Referral Services (OPWDD, OMH, DOH)
Resource and Referral Services is the central point of information to assist individuals in finding services that match their needs, wants, hopes, and dreams.
Mission, values, and the work supporting people of all abilities in their communities every day.
A snapshot of the year’s milestones, measurable outcomes, and organization-wide impact.
The people guiding strategy, operations, and the quality of support across the organization.
Board stewardship, oversight, and accountability help guide the organization’s long-term direction.
The priorities and long-term goals guiding growth, innovation, and organizational direction.
Policies, reporting, and safeguards that support accountability, transparency, and ethical practice.
Corporate Sponsors
Business partners whose support strengthens programs, expands opportunities, and increases community impact.
Become a Corporate SponsorFREE Network
Organizations across the network are working together to broaden services, share resources, and strengthen support.
Learn MoreCommunity Partners
Local partnerships that expand access, build stronger community connections, and deepen our shared impact.
See our Partners
There are so many ways to show up. Support inclusion, raise voices, and stay connected to the work. Find the opportunity that fits you and make it yours.
Every gift makes a difference. Find the giving option that feels right for you and the people we serve. No matter the size, your support helps someone thrive.
Leave a legacy that reflects what you believe in and ensures our work lives on for generations. It's one of the most meaningful ways to make a lasting difference.
Roll up your sleeves. Hands-on projects and service days that strengthen the spaces we all share. Your time and energy make a direct, visible difference in people's lives.
Growth. Independence. Community.
Helping individuals of all abilities reach their full potential.
Providing endless opportunities
Creating meaningful, self-directed futures!
Thriving through supportive services
Tailored support facilitating recovery and enhancing quality of life.
Provides Integrated Outpatient Behavioral Health services to individuals in need
The Clinic is a free-standing entity open to the public.
Join Our Team
We are hiring passionate people to work with individuals of all abilities!
Reach High | Achieve More
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, benefits and proudly supports more than 5,500 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing, recovery services, transition to work, employment, day, community and family services, respite, crisis services, education and after-school support, primary and specialty health care and advocacy.
We are an organization whose philosophy is rooted in the realization of human potential.
Our Programs & Services
From the places we live to the places we work, FREE serves the traditionally underserved with a number of initiatives, assistance programs and built-in support systems to help individuals flourish.
