Arnold Avenue Day Habilitation
Two programs are located within this site. One program serves 20 individuals, the other serves 40. Each program offers a full array of clinical services and has full time nursing staff available. This site provides numerous volunteer hours on-site for community agencies and for The Arc. Individuals frequently volunteer within the community and take many recreation based trips.
Knoxboro Day Habilitation
Located in southwest Oneida County, this program specializes in programs for older adults and persons with more challenging medical/physical concerns. Collaborations are in place with the Office for Aging and integrated activities occur on site. A pastoral setting, the program offers many outdoor activities, including gardening, nature walks, and many indoor opportunities including an annual Holiday Performance.
Rome Day Habilitation
This program consists of a large 50 person program and small 3 person program. Each program offers a variety of activities based on each persons desires. The Rome site lends itself to outside activities as well as many community activities. A full complement of clinical services are available at this site along with full time nursing staff.
Turin Day Habilitation
Located in Lewis County, this quaint program serves 42 individuals each day. The site is very rural and lends itself to creative outdoor activities! The program has various volunteer opportunities and is known for its hand made cat and dog supplies. This program has the ability to serve individuals who are more medically frail and also has the ability to deal with behavioral concerns. A major focus is placed on positive approaches to behavior concerns and all staff are trained accordingly.
Riverside Day Habilitation
Recently relocated from west Utica, this program focuses on serving our more medically frail and persons with the potential to display significant behavioral issues. The Marcy site serves up to 40 people. It offers year round gardening in our greenhouse, lounges for relaxation, a computer lab, teaching kitchens and many areas to allow individuals the freedom to move about.
North Utica Senior Day Habilitation
This program caters towards individuals who are ready to retire. It is located at the North Utica Community Center and offers an array of integrated activities as well as activities within the community. Intergenerational activities are available with the Preschool classes and a big focus on holiday celebrations. A nutritional meal is provided daily as part of program activities. Individuals must be medically stable and not display any significant behavioral concerns. Other than nursing, this program does not offer clinical supports.
Neighborhood Center Day Habilitation
This is a very small day program located within the Neighborhood Center, serving up to 12 individuals. The program offers intergenerational programming and serves our most able bodied individuals as it is a very small site without a lot of physical space. Individuals must be medically stable and not have any significant behavioral issues. This program does not offer clinical supports.
OPTS Venture Day Habilitation
A new program that began in 2007, Venture offers a unique program option focusing on volunteering within the community. The program is for young adults, ranging in age from 18 to 35. Individuals must be able to tolerate large amounts of time out in the community and must have a willingness to volunteer frequently. A full array of clinical services is available at this program, except for psychological services.