals focus on learn-
Children (ANIBIC) 718-423-9438 Fax to be travel trained; Medicaid cover- ing community integration, volunteer work,
61-35 220th Street [email protected] age required. and exploring personal goals. Transportation
Bayside, NY 11364 is provided.
Paul Pokalsky, Director
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
ANIBIC Peter Coleman Day Habilitation 17 years old and older; Queens resident Program assists participants in achieving their
61-35 220th Street 347-594-2147 with documented developmental disability; highest potential through educational, vocational,
Bayside, NY 11364 718-423-9550 Medicaid recipient; OPWDD Waiver Eligible; and recreational activities designed to promote
Paul Pokalsky, Director 718-423-9838 Fax must have MSC. independence and community integration.
[email protected] Transportation is provided.
ANIBIC Peter Coleman Pre-Vocational 17 years old and older; Queens resident Program focuses on mastering the requisites for
61-35 220th Street 347-594-2147 with documented developmental disability; work; including but not limited to hygiene, tardiness,
Bayside, NY 11364 718-423-9550 Medicaid recipient; OPWDD Waiver Eligible; stress management, and appropriate social and
Paul Pokalsky, Director 718-423-9838 Fax must have MSC. professional interaction.
ANIBIC Peter Coleman Supported Employment 17 years old and older; Queens resident Program assists individuals in obtaining paid employment
61-35 220th Street 347-594-2147 with documented developmental disability; through selective job placement. Job Coaching provided
Bayside, NY 11364 718-423-9550 Medicaid recipient; OPWDD Waiver Eligible; with minimum of 2 on-site visits per month. Training
Paul Pokalsky, Director 718-423-9838 Fax must have MSC. includes situational assessments.
ANIBIC Peter Coleman Iris Hill Senior Day Habilitation 50 years old and older; Queens resident Program assists participants in achieving their
244-20 Grand Central Parkway 347-594-2147 with documented developmental disability; highest potential through educational and recreational
Bellerose, NY 11426 718-464-0654 Medicaid recipient; OPWDD Waiver Eligible; activities designed to promote and reinforce
Dawn Merced, Director 718-423-9838 Fax must have MSC. independence and community integration.
[email protected] Transportation is provided.
Catholic Charities Vivian Gambrell/Ernesto Fano Day Habilitation 21 years and older, diagnosis of intel- Program provides a variety of community based
Neighborhood Services 718-215-2183 lectual disability or developmental disability; activities designed to enhance individuals' independence
36-40 37th Street 718-215-2172 Fax May also have a secondary psychiatric in daily living skills, community integration, inclusion,
Long Island City, NY 11101 [email protected] diagnosis and be Medicaid eligible. and productivity. The program also offers community
Vivian Gambrell, Director volunteer work, clerical and computer skills training.
Transportation is provided.
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Center For Family Support Linda Schellenberg Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program focuses on providing 1:1 services to
900 Merchants Concourse 516-292-3000 Ext. 217 Without Walls intellectual disability or developmental consumer's in the community. Program provides
Lower Level #5 #6 516-292-4090 Fax disability; ambulatory; Medicaid eligible. community inclusion, travel training, volunteering
Westbury, NY 11590 [email protected] and recreation activities. Transportation is not
Linda Schellenberg, Director provided.
EIHAB Human Services Inc. Elizabeth Adelaja Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Provides individuals with the opportunity to gain
222-40 96th Avenue 718-465-8833 intellectual disability or developmental skills in self care, travel training, independent
Queens Village, NY 11428 718-465-9217 Fax disability; may also have a secondary living, community integration, community
Ahlam Hammad, Program Coordinator [email protected] psychiatric diagnosis; Medicaid coverage based volunteer work, clerical and computer
and medicaid case management required. skills training is also available. Stipend is
Ambulatory and nonambulatory individuals. earned weekly. Transportation is provided.
EIHAB Human Services Inc. Elizabeth Adelaja Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Provides individuals with the opportunity to gain
177-50 South Conduit Avenue 718-527-3407 intellectual disability or developmental skills in self care, travel training, independent
Springfield Gardens, NY 11434 718-527-3482 Fax disability; may also have a secondary living, community integration, community
Timothy Brown, Program Coordinator [email protected] psychiatric diagnosis; Medicaid coverage based volunteer work, clerical and computer
and medicaid case management required. skills training is also available. Stipend is
Ambulatory and nonambulatory individuals. earned weekly. Transportation is provided.
