Children with Special Health Care Needs - Program
138 N Court Street
Wampsville, NY
Provides, information, referral and follow-up for families of children who have or are suspected of having a serious or chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition. Information and referral services are provided to help families access community resources.
Elderly/Disability Services - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
1607 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Offers the following services: Adult Day Services - Provides nutritious meals, social programing, supervision, personal care services, community outings, assistance with activities of daily living and door to door transportation (Oneida and parts of Herkimer counties only). In-Home Companion Care - Offers companionship and assistance with everyday activities. Caregiver Services - Provides community education, information, and referral for caregivers of the disabled or elderly. Ombudsman …
Employment Services - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides advocacy, support, and mentoring to help individuals with disabilities to acquire/maintain employment. Long and short term job coaching Direct job placement Supportive job placement Employer education Employment search assistance Employment search assistance for Ticket to Work recipients
Home and Community Based Services - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle for individuals with disabilities with the following resources: Self-Direction - for persons with developmental disabilities Medicaid Service Coordination Habilitation Services - assistance with daily tasks and independent living skills Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program Assistance in transitioning from nursing care facilities to the home (including moving assistance). Respite vouchers to allow caregivers to …
Hotline for Reporting Abuse and Neglect - Program
NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
161 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY
Operates the Vulnerable Persons’ Central Register (VPCR) Hotline which accepts reports of allegations of abuse or neglect of a person with special needs. Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of adults and children, who due to physical or cognitive disabilities, or the need for services or placement, are receiving care from certain facilities or provider agencies that are licensed, operated, or certified within the systems of six state oversight agencies. These agencies include: …
