Directions in Independent Living

Disability Services in Olean, New York. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Allegany, Cattaraugus.

Phone: (716) 373-4602

Address: 512 West State Street, Olean, New York, 14760

Website: http://www.oleanilc.org

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Kate Steigerwald. Email: info@oleanilc.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/new-york).

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Frequently asked questions about Directions in Independent Living

How do I contact Directions in Independent Living?

You can call Directions in Independent Living at (716) 373-4602 or visit 512 West State Street in Olean, New York. Their website is http://www.oleanilc.org.

What services does Directions in Independent Living offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Allegany, Cattaraugus.

Are services at Directions in Independent Living free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Directions in Independent Living at (716) 373-4602 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Directions in Independent Living offer services in other languages?

Call Directions in Independent Living at (716) 373-4602 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.