Public Health Solutions

Located in Brooklyn, N.Y., Baltic Street Mental Health Board is a consumer-run mental health organization. It offers a wide range of programs and services that help people obtain jobs and housing, and provide social support, education, vocational training, health benefits, financial entitlements and other community services. Its services include advocacy and self-help, and employment assistance. Its advocacy services include offering information and resources on housing and entitlements, such as Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, it provides hands-on assistance in seeking access to benefits and to other community resources and organizes group workshops. Through its Bridger program, it coordinates with clients and hospitals to enhance communication between hospitals and communities. It provides assistance to clients in developing new skills, such as learning to travel on public transportation and applying for benefits.

Founded in 1985, Independent Living Association, widely known as ILA, offers residential care services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. It provides long-term care, individualized treatment planning and case management services. Each of the organization s residential facilities includes a kitchen, dining units, bedrooms, and recreation and relaxation areas. It offers clinical assessment, personal care, and 24-hour medical and security monitoring services. Independent Living Association s staff includes a service coordinator, psychologist, administrators, physicians, supervisors, nurses and maintenance associates. With a location in Brooklyn, N.Y., it also provides behavior modification training and medical care coordination services. Additionally, Independent Living Association conducts social and recreational activities, as well as maintains more than 15 intermediate care facilities and several individualized residential alternative units in state of New York.

The United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is a nonprofit organization that has been providing technology and advocacy services since 1946. The organization offers direct, technology and advocacy solutions to children and adults who are suffering from cerebral palsy and related disabilities. It serves more than 10,000 individuals and their families through over 1,500 staff members. The United Cerebral Palsy of New York City provides evaluation, early intervention, preschool education, and day care, treatment and rehabilitation services. The organization also administers after-school, supported employment and recreational programs. In addition, the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City offers dental, audiology, family support, housing and assistive technology services.