About Us

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives.

In 1982 Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Options opened its first community residence in 1984 and now provides a continuum of supportive housing opportunities across Long Island for people recovering from mental illness. In the 1990’s, Options began providing Medicaid case management services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Supportive housing development for this population soon followed. In 2011, Medicaid redesign introduced “Health Homes,” and a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to care for those with HIV/AIDS, and with serious mental illness, and multiple chronic health conditions. As a Health Home partner, Options provides care coordination services for more than 1000 adults and children with serious chronic illnesses each year.

Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties scattered across Long Island.

Options has been accredited, with commendations, by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), since 2000. This accreditation signifies Options’ commitment to quality, value, and optimal outcomes in the delivery of services.

Our Mission & Vision Statements

Our Mission

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to assisting all individuals and families in need to develop their fullest potential for independent living.

Our Vision

An inclusive and sustainable community where access to high-quality healthcare and safe affordable housing is available to all.

Our Core Values

Integrity – Through our commitment to honesty and ethical principles, we cultivate trust, cooperation, and respect in all relationships.
Transparency – We believe open and honest communication in all areas of our work promotes confidence, increases motivation and loyalty, and fosters growth.
Accountability – We believe that a culture of responsibility and accountability is a vital component of effective and cohesive teamwork and supports strong outcomes.
Respect – We believe that respect is fundamental to promoting a positive environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged and choice, culture, and diversity are valued.
Quality – We maintain high standards of quality and are focused on continuous improvement centered on enhancing the lives of all in our community
Equity – We are committed to overcoming barriers that perpetuate social, economic, and environmental disparities through inclusive processes and equitable opportunities.
Compassion – We believe that showing kindness and empathy for one another fosters appreciation of our diverse community, enhances feelings of belonging, and opens opportunities for new possibilities.

Our History