Independent Living Made Possible
Home Care Program
Selfhelp Community Services is committed to providing quality home care services that enable New Yorkers to live as independently and safely in their homes as possible. Our not-for-profit program, licensed and certified by the NYS Department of Health, employs over 1,000 dedicated aides delivering more than 2 million hours annually with a wide variety of support such as skilled nursing assistance or daily chores like bathing grooming, housekeeping – all tailored around individual needs. Our unique combination of home and community–based programs provides individuals receiving home care additional resources to support their wellbeing.
WHY CHOOSE SELFHELP
Selfhelp is unique in our ability to provide a full range of home and community-based care. Individuals receiving home care have access to Selfhelp’s community-based social services.
Selfhelp offers specialized care for:
- Individuals with memory impairment, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, LGBTQ adults
- Holocaust Survivors
- Immigrants, including Russian, Spanish, and Mandarin speakers
- Individuals requiring live-in, 24/7 care
- Individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions
Selfhelp Home Care
We are here for 25,000 older and vulnerable adults – caring for one person at a time.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Contact Selfhelp’s intake team to discuss the plan of care for you or your loved one. This will include scheduling a free assessment with Selfhelp’s nurse.
Call or message our team to learn more about home care services for yourself or a loved one. Our team will answer your questions, including type of care offered, payment methods, geographic coverage, and more.
New York City
Long Island
HOME HEALTH AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM
Selfhelp’s Home Health Aide (HHA) and Personal Care Aide (PCA) training programs are approved by the New York State Department of Health and are provided free of charge. Students attend core curriculum trainings in the classroom, and then progress to the laboratory to learn clinical skills, and conclude with field training in clients’ homes.
