Advocacy
We help people overcome barriers to independence, understand their rights, and access benefits. We also push for systemic change.
Nursing Home Advocacy and Transitions
We advocate for nursing home residents, help them transition to the community and coordinate the services they need to live independently.
Consumer-Directed Home Care
AIM is an approved facilitator for the Consumer Directed Home Care Program (CDPAP).
Assistive Technology
Assistive equipment and technology loans, from wheelchairs and ramps to communication devices. Delivery and device demonstrations are available.
OPWDD Supports and Services
Service Access, Self-Direction, Community Habilitation, and Family Support Services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Service Coordination
AIM coordinates services for people in the Nursing Home Transition & Diversion (NHTD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waiver Programs.
Health Home
Care management for Medicaid recipients with serious and complex physical health conditions, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.
NY Connects
Information, options counseling, and referral to a wide array of long-term services and supports to help seniors and people with disabilities remain at home.
Supported Employment
We provide job skills training, job placements and job coaching to people with all types of disabilities. AIM also operates AJ’s Deli in conjunction with this program.
Supportive Housing
Housing for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who are facing homelessness, with support services available to residents.
Insurance Navigation
AIM’s navigators provide free enrollment assistance for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace.
Veterans Services
AIM provides education, advocacy, information and referral to help military veterans achieve their goals of independence.
Peer Services
Peer mentoring for people with disabilities entering the workforce, people transitioning out of nursing homes into the community, and those in recovery from addiction.
Community Nutrition Program
The Community Nutrition Program provides food and basic goods to people in need up to twice a month, free of charge. Both pick-up and delivery are available.
SNAP Outreach Program
Eligibility screening, as well as application and recertification assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Family and Friends Support Group
The Family and Friends Support Group provides support to family and friends of those who struggle with addiction, as well as providing support to those who may have lost a loved one due to addiction in a healthy, judgment-free atmosphere.
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Open Resource Center
AIM hosts a weekly drop-in center to help people search for affordable housing and community resources. The drop-in center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Elmira AIM office at 350 West Church Street.
News
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With AIM’s help, Horseheads man finds success in TBI journey
A Horseheads man who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a bicycle accident as a teenager is managing his anxiety and PTSD and has returned to work with the help of AIM’s services. Joe Schrom, 31, is a participant in AIM’s TBI Medicaid Waiver Program, which provides supports and services to help people with TBIs…
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AIM buys AJ’s Deli to boost supported employment opportunities
AIM has purchased AJ’s Deli, a popular eatery in Southport, to use in conjunction with our Supported Employment Program for people with disabilities.
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AIM receives $80,000 CHAMP grant
AIM has received a grant to help individuals and families access health insurance coverage so they can receive treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.