Visiting Nurse Service in Westchester, Inc.
360 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, New York 10605 |
| Contact Person: |
Mary H. Gadomski, Director of Community Education |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 682-1480 (ext. 647) |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 682-1477 |
| Email: |
mgadomsk@vns.org |
| Web address: |
http://www.vns.org/ |
| Number of Yrs in Service: |
104 years (established in 1901) |
Mission
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To improve the health and sustain the independence of Westchester County individuals, families and communities through the provision of accessible, comprehensive home health services; to emphasize the roles of disease prevention and health education in all our endeavors; and to work in partnership with government agencies; community organizations, and educational institutions, responding quickly and effectively to community health challanges.
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Disabilities Served: |
| Hearing Impaired |
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Visually Impaired |
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| Emotional / Psychiatric |
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Mental Retardation |
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| Developmental Disabilities |
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Physical Disabilities |
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| Learning Disabilities |
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Autism |
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| Medically Fragile |
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Traumatic Brain Injured |
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Other Disabilities:
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5 |
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22 to 65 |
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| 6 to 21 |
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65 and over |
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Recreation Services Provided:
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| Arts |
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Team Sports |
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| Biking |
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Tennis |
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| Camps |
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Theater |
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| Dance |
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Videography |
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| Horseback Riding |
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Wheelchair Sports |
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| Martial Arts |
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Writing |
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| Music |
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Yoga |
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| Social |
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Swimming |
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Other Recreation:
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Education Services Provided:
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| Early Intervention |
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High School |
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| Pre-School |
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Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle School |
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Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education:
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Transportation Services Provided:
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| Public |
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Travel Training |
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| Private |
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Other Transportation:
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes |
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Supported Apartments |
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| Respite |
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Other Housing:
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Legal / Support / Advocacy Services Provided:
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| Guardianship |
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Assessments |
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| Pooled Trusts |
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Disability Rights Advocacy |
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| Supplemental Needs Trust |
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Disability Support Groups |
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| School Advocacy |
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Sexuality Awareness Counseling |
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Other Legal / Support / Advocacy Services:
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Medical Services Services Provided:
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| Clinical Services (Nursing) |
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Nutrition Counseling |
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| Dental |
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Psychiatric Psychological Services |
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| Adaptive Technology |
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Speech Therapy |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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Physical Therapy |
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Other Medical Services: Services are provided at the patient's home as prescribed by the patient's physician.
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Vocational Services Services Provided:
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| Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation |
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Sheltered Employment |
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| Vocational Training |
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Supported Employment |
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| Pre-Vocational Training |
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Competitive Employment |
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| Vocational Counseling |
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Other Vocational Services:
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Community Day Services Provided:
| Day Habilitation |
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Drop In Centers |
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| Day Treatments |
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Psychosocial |
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Pre Employment |
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Supported Education |
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