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Founded in 1970, today Palladia, Inc is one of the largest not-for-profit, multi-service agencies in New York City. Palladia serves largely urban, poor individuals and families of color and is nationally recognized for its innovative service delivery in the fields of substance abuse, homelessness, HIV, mental illness and trauma, domestic violence, criminal justice services, and family services. Palladia currently serves approximately 1700 persons per day in 28 distinct human service programs including: residential substance abuse treatment programs; outpatient and transitional treatment programs; homeless and domestic violence shelters; alternative to incarceration programs; permanent supportive housing programs; and numerous special initiatives and collaborations. Due to the complex needs of its clients, Palladia also provides case management, vocational/educational and child care services; parenting classes; activities of daily living assistance; HIV/AIDS services; and supportive permanent housing for individuals and families with special needs. Palladia's expertise in working with clients across multiple modalities promotes independence, social competence and responsible living, even among populations that are often considered difficult to engage in services. Palladia's services are located in warm and inviting sites that are attractive and affirming of client self worth. Our purpose is to keep families together and reunite them when possible and desirable, provide job training, encourage continuing education, offer a safe haven from violence, maintain mental health, prevent relapse, and make a permanent and stable reality a home for thousands of homeless individuals and families.

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