Options for Community Living, Inc.
202 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
PRESS RELEASE
OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AWARDED GRANT
FOR NEW SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
September 25, 2018
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(Smithtown, New York) – Options for Community Living, Inc.,— a non-profit agency providing housing, support services, and care coordination for people struggling with mental illness and/or chronic health conditions — has been selected by the New York State Department of Health to implement a Supportive Housing Program for Long Islanders who are homeless and have chronic health conditions.
“This program will help people experiencing homelessness due to persistent obstacles like serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or chronic medical conditions,” said Yolanda Robano-Gross, executive director, Options for Community Living. “When people have stable housing, they no longer need to prioritize finding a place to sleep each night and can better manage their health, make time for doctors’ appointments, and adhere to medical advice.”
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Working with local Health Homes like Northwell Health and Hudson River HealthCare Community Care Collaborative, homeless individuals and families with high needs will be considered for the rental subsidy program. Once affordable rental housing is obtained, Options’ case managers work in coordination with Health Home care managers to provide additional support to ensure housing stability.
“Affordable supportive housing is simply the most humane and cost-effective solution to ending homelessness for vulnerable people,” stated Robano-Gross. “Options is eager to provide this new housing program for some of Long Island’s most needy residents.”
About Options for Community Living, Inc.
Established in 1982, Options for Community Living, Inc. operates residential programs for adults with 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 1,800 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.
