AIM Independent Living Center provides advocacy and a wide array of home- and community-based services for people with all types of disabilities. We also assist veterans, nursing home residents, people who are experiencing homelessness, those in recovery, and others with unmet needs.

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Community Nutrition Program

The Community Nutrition Program provides food and basic goods to people in need up to twice a month, free of charge. Both pick-up and delivery are available.

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Farmers Supporting Farmers

Farmers Supporting Farmers provides peer-driven mental wellness and business support for farmers, agribusiness workers, and their families.

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Nursing Home Advocacy and Transitions

We advocate for nursing home residents, help them transition to the community and coordinate the services they need to live independently.

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SNAP Outreach Program

Eligibility screening, as well as application and recertification assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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CDPAP Facilitator Services

AIM is an approved facilitator for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). We partner with the statewide fiscal intermediary, PPL.

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Assistive Technology

Assistive equipment and technology loans, from wheelchairs and ramps to communication devices. Delivery and device demonstrations are available.

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Advocacy

We help people overcome barriers to independence, understand their rights, and access benefits. We also push for systemic change.

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OPWDD Services

Service Access, Brokerage, Self-Direction and Family Support Services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

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Service Coordination

AIM coordinates services for people in the Nursing Home Transition & Diversion (NHTD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waiver Programs.

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Health Home

Care management for Medicaid recipients with serious and complex physical health conditions, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.

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NY Connects

Information, options counseling, and referral to a wide array of long-term services and supports to help seniors and people with disabilities remain at home.

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Employment Services

We provide job skills training, job placements and job coaching to people with all types of disabilities.

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Supportive Housing

Housing for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who are facing homelessness, with support services available to residents.

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Insurance Navigation

AIM’s navigators provide free enrollment assistance for the New York State of Health insurance marketplace.

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Recovery Services

Peer supports for individuals and families impacted by addiction.

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Veterans Services

AIM provides education, advocacy, information and referral to help military veterans achieve their goals of independence.

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Peer Services

Peer mentoring for people with disabilities entering the workforce, people transitioning out of nursing homes into the community, and those in recovery from addiction.

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  • Family and Friends Support Group

    The Family and Friends Support Group provides support to family and friends of those who struggle with addiction – as well as providing support to those who may have lost a loved one due to addiction – in a healthy, judgment-free atmosphere.

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    Claire Walker
  • Community Resource Room

    AIM hosts a weekly drop-in center to help people search for affordable housing and community resources. The Community Resource Room is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Elmira AIM office at 350 West Church Street.

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    Ryanne Michaels
  • AIM offers drop-in hours at Bridge to Hope Center

    AIM now offers weekly drop-in hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday at the Bridge to Hope Center, located at 37-41 Bridge Street in Corning. It is free and open to anyone in the community. No appointment is needed. Our advocates can help people connect with disability services and addiction recovery supports; search…

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  • AIM consumer donates handmade blankets to Falck Cancer Center

    AIM consumer Kathy Benjamin has been crocheting blankets and giving them to others since she was a teenager. Now 71 and experiencing vision loss, her lifelong hobby has taken on a new meaning. Benjamin has macular degeneration, and is now considered legally blind. She still lives independently at Villa Serene Apartments in Elmira Heights with…

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  • AIM launches holiday donation drive

    AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live independently and with dignity. This holiday season, you can help us make a difference in our community. All donations are tax deductible.  Monetary Donations  Help us purchase healthy food, winter gear, and assistive devices. Every dollar goes directly toward serving individuals with…

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