Housing Supports

Housing Supports are designed to help people live as independently as possible in a community setting through person-centered supports and services. Residences range in size and with varying levels of support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages. Homes and apartments are located throughout Chemung and Schuyler counties. All residential options are designed to be family-like in all-male, all-female, or co-ed settings. Direct Support Professionals are on-site 24-hours-a-day to assist with cooking, housekeeping, and daily life skills. 

 

Traditional Housing Opportunities

Each home is constructed to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities for both adults and children while maintaining a neighborhood home setting within the community. These homes, with both single and shared bedrooms, provide 24/7 staff assistance. Residential supports provided at these homes are highly individualized and designed to help people reach their maximum independence through clinical oversight and consultation.

  • 16 homes available in Chemung County

  • 7 homes available in Schuyler County

 

Supportive Apartments

This residential support program supplements the needs of people who are living on their own, but who may need periodic financial and staff supports to retain their independent living. 

  • 2 apartments available in Chemung County

  • 1 apartment available in Schuyler County

 

Respite

This service is offered to families who are responsible for the daily care of a loved one with a developmental disability and need relief. Caregiving is a demanding job and even the healthiest families need a break

  • 3 respite locations in Chemung County

 

Housing Navigator

This service helps a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who desires to move to community-based housing, to obtain and maintain stable, long-term housing of their choice.

 

Independent Housing Options

The step towards living independently is an exciting accomplishment and our staff will guide each person through the process.

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