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Options Awarded Contract from NYS Office of Mental Health
SMITHTOWN-BASED OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AWARDED CONTRACT TO DEVELOP NEW SUPPORTED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN SUFFOLK COUNTY.
On September 23, 2014, the New York State Office of Mental Health notified Options for Community Living, Inc. that the Smithtown-based agency was selected to develop 15 new supported housing beds for Suffolk County residents with mental illness.
“Long-term, recovery-oriented supported housing is one of the most effective ways to end homelessness among the most vulnerable populations,” stated Diana Antos Arens, executive director, Options for Community Living. “Tenants have affordable housing and access to the support they need to stay housed and healthy.”
Options for Community Living currently provides housing and support services to 349 Suffolk County residents through its Mental Health Residential Programs. Tenants in supported housing pay about one-third of their income toward rent and get both a roof over their heads and supportive services to ensure that special needs are met.
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About Options for Community Living, Inc.
Established in 1982, Options for Community Living, Inc. operates residential programs for adults with mental illness and affordable housing and care coordination services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and other 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 1,000 adults and children annually. For more information about Options for Community Living, Inc., call 631.361.9020 or visit Options’ website at www.optionscl.org
