Support individuals of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.
We strive to empower individuals
to make healthy lifestyle choices and create a positive relationship with food.
FREE’s Important COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Alerts will keep you informed of all the latest information available to FREE as it relates to COVID-19.
Growth. Independence. Community.
Helping individuals of all abilities realize their full potential.
Providing endless opportunities
Offering goal-oriented day services to build skills, pursue interests and contribute to the community.
Thriving through supportive advocacy services
We believe in every person’s right to work toward their self-identified goals and aspirations.
Strong teams build strong communities.
FREE values individuals who are committed to their jobs and interested in advancing in their careers.
Reach High | Achieve More
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing, recovery services, transition to work, employment, day, community and family services, respite, crisis services, education and after-school support, primary and specialty health care and advocacy.
We are an organization whose philosophy is rooted in the realization of human potential.
Our Programs & Services
From the places we live to the places we work, FREE serves the traditionally underserved with a number of initiatives, assistance programs and built-in support systems to help individuals flourish.
