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A Trusted Advisor and Leader in Aging Services

Helping people live a good life

People Served

OUR PROGRAMS

Home Care

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

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 comprehensive program serving Holocaust survivors in North America.

Real Estate & Housing

The Selfhelp Realty Group (SRG) provides affordable housing for more than 1,400 older adults in New York. SHASAM (Selfhelp’s Active Services for Aging Model) offers social work services to support the health and wellness of residents aging in their own home.

2022 Report to the Community

We are proud to share Connecting the Dots.

Thanks to Selfhelp’s comprehensive network of programs and services, we are helping over 25,000 older adults live with independence and dignity. Selfhelp is there every step of the way – Connecting the Dots of care.

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

Holocaust Education

Older Adult Centers

Join one of 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 Care Aides

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"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