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The
Yates ARC Clinic
participates in a cooperative venture with the Finger Lakes
Developmental Disabilities Service Office (FLDDSO) and the
clinics of other NYSARC Chapters in upstate New York. The
clinic provides a variety of services for persons of all
ages with developmental disabilities, as well as collateral
support for their family members, caregivers, and significant
others. The clinic can also provide a variety of psychological
testing for anyone requiring specific diagnostic determinations.
Current services are listed below.
- Treatment
Coordination provides
individual assistance for people during the eligibility
process and while assessing clinical and other agency
services. The Treatment Coordinator also advocates for
individuals when additional services by other agencies
are needed.
- Psychological
Services by a doctor of Psychology are available for
assessments in cognitive ability, competency, personality,
and the diagnosis of psychological disorders. In certain
circumstances, the psychologist can also provide individual
therapy.
- Social
Work by Certified Social Workers includes assessments
and individual, family, and/or group therapy designed
to help develop coping strategies for challenging situations
at home, in the community, at school, and/or at work.
Therapy can help individuals enhance their social skills
and develop methods of anger management. Social workers
also provide therapeutic support for issues related to
personal relationships, aging, trauma, and grieving.
- Nursing
Services provided by a Registered Nurse assist individuals
to make informed choices in areas of basic health and
wellness, human sexuality and STD prevention, self-medication,
seizure management, and other related topics.
- Nutrition
Services are provided by a Registered Dietitian who
offers counseling on weight management, food choices,
menu development, diabetes, and related health concerns.
These services are coordinated with the individual's primary
physician.
- Psychiatry
Services are provided by a licensed Doctor of Psychiatry
and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Service includes
consultation, diagnosis, and prescription when necessary.
- Rehabilitation
Counseling by a masters level counselor assists individuals
in the development of job seeking/keeping skills and workplace
social skills. Counseling also addresses adjustment issues
that arise during community integration and vocational
pursuits.
- Medical
and Dental Services are available through Medicare
specialty clinics of the Finger Lakes DDOS as are occupational,
speech, and physical therapy.
Hours
of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 4:00, with evening
appointments available.
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"I
began rehabilitation counseling in 1998 and received
assistance in job seeking skills, with further
assistance I was hired by a local company where
I have worked full time for the past 4 1/2 years.
Counseling has continued to help me with workplace
social skills. I really like my job and the people
I work with along with the great paychecks I get."
-Allan
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