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Options Director of Human Resources, Lori Barraud was named as one of Long Island’s Top 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40 by Long Island Business News. “I truly cannot find the words to express my feelings about this,” said Barraud. “I am humbled, honored and grateful. This is not an individual accomplishment. I […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. has been awarded two contracts under the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) through the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. These NYSSHP awards together totaling $230,640 will enable Options to assist families and single adults residing in the agency’s supportive housing programs on Long Island. “Our programs […]

Master’s degree students enrolled in Stony Brook University’s (SBU) Occupational Therapy Program recently kicked off their field placements with Options for Community Living Inc. Options’ operates residential programs for adults recovering from mental illness that provide stability, safety and support enabling them to develop their fullest potential for independent living. The agency currently provides supportive […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. gratefully acknowledges participants in its 2017 Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program! More than 60 needy families and individuals, who receive supportive services through Options, received holiday gifts through the generosity of community volunteers, private organizations and individuals! Options is particularly grateful to Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP; Prologis; Suffolk Care Collaborative; Staples […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. (Options) is the proud recipient of a $15,000 grant award from the MAC AIDS Fund in support of its housing programs for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The MAC AIDS Fund is committed to addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS by supporting diverse organizations around the world that […]

Options Executive Director Yolanda Robano-Gross was named as one of Long Island’s Top 50 Women in Business by Long Island Business News. “I am honored to be chosen as one of LI’s Top 50 Women. It is very humbling to be part of this extraordinary group of women leaders,” said Robano-Gross. “I look forward to […]

Options for Community Living, Inc. recently celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a Gala and Casino Night honoring Greta Guarton, LMSW, Long Island Coalition for the Homeless; and Dr. James R. Powell Jr., MD, Long Island Select Healthcare. More than 200 people attended the Gala, which raised over $60,000 for Options’ programs that assist Long Islanders […]

Options’ staff member Carisa Kvalvik is the recipient of the Justice Center’s 2017 Code of Conduct Recognition Award for exemplifying the ethical standards outlined in the Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs. The Code provides a framework to help people with special needs to “live self-directed, meaningful lives in their communities, […]

Each year, Options for Community Living, Inc. needs volunteers to help complete one-day projects at its agency-owned supportive housing sites. Many of these projects are adopted thanks to a partnership with the Long Island Volunteer Enterprise (LIVE.) LIVE has mobilized corporate volunteers on Long Island for the past 25 years, encouraging companies to reach out […]

On Friday, June 9, 2017, 36 volunteers from Convergint Technologies spent the day planting and painting at two homes owned and operated by Options for Community Living, Inc. Options owns and operates more than 150 residential properties across Nassau and Suffolk Counties that provide supportive housing for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Convergint embraces […]