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Community Residences
A real home with caring staff on site 24 hours a day — and a clear goal: learning the skills to live more independently. Certified by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
What it is
Community Residences are warm, family-style group homes in Dunkirk, Gowanda, Jamestown, Olean and Wellsville. Staff are on site around the clock — not to watch over you, but to work alongside you on the skills that lead to a more independent life.
What you'll work on
Every resident's plan is their own. Depending on your goals, staff can help with:
- Daily living skills — cooking, budgeting, keeping a home
- Medication management and training
- Health services and symptom management
- Rehabilitation counseling and skill development
- Socialization and community integration
- Self-advocacy and assertiveness training
- Substance abuse services
- Parenting training and resource development
Who it's for
Community Residences are designed for adults who:
- Have a primary psychiatric diagnosis meeting DSM criteria
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Can manage personal hygiene with minimal physical assistance
- Can get around independently — assistive devices like canes, walkers, and wheelchairs are welcome
- Are medically stable and free from major medical problems
Not sure whether you or your family member qualifies? Call us — eligibility is exactly the kind of thing the first conversation is for.
