Options for Community Living

What Options for Community Living does

Options for Community Living, Inc. is a Ronkonkoma, NY-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that provides supportive housing, care coordination, and health home services for people recovering from serious mental illness, those living with HIV/AIDS, chronically ill adults and children, and homeless individuals across Long Island. The organization operates 160+ scattered-site residential properties in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, a licensed mental health community residence and apartment treatment program, a rapid re-housing initiative (6–24 months of rental subsidies), over 40 units of HIV/AIDS supportive housing, an enhanced housing program for young adults aged 18–25, and a Health Home care coordination network in partnership with Northwell Health and Sun River Health/Skyward Health. A separately operated thrift shop in Lake Ronkonkoma serves as a prevocational training site for residential program participants.

Revenue is generated primarily through government contracts with NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, HUD, and Medicaid/Medicaid Managed Care, supplemented by competitive foundation and corporate grants (Bank of America $200k, TD Charitable $150k, HEALI $121k, FourLeaf $20k, Marilyn Lichtman $10k) and individual/corporate donations. The agency reports management and general expenses under 12% (88 cents of every donated dollar reaching programs), serves 2,000+ adults and children annually, and operates with CARF Three-Year Accreditation continuously since 2000. Under CEO Yolanda Robano-Gross (appointed 2014), revenue grew from approximately $15 million to $31 million by FY2025.

The core technology is a case management and care coordination platform supporting Medicaid Health Home operations; no proprietary AI, API, or software product is offered commercially. Services are delivered free to eligible clients through direct service sites and health system referral networks, with the organization functioning as a Long Island-anchored social services contractor rather than a product or platform company.

Name

Options for Community Living

Legal name

Options for Community Living, Inc.

Website

https://optionscl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Options for Community Living is a Ronkonkoma, NY-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1982, that provides supportive housing, care coordination, and Health Home services across Long Island for people with serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, chronic health conditions, and those experiencing homelessness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Supportive Housing

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• Mental health services
• Care coordination
• HIV/AIDS housing
• Homeless services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronkonkoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Medicaid Reimbursement: Primary revenue from Medicaid/Medicaid Managed Care, NYS Department of Health, NYS Office of Mental Health, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance contracts. Services are paid for by Medicaid for eligible participants.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Competitive grants from foundations including The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation ($10,000), HEALI ($121,000), TD Charitable Foundation ($150,000 Housing for Everyone Grant), Bank of America Neighborhood Builder ($200,000), and FourLeaf Federal Credit Union ($20,000 affordable housing grant).
3. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporate partners, and event sponsors. Accepts online donations, stock donations, cryptocurrency, DAF grants, vehicle donations, and planned giving. 88 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs.
4. Thrift Shop Revenue: Options Thrift Shop generates revenue through retail sales of donated goods. Opened in 1991 as a prevocational training activity for program participants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Options for Community Living, Inc. operates a continuum of supportive housing programs and care coordination services for vulnerable Long Island residents, including people recovering from mental illness, individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, those experiencing homelessness, and adults and children with chronic health conditions. Services are delivered through more than 160 owned and managed residential properties, satellite offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and partnerships with Long Island Health Homes (Northwell Health, Sun River Health/Skyward Health). The organization also operates the Options Thrift Shop, a social-enterprise retail site that provides prevocational training.

Product overview

Options for Community Living, Inc. operates as a nonprofit social services organization providing a continuum of supportive housing, care coordination, and wellness services. The organization offers multiple interconnected programs including Mental Health Residential Programs (Licensed Community Residence and Apartment Treatment), Mental Health Supportive Housing, Rapid Re-Housing Program (RRH), Supportive Housing for HIV/AIDS populations, Enhanced Housing for Young Adults, and Health Home Care Coordination services. The portfolio also includes Options Thrift Shop as a social enterprise providing prevocational training. Programs serve adults and children with serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, chronic health conditions, and those experiencing homelessness, with services funded primarily through Medicaid, government contracts, and charitable donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Options Thrift Shop: A thrift shop opened in 1991 as a prevocational training activity for participants in Mental Health Residential Programs, located at 392 Hawkins Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779.

