CHOICE of NY

CHOICE of NY http://choiceofny.org/ http://choiceofny.org/

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CHOICE (Consumers Helping Others In a Caring Environment) is a unique peer-run agency which provides supportive services to consumers of mental health services who are over age 18 and residents of Westchester County NY.

Happy holidays from Choice of New York! Going into the season of giving, our New Rochelle office is officially in full f...
12/21/2025

Happy holidays from Choice of New York! Going into the season of giving, our New Rochelle office is officially in full festive mode, and we’ve gotta love the sense of humor. Definitely coffee, and then Christmas festivities... ☕️🤶✨😂

We love the creative choices in these designs, so much personality and cheer in every detail. Comment below your fav holiday decor choice ⬇️🔔🎄

And a huge thank you to our collaborator, The Sharing Shelf, for helping us distribute clothing and other essential goods to families in need. ❤️🧥✨

As always, if you or someone you know needs food support or any services, please connect with us. We’re here to help. ❤️🏠

12/18/2025

Huge thanks to our amazing staff at Choice of New Rochelle for participating in this silly video. And yes, just to be clear, no one was hurt in the making of it. 😄

Life can sometimes come with trust issues, especially when you’re navigating housing instability, food insecurity, or unexpected crises. But when it truly matters, you can trust Choice of New York to show up with compassion, dignity, and real support.

If you or a loved one needs help with housing assistance, food access, case management, benefits navigation, or community resources, Choice of New York is here to help.

Support, stability, and understanding, every step of the way.

12/14/2025

What people love to get wrong about housing and food insecurity:
“People are just lazy.”
“Just work harder.”
“Just budget better.”
“Just move.”
“Just get a better job.”
“Just stop buying coffee.”
“Just ask your family.”
“Just go to a shelter.”
And my personal favorite:
“Oh, you think what you do actually makes a difference?”

Yeah. We do.

It makes a difference when someone gets connected to food support before they skip meals all week.
It makes a difference when a family avoids eviction because they finally found the right resource.
It makes a difference when someone is treated like a human instead of a headline.

We are here to help, not judge.
We are here to support, connect resources, and educate with facts, not stereotypes.

If you or someone you know needs support, reach out. You deserve help with dignity.

12/09/2025

Loren Feliz, who supervises our New Rochelle Choice of NY office, reminds us how important it is to stop dismissing people who are homeless or housing-insecure as “lost causes.” Every person has a story, a history and a future — and the data shows homelessness is almost always rooted in circumstances, not character.

Nationally, nearly 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness live with a serious mental health condition, and over 1 in 4 face chronic substance-use challenges. More than half fell into homelessness after a major economic shock — job loss, medical bills, rent hikes or domestic instability. In high-cost regions like Westchester, even minor income changes can push someone into crisis.

Housing insecurity is not a personal failure. It’s the outcome of systems that fail to support people when they need it most.

At Choice of NY, we meet people where they are — with dignity, compassion and real solutions. When we invest in mental-health care, affordable housing and community resources, we give people a genuine chance to rebuild their lives.

Everyone deserves stability. Everyone deserves to be seen.

12/09/2025

At Choice of NY, our staff celebrates every time one of our clients secures housing—because safe, stable housing transforms lives. We walk with our members through every step of the process, from applications to move-in, and we continue supporting them long after the keys are in their hands.

Our team helps clients by:
• Navigating housing applications and voucher processes
• Connecting them with income-based and supportive housing programs
• Assisting with documentation, appointments, and advocacy
• Teaching budgeting and daily-living skills that support long-term stability
• Linking members with community resources that help them thrive

Helpful resources many of our clients rely on include:
• HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
• Supportive housing programs through NYS OMH
• Local rental-assistance programs (e.g., ERAP when available)
• Utility-assistance programs like HEAP
• Food-security supports such as SNAP and local food-pantry networks
• Community mental-health and case-management services

Every housing success is a reminder that compassion, persistence, and teamwork make all the difference. We’re proud of our staff and even prouder of our clients who keep pushing forward.

12/04/2025

Happy December! This time of year can be especially challenging for our community members, and we’re so grateful for our dedicated team who shows up every single day to make a difference.

Here’s Zenobia from our New Rochelle office—working hard to help clients access food resources, supportive services, and the essentials they need to stay stable this holiday season. Her compassion and consistency truly embody the mission of Choice of New York.

Grateful for our committed team, and grateful to everyone who supports the work we do. 💙

Today is Giving Tuesday, and as we launch our end-of-year fundraising effort, we’re inviting our community to stand with...
12/03/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, and as we launch our end-of-year fundraising effort, we’re inviting our community to stand with Choice of NY as we continue providing mental health support, housing assistance, advocacy, and stabilizing services for some of the most vulnerable members of our region.

