Program areas at EAC Network
Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice programs focus on building wellness and self-sufficiency as individuals begin to manage their health conditions while also navigating the complex requirements of public systems. Program services include drug testing, case management via Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC), TASC Mental Health Diversion, Offender Re-entry Services, Abusive Partner Intervention Programs, Alcohol Education, Secure Remote Alcohol Monitoring or Community Re-Entry Assistance Network (CRAN) services; health home care coordination; employment/vocational supports; harm reduction; and treatment services to individuals with behavioral health, substance abuse and/or mental health issues who have had contact with or are otherwise involved in the criminal justice system. Programs are provided at all intercepts of the criminal justice system.
Family & Community Services: Our Family & community Services programs help our neighbors pay bills, resolve family and business conflicts and navigate through obstacles that hinder self-sufficiency. Program services include the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and the Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program (WRAP) which provides low-income households with weatherization services to make homes more energy efficient and reduce heating costs; the Long Island Dispute Resolution Center, Surrogate Decision-making and Restorative Justice programs which provide conflict resolution interventions that help individuals, families, businesses, and the community at large to resolve a wide range of disputes. Education, Rehabilitation, and Support Enforcement (ERASE) and Project Support are early intervention programs that enforce child support collections by educating non-compliant, non-custodial parents and monitoring their payments. Sanctions Intervention evaluates needs, identifies barriers, and helps sanctioned public assistance recipients come into compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families requirements so they can maintain their benefits.
Seniors and Incapacitated Persons: Program services include case management, in-home, ancillary, and respite services to older adults; Senior Community Service Centers provide seniors with a variety of activities such as socialization, recreation, health promotion, educational programs, and congregate meals; Senior Health Promotion brings exercise and wellness programs; Meals on Wheels fights hunger by providing nutritious meals and supportive services that make it possible for seniors to maintain independence in their homes; and Community Guardianship manages the personal and/or financial affairs of an individual who cannot manage for themselves.