liafs — HL7 International OID Registry
Long Island Adolescent and Family Services, Inc (LIAFS) has four residential group homes in Suffolk County. The following three residential facilities are designated as Hard To Place Group Homes servicing adolescents: Centereach Community House (maximum of 10 male residents ages 12-21 years old) 100 Horseblock Road Centereach, NY 11720 Stony Brook House (maximum of 12 female residents ages 10-21 years old) 1413 Stony Brook Road Stony Brook, NY 11790 Ridge House (maximum of 7 male residents ages 10-21 years old) 2 Cliffwood Lane Ridge, NY 11961 Each of the Hard to Place Group Homes provides the following services to the residents: •Respite, Diagnostic, Emergency and long term placement options •Positive reinforcement behavior modification system •Casework Counseling by a licensed social worker (LMSW) •Individual therapy by a licensed clinician (LCSW) •Mental Health groups •Substance Abuse education •Psychiatric and Psychological evaluations •Family therapy ( conducted at the Guardian's home if necessary) •Medication Management (if needed) •Educational preparation and planning •Independent Living Skills •Medical and dental services •Nursing services •On site and off site recreation •Community based services and education The multidisciplinary team provides collaborative support for each youth to foster a successful and healthy life. The team approach is used to support and assist the youth to reach their full potential. A comprehensive range of structured yet nurturing services and supports are provided to help each resident meet their goals. Port Jefferson Family First Group Home (maximum of 12 male or female residents ages Birth-21 years old) 591 Old Town Road Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 This initiative offers intensified, short-term family services to children and youth, with an emphasis on providing a safe environment for large sibling groups to remain together. The residents range from birth to 21 years old and are predominantly sibling groups. Services include: •Respite, Diagnostic and Emergency placement options •Psycho-educational behavior modification system •Casework Counseling by a licensed social worker (LMSW) •Individual therapy by a licensed clinician (LCSW) • Mental Health groups •Family Therapy •Substance Abuse education •Psychiatric and Psychological evaluations •Medication Management (if needed) •Educational Continuity – transporting residents to and from their home school districts •Independent Living Skills •Medical and dental services • On site Nursing services •Denver Assessments for youth when necessary •On site and off site recreation