Elmy's Special Services Tanese Talbert Day Habilitation with and 19 years old or older; diagnosis of Program provides individiuals with the opportunitiy to
163 Van Buren Street 718-789-7539 without walls intellectual disability or developmental dis- participate in academic groups, exercise groups,
Brooklyn, NY 11221-0000 718-735-1120 Fax ability; resident of Queens or Brooklyn; community integration and recreational activities.
Junior Gordon, Program Director tanese.talbert@elmysspecialservices Medicaid and Waiver enrolled. Transportation is provided.
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Evelyn Douglin Center Aida Ayeva - Intake Day Habilitation 21 years old or older; diagnosis of Focus is to enhance independence in the areas
Serving People In Need Inc. 718-965-1998 ext 152 intellectual disability range severe to mild; of self care, personal safety and work readiness
162-10 Highland Avenue 718 965-3995 Fax some challenging behaviors; Medicaid through community based volunteer work. Trans-
Jamaica, NY 11432 718-291-3588 coverage required. portation is provided.
Robert Nesbitt, Director [email protected]
Family Residences and Alana de Sciora Program Without Walls 21 years or older; diagnosis of Community based day program in Queens for aging out
Essential Enterprises (FREE) 516-870-1622 intellectual or developmental disability; individuals. Vocational skills are taught through
Resource and referral Office 631-851-3873 Fax Medicaid eligible; community involvement such as Nursing Homes, Meals on
120 Plant Avenue [email protected] Wheels and several different other community integration
Hauppauge, NY 11788 opportunities. Transportation is provided to and from the
Laura Graf, Director individual's home and directly out into the community.
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Federation Employment Jeffrey Perez Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Provides a variety of community based activities
Guidance Service (FEGS) & 718-631-2130 Ext 211 intellectual disability or developmental designed to enhance participants' independence
Health and Human Services 718-631-4061 Fax disability; Medicaid coverage required in daily living skills, community integration and
58-20 Little Neck Parkway [email protected] and waiver enrolled or eligible. productivity. Transportation is provided.
Little Neck, NY 11362
Jeffrey Perez, Director
Gateway Counseling Center Ross Stephens Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Center provides services seven days a week.
219-10 Hillside Avenue 718-217-0444 Day Habilitation Without Walls intellectual or developmental disability; Indiviudals learn to socialize with others while working
Queens Village, NY 11427 718-217-0277 Fax Prevocational Medicaid eligible. to become more independent. Personalized curriculum
Sandra Romero, Director [email protected] Supplemental Day Habilitation based on indiviudal's preference. Community integration
to local parks, malls, museums, restaurants, bowling,
movies, and more. Indiviudals are provided with
opportunities to volunteer in the community.
Transportation is provided.
General Human Outreach Pat Liu Chang Day Habilitation & 19 years old and older; Medicaid Eligible Bilingual, Chinese speaking staff available
In the Community 718-307-6563 Pre-Vocational Waiver eligible Hot lunch and transportation are
35-02 Northern Blvd. 2FL 718-361-0231 available if there is a need. Transportation
Long Island City, NY 11101 718-261-0237 Fax is provided.
Cheryl McDonald, Supervisor [email protected]
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cora Jordan Diagnostic Vocational 18 years old and older; diagnosis of deve- Program provides vocational services such
NY & NJ 718-728-5400 Main Evaluation lopmental disability or visual impairment; as: supported job coaching, travel training,
4-21 27th Avenue 718-777-6343 DVE Medicaid not required. diagnostic vocational evaluation; situational
Astoria, NY 11102 718-777-6438 Fax assessment and intensive services available.
Cora Jordan, Director [email protected]
Goodwill Industries of Greater Martha Jackson Supported Employment 18 years old and older; Diagnosis of visual Program places adults with visual impairment
NY& NJ 718-728-5400 Main for the Visually Impaired impairment; Medicaid not required. in jobs in the community. Provides job search
4-21 27th Avenue 718-777-6357 Direct assistance as well as travel training and job
Astoria, NY 11102 718-777-6438 Fax coaching. Transportation is not provided.
