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ENABLE services for adults are funded by the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVR) and the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). If the applicant is eligible, ENABLE services are free of charge.
ENABLE serves people with a variety of disabilities who reside in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties.
Your first step is to secure eligibility for funding for ENABLE services. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) funding is required, Department for Developmental Disabilities (DDD) funding is optional. Refer to the DVR and DDD links below for more information about these state agencies.
If you are already eligible for services through DVR, you should meet with your DVR counselor and ask for a referral to ENABLE for job coaching services. Some people have been eligible for DVR services in the past, but don’t have a case open currently. In this case, you would be asking for your case to be reopened.
If you are already eligible for services through DDD but not DVR, you can meet with your DDD Case Manager and ask for a referral to DVR or you can apply directly with DVR for services.
If you have never received services from DVR or DDD you can contact DVR yourself and request services.
The process of securing eligibility for funding may take a little time. You may be asked to see a doctor or specialist for an exam or to provide records from school.
Your DVR counselor may recommend a vocational evaluation, skills training or some other kind of service before you can be referred to ENABLE.
Once your DVR eligibility has been established, your DVR counselor will send a referral package to ENABLE.
Men and women coping with serious mental illness want a place where they can go, receive help and training, and develop a sense of community. They have such a place at Chelton Loft.
We are located in Harlem, open to adults who , have a history history of serious mental illness, with or without chemical dependency, and those with a history of homelessness can come to The Chelton Loft six days a week.
Members and staff work together to create an environment that supports people’s growth and development.
To become a member an individual must have been diagnosed with a mental illness, be 18 years or older, and live in New York City. The Chelton Loft charges no fee to join.
Members have the option of participating in Chelton Loft’s four main units:
Members have the opportunity to assist in providing the day to day support of the Clubhouse. Members have the opportunity to work with intake and orientation, member outreach, bulk mailing and copying projects, clerical, reception desk, record keeping and data entry.
Our Wellness unit offers workshops on health-related topics including tobacco cessation, medical diagnoses, integrated co-occurring disorders, tai chi, martial art movement, mindfulness and more. Members have the opportunity to attend local events and take part in advocacy initiatives and grant research.
All work within the unit is based on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual. In addition there is a fitness studio available for daily use.
The Café is responsible for preparing all meals and snacks for the Clubhouse. Because we are wellness focused we use fresh ingredients including herbs picked from our window garden in each and every meal!
In this unit members also have the opportunity to work on inventory, learn about food safety and nutrition and food shopping.
The Café Unit is also responsible for the overall maintenance of the clubhouse.
The Career Advancement Unit provides all levels of support for members seeking employment–from assistance with developing resumes to practicing interview skills, job search and placement.
When a Member begins working he/she continues to receive support and stays connected with the Clubhouse. Our Members work at local businesses including T.J. Maxx, Verizon, God’s Love We Deliver and NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Members who are interested in furthering their education receive the same level of support—whether working towards a TASC, college degree or vocational certification.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Chelton Loft or know someone who might qualify as a member, please call us at 212.727.4360.
Building on its longtime leadership in vocational rehabilitation, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services provides a full range of workforce development services for individuals with disabilities from career assessment through work readiness training leading to job placement and post-employment support.
The Career Exploration and Community Based Workplace Assessment provides participants with an experience to identify realistic vocational goals. These services include: gathering an accurate, detailed description of the consumer’s educational and work history, interest/academic/aptitude evaluations, assessing workplace behaviors, detailed vocational exploration, and engaging significant people in their lives such as spouses, friends, siblings, parents, counselors or teachers.
Work Readiness assists individuals to increase their soft skills necessary to maintain employment such as appearance, time management, business etiquette, communication with co-workers and supervisors, dealing with constructive criticism and conflict resolution. Self-Advocacy for Employment enables a person to learn to advocate for their rights at the workplace through understanding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and methods of self-advocacy for reasonable accommodations on the job.
Job Placement is an individualized customized process to match career goals to employment. This includes job seeking assistance such as resume preparation, job interview skill development, and engaging in job search leading to competitive employment in the community.
The Fedcap Behavioral Health Center at 1011 Washington Ave. in Bronx, NY closed in July 2022. Mental health services are now provided at the same location by Montefiore Behavioral Health Services. Please call 929-285-4800 or visit the clinic for further information.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Client records from Fedcap Behavioral Health Center may be obtained by by emailing Fedcap Rehabilitation’s Records team at Fedcaprecords@fedcap.org.