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Find the right level of support.
Every program below is a step on the same path — from homes with staff on site around the clock, to a place that's entirely your own. You don't have to know which one fits; that's what the first phone call is for.
Housing
Listed from the most support to the most independence.
Community Residences 24-hour staff on site Warm group homes in Dunkirk, Gowanda, Jamestown, Olean and Wellsville, where you build the skills to become more independent. → 
Treatment Apartments 24-hour on-call support Your own apartment with support a phone call away — the goal is transitioning to fully independent living. → photo: Southern Tier Meadows Southern Tier Meadows Licensed adult home · Fredonia A charming family-styled adult home with 24 private rooms, three daily meals, personal care, and on-site staff day and night. → 
Single Room Occupancy Private room, shared home A private room with shared kitchen and living areas, support services, and no time limit on how long you stay. → 
Supportive Housing Your own place + support Live anywhere in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, or Southern Erie County. STEL provides the security deposit, a rental stipend, and counseling — on average you pay 30% of income for rent, heat, and electric. → 
Affordable Apartments Independent living Safe, quality, renovated apartments in Dunkirk, Olean and South Dayton for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. Section 8 welcome. → Support beyond housing
Help with health, work, and connection — whether or not you live in STEL housing.
Health Home Care Management A care manager coordinates your health, housing, food, and legal needs — to keep you healthy and out of the hospital. Cattaraugus County, Medicaid. → CORE Services Free, flexible rehabilitation services — independence, school, work, wellness — for adults 21+ on Medicaid HARP plans. → Work Force Employment Vocational counseling, job seeking skills, job development, benefit counseling, and support that follows you onto the job. Chautauqua County. → Compeer Chautauqua One-to-one volunteer friendship matches for adults and youth striving for better mental health. →
Developing housing? STEL also offers housing development consulting for non-profits serving people with special needs.