Martha Jackson, Director [email protected]
Goodwill Industries of Greater Betty Jackson Supported Employment 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Individuals are placed in a mainstream work
NY & NJ 718-728-5400 Main intellectual disability or developmental environment. Program provides job coaching
4-21 27th Avenue 718-777-6345 SE disability; may also have a secondary and travel training. Transportation is not provided.
Astoria, NY 11102 718-777-6438 Fax psychiatric diagnosis; Medicaid not
Betty Jackson, Director [email protected] required.
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Goodwill Industries of Viviana Ferreria Community Based Pre-Voc 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Community based Pre-Vocational services offered.
Greater NY & NJ 718-728-5400 Main intellectual disability; may also have a
4-21 27th Avenue 718-777-6373 ERS secondary diagnosis or physical disability,
Astoria, NY 11102 718-777-6438 Fax visual or hearing impairment; Medicaid
Celina Cavalluzi, Director [email protected] required.
Goodwill Industries of Celina Cavalluzzi Bridges to Success 18 years old an older; Must have a Prepares adults on the Autism Spectrum Disorder to go to
Greater NY & NJ 718-728-5400 Main diagnosis of Autism. Medicaid required. supported employment by providing vocational training
4-21 27th Avenue 718-777-6438 Fax skills preparation.
Astoria, NY 11102 [email protected]
Celina Cavalluzi, Director
Goodwill Industries of Josephine Quay Day Habilitation Without Walls 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Provides a variety of community based activities
Greater NY & NJ 718 777-6358 Intellectual or Developmental disability and designed to enhance participants' independence
4-21 27th Avenue 718-777-6438 on the Autism Spectrum Disorder; in daily living skills, community integration and
Astoria, NY 11102 [email protected] Medicaid required. productivity. Transportation is provided.
Celina Cavalluzi, Director
HeartShare Human Services Robin Adams Day Habilitation Diagnosis of intellectual disability; enrolled Goal is to provide community inclusion and promote
of New York 718-899-2752 Ext 103 in Medicaid Waiver program; 21 years independence in various areas of daily living through
Harry Hoffman Day Services [email protected] old and older; applicant must submit community based activities. Program serves individuals
62-10 Northern Blvd William Jackson current psychological, psychosocial and who are both ambulatory and non-ambulatory, with special
Woodside, NY 11377 718-899-2752 Ext 104 medical exam. emphasis on those who are mulltiply disabled and medically
[email protected] fragile. Onsite clinical services available in the areas of
psychology, physcial, occupational and speech thrapy.
Transportation is provided.
HeartShare Human Services Carolyn Delgado Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program provides a wide variety of activities with a
of New York 718-281-0480 intellectual disability; enrolled in Medicaid special focus on community volunteer work. Services
Queens Day Habilitation Program Jilda Rivera Waiver program; applicant must submit are provided to both ambulatory and non-ambulatory
61-58 Springfield Blvd 718-281-0480 current psychological, psychosocial and individuals. Supportive services available; psychology,
Bayside, New York 11364 [email protected] medical. social work, physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Carolyn Delgado, Director Transportation is provided.
HeartShare Human Services Loucas Louca Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program provides a wide variety of activities with a
of New York 718-899-0419 Ext. 13 intellectual disability; enrolled in Medicaid special focus on community volunteer work. Services
Union Turnpike Day Habilitation [email protected] Waiver program; applicant must submit are provided to both ambulatory and non-ambulatory
159-05 Union Turnpike Lynda Sica current psychological, psychosocial and individuals. Supportive services available; psychology,
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 718-969-0419 Ext. 12 medical. social work, physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Loucas Louca, Program Coordinator [email protected] Transportation is provided.
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Heaven's Hands Bryan Rothenstein Day Habilitation Diagnosis of intellectual disability or deve- Program provides a range of supervised community
Community Services Inc. 718-788-5252 Ext. 50 lopmental disability; enrolled in Medicaid activities. Participants have the opportunity to volun-
58-65 81st Street 718-788-0950 Fax Waiver and medicaid case management; teer in the community at various sites. Transportation
Middle Village, NY 11379 [email protected] need all current evaluations with current is provided.
