Arjun’s Story

When Arjun joined SCO’s Individual Residential Alternatives program in 2014, his developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges greatly impacted his ability to function. They were so severe that he could not be in crowds, public spaces, and was unable to socialize. There were times when Arjun would refuse to eat meals with his housemates.

With the help and dedication of SCO’s staff, a plan was developed to help Arjun address these challenges and work towards achieving his goals. Last summer, Arjun attended the YMCA Camp Huguenot with his peers where he had a blast doing a variety of activities such as archery, rock climbing and canoeing. The fun did not stop there! After the camping trip, Arjun took a major step forward and drove to Battery Park with his sister and aunt. He entered the car with no hesitation and walked the High Line, went for pizza and drove around Manhattan with his family where he showed almost zero signs of anxiety.

Today, Arjun attends SCO’s community habilitation, partakes in various activities such as volunteering at canned food drives, delivering food to elderly adults, going to the bowling alley, and going to the local church’s gym to play basketball and soccer. Arjun spends quality time with his peers and he is now able to enjoy going out and be among his friends and family. He is also taking road-trips with his parents to Virginia and going on camping trips with his housemates without having anxiety.

Arjun’s breakthrough is the definition of a success story! He continues to thrive, and we are sure that Arjun will continue to work towards more independence and integration into his community.

 

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Non-Medicaid Care Management

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The primary goal of Non-Medicaid Care Management is to provide person-centered, youth and family driven care to individuals 0-21 diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance who do not qualify for Medicaid. Services include comprehensive care management, care coordination and health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, referral to community and social support services and use of health information technology to link services.

Who Can Benefit from this Program

Youth with SED with low to high acuity needs and their families

Age Criteria

0-21 years of age

How to Access this Program or Service

Referrals are received through the Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPOA)

Services

  • Mental Health Services
  • Emotional/Behavioral Supports
  • Youth & Family Resources
  • Care Management

Arjun’s Story

Overcoming severe anxiety to achieve personal growth at SCO Individual Residential Alternative (IRA)

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