“I’m in this Human First house…I go to Coney Island, I go out, I go to program. I work at Toys R’ Us and I work at a nursing home. I like working at the daycare and working with the kids and reading them stories. I love kids and I like being with them and playing with them and teaching them bilingual, English and Spanish, the number – uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez. I like Human First…it’s a nice house – it’s the best. Human First means human…first. A person first. It means a lot to me…it goes into my heart.” – Vanessa Rivera, Program Participant
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Human First defines home as a place where growth and independence are fostered for the people we support. We understand the diverse needs of our individuals and therefore utilize a person-centered approach to meet their needs, desires and goals. Our Individualized Residential Alternatives offers a range of person-centered services including:
- 24/7 Staff Support including medication distribution
- Clinical Services from our team of nurses and Behavior Intervention Specialists
- Community Inclusion
Our residences provide a safe and supportive setting that fosters community inclusion and empowers residents to reach their full potential.
Residential services are available to adults 18 and older, Medicaid eligible/active, and meet OPWDD eligibility requirements. For more information, please contact intake@humanfirst.org.