Every contribution helps someone take a meaningful step toward independence, emotional well-being, and a safer, more supported life.

Your gift directly fuels programs that connect people to resources, prevent crises, and create opportunities for long-term recovery.

If you’ve ever believed in second chances, dignity, or the power of compassionate care, this is your moment to make a real impact.

Donate today at www.choiceofny.org and help us continue this essential work.

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Choice of New York.
Our team warmed up to help pull off a full community Thanksgiving operation—free meals served, food distributed, turkeys delivered, and smiles all around.
We’re grateful for every staff member, volunteer, and supporter who made this happen.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday with the people you love.

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”This season, we are truly grateful for our amazing community and for the oppo...
11/21/2025

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
This season, we are truly grateful for our amazing community and for the opportunity to serve it.

Yesterday, our New Rochelle office hosted a beautiful Turkey Giveaway and Thanksgiving Community Meal, and we want to thank our incredible staff, volunteers, partners, and community members who made it such a success. Your hard work and heart brought warmth, nourishment, and connection to so many families.

We are also deeply thankful for everyone who came to pick up food for further distribution — helping transport our little Thanksgiving bags filled with turkey, donuts, and seasonal staples to neighbors who needed them most. Your effort helps the impact ripple even farther.

We also want to honor the earlier community luncheons, turkey giveaways, and food distributions at our White Plains office and all the ongoing work happening across our programs. Every warm meal, every moment of service, every gesture of support is because of you.

Times may be difficult for many right now, but the spirit of giving keeps us moving forward. If you or someone you know needs food assistance this holiday season, please reach out. We’re here to connect you with resources and support.

Wishing our entire Choice of NY family a warm, nourishing, love-filled holiday season.

11/20/2025

Human trafficking doesn’t always look like the movies. It’s often hidden in plain sight, especially among youth.

In this video, David from our New Rochelle office shares important signs to watch for. Some additional red flags can include:
• Sudden changes in behavior, mood, or friend groups
• Unexplained gifts, new clothes, or cash
• A much older “boyfriend/girlfriend” or controlling adult
• Youth who seem coached on what to say or afraid to speak alone
• Signs of physical abuse, extreme exhaustion, or malnourishment
• No control over their own ID, phone, or money
• Frequently missing school, running away, or being picked up/dropped off by unknown adults

If something feels off, trust your instincts and stay vigilant—especially in schools, shelters, community programs, and online spaces.

In Westchester County, you can contact:
• Westchester County Safe Harbor Program (through the Dept. of Social Services)
• My Sisters’ Place
• Victims Assistance Services (WestCOP)
• Local law enforcement or the Westchester DA’s Office
• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text “BEFREE” (233733)

Thank you, David, and our entire Choice of NY team for raising awareness and standing with survivors. Please save and share this post—your awareness could help protect someone in our community.

National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week runs the week before Thanksgiving for a reason: while many prepare to gath...
11/20/2025

National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week runs the week before Thanksgiving for a reason: while many prepare to gather around full tables, thousands of our neighbors are struggling just to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table.

At Choice of NY, our team shows up every day for those facing housing insecurity, mental health challenges, and poverty in Westchester and beyond. From case managers and peer specialists to housing advocates and support staff, every person on our team plays a role in making sure people aren’t forgotten or left behind.

As you swipe through this infographic, you’ll see some of the realities of housing and homelessness in Westchester County. Behind every statistic is a person with a story, a past, and a future worth investing in.

We are deeply grateful to our staff for standing up for those in need, and to our community partners and supporters who make this work possible.

If you’re able, we invite you to learn more, share this post, and consider how you can join us in supporting our neighbors experiencing hunger and homelessness this season and all year long.

CHOICE of NY purchased five tons of food to support 1,000 clients who rely on SNAP benefits, which were suspended on Nov...
11/06/2025

CHOICE of NY purchased five tons of food to support 1,000 clients who rely on SNAP benefits, which were suspended on November 1st, due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Food will be stored at CHOICE’s existing pantries in New Rochelle and White Plains, with nonperishable overflow in conference rooms and care coordinator offices, as part of a local response to a national crisis.

“We have a moral and ethical responsibility to our founding principle, that we help people when they are having the worst days of their lives,” said Executive Director Guy Fessenden. “This would certainly be one of those times if they have nothing to eat. CHOICE of NY will be there to ensure that’s not the case for any of our clients in need.”

Learn more about how you can help at https://choiceofny.org/.

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71 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY
10801

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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