Assists families of individuals with disabilities to plan for the future by creating an individualized life plan and recording important personal (unique, vital and irreplaceable) information. Provides support services such as direct care, guidance and advocacy.

Provides lifetime advocacy, support and oversight when a family member is no longer available.

Advocate for an enhanced quality of life and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.

Advocate for an enhanced quality of life and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.

Lawyers provide free civil (non-criminal) advice, counseling, advocacy, and representation to low-income individual clients/groups.

Assists individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV who need help in planning for their families future.

Works to empower individuals with developmental disabilities, youth and adults with chronic health conditions and complex mental health concerns, and survivors of domestic violence to live as independently as possible. Adult Services include: - Day Services, including site-based day habilitation, community-based day habilitation, and Individual Retirement Experience (IRE) for those aged 50 and over - Employment Services which help develop work skills and connect people with competitive employment opportunities - Self-Directed Services, which enable individuals to make choices about their staff, supports, and services - Health Homes (comprehensive case/care management) - In-Home Services, which provide home and community-based skills and self-development training services to adults who exhibit deficits in independent living care skills, with a focus on increasing or maintaining skills to reduce reliance on family caregivers - Behavioral Services, including home and community based services, as well as behavioral intervention - Intensive Supports, which provide relief services for families - Representative Payee Services, which help people to build their financial skills with the goal of financial independence - Housing Subsidies for clients who meet OPWDD eligibility criteria - Residential Services - Transportation - Family Reimbursement Program, which assists with expenses faced by families caring for a person with developmental disabilities - Alternatives to Incarceration Program, which helps people with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions navigate the various stages of the criminal justice system - Raise the Age Services, which helps youthful offenders acquire the life skills and pro-social behaviors required to lead self-sufficient lives, gain employment, and avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system - Project C.O.A.C.H., which provides telephone counseling, referral, outreach, and intervention/prevention for individuals and families - Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance Program, which provides services to people of all abilities who are victims of any crime, specializing in people with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence

Assists individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV who need help in planning for their families future.

Assists individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV who need help in planning for their families future.

Offers advance care planning and geriatric care management for all ages groups including elders, the disabled, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community, young families and individuals recently widowed or divorced. Reviews family and community supports, performs thorough on-site assessment of physical and safety needs making referrals to appropriate network and local agencies. Provides assistance with organization/preparation of documents including Advanced Directive, Health Care Proxies and negotiates with Medicare, Medicaid,insures and health providers. Coordinates home based health services, procurement of assistive devices and technological services. Offers client/family education and advocacy for the elderly and LGBT communities.

SAIL provides information and assistance concerning long term care planning for individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties. Information and assistance is provided for establishing Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and accessing long term care services. SAIL provides information and assistance to persons with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance. The center also provides insurance counseling and advisement for choosing the most appropriate coverage, as well as information concerning co-insurance and gap policies.

SAIL provides information and assistance concerning long term care planning for individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties. Information and assistance is provided for establishing Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and accessing long term care services. SAIL provides information and assistance to persons with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance. The center also provides insurance counseling and advisement for choosing the most appropriate coverage, as well as information concerning co-insurance and gap policies.

Assists individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV who need help in planning for their families future.

* Provides services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities that include the following: Residential services Day habilitation - offers a variety of opportunities for individuals with special needs to develop skills for personal growth. Community habilitation Self-direction, including fiscal intermediary Supported employment and work readiness Child care Respite (overnight, after school, teen night, Camp Heritage and in-home respite)

* Provides free and confidential services to those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, or other violent crimes.

• 24 Hour Hotline
• Emergency Housing Assistance for Survivors
• Crisis & Short Term Domestic Violence and Assault Survivor Counseling
• Information & Referrals
• Advocacy with Legal Proceedings
• Support Groups
• Community Education & Training
• NYC Crime Victims Assistance
• Assistance with Family Court Petitions
• Adult & Child Therapy
• SANE - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program

Advocate for an enhanced quality of life and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.

Service provides assistance and information regarding future health and personal care when one is unable to speak for themselves.

Assists families with financial and life planning for a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability.

SAIL provides information and assistance concerning long term care planning for individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties. Information and assistance is provided for establishing Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and accessing long term care services. SAIL provides information and assistance to persons with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance. The center also provides insurance counseling and advisement for choosing the most appropriate coverage, as well as information concerning co-insurance and gap policies.

Provides walk-in consultations for people seeking assistance with civil legal matters, including: - Divorce/Post-Divorce Matters - Landlord/Tenant/Housing Matters - Credit/Debtor Issues - Reentry Matters - Employment Matters Available every other Friday, 10am-3pm; call for dates. ##REENTRY##

Offers a variety of information for individuals wanting to know more or needing help filling out forms about living wills or health care proxy issues. Forms are available in English and Spanish.

Assists individuals who are diagnosed with serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and/or two chronic conditions manage their behavioral and medical health. Provides referrals and linkages to community resources, assists in applying for benefits and entitlements, and works to develop a care plan to address and accomplish set goals. Referral and appointment required.

Provides free advice and information about small estates, 17-A Guardianship, Power of Attorney, wills, and other trust and estate issues. May be able to provide on-the-spot assistance with filling out petitions for Surrogate's Court.

Assists families with financial and life planning for a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability.