Expanding Housing Services

Options for Community Living, Inc. has been selected by the New York State Office of Mental Health to receive two awards to provide housing and supportive services for adults recovering from mental illness. Funding under these contracts is more than $1.3 million annually, and it will assist 85 adults with their housing and service needs.

One award will allow the agency to establish 22 new beds for Suffolk County residents in need of supportive housing. The second award will allow Options to assume the operation and management of 63 established beds/units. The majority of the existing units are occupied and include both Nassau and Suffolk County locations.

“We are thrilled to receive these two awards,” stated Yolanda Robano-Gross, executive director. “Scattered site supportive housing allows people to live independently and with dignity in the community. Options has a 35-year history of providing quality housing and supportive services to Suffolk County residents. We are excited to have this opportunity to expand our program in Suffolk and to provide the same quality housing and services to Nassau County residents now too!”

About Options for Community Living, Inc.

Established in 1982, Options for Community Living, Inc. operates residential programs for adults recovering from mental illness and affordable supportive housing and care coordination services for individuals and families with chronic health conditions. Options’ mission to assist people to live independently and with dignity in the community has grown through the years to serve more than 1,500 adults and children annually. The agency also runs the Options Thrift Shop, which is open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Thrift Shop’s phone number is 631.676.4579. For more information about Options for Community Living, Inc., please visit the website at www.optionscl.org or call 631.361.9020.