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Gloria Finds Hope and a Job She Loves
When work is fulfilling, it can give life a sense of purpose and make life more meaningful. Gloria knew that, and it led her to reach out to Federation’s ACCES-VR Supported Employment Program. After working as a peer advocate for many years, shifts in technology and required computer skills were making it difficult for her to fulfill her job duties. At Federation, she worked one-on-one with job coaches, focusing
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With a New Home and Job Prospects, Matthew Sees a Brighter Future
Matthew, a young man living with mental illness, had a pattern of running away from home, when symptomatic, and engaging in behaviors that put him at risk. After a hospitalization, Matthew came to Federation. With the help of the Recovery Concepts program and Supportive Housing, Matthew is on the road to recovery and making progress toward his personal goals. Group therapy has
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No Longer Homeless, Lynette Offers Thanks
Left to Right: Mary Clare Campion Program Coordinator, Carissa Romano Physician Assistant, Lynette, Yvette Bosier Program Manager This past July, Lynette was living in a woman’s homeless shelter. She had lost her job and her home following the progressive worsening of end-stage renal disease. That’s when Federation’s Nursing Home Diversion Supportive Housing Program staff stepped in. They recognized the
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Moving Mountains…One Day at a Time
Empowerment and motivation can help anyone achieve their dreams and are core principles of a person-centered approach. Founded by Carl Rogers in the 1940s, this approach is based on the belief that every human being has the capacity to fulfil their own potential. This principle has been guiding Federation’s staff for years as they successfully help people help themselves. Randy, a
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Irving Berkowitz Residents Grateful for Flu Shots
On November 16, 2016, the Irving Berkowitz Residence (IBR) in Brentwood hosted a flu shot clinic. A pharmacist from Medford Chemists came on site and administered vaccinations to six residents and one staff member. Bringing the flu shots directly to IBR made it much easier for residents to get this potentially life-saving vaccine.The residents expressed gratitude
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Step by Step, Ivan Builds a New Life
Turning your life around takes courage, determination, faith and hard work. Since being released from prison in 2015, Ivan has focused on making a new life for himself. He is succeeding, with help from Federation and other community-based services. After his release, Ivan lived at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center and, within six months, moved to Federation’s Massapequa Community
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