The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence operates a variety of residential opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in St. Lawrence County.

The G.O.A.L. Gallery (Gallery of Art and Learning) features local arts and crafts including jewelry and paintings made by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The facility provides year-round recreation options. A summer program provides vacations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All services located in an Adirondack-style lodge with a complete dining hall and overnight accommodations.

Our day habs offer activities that promote individual goals. Services encourage self direction, independence, and life-long educational opportunities designed to suit the interests of the person and their support team.

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence’s Community Prevocational Services assist participants in developing employment readiness skills in an integrated community work setting. Participants will be taught about work experiences through volunteer efforts. Community Prevocational Services help to prepare participants to work by teaching the skills needed to be successful in a community work environment. Staff provide lessons and teach skills needed to build on a person’s strong points and assist with developing the abilities needed to pursue work in the future.

Community Habilitation Services are designed to promote independence and community integration by offering skills, training and other habilitation supports in non-certified community settings. Supports are started from our homes for those currently residing in our residential program. This offers a person-centered approach for those people retired from other day programs or for those who choose unique services with 1:1-1:3 staffing.

Community Arts programs offer creative, social, and recreational opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Behavior Support Services

Our clinical services include nursing department, nutrition services and psychological services unit.

Children’s Care Management Services are available for children living in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties who have Medicaid that are experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. Services include: strength-based assessments, individualized service planning, culturally appropriate person and family center services, and transition planning, as needed.