HOME CARE
Independent Living Made Possible
Selfhelp Community Services is licensed and certified through the New York State Department of Health to offer home care services. Our not-for-profit home care program employs over 1,500 home health aides who provide more than 2 million hours of care each year. From skilled nursing, to assistance with bathing, grooming, housekeeping, preparing meals and performing other daily chores, our home care program makes it possible for tens of thousands of New Yorkers to continue to live independently in their homes.
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
- Holocaust Survivors
- Immigrants, including Russian, Spanish, and Mandarin speakers
- Individuals requiring live-in, 24/7 care
- Individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions
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 is able to 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.