OPWDD is New York State’s Medicaid-funded program that provides services for New Yorkers living with developmental disabilities through nonprofit agencies, like Ahivim.
OPWDD provides waiver services to individuals with a variety of conditions, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, TBI, and other neurological impairments.
Contact us for help with OPWDD eligibility.

Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period and may impact day-to-day functioning. Developmental disabilities usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is under the New York State’s multifaceted health system. They operate psychiatric centers across the State, regulating, certifying, and overseeing more than 4,500 programs operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies like Ahivim.
The OMH focuses on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with severe emotional disturbances.
Contact us for help with OMH eligibility.

Behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders including depression, anxiety, and addiction. Behavioral health care refers to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of those conditions.

Ahivim provides services for individuals located in the lower Hudson Valley and NYC region.

Ahivim provides a wide selection of services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. See all our services here.

Individuals that are approved for services by the OPWDD or HCBS are eligible for Ahivim’s services. Not yet approved by the OPWDD for services? We guide families through the eligibility process, arrange evaluations, submit documentation, and help with anything else needed to become approved for our services.

For any questions about eligibility, please reach out to us and we’ll gladly walk you through the process.

Ahivim’s services are available to children and adults from birth with no age limitations.

As an NYS Medicaid provider, our services are funded by New York State Medicaid. Individuals eligible for Medicaid qualify for our services totally free of charge.
In the event that an individual receives a service without Medicaid coverage, they are legally liable to pay for the service.

We match up service providers to individuals based on their specific needs, cultural background, language, and preferences to ensure your values are what guide all decisions regarding your care.