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Our Services/Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Children's Services
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
As a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) provider, FREE is dedicated to providing person-centered services to assist youth & families as they work towards their goals and enhance success at home, in school, and in other environments. The program is designed to empower youths between the ages of 5 and 21 who are experiencing serious emotional challenges, as well as those with developmental disabilities (if they are in foster care) and medical fragility. It is a New York State Department of Health certified initiative that offers assistance and resources to families to prevent the need for their child to be placed outside of the home. Participation in the program is voluntary, and families are not required to pay any fees. Program staff are flexible and will meet with families and youths in their preferred locations, including their home.
Community Habilitation
Family Advocacy and Support Services
Pre-Vocational
Supported Employment
Planned Respite & Crisis Respite
Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS)
Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) empowers young individuals (aged below 21) and their families to enhance their overall health, well-being, and standard of living. As a CFTSS provider, FREE provides person- centered services to assist youth and families as they work towards their goals and enhance success at home, in school, and in other environments.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PRS)
Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST)
Other Licensed Practitioner
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For more information, please call
(516) 870-1600 or email info@familyres.org