The Arc Mid-Hudson

What The Arc Mid-Hudson does

The Arc Mid-Hudson is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1956, operating as the designated Greene, Ulster, and Putnam counties chapter of NYSARC, Inc. and an approved New York State OPWDD provider. It delivers a cradle-to-adulthood continuum of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) — including day habilitation, residential services in traditional homes and supported apartments, community habilitation, inclusive preschool and special-needs schools (Brookside and Parkside), job training and supported employment (Enrich School-to-Work, SEMP), specialized medical and behavioral health through Mid-Hudson Health Specialties, respite care, and family advocacy. Service delivery is organized around person-centered planning rather than a technology platform.

The organization is funded predominantly through Medicaid HCBS Waiver reimbursements and NY State government contracts via OPWDD, supplemented by donations, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, social enterprises (Cornell Creative Arts Center, Cornell Creative Business Center, Blackboard Bistro), private-pay preschool tuition, and events including an annual Golf Classic, Holiday Auction, Humanitarian Awards Brunch, and Bowling Tournaments. It is governed by Agency and Foundation Boards, led by CEO John McHugh with a full executive team (COO, CFO, CHRO, Chief Clinical, CIO, Chief of Legal Affairs).

Operationally, The Arc Mid-Hudson employs 1,200+ staff across 50+ locations serving 1,800+ individuals, making it one of the largest employers in its three-county region. It maintains CQL accreditation, aligns with The Arc of the United States national brand, and was named among partners in Governor Hochul's April 2026 $25 million statewide investment to expand health clinics and sensory-friendly services for people with developmental disabilities.

Name

The Arc Mid-Hudson

Legal name

The Arc Mid-Hudson

Website

https://arcmh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Arc Mid-Hudson is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1956 providing day, residential, educational, employment, health, and respite services to 1,800+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ulster, Greene, and Putnam counties in New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Developmental disabilities care
• Residential habilitation
• Vocational training services
• Community habilitation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 Waiver Services: The organization receives funding through government contracts and Medicaid waivers (HCBS Waiver) to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include day programs, residential services, community habilitation, respite care, and job training.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through annual appeals, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, and special events including Golf Classic, Holiday Auction, Bowling tournaments, and Humanitarian Awards brunch.
3. Tuition and Program Fees: Brookside School offers private-pay options for preschool services in addition to Universal Pre-K and preschool special education programs.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the organization through sponsorship packages that provide advertising and networking opportunities at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arc Mid-Hudson delivers a comprehensive continuum of disability services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Day Habilitation Programs, Residential Services (traditional family homes, supervised and supported apartments), Community Habilitation, Schools & Preschools (Brookside School and Parkside Preschool), Job Training & Placement, Mid-Hudson Health Specialties, and Respite Care. The organization also operates social enterprise initiatives such as Cornell Creative Arts Center, Cornell Creative Business Center, and Blackboard Bistro that create employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Product overview

The Arc Mid-Hudson is a private nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ulster, Greene, and Putnam Counties in New York. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio including Day Habilitation Programs, Residential Services (Traditional Family Homes, Supervised Apartments, Supported Apartments), Community Habilitation, Schools & Preschools (Brookside School and Parkside Preschool), Job Training & Placement (Enrich/School-to-Work, SEMP, Community Pre-Vocational Program), Mid-Hudson Health Specialties, and Respite Care. Additional offerings include advocacy, planned giving, special needs trust administration, and various fundraising events (Holiday Auction, Golf Classic, Bowling Tournament, Humanitarian Awards). The organization also manages several social enterprise initiatives including Cornell Creative Arts Center, Cornell Creative Business Center, and Blackboard Bistro. All programs are designed to foster independence, productivity, and full community participation for individuals served.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornell Creative Arts Center: Inclusive arts education and creative opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in a supportive, accessible environment.
• Cornell Creative Business Center
• Blackboard Bistro
• Brookside School
• Parkside School
• Mid-Hudson Health Specialties

