HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

* Provides assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle for individuals with disabilities with the following resources:

  • Self-Direction - for persons with developmental disabilities
  • Medicaid Service Coordination
  • Habilitation Services - assistance with daily tasks and independent living skills
  • Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program
  • Assistance in transitioning from nursing care facilities to the home (including moving assistance).
  • Respite vouchers to allow caregivers to attend to their personal needs.
  • Financial reimbursement for items that allow an individual with disabilities to remain in their home.

Physical Address

420 E. German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350

Hours

M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Fax

(315) 866-7280

Application process

Call for appointment.

Fee

Medicaid, Medicare, private pay with a sliding scale based on income.

Eligibility

Some services require Medicaid eligibility or a Medicaid Waiver. Call for more information.

Agency info

RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

RCIL is a human services and civil rights organization working to ensure equality and independence for individuals with disabilities. RCIL provides assistance to all individuals with any disability regardless of age, income or ability.
RCIL's services are consumer-directed and geared toward increasing awareness of an individual's rights and options, as well as the various methods that are available to help them achieve the goals they have chosen for themselves.