Since 1974, Catholic Charities has operated a Residential Program for Developmentally Disabled Adults in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our eleven residences range in size from 3-14 residents and extend as far west as Elmont and as far east as Southold on the North Fork. They serve 88 individuals ranging in age from early twenties to mid seventies. One of our residences specializes in serving the deaf, one specializes in the geriatric population and two are independent living situations. Each Residence provides a home-like atmosphere which best meets each individual resident's needs.
Residents spend their days similar to most people.
During the week they are competitively employed or participating in a sheltered workshop or day treatment program. On weekends there are planned social and recreational activities, religious services and visits to friends and family. Our proram respects the individual's right to make personal choices and strives to develop this ability in the residents. Laughter, caring, choices, dignity and respect for one another are the mainstays of our program. Our staff is trained to provide maximum opportunities for our residents to be contributing members of their communities.