What they reported doing
- #1 primary $26.22MCOMMUNITY HABILITATION: HOURLY COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE HABILITATION SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT RESIDE IN A RESIDENCE WHICH IS CERTIFIED OR OPERATED BY OPWDD. SUPPORTS INCLUDE ADAPTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (HANDS-ON), COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENCE IN TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, ADULT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS, DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS, LEISURE SKILLS, SELF-ADVOCACY AND INFORMED CHOICE SKILLS, AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL ACCESS THEIR COMMUNITY.
- #2 $34.57MCHILD & YOUTH HCBS CONSOLIDATED WAIVER CAREGIVER/FAMILY SUPPORTS & SERVICES: TO MAINTAIN INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SED) IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE IN HOSPITAL LEVELS OF CARE BY REIMBURSING FOR NON-TRADITIONAL SERVICES. THIS SERVICE ENHANCES THE INDIVIDUALS ABILITY TO FUNCTION AS PART OF A CAREGIVER/FAMILY UNIT AND ENHANCES THE CAREGIVER/FAMILYS ABILITY TO CARE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE HOME AND/OR COMMUNITY. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE: INTERACT AND ENGAGE TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT RESOURCES TO DEVELOP FAMILYS ABILITY TO INDEPENDENTLY ACCESS COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES; MAINTAIN AND ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN CARING FOR THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY, AND EDUCATE AND TRAIN THE CAREGIVER UNIT ON RESOURCE AVAILABILITY SO THAT THEY MIGHT BETTER SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND APPROPRIATELY ACCESS NEEDED SERVICES.
What they call their work
What they do
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Comprehensive care management for adults with complex medical needsDelivers comprehensive care management, support, and clinical services for adults with complex or chronic medical needs, including access to subsidized housing to support independent living.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Early intervention services for children with developmental and emotional challengesProvides early intervention services for children from birth to age 3 with special needs and disabilities, including emotional and behavioral challenges, through a 24/7 support network in school and home settings.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Family and caregiver support programsFacilitates more than 10 regular support groups for families, offers peer support networks for caregivers, and provides respite services for developmentally disabled individuals to support family caregiving capacity.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Mental health outreach and educationConducts mental health education initiatives including publishing mental health resources in Yiddish, delivering addresses at community conferences, and conducting outreach visits to medical partners to increase awareness and access to services.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Nishmoseinu Hotline servicesOperates the Nishmoseinu Hotline, which has served over 10,600 callers and maintains more than 10,600 subscribers, providing timely access to services specialists who respond within 24 business hours.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parenting and family guidance programsProvides guidance and support to over 250 new or first-time parents through the Pillar Support program, helping families build resilience and access needed resources.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOperates round-the-clock supervised group residences and provides customized residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling community integration. Also offers hourly community habilitation services including adaptive skill development, daily living support, community inclusion, travel training, and behavior development for those not in OPWDD-certified residences.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Support services for families and individuals with special needsProvides support services to over 4,400 families across Kings and Nassau Counties, including guidance on eligibility for government-funded services and navigation of the OPWDD diagnosis process. Services are delivered through multilingual coordinators in public and private schools and neighborhoods across New York City and Long Island.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TZVI WERTHEIMER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $1.07M |
| ABRAHAM SOLOMON | CLINIC DIREC | 40 | $660K |
| NAFTALI TESSLER | CHEIF OF STA | 40 | $564K |
| ISRAEL J GREENZWEIG | CONTROLLER | 40 | $496K |
| SIGMUND BUXBAUM | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $470K |
| YEHUDA SPANGELET | DAY SERVICE | 40 | $448K |
- DAVID KOHN — VICE PRESIDE
- JOEL RUBIN — MEMBER
- JONAS HOFFMAN — MEMBER
- MOSHE COHN — PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- ACA Partner — Collaborates with ACA to connect with other health providers
- Nishmoseinu Partner — Operates the Nishmoseinu Hotline in partnership or under shared initiative to support families.
- Nishmoseinu Partner — Operates the Nishmoseinu Hotline in partnership with Hamaspik of Kings County.
- Nishmoseinu Partner — Operates the Nishmoseinu hotline in partnership to provide family support services.
- OPWDD Government — Administers the Housing Subsidy Program, which Hamaspik implements by disbursing subsidy payments.
- OPWDD Government — Provides services within the OPWDD system and has established leadership in the OPWDD space.
- OPWDD Government — Works with OPWDD to determine eligibility for services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Works with OPWDD to support individuals in obtaining diagnoses and accessing state-funded services.
- Satmar's Yiddish Mental Health Conference Partner — Participated in and contributed to the Satmar Yiddish Mental Health Conference in Williamsburg
- Suri Morgenstern Partner — Director of Pillar Support, involved in newborn support services.
- relevant agency Government — Agency responsible for approving funding for home accessibility modifications.
How they approach the work
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- Client- and Caregiver-Informed Service Designmethodology: client_informed_designBy designing services based on direct input from caregivers and frontline staff, the organization ensures responsiveness to real-time needs, because lived insights lead to more practical, effective, and adaptable programming.
- Community-Integrated and Accessible Service Deliverymethodology: community_based_deliveryBy delivering services directly in communities, schools, and neighborhoods, the organization increases accessibility and engagement because meeting people where they are reduces logistical and cultural barriers to participation.
- Family-Centered, Team-Based Support Modelmethodology: family_centered_careBy engaging entire families and deploying coordinated, multidisciplinary teams, the organization increases support capacity and reduces isolation for caregivers of children with developmental and mental health challenges, because holistic involvement leads to more sustainable and effective outcomes.
- Peer-Lived Experience Integrationmethodology: lived_experience_integrationBy employing individuals with lived experience as clients, services are delivered with deeper empathy and cultural resonance, increasing trust and engagement because shared experience fosters authentic connection and reduces systemic barriers.