Products and services

• Housing & Related Services Provides a continuum of supportive housing opportunities across Long Island for people recovering from mental illness, including Licensed Mental Health Community Residence, Apartment Treatment Programs, Mental Health Supportive Housing, Mobile Residential Support Team (MRST), and Rapid Re-Housing Program (RRH).
• Health, Wellness, & Recovery Support (Care Coordination / Health Home) Comprehensive care management for children (birth–21 years) and adults with multiple chronic illnesses, serious mental illness, or HIV/AIDS delivered through Long Island Health Home partnerships with Northwell Health and Sun River Health/Skyward Health, including Social Care Network services such as nutrition assistance, housing referrals, home modification, rental/utility assistance, employment support, and clothing/household goods.
• Mental Health Residential Programs Licensed Mental Health Community Residence and Apartment Treatment Programs serving adults with serious mental illness, including designated units for individuals with co-occurring chronic medical needs.
• Supportive Housing for HIV/AIDS Owns and manages over 40 units of supportive housing for homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, providing affordable rent based on income and care coordination.
• Rapid Re-Housing Program (RRH)

Quantifiable outcome

• 88 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs (12% or less overhead)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• HEALI (Health Equity Alliance of Long Island)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Lead agency for Social Care Network providing nutrition assistance, housing referrals, home modification, rental/utility assistance, employment support, and clothing/household goods. Awarded $121,000 HEALI grant in 2025.
• FourLeaf Federal Credit UnionkeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Long-standing corporate partner providing $20,000 affordable housing grant, 300+ holiday gifts for Adopt-A-Family program, $10,000 back-to-school supplies, and corporate volunteer support. Honored as Catalyst of Change Corporate Partner Award 2025.
• Bethpage Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor for Adopt-a-Family program and Radio Bingo Spooktacular event.
• Northwell Health University Hospital Center for AIDS Research and TreatmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Medical referral partner for HIV/AIDS care and treatment services.
• Adelphi University Center for Nonprofit LeadershipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Leading in Community Champions Circle membership supporting nonprofit leadership development.
• Miles Ahead NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Vehicle donation partner arranging free pickup of donated vehicles with tax-deductible receipts for donors.
• Stony Brook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Academic partnership through Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Adelphi University Champions Circle, Stony Brook University Master in Human Resources COHORT program, Master of Liberal Arts-Human Services Cohort Program, and Partnership Council with Career Center.
• Northwell HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Health Home network partner providing care coordination services for adults with serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and chronic health conditions. Northwell Health University Hospital Center for AIDS Research and Treatment also provides direct medical services referral.
• Sun River Health (formerly Hudson River Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Health Home network partner for care coordination services. Also contracted partner through Skyward Health.
• Skyward HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Health Home partner providing 24/7 helpline and care coordination for Medicaid members with chronic conditions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Service League: Long Island-based nonprofit providing housing, mental health, and social services across Suffolk County. Directly comparable in mission, geographic footprint on Long Island, and reliance on NYS contracts and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Association for Mental Health and Wellness: Long Island-based nonprofit operating supportive housing and mental health services across Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Directly comparable as a NYS OMH-licensed supportive housing and care coordination provider serving people with mental illness.
• Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services: Nassau County-based nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, housing, and care coordination services. Directly comparable in serving Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illness and chronic conditions on Long Island.
• Pederson-Krag Center: Long Island-based mental health and housing services nonprofit with similar NYS OMH contract structure. Comparable in serving adults with mental illness through residential and outpatient programs in the same regional market.
• Long Island Coalition for the Homeless: Long Island-based advocacy and service provider for homeless populations, including rapid re-housing and shelter diversion. Comparable as a regional operator focused on homelessness prevention and supportive housing on Long Island.

Broad incumbents

• Housing Works: Larger NYC-based nonprofit providing supportive housing, healthcare, and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS and homelessness. Comparable in HIV/AIDS housing focus and Medicaid-funded care coordination model, but operates at significantly larger scale in NYC.
• Project Renewal: NYC-based nonprofit operating supportive housing, employment, and healthcare services for homeless and low-income populations. Comparable in combining housing with case management/care coordination funded by Medicaid and city contracts, but at significantly larger NYC scale.
• CAMBA: Brooklyn-based nonprofit providing housing, workforce development, and social services across a wide portfolio. Comparable in operating supportive housing and Health Home care coordination funded by NYS contracts, but at significantly larger NYC scale.
• HELP USA: NYC-based nonprofit operating supportive and transitional housing for homeless families and individuals. Comparable in mission and reliance on HUD/NY contracts for supportive housing operations, but operates at larger urban scale.
• The Fortune Society: NYC-based nonprofit providing supportive housing, reentry, and workforce services. Comparable in providing housing combined with case management for justice-involved and mentally ill populations funded by NYS contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@optionsforcommunityliving
• Facebookfacebook.com/OptionsCL
• Xx.com/OPTIONS4CL

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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