Mission Statement
Selfhelp Community Services, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the independence and dignity of seniors and at-risk populations through a spectrum of housing, home health care, and social services and will lead in applying new methods and technologies to address the changing needs of its community. Selfhelp will continue to serve as the “last surviving relative” to its historic constituency, victims of Nazi persecution.
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCS)
Selfhelp’s Naturally Occurring Retirement Community programs (NORC) operate within an established housing community where a large concentration of the residents are seniors. Our NORC programs provide easy access to a wide array of supportive services that meet the needs of seniors who are 60 and up.
These services include:
Social Services
Application assistance for Medicaid, senior rent-freeze programs, energy savings programs and more.
Information and referrals for community resources including meals-on-wheels, bill paying assistance, homecare, etc.
Healthcare and Wellness
Nurse on site
Health lectures and health screenings
Exercise classes
Caregiver support groups
Education and Recreation Programs
Discussion groups, reading groups, special events, and more
Seasonal musical concerts
Volunteer opportunities available for individuals of all ages!
Subsidized Services
Housekeeping, personal emergency response systems, and transportation for medical appointments
Residents who are 60 or over can pre-register TODAY by contacting us via email or phone.
51-42 30th Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377
Phone: (845)-213-6438
Email: boulevardgardensnorc@selfhelp.net
Selfhelp NORCs are funded in part by the New York City Department for the Aging and housing companies and philanthropic organizations.