Bryan Rothenstein, Director medical.
Heritage Human Services Sofia Oyola Day Hab Without Walls 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program is community based and provides training and
2123 Utica Avenue 718-872-6600 intellectual or developmental disabilitiy; may skills development based on each person's capabilities,
Brooklyn, NY 11234 718-444-4340 have a secondary psychiatric diagnosis or needs, desires and preferences in a person-centered
Kaydene Yankana, Coordinator 718-872-6618/718-444-4341 FAX maladaptive behaviors; Medicaid and HCBS environment. Computer training; job readiness through a
[email protected] waiver eligible required. variety of volunteer sites; health/wellness; behavior
counseling; travel training; membership in NYC
Parks & Recreation centers; music/dance lessons; weekly
activities ie. movies, bowling, restaurants, etc.
Stipend earned; Transportation provided.
Human First, Inc. Jasmine Rojas Day Habilitation Diagnosis of intellectual disability or Program assists participants with learning and obtaining
8814 Foster Avenue 718-345-1119 developmental disability; Medicaid eligible; independence. Individuals have the opportunity to engage
Brooklyn, NY 11236 718-986-5087 Cell current psychological, psychosocial, in recreational activities, behavior management, counseling,
Jasmine Rojas, Program Coordinator 718-345-0012 Fax medical and PPD. horseback riding, Yoga, academics, music, art, volunteer
[email protected] sites and Pre-vocational training. Transportation is provided.
Independence Residences Inc. Dalinda Caceres Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Individuals design and determine what is included in their
120th Street Day Hab 347-992-2152 intellectual disability or developmental program based on their desires, interests and needs.
86-39 120th Street 718-947-1905 Fax E-SEMP(Queens) disability; may also have a secondary Services include skill building such as homemaking,
Jamaica, NY 11418 [email protected] psychiatric diagnosis or challenging personal hygiene and "work like" opportunities.
Timothy S. Coleman, Director behaviors; Medicaid and HCBS waiver Transportation provided.
eligible.
Independence Residences Inc. Dalinda Caceres Day Hab without walls 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Individuals design and determine what is included in their
diBari Day Hab (without walls) 347-992-2152 intellectual disability or developmental program based on their desires, interests and needs.
The Barbara Kilmlwoski Day Hab 718-947-1905 Fax disability; may also have a secondary Services include skill building such as homemaking,
JL WoW Program [email protected] psychiatric diagnosis or challenging personal hygiene and "work like" opportunities.
93-22 Jamaica Avenue behaviors; individuals transitioning out of Transportation provided.
Woodhaven, NY 11421 school setting; Medicaid and HCBS waiver
Timothy S. Coleman, Director eligible
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Iyaho Social Services Gloria Awala Day Habilitation Without Walls 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program provides a variety of community based activities
104-46 200th Street 718 406-3102 intellectual or developmental disability; designed to enhance the individual's independence in daily
St. Albans, NY 11412 347-702-8179 Fax may also have a secondary psychiatric living skils, community integration, academic skills,
Gloria Awala, Director [email protected] diagnosis; resident of Queens or Brooklyn; computer and recreational skills. Program also incorporates
Medicaid Coverage and waiver enrolled. the opportunity for indiviudals to participate in extra
curriculum activities within the community to improve
Job Path Inc. Michael Wolf Transitional Employment 18 years old and older; diagnosis of deve- Program provides training in clerical, porter, food
22 West 38th Street 212-944-0564 Serves all 5 lopmental disability or intellectual disability. service, stock and mailroom service. Staff to individual
New York, NY 10018 212-921-5342 Fax Boros of NYC ratio varies depending on the number of individuals
Racquel Thomas, Director in the area and where in the community they are going.
Transportation is provided.
Life’s WORC Linda Renyi Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program focuses on providing community based
Lifelinks Queens Village 516-741-9000 Ext. 271 intellectual disability; ambulatory, volunteer job sites. Activities are geared more
219-39 91st Street 516-302-1830 Fax independent in self care skills; Medicaid towards teaching job readiness skills and social
Queens Village, NY 11428 [email protected] waiver enrolled. skills. Transportation is provided.
AnnRose Bacani, Director
Life’s WORC Linda Renyi Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Goal is to provide individuals with job readiness
Lifelinks Glendale 516-741-9000 Ext. 271 intellectual disability or developmental skills and social skills training through community
74-17 Myrtle Avenue 516-302-1830 Fax disability; ambulatory, independent in based volunteer job sites. Transportation is provided.
Glendale, NY 11385 [email protected] self-care skills; Medicaid waiver enrolled.
AnnRose Bacani, Director
Lifespire, Inc Carmen Acevedo Supported Employment 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program provides onsite job training, travel
1 Whitehall Street 718-454-2700 in all 5 boroughs intellectual disability or developmental training, ongoing counseling, and
New York, NY 10004 718-923-0002 Fax disability; may have a dual diagnosis; job development.
Gillian Lebron, Director 212-741-0100 Medicaid eligible.
Lifespire Fresh Start Ana C. Torres Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Individuals benefit from a small setting and a
237-25 Jamaica Avenue 718-343-5112 intellectual disability or developmental ratio of 2 staff per every 3 individuals. Program
Bellerose, NY 11426 718-343-5125 Fax disability; previously discharged from 3 is geared to minimize maladaptive behaviors by
Ana C. Torres, Director [email protected] programs due to challenging behaviors; enhancing participants skills and utilizing com-
Medicaid eligible. munity resources. Additional services are avail-
able: Article 16 clinic, consultant psychologist and
RN services. Transportation is provided.
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Lifespire Queens South Iris Candelario Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program is geared to provide individuals with
Comprehensive Services Center 718-454-2700 intellectual disability or developmental a variety of community based activities such
162-10 Jamaica Avenue 718-923-0326 Fax disability; Medicaid elegible. as volunteering at local senior centers and
Jamaica, NY 11432 [email protected] parks. Transportation is provided.
Iris Candelario, Director
Lifespire Queens South Iris Candelario Pre-Vocational 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program offers the opportunity to earn money and
Comprehensive Services Center 718-454-2700 intellectual disability or developmental to learn valuable work readiness skills. Transporta-
162-10 Jamaica Avenue 718-923-0326 Fax disability; Medicaid eligible. tion is provided.
Jamaica, NY 11432 [email protected]
Iris Candelario, Director
Lifespire, John A. Cook Ivor Ramphal Day Habilitation 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program helps individuals learn skills that will
Center 718-441-8200 intellectual disability or developmental increase their ability to be independent in all aspects
87-21 121st Street 718-441-3294 Fax disability; Medicaid eligible. of their lives. Individuals have the opportunity to
Richmond Hill, NY 11418 [email protected] volunteer their services at 12 sites, including senior
Ivor Ramphal, Director centers and churches. Snoezelen room. Transpor-
tation is provided.
Lifespire Queens North Hamlet Garcia Day Habilitation 18 years old and over; diagnosis of Program provides individuals the opportunity to
Comprehensive Services Center 718-721-5444 intellectual disability or developmental enhance basic living skills through a variety of
50-04 25th Avenue 718-721-1180 Fax disability; Medicaid eligible. community based activities and volunteer work.
Woodside, NY 11377 [email protected] Transportation is provided.
Hamlet Garcia, Director
Lifespire Queens North Hamlet Garcia Pre-Vocational 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Individuals have the opportunity to enhance their
Comprehensive Services Center 718-721-5444 intellectual disability or developmental work skills such as: attention to task, task comple-
50-04 25th Avenue 718-721-1180 Fax disability; medicaid eligible. tion, following directions and relating to supervisor
Woodside, NY 11377 [email protected] and co-workers in hopes of eventually moving on
Hamlet Garcia, Director to supported employment. Transportation is available.
Mercy Drive, Inc. Olga Williams / Francelis Caraballo Day Hab without walls 18 years and older; diagnosis of Individuals will have the opportunity to use their
73-14 Yellowstone Blvd. 718 -268-4181 / 718 268-4184 intellectual disability or developmental community to become more self-sufficient and
Rego Park, NY 11375 718 - 268-4183 Fax disability; Medicaid eligible. independent. Transportation is provided.
