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Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) for people with
developmental disabilities are not institutional facilities but groupliving
homes that respect and affirm the dignity of residents. Since
1974, Catholic Charities has operated community residences to help
individuals achieve their highest level of functioning and to
participate as fully as possible in the surrounding community.
Services Provided
Residences
Catholic Charities operates thirteen residences, serving more than 105 people.
- Alhambra House, Huntington Station
- Beebe Residence, West Babylon
- Bustamante Residence, West Babylon
- Caritas Residence, Aquebogue
- Christopher Residence, Valley Stream
- Msgr. R. Emmet Fagan Residence, Elmont
- Mako Residence, Southold
- Mother Teresa Residence, Amityville (for developmentally disabled elderly adults with Alzheimer's disease/dementia and associated physical impairments)
- Neumann Residence, Manhasset ( for developmentally disabled deaf adults)
- Bishop Ryan Residence, Copiague
- Seton Residence, Amityville
- Ted Hansler Residence, Hampton Bays
- Virdone Residence, Babylon
These stable, supportive home environments encourage individuals
to make personal choices and to reach their highest possible level
of functioning and independence. As able, residents participate by
doing their share of the household chores, such as laundry, cleaning,
and meal preparation.
There is plenty of opportunity for recreation, socialization, and
religious observance, if desired. Men and women at the residences
participate in sports, day trips, beach outings, concerts, and other
events of their choice. All residents participate in day programs and
sheltered workshops that offer socialization, recreation, vocational
activities, and other services. Some individuals even maintain
competitive employment in the community.
A residence manager handles administration, daily management,
planning of recreational activities, and maintenance at each house.
Residence nurses oversee all medical care. Staff also ensure safety
and a homey environment where individuals are treated with dignity
and respect.
Medicaid Service Coordination
Medicaid service coordination (MSC) develops individualized
service plans for clients and helps them access appropriate services
to meet their specific needs.
Family Support Program
Catholic Charities' family support program provides parent
education, case management, and referral services to parents that
have a primary diagnosis of mental retardation.
Location and Hours
Catholic Charities Residential Services
147 Schleigel Boulevard
Amityville, NY 11701
Directions
Telephone: 631-665-3434
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Eligibility and Fees
An applicant must have had a primary diagnosis of mental
retardation before the age of 22. Fees come from residents'
Social Security payments and Medicaid.
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