Provides in-home relief of primary care giving responsibilities for the caregiver. The program services developmentally disabled, adults and children with OPWDD eligibility in Nassau and Suffolk counties living in their family home.

Places trained providers in the home to provide rest and relief for the caregiver.

Provides professionals to address issues and interaction and peer counseling within the group. Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:30pm. Call for schedule/information.

Provides adult respite care for developmentally disabled individuals, age 21 and over, who reside in Suffolk/Nassau counties with their families. Limited geographic area may be eligible for transportation periodically. Universal medical application and site visit appointment required.

Provides a support group for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related patient disorders.

Offers support groups and educational seminars for caregivers of persons with Alzheimers or a related dementia.

Provides recreation respite services for families with developmentally disabled children ages 21 and under two Saturdays per month.

Offers support groups and educational workshops for caregivers of persons with Alzheimers or a related dementia.

Offers services and programs that support the Family Caregivers. The programs are available both in and out of your home to help you care for the Veteran you love and for yourself. Learn more about how VA's trained professionals can help you find the services and support that are right for you and the Veteran you love.

Home-aid provides assistance with light housekeeping, errands and shopping for home-bound elderly who are unable to perform these tasks themselves. Assessment and case management are provided. Self-referrals accepted.

Provides companionship and stimulation for the frail elderly and Alzheimer's participants as well as respite, information, referrals and support groups for caregivers. A continental breakfast and hot lunch are served daily. Call for more information.

Provides services that include residential habilitation, community habilitation, prevocational services, respite, supported employment, assistive technology, environmental modifications, family education and training, plan of care support services, consolidated supports and services, fiscal management services, and intensive behavioral services.

Offers a meeting the second Wednesday of every month. Dinner is served at 6:00pm. The meeting runs from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Offers reimbursement for respite services up to $10.00 per hour at 100 hours per year. Also includes environmental modifications. For all age developmentally disabled persons living at home.

Provides residential care, respite and service coordination for adults and children. Offers foster residential placement for developmentally disabled adults.

Provides site based respite services and Supplemental Day Habilitation which includes social and recreational opportunities both in-house and in the community to developmentally disabled adults over the age of 21 who reside in Nassau and Western Suffolk Counties.

Maintains national network of well spouses (husbands and wives of chronically ill persons). Offers referrals to well spouse Support Groups. Has a Newsletter, Yearly Conference, online peer Mentorship Program, Round Robin Letter Writing group, and Respite Weekends. Advocates for programs that help families deal with chronic illness and educates healthcare professionals and the general public about the special challenges and unique roles well spouses face every day. Local group meets in Albertson, LI (Searingtown Rd., and IU Willets Road) at the Rehabilitation Center.

Provides Saturday recreation program for autistic children through 12 teaching them leisure skills and giving respite opportunity (at the same time) for their families

Assists seniors and their caregivers find the help they need to lead more rewarding and independent lives. Visit website for additional information.