Christabella Cochran, Director [email protected]
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Service Providers
AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
New Horizons Counseling Center Flora R. Bienstock Day Hab without walls 21 years old and older; diagnosis Goal is to provide community inclusion and promote
718-720 Beach 20th Street Robert Robinson Pre-Vocational of intellectual disability or developmental independence. Person-centered planning to focus
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 718 327-7202 disability; may also have a secondary on individual goals to improve autonomy. Travel training,
Flora R. Bienstock, Director 718 327-7203 Fax psychiatric diagnosis; ambulatory; volunteer work, "work like"opportunities, productivity,
[email protected] Medicaid and waiver enrolled or eligible community-based recreation and socialization.
[email protected] OPWDD eligible. On-site mental health clinic. Transportation is provided.
Providing Specialized Care Simone Chung Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Goal is to provide individuals with the necessary
and Health (PSCH) 347-834-1298 intellectual disability or developmental supports to increase their independence in areas
19-04 49th Street 718-445-4700 ext 2171 disability; may also have a secondary of daily living skills through a variety of community
Astoria, NY 11105 718-445-0970 Fax psychiatric diagnosis; Medicaid eligible. based activities. Supportive services available: phy-
Durpatee Roopnarine, Director [email protected] sical and speech therapy, social work, nursing, psy-
chological assessment. Transportation is provided.
PSCH Simone Chung Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Goal is to provide instruction in various areas of
23-15 37th Avenue 347-834-1298 intellectual disability or developmental daily living skills to function more independently,
Long Island City, NY 11101 718-445-4700 ext 2171 disability; Medicaid eligible. community based volunteer work and to use public
Malaika Brathwaite - Director 718-445-0970 Fax transportation to/from sites. No clinical services
[email protected] on site. Transportation is provided.
PSCH Geriatric Facility Simone Chung Day Habilitation Diagnosis of intellectual disability or deve- Goal is to provide instruction in various areas of
101-54 117th Street 347-834-1298 lopmental disability; Medicaid eligible. daily living skills to geriatric and medically frail indi-
Richmond Hill, NY 11419 718-445-4700 ext 2171 viduals. Transportation is provided.
Jennifer Creary, Director 718-445-0970 Fax
PSCH Simone Chung Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Goal is to promote individual independence and
189-15 Station Road 347-834-1298 intellectual disability or developmental productivity through a variety of community based
Flushing, NY 11358 718-445-4700 ext 2171 disability; Medicaid eligible. activities and volunteer work. Transportation is
Pierre Senecharles, Director 718-445-0970 Fax provided.
Quality Services for the Farzana Karim Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program provides services to adults with autism
Autism Community (QSAC) 718-728-8476 ext. 1233 Autism; Medicaid eligible. a variety of volunteering and recreational activities
30-10 38th Street 718-204-7570 Fax within the community. Transportation is
Astoria, NY 11103 [email protected] provided.
Lauren Maldonado, Director
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AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
QSAC Farzana Karim Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Goal is to provide adults with autism a variety of
196-10 Woodhull Avenue 718-728-8476 Ext. 1233 Autism; Medicaid eligible. recreational and volunteering services within the
Hollis, NY 11423 718-454-3014 Fax community. Transportation is provided.
Lauren Maldonado, Director [email protected]
Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) Patty Finnegan-Knapp Day Habilitation Services 48 years old and older; diagnosis of Social and recreation activities at the program site
Community Connections 718-380-3000 Ext 355 for Older Adults intellectual disability or developmental and in the community. Additional activities such as
81-15 164th Street 718-969-6073 Fax disability; Medicaid coverage and waiver computers, choir, horticulture, foreign language and
Jamaica, NY 11432 [email protected] eligible required. dance classes. Program also integrates individuals
Ellen Murphy, Director into local senior centers. Transportation is provided.
QCP Adult Day Services Josie Davide Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program assists individuals in achieving greater
81-15 164th Street 718-380-3000 Ext. 363 intellectual disability or developmental independence and focuses on promoting community
Jamaica, NY 11432 718-969-6073 Fax Work Readiness through disability; Medicaid coverage and waiver inclusion through a variety of community resources
Ellen Murphy, Director [email protected] combined Prevocational/ eligible required. and volunteer activities. Prepares adults for work by
Day Habilitation providing job skills preparation, travel training and onsite
vocational programming and a working retail operation.
Transportation is provided.
