Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. provides transitional and permanent housing, respite care, and rehabilitative and employment services for individuals with mental illnesses, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and/or chemical dependencies from which they are recovering. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1977, Unity House partners with these individuals to develop their personal skills and potential, enabling them to live more full and independent lives. 

The agency is committed to providing consumer-centered and consumer-driven services, programs, and supports, serving more than 700 consumers a day in six central New York counties (Cayuga, Tompkins, Wayne, Onondaga, Seneca, and Ontario). Unity House also seeks to free our communities of misconceptions associated with disabilities through innovation, education, and advocacy. 

Unity House’s headquarters are located in Auburn, New York. The agency employs more than 300 people and is licensed by the New York State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), the New York State Department of Health (DOH), and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

Our Mission: Unity House’s mission is to empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering supports and services in an inclusive, person-centered environment. 

Our Vision: All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community. 

Our Core Values: Honesty - Integrity - Respect

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Liz Smith

Trisha Glasby

Julie Colf

Jacqueline B.

Ronaele King

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Darlene Podolak

Kelly Buck

The Mental Health and Direct Care team at Unity House works collaboratively to provide comprehensive support and services to individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and chemical dependencies. The team includes professionals such as psychologists, direct care workers, assistant program directors, employment specialists, and peer specialists. They offer personalized care plans, facilitate therapeutic interventions, support community integration, assist with employment opportunities, and champion peer-to-peer support, all aimed at fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for their consumers.

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