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Independent, but Never Alone
Healing begins with stability. Since 1985, Ohel has provided individuals in the Jewish community living with mental illness a secure foundation to grow, recover, and build the skills they need for an independent life. Success looks different for everyone, and we tailor our approach to meet each individual’s needs. More than just housing, we cultivate a supportive community, where residents and staff connect through Shabbatons, movie nights, and other group activities that bring everyone together. Our residences are kosher, keep Shabbos and the Yomim Tovim, and provide an environment rooted in tradition and observance.
For those who are able, individuals can engage in monthly weekend retreats, hiking trips and much more, all geared toward both psychiatric rehabilitation and building our community.
Ohel offers a continuum of housing options, serving people at all stages of life and recovery. Residents come from acute care facilities, hospitals, or the community, staying anywhere from two weeks to two decades or more, depending on their needs. Whether someone requires consistent, long-term support or is working toward complete independence, our psychiatric rehabilitation model—informed by decades of experience and the latest trauma-informed care approaches—ensures the right level of assistance for every individual.
Our Housing Programs
Supportive Housing
For individuals who live independently but benefit from occasional support, Ohel provides well-appointed apartments throughout the five boroughs, housing nearly 200 residents.
- Independent living with access to check-ins and guidance
- Monthly case-management visits and ongoing phone support
- Help with personal goals in career, budgeting, and daily life
Apartment Treatment
This licensed, temporary-stay program offers an intermediate level of care with closer engagement from staff to help residents work toward greater independence.
- Case managers visit multiple times a week to assist with psychiatric and personal care goals
- Support structured to build life skills and transition to independent housing
24-Hour Supervised Housing
For those needing consistent, round-the-clock care, Ohel operates four supervised group homes—one for women and three for men—staffed 24/7 by direct care counselors.
- Daily routines and structure to promote mental wellness
- Support with hygiene, socialization, and life skills
- Resources and training to prepare for independent living
The Lodge: A Safe Transition Space
For individuals transitioning between inpatient hospitalization and community life, or in danger of needing inpatient hospitalization, The Lodge offers a stabilizing environment that helps prevent relapses and unnecessary hospital stays.
- Supports individuals leaving psychiatric hospitals or dealing with rising symptoms
- Provides a secure, structured environment to manage mental health safely
- Features peer staff—professionals with lived experience who offer guidance and understanding
At Ohel, we believe that people facing mental illness don’t need to be lectured—they need to be heard. Our peer staff help shape our programs, ensuring that every resident receives empathetic, person-centered care that meets them where they are.
Find the Right Housing Option for You or a Loved One
Whether you or a loved one needs long-term housing, transitional support, or assistance in regaining independence, Ohel is here to help.