QCP Bellerose Adult Day Services Lia Nissel, LCSW Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Program helps individuals develop the skills to
249-16 Grand Central Pkwy 718-279-9404 Ext 719 intellectual disability or developmental function more independently in the community.
Bellerose, NY 11426 718-423-1404 Fax disability; Medicaid coverage and waiver Onsite clinical services such as nursing, psychology,
Geraldine Feretic, Director [email protected] eligible required; Queens resident. speech, physical and occupational therapy.
Activities include: volunteer sites, community recreation,
Snoezelen room, computer room, art/music program.
Transportation is provided.
QCP Pre-Vocational Kate Valli Pre-Vocational 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Habilitative services will focus on: following direc-
Program 718-380-3000 Ext. 292 intellectual disability or developmental tions, attention to task, task completion, problem
81-15 164th Street 718-969-6177 Fax disability; Medicaid coverage required. solving, safety on the job and relating to supervisors
Jamaica, NY 11432 [email protected] and/or co-workers and productivity demands. Trans-
Terri Ross, Director portation is not provided.
QCP WorkSource Program Barbara Shay Supported Employment 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program provides job development, travel routing and
81-15 164th Street 718-380-3000 Ext 259 ETP intellectual disability or developmental job coaching. Agency can open cases for
Jamaica, NY 11432 718-570-0013 Fax disability; may also have a secondary ACCES-VR services.
Barbara Shay, Assistant Director [email protected] diagnosis. Transportation is not provided.
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AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Queens Parent Resource Center Yrma Tapia Day Habilitation 21 years and older, diagnosis of Site-based day program, provides individualized,
88-50 165th Street 718-523-6953 Ext. 220 intellectual disability or developmental goal-based skill training and enhancement. Individuals
Jamaica, NY 11432 718-523-7261 Fax disability; Medicaid eligible. develop and practice socialization and job related
Timothy Coleman, Director [email protected] skills through volunteer opportunities at local job sites.
On-site clinical services and transportation provided.
Queens Parent Resource Center Yrma Tapia Day Habilitation 21 years and older; diagnosis of Site-based day program, provides individualized,
112-40 Francis Lewis Blvd. 718-736-8690 Ext. 220 Intellectual disability or developmental goal-based skill training and enhancement.
Queens Village, NY 11429 718-736-8696 Fax disability; Medicaid eligible. Individuals develop and practice socialization and
Timothy Coleman, Director [email protected] job related skills through volunteer opportunities at
local job sites. On-site clinical services available.
Rewarding Environments for Janice King Day Habilitation Without Walls Diagnosis of intellectual disability; Medicaid Provides individuals the opportunity to participate in
Adult Living 212-939-9520 18 years of age or older improving their work readiness skills, by participating
32 Belmont Blvd. 212-939-9527 Fax in volunteer and community activities. REAL also offers
Elmont, NY 11003 [email protected] training that increases socialization skills, money
Sherman Gomez, Director management skills, travel training skills, job readiness skills,
behavior management and community integration skills.
Transportation is provided.
Services for the Underserved Cheryl McDonald Day Habilitation Diagnosis of intellectual or developmental Program designed for individuals with high behavioral
63-17 Metropolitan Avenue 718-366-3888 disability; 21 years and older; needs. Transportation is provided.
Middle Village, NY 11378 877-801-0937 Fax must be waiver enrolled.
Cheryl McDonald, Director [email protected]
Services for the Underserved Yvette Kirkland Day Habilitation Diagnosis of intellectual disability or Program assists individuals in achieving greater
115-49 118th Street 718-947-2951 developmental disability; Medicaid independence in various areas of daily living.
Ozone Park, NY 11420 718-322-5219 Fax eligible. Transportation is provided.
Yvette Kirkland, Director [email protected]
Services for the Underserved Yvette Kirkland Day Habilitation Diagnosis of intellectual or developmental Program designed for physically disabled indiviudals
115-70 Lefferts Blvd. 718-947-2951 disability; 21 years and older; and will assist them in achieving greater independence.
South Ozone Park, NY 11420 877-351-9159 Fax must be waiver enrolled. Transportation is provided.
