AIM Independent Living Center provides advocacy and a wide array of home- and community-based services for people with all types of disabilities. We also assist veterans, nursing home residents, people who are experiencing homelessness, those in recovery, and others with unmet needs.

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Advocacy

We help people overcome barriers to independence, understand their rights, and access benefits. We also push for systemic change.

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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.

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Consumer-Directed Home Care

Our home care programs allow seniors and people with disabilities to choose, train and supervise personal assistants to help them live independently.

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Assistive Technology

Assistive equipment and technology loans, from wheelchairs and ramps to communication devices. Delivery and device demonstrations are available.

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OPWDD Supports and Services

Service Access, Self-Direction, Community Habilitation, and Family Support Services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

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Service Coordination

AIM coordinates services for people in the Nursing Home Transition & Diversion (NHTD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waiver Programs.

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Health Home

Care management for Medicaid recipients with serious and complex physical health conditions, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.

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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.

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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.

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Supportive Housing

Housing for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who are facing homelessness, with support services available to residents.

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Insurance Navigation

AIM’s navigators provide free enrollment assistance for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace.

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Recovery Services

Peer supports for individuals and families impacted by addiction.

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Veterans Services

AIM provides education, advocacy, information and referral to help military veterans achieve their goals of independence.

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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.

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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.

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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. It is free and open to the community. Family and Friends meets in-person on the second and…

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    Claire Walker
  • 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. The parking lot and main entrance are behind the building, off Columbia Street. Laptops and internet…

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    Ryanne Michaels
  • 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.

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