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Offers veterans, including those with PTSD, support meetings, networking opportunities, creativity and job preparation workshops and social activity experience to promote a healthy transition back to civilian life. A particular focus is placed upon helping veterans showcase their talent and share their experiences through the arts, art shows, photography, music, dance and theatrical events.

Team of professionals that help individuals e.g., paramedics, police officers, disaster workers who have been involved in emergency operations under conditions of extreme stress or people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as workplace or school violence, recover from the traumatizing effects of the experience utilizing a therapeutic technique which enables them to process the event and put it behind them. A CISD enables workers to discuss what happened, their role in the event, the impact of the experience and skills for coping with the after-effects. A CISD will generally alleviate the acute stress responses which sometimes appear at the scene or immediately thereafter and will at least inhibit delayed stress reactions which can appear days, weeks or even months later.

Offers respite for caregivers who need a temporary break form taking care of a family member with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer's. Provides stimulation and socialization through art, music, recreational therapy, reminiscing, trivia, chair yoga and exercise. Call for further information. Appointment required.

A program which focuses on the interaction between animals and humans. Components of the program include experiencing the responsibility of brushing, washing and feeding dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. Since animals are non-judgemental, individuals with disabilities can interact comfortably with them without feeling different. All animals are evaluated and certified by The Delta Society.

Offers teen and adult recreation programs for people with developmental disabilities who are living with their families not in a certified residence.

Provides weekend recreational, cultural, educational activities appropriate to participant's functional abilities, offering time out for parents or caretakers.

Provides educational services for children Grades K-8 with severe language and autism spectrum disorders. Provides speech, occupational and physical therapies, counseling, auditory training, music therapy and APE. Services provided in groups or individually. Also offers parent education and full comprehensive evaluations for adults and children through Evaluation and Treatment Center.

Provides group community habilitation working with individuals to explore theater, art, music and dance, gardening and other prevocational opportunities in and around the community.

Provides a therapeutic recreation program including group therapeutic activities for children with a serious emotional disturbance. Fosters better socialization skills and offers arts and crafts, sports activities, and field trips.

Provides short-term inpatient rehabilitation, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, for individuals requiring extra care after hospitalization due to surgery, illness, injury or disability.

Provides a variety of therapeutic programs to address the social, educational and recreational needs of handicapped residents. Call office for more details.

A social model adult day program providing individualized attention and small group activities for late stage Alzheimer patients in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment while providing respite for caregivers.

Offers teen and adult recreation programs for people with developmental disabilities who are living with their families not in a certified residence.

Expressive skills-building services such as art, music, and play help children or young adults better understand and express their reactions through creative and kinesthetic treatment.

Provides short term rehabilitation care for individuals requiring continuous medical care for a little longer, following a hospitalization.

Through an on-site nature center with plants and animals, it provides an opportunity for adults and children with Cerebral Palsy or developmental disabilities to explore their environment. The center has a variety of plants, dogs, turtles and snakes which provides a unique experience to teach individuals about nature. This therapeutic tool has been beneficial in increasing attention and concentration, enhancing relaxation, building self-esteem, teaching responsibility from caring for the animals, and understanding nature and the diversity of life.

Provides a year round overnight recreation, social service and rehabilitation program for blind and visually impaired teens (18+), adults, and senior citizens and families with one or more members of any age who are visually impaired. Offers educational programs, Employment and Technology Institute, Consumer Conference, sports, arts and entertainment. Call for an application.

Rockland Jewish Family Service offers a therapeutic social skills program for children ages 4-18, and a transition-based social skills program for young adults ages 18-26. Individuals who have been previously diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PPD NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disability or Social Anxiety are candidates for these programs.

Offers elderly or severely disabled individuals residing at home a day program providing nursing and medical care, case/care management and recreation. Services include access to a variety of medical specialists (dentist, podiatrist, audiologist, therapists), and individualized nursing care for a wide range of medical conditions associated with chronic illness and aging including Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes and Parkinson's Disease. Program attendance is based on individual needs. Transportation to and from the Center is available.

Provides ten one-hour home visits by recreational therapist to homebound Multiple Sclerosis patients.

Provides weekend recreational, cultural, educational activities appropriate to participant's functional abilities, offering time out for parents or caretakers.

Matches preschool age children with disabilities with typically developing children in their communities for one on one play dates.