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A Trusted Advisor and Leader in Aging Services

Helping people live a good life

People Served Each Year

OUR PROGRAMS

Home Care

Training the next generation of caregivers while providing over 2 million hours of caring and compassionate home care each year.

Community-Based Programs

Supporting older and vulnerable New Yorkers through skilled social services and programs, to help them live a good life with dignity.

Holocaust Survivor Program

Operating the oldest and largest program providing comprehensive services for Holocaust survivors in North America.

Real Estate & Housing

Building and preserving affordable housing for older adults, with access to SHASAM services that support the health and wellness of more 1,500 residents.

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2022 Report to the Community
Connecting the Dots

Selfhelp is there for 25,000 older and vulnerable adults – Connecting the Dots of care.

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A WORLD OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

United by their common mission to improve the lives of 25,000 older and vulnerable New Yorkers, Selfhelp’s staff is skilled, compassionate, and deeply devoted to their work.

A wide spectrum of locations, programs, and services create opportunities that span all skill levels and roles.

SELFHELP'S UPDATES

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Social Work Internship & Scholarship Program

Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Stories

Older Adult Centers

See what’s happening this month at our 5 vibrant centers in Queens

We Are Their Trusted Partners

Supporting Older Adults in Affordable Housing During COVID-19

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Experts in Aging Services

Read Selfhelp published White Papers and research studies

Stay in the Loop: COVID Updates

COVID-19 has been especially trying for the 25,000 older New Yorkers we serve. Since March 2020, we’ve adapted to new protocols to keep our staff safe, while continuing to serve our clients. Learn about our COVID-19 work.

In Memoriam

Join us in remembering those we've lost to COVID-19

Now Hiring Home Health Aides

VOICES FROM SELFHELP

"I have been blessed with people who care - a loving family and good friends. Sharon from Selfhelp has been a great help. I attend the coffee houses. We all need to get together and talk. We understand each other."

Henry MusatClient of Selfhelp's Holocaust Survivor Program

"I feel more connected now, than I ever did before!"

Theresa LadaraClient of Selfhelp's Northridge/Brulene/Southridge Neighborhood NORC

"Selfhelp's creative and professional methods of guiding us through this unforeseen pandemic are a saving grace."

Megan TourlisClient of Selfhelp's Clearview Senior Center

"My life changed through Selfhep because they helped me navigate through all of the paperwork and stuff I needed to do. I'm grateful for that. "

Tom HickmanResident in Selfhelp building

"Selfhelp is an amazing agency. They are kind, the nurses are wonderful, the staff is really wonderful. They solve whatever problems need to be solved."

Judith George GaryCertified Home Health Aide