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East House is a private,
nonprofit mental health agency established in 1966 to provide
residential services to adults recovering from mental illness. Today, we
provide residential, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals
recovering from mental illness and chemical dependency. Services include
counseling, case management, education and career development services,
independent living skills training, social and recreational activities,
family education and support. Services are personally tailored to meet
individual needs and coordinated with other service providers. To
learn more about East House, click on the link and read our newsletter Inside
East House.
More than 1,000 clients and
families benefited last year from East House services, which are
provided by over 130 employees. East House is funded by the New
York State Offices
of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services; Monroe
County; United Way; client fees; and donations. A sliding-fee scale is
available to ensure access to needed services.
Our Mission
The mission of East House is to enable individuals recovering
from mental illness, substance abuse, or both to live healthy and
fulfilling lives, through personalized rehabilitative, vocational,
educational, advocacy and housing services.
our vision
We will be a leader in our field: innovative, growth
oriented, client centered and professional. East House will be
an inclusive organization, valuing mutual respect for one
another. We will be an effective voice for our clients and
families, and a visible, collaborative member of the community.
Our Philosophy
We acknowledge that major mental
illnesses, such as schizophrenia and affective disorders, and chemical
dependency are disabling conditions that affect millions of individuals
and thousands of local residents. Although these conditions are serious,
they can be successfully treated in the majority of cases.
We believe that a key to successful
treatment for individuals is their active involvement in a
rehabilitation program that develops the skills and supports necessary
for successful community living.
We believe that with the active
partnership of East House counselors, family members, and therapists,
individuals with such disabling conditions can lead healthier, more
satisfying and productive lives with a renewed sense of hope, belonging,
and care.
We are committed to providing quality
services that are culturally sensitive and responsive to individual and
community needs.
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