Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

Being there for your personal growth and independence. 
It’s what we do. 

WellLife Network provides a variety of options so that you can determine which programs and services best assist you in meeting your personal goals and allow you to live as independently as possible. Live at home with your family. Reside with others in a home of your choice. Develop social, personal, life and job skills.

Interview with WellLife resident

Day Habilitation

How do you want to grow? That’s exactly how we’re ready to help you. Day Habilitation programs are offered to individuals who live in residential settings as well as by themselves or with family. These programs include purposeful and meaningful activities and are designed to foster living skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence and personal choice.

Residential

We provide living that is personal, caring, and supportive, offering a variety of living options and support programs designed to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The involvement of families and caregivers, through information sharing, goal setting, and ongoing communication, is a vital part of our Residential Program helping individuals meet life goals.

Success Stories

  • Project Me at WellLife Network asks residents,”What would you do with $250 to make your bedroom more beautiful?” The program teaches residents like James, who has autism, skills including budgeting, counting money and interacting with local merchants. When asked why he chose to decorate his room with Spiderman posters, James responded “Spiderman— it’s me,” grinning from ear to ear.

    James Queens ICF (Intermediate Care Facility) Resident

  • Sometimes taking care of an individual’s physical and emotional needs must go beyond the ordinary. Charles, a resident of WellLife Network’s residents for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, doesn’t miss a New York Islanders game on TV. This led to the obvious conclusion by the staff – Charles must go see a game live in person. And that’s what Charles did, front row seat, all you can eat, with his house manager. As Charles says, “This was the best game ever, I was there! And the Islanders won!”

    Charles WellLife Network Resident

Community Habilitation and In-Home Respite

Everyone needs relief from challenging situations. We’re here for you. Community Habilitation offers one-on-one life skills coaching at home to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. WellLife Network Respite/Recreation activities provide supervised care and outings, on an hourly basis, giving families a much-needed break. Family Reimbursement provides monetary assistance for families living in the community with someone with an intellectual/developmental disability.

How we change lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Individuals we serve

530 individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities receive residential, family support, day and community habilitation, and entitlement and eligibility services.

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24/7 Residential Care

WellLife Network has 35 group homes in NYC providing 24/7 residential care to 265 individuals.

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