Yvette Kirkland, Director [email protected]
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Tender Care Human Services, Inc Annette Scalise Day Habilitation Eligible or currently enrolled in the Individuals receive skills to support integration
92-21 164th Street 718-526-6125 Home and Community Based Waiver. into their communities: travel training, social skills
Jamaica, NY 11433 718-526-9629 Fax volunteerism, job/vocational skills and money
Annette Scalise, Director [email protected] management skills taught by trained Day Hab
specialists. Transportation is provided.
The School for Language and Christine Ausin Hybrid Day Hab Program 18 years old and older; Medicaid; Program serves individuals with Autism and indiviudals
Communication Development (SCLD) 516-609-2000 Ext. 137 Day Hab without walls OPWDD eligible. with speech and language disabilities.
87-25 136th Street 516-609-6238 Fax ETP Transportation provided for Day Hab.
Richmond Hill, NY 11418 [email protected] SEMP
Christine Austin, Director ACCES-VR
The Shield Institute Cheryl Henderson Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; diagnosis of Services provide a variety of group and individual
39-09 214th Place 718-229-5757 intellectual disability or developmental activities based on individual's interests and life
Bayside, NY 11361 [email protected] disability; Medicaid eligible; private pay goals. Center based and community based activities
Sue Samek, Director available. provide life experiences to enhance independence
and inclusion in the community. Transportation is
provided.
YAI National Institute for Carlos Sanchez Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; primary diagnosis Program provides individuals with developmental
People with Disabilities 718-793-2182 x 258 Community Based Program of developmental disability; disabilities the opportunity to develop fundamental
Kew Gardens Day Hab [email protected] Medicaid functional skills in the areas of personal awareness,
80-02 Kew Gardens Rd YAI Link Department pre-employment training and community utilization.
Kew Gardens, NY 11418 212-273-6182 Travel training opportunities available for appropriate
Dory Wheatley-Higgins, Director day hab candidates. Transportation is provided.
YAI National Institute for Carlos Sanchez Day Habilitation 21 years and older; primary diagnosis Program provides individuals with developmental
People with Disabilities 718-793-2182 x 258 Community Based Program of developmental disability;. disabilities the opportunity to develop fundamental
211-11 Northern Blvd [email protected] Medicaid functional skills in the areas of personal awareness,
Bayside, NY 11361 YAI Link Department pre-employment training and community utilization.
Dory Wheatley-Higgins, Director 212-273-6182 Travel training opportunities available for appropriate
day hab candidates. Transportation is provided.
YAI National Institute for Carlos Sanchez Day Habilitation 21 years old and older; primary diagnosis Program provides individuals with developmental
People with Disabilities 718-793-2182 x 258 Community Based Program of developmental disability; disabilities the opportunity to develop fundamental
37-11 35th Avenue [email protected] Medicaid functional skills in the areas of personal awareness,
Astoria, NY 11101 YAI Link Department pre-employment training and community utilization.
Dory Wheatley-Higgins, Director 212-273-6182 Travel training opportunities available for appropriate
day hab candidates. Transportation is provided.
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AGENCY & PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION TYPE OF PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
YAI National Institute for Christopher Bechler Queens Employment Services 18 years old and older; diagnosis of Program provides pre-employment training, job
People with Disabilities 718-389-1300 Ext. 227 developmental disability placement, and follow along support at worksite for
Queens Employment Services 718-389-8064 Fax individuals with developmental disabilities.
37-11 35th Avenue [email protected] Individuals must be able to travel independently.
Astoria, NY 11101
Michael Kramer, Director
Young Adults with Special Abilities Elva Carrion Day Habilitation A diagnosis of mild to moderate Training in an actual store environment and
30-55 21st Street 718-626-6707 intellectual disability and no significant incorporating community integration in various
Astoria, NY 11102 718-626-6705 Fax physical or behavioral challenges; forums. Transportation is provided.
John Colon, Executive Director [email protected] Medicaid and HCBS waiver-enrolled.
Young Adults with Special Abilities Maryanne Chester Day Habilitation Without Walls A diagnosis of mild to moderate Training in an actual store environment and
89-16 175th Street 718 739-9272 intellectual disability and no significant incorporating community integration in various
Jamaica, NY 11432 718 739-9270 Fax physical or behavioral challenges; forums. Transportation is provided.
John Colon, Executive Director [email protected] Medicaid and HCBS waiver-enrolled.
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