Benefits & Compensation Coordination
Services and programs are provided in the lower Hudson Valley of New York State. They include education and training, advocacy, vocational services, service coordination, and community independence training. We provide services under OPWDD’s Home and Community Based Waiver Program, the Department of Health’s Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Program and various programs offered through ACCES-VR. It is our goal to assist all individuals in these programs to reach their optimal growth potential.
Services and programs are provided in the lower Hudson Valley of New York State. They include education and training, advocacy, vocational services, service coordination, and community independence training. We provide services under OPWDD’s Home and Community Based Waiver Program, the Department of Health’s Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Program and various programs offered through ACCES-VR. It is our goal to assist all individuals in these programs to reach their optimal growth potential.
The low income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) assists eligible low-income, elderly and disabled residents with home heating costs.
Provide services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Assistance for families applying for OPWDD eligibility, Medicaid and waiver services, MSC, waiver respite and community habilitation services, emergency respite support and reimbursement, socialization and skill building groups.
Residential services for people with autism and significant intellectual disabilities. Community services and resources are utilized to augment the in-house program. Referrals through State and County offices only.
The Department of Community Mental Health plans, oversees and coordinates services for individuals – and their families – with mental illness, developmental/intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. Adult Mental Health Services
DCMH provides access to a wide array of person-centered, recovery-oriented services including case management, Assertive Community and Assisted Outpatient Treatment, housing and forensics.
Emergency numbers
In the event of a psychiatric emergency, you can call:
Crisis Prevention and Response Team at (914) 925-5959
National Suicide Hotline (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
Or, you can always call 911 in any emergency
DCMH provides access to a wide array of person-centered, recovery-oriented services including case management, Assertive Community and Assisted Outpatient Treatment, housing and forensics.
Emergency numbers
In the event of a psychiatric emergency, you can call:
Crisis Prevention and Response Team at (914) 925-5959
National Suicide Hotline (800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
Or, you can always call 911 in any emergency
WILC provides services to all people with disabilities. Peer Advocates provide information and referral, self-advocacy training, benefits and entitlements advisement, basic counseling, and advocacy on behalf of consumers. WILC is also an Employment Network and provides vocational readiness and assistance in returning to work.