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There are currently nine separate apartment sites throughout Nassau County. Each apartment is centrally located allowing for easy access to public transportation, shopping, and laundry facilities. Each apartment is occupied with 2-3 adults of the same gender. They are fully furnished, along with appliances and heat/air conditioning. This treatment program is meant to foster and promote independence, along with daily support from the professionally trained staff. If needed, residents do have 24 hour access to staff.

Operates two residential homes, one on the north shore and one on the south shore, for people with mental illness. Residences are within walking distance of a variety of convenience stores and supermarkets. Both homes welcome 11-12 residents and have 24 hour supervision from a professionally trained staff. Each location provides laundry facilities, an entertainment center, storage areas, and heat/air conditioning. All bedrooms are furnished with twin beds, dressers, and night tables. However, residents may bring their own furniture if they prefer.

Residents of the Apartment Treatment Program generally require less staff support than in the Supported Housing Program. Staff visits vary depending on the needs of residents. Usually, counselors visit residents 3- 5 times per week. However, visits can be increased should residents need additional support. All residents have 24-hour telephone access to staff in the event of an emergency. The Apartment Treatment Program provides residents with the opportunity to live independently, yet still have the benefit of frequent staff support. Residents work on areas needed for independent living such as, symptom and medication management, accessing community resources, and budgeting. The Apartment Treatment locations are situated throughout Suffolk County, Long Island, NY. All provide easy access to public transportation, stores, recreational facilities, and services. All apartments are private homes, which provide individual bedrooms to residents.

Supported housing is permanent housing. The supported housing program has sites throughout Brookhaven and Riverhead consisting of 2 and 3 bedroom houses within 1/2 mile from shopping, banking and public transportation. Provides case management services with the housing. Also provides the security of permanent housing, the flexibility of independent housing and the support of OMH and HUD funded housing in one program.