Housing Services - Options for Community Living, Inc.

For Adults Recovering From Mental Illness

Options provides a variety of housing opportunities for Long Island residents with serious mental illness. Our employees assist residents in developing independent living skills and are available 24 hours a day. Placement is based on the individual’s ability and need for services. Referrals are received through the Single Point of Access (631) 231-3562 https://www.spahousingli.org/. Agency fees are covered by Medicaid, Social Security, Public Assistance Grants, or they may be paid privately.

Licensed Mental Health Community Residence and Apartment Treatment Programs
Options Community Residences are licensed by the NYS Office of Mental Health and are transitional in nature. Options has two types of community residences to help people develop more independent living skills: Congregate Treatment and Apartment Treatment. Several units are designated for adults with chronic medical needs in addition to their diagnosis of mental illness.

Mental Health Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is long-term, affordable housing where up to three adults share a home. Options case managers periodically visit tenants to support recovery. More than 100 residential properties scattered across Nassau and Suffolk Counties are utilized. Many units are handicapped-accessible. Emergency assistance is available to all tenants 24 hours a day.

Mobile Residential Support Team (MRST)
Options MRST provides an enhanced level of support for tenants living in NYS Office of Mental Health supportive housing or those anticipating moving into supportive housing from an OMH Licensed Apartment Treatment Program. A team member provides in-home support services to help residents develop the skills to maintain stable housing. These are short-term, intensive services that last up to 18 months.

Supportive Housing Rental Subsidies for Chronically Homeless Individuals/Families with Mental Illness
Through housing placement, rental assistance, and housing retention services, homeless individuals and families find stability and improved health and well-being. Options staff help tenants access to full range of comprehensive support services.

Enhanced housing for Young Adults (ages 18 – 25) is provided through scattered site housing. Enhanced case management, real-world skill building, vocational/educational support, and peer to peer services support the individual as they prepare to transition to adult housing or independent housing.

For Homeless Individuals/Families with HIV/AIDS

Supportive Housing for Homeless Individuals/Families with HIV/AIDS
Options owns and manages over 40 units of supportive housing for homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Supportive housing is available to Nassau and Suffolk County residents with a low income who are also homeless or inappropriately housed. Tenants pay an affordable rent based on income. Once in stable housing, tenants can focus on improving their health, raising healthy children, and achieving their goals. Options employees are available to coordinate health care needs, support housing stability, and monitor home safety and maintenance.

Housing Financial Assistance for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Stable housing is essential for families trying to access medical care and improve health. For families or individuals struggling to pay the rent, a serious illness or disability can easily lead to eviction and homelessness. Options provides financial relief for low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS for the following purposes:

Emergency Rent
Broker Fees
Utilities
Rent Subsidies

For more information, call our central intake department at 631-361-9020 ext. 1132.

For Homeless Individuals/Families with Chronic Illnesses and/or Disabilities

Supportive Housing for Homeless Individuals/Families with Disabilities
Options owns and manages more than 20 units of supportive housing for homeless individuals and families with disabilities. Supportive housing is available to homeless Nassau and Suffolk County residents with low incomes. Tenants pay an affordable rent based on income. Once in stable housing, tenants can focus on improving their health, raising healthy children, and achieving their goals. Options employees are available to coordinate health care needs, support housing stability, and monitor home safety and maintenance.

Supportive Housing Rental Subsidies for Homeless Health Home Members
Options provides rent subsidies and housing retention services for homeless persons with Medicaid who are enrolled (or in the process of enrolling) in the New York State Health Homes. Tenants pay an affordable rent based on income. Options staff help to identify barriers to housing stability and help develop new strategies for success. They support connection to health services and encourage increased engagement. The objective is to help high utilizers of Medicaid services obtain and maintain stable housing and improve health.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing

Rapid Re-Housing Program (RRH)
Rapid re-housing is considered a primary solution for ending homelessness. RRH provides a rental subsidy, housing access, and the resources and support needed to help families exit homelessness and transition to permanent housing. By connecting people with a home, they are in a better position to address other challenges that may have led to their homelessness, such as obtaining employment or addressing substance abuse issues. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and stay housed. Services typically last between six and twenty-four months.

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