Products and services

• Day Habilitation Programs On-site and community-based habilitation programs helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills, form relationships, and work toward personal goals. Services are delivered across multiple locations for individuals enrolled in OPWDD-funded programs.
• Residential Services Individualized home-like settings providing respect, care, and support for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including traditional family homes, supervised apartments, and supported apartments with nursing support teams.
• Community Habilitation One-to-one, home and community supports for individuals who live in the community, promoting community inclusion, integration, relationship building, independence, and skill building.
• Brookside School A community preschool in Ulster County serving children with and without special needs through Universal Pre-K, preschool special education, and private-pay options.
• Parkside Preschool NYS-approved private not-for-profit preschool for children ages 3 to 5 with special needs, offering center-based and community-based services in Putnam and Westchester counties.
• Job Training & Placement Employment services including the Enrich/School-to-Work program, Supported Employment (SEMP), and Community Pre-Vocational Program helping people with developmental disabilities build skills, explore careers, and prepare for workplace success.
• Mid-Hudson Health Specialties Specialized medical and mental health services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
• Respite Care In-home and site-based respite care providing safe, supportive care for people with disabilities while giving caregivers time to rest and recharge, including Early Intervention Respite and FSS Voucher Reimbursement.
• The Renaissance Program (Autism Day Program) Specialized autism day program offering person-centered approach with Applied Behavioral Science support, providing individualized care roadmaps and daily activity schedules.
• Advocacy Program Advocacy efforts protecting the rights, dignity, and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through public policy engagement and community support.
• Special Needs Trust Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT) information and guidance to help families designate funds for beneficiaries with disabilities without affecting governmental benefits eligibility.
• Cornell Creative Arts Center Inclusive arts education and creative opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in a supportive, accessible environment.
• Cornell Creative Business Center Shared business center creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities while supporting local economic growth.
• Blackboard Bistro Café and catering business providing quality food service while creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,800+ people supported
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NY State (Governor Hochul)coreOthers · 15 April 2026Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $25 million investment to expand health clinics and improve healthcare access for people with developmental disabilities across New York State. The funding supports projects such as facility upgrades, sensory-friendly spaces, and specialized dental services.
• The Arc New York (NYSARC, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc Mid-Hudson is the Greene, Ulster and Putnam counties chapter of NYSARC, Inc., the largest non-profit organization in the United States supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. NYSARC provides 54 chapters serving every county in New York State, supporting more than 60,000 individuals and employing 30,000 people.
• The Arc of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national organization promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
• Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCQL has been a leader for over 40 years in working with human service organizations to define, measure, and improve quality of life for all people. They offer training, accreditation, consultation and certification services.
• United Way of Ulster CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way of Ulster County provides community support services including job assistance, parenting help, rent assistance, substance abuse support, childcare, and education services.
• IAC (Interagency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAC is a partnership between non-profit agencies in the greater New York metropolitan area, serving 90,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
• ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCOR is a national nonprofit trade association representing more than 1,000 private community providers of services to people with disabilities.
• RiftonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• Hudson Valley Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• Hudson Regional PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• Ulster SavingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• Alera GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• D&D AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• Resorts World CatskillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• LW Tree ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• NFPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson
• Robert & Merriam BoeningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndividual sponsors of The Arc Mid-Hudson

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AHRC NYC: AHRC NYC is one of New York's largest nonprofit providers of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, operating day programs, residential services, employment supports, and early childhood programs across New York City. It is a direct peer as a fellow NYSARC-affiliated chapter providing the same comprehensive I/DD service continuum.
• YAI / National Institute for People with Disabilities: YAI is a New York-based nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan through residential, day, employment, and clinical services. It is a direct peer given overlapping service portfolio, population, and New York footprint.
• Life's WORC: Life's WORC is a Long Island/New York nonprofit providing residential, day habilitation, vocational, and family support services to people with developmental disabilities. It is a direct peer through its similar I/DD service mix and New York operating geography.
• Inspire (formerly CP of NYS): Inspire is a New York State nonprofit providing services to people with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities, including residential, day, and therapy services. It is a direct peer as a fellow NY-based OPWDD-affiliated I/DD provider with overlapping service categories.
• The Center for Discovery: The Center for Discovery is a New York nonprofit providing residential, educational, clinical, and arts-based services to people with complex developmental disabilities. It is a direct peer given its comprehensive I/DD service model and New York footprint.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc New York (NYSARC, Inc.): The Arc New York is the statewide parent organization of which The Arc Mid-Hudson is a chapter, overseeing 54 chapters serving 60,000+ individuals statewide. It is a broad incumbent as the umbrella entity governing the network rather than a single local service provider.

Regional players

• ABILITY Beyond: ABILITY Beyond is a nonprofit serving people with disabilities primarily in New York and Connecticut, offering residential, employment, and clinical services. It is a regional peer given the comparable service model, though its primary operating geography does not overlap with Mid-Hudson.
• Search, Inc. Search, Inc. is a Chicago-area nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, and employment programs. It is a regional peer providing the same I/DD service continuum in a different geography.

Others

• Rifton Equipment: Rifton is a manufacturer of adaptive equipment for people with disabilities and a corporate sponsor of The Arc Mid-Hudson. It is an ecosystem peer — a supplier/adapter in the disability services value chain rather than a direct service provider.
• ANCOR: ANCOR is a national trade association representing 1,000+ private community providers of services to people with disabilities, of which The Arc Mid-Hudson is a member. It is an ecosystem peer as a sector-level membership and advocacy organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/arcmh
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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