October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Initially focused on recognizing the contributions of individuals with physical disabilities in the workforce, Congress expanded this week-long observation into NDEAM in 1988, including folks with mental health conditions and other less visible disabilities. This year's theme is Celebrating Value and Talent. To learn more, please visit dol.gov/NDEAM #AlternativesRaritan #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #NDEAM
Alternatives, Inc.
Non-profit Organization Management
Raritan, NJ 1,171 followers
Dignity Through Independence
About us
Alternatives, Inc. is a community-based; non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with special needs reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community by providing residential opportunities coupled with comprehensive support services. If you are seeking services and supports for a loved one with intellectual or developmental disabilities or a mental health diagnosis contact us at (908) 685-1444 or visit www.alternativesinc.org. Alternatives, Inc. provides employment, vocational services, adult training, community living programs, behavioral health care, social services and an abundance of enriching recreational activities.
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http://www.alternativesinc.org
External link for Alternatives, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Raritan, NJ
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, Employment Services, Mental Health Services, and Affordable Housing
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600 First Ave.
Raritan, NJ 08869, US
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Alternatives is grateful to the Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust, administered by Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services, for their recent grant supporting our “Hearth Initiative," a comprehensive residential program that provides safe, supportive group homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Thank you! #AlternativesRaritan #IDDSupport #Grants #NJNonprofits
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Thank you to the volunteers from Colgate-Palmolive that worked hard to improve the landscaping at Group Home 15 in Somerset for their Colgate Cares Day 🏡 We also greatly appreciate Board Member Patty Vollmar for connecting us! #AlternativesRaritan #NJNonprofit #Volunteer #CorporateVolunteer #CSR #SocialResponsibility #GiveBack
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Some snapshots from our watch party of the New Jersey Association of Community Providers Heroes Awards, recognizing Direct Support Professionals across the state 🦸♂️⚡ #AlternativesRaritan #NJNonprofit #DirectSupportProfessional #NJACPHeroes
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A huge THANK YOU to all those who came together to make our 6th Annual Heroes Awards a success! First and foremost – we would like to once again recognize our 32 remarkable Direct Support Professional honorees, whose dedication, compassion and hard work make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals in the #IDD community. Each of you, along with the thousands of others across the state, are committed to improving the lives of others – and that, in itself, it something worth applauding each and every day of the year! We also want to acknowledge all of this year’s event sponsors and advertisers, whose generosity continues to show no bounds. Finally, a huge shout out to NJACP Member Resources Chairs Audrey Winkler, Exec. Director JESPY House & Terry McKeon, CEO, Avidd Community Services and the rest of the Committee – who worked alongside our incredibly talented NJACP staff (Colleen Klepser, Luis Santiago, Maureen Shea & Shanique Brittingham) to put the virtual celebration together! #NJACPHeroes #BetterTogether
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Waving goodbye to the sun at the Northern Region's End of Summer Bash 🌞🍉🌊 Here's a fun look at our celebration before the sweater weather arrives! #AlternativesRaritan #HopeAndDignity #DignityThroughIndependence #SummerVibes
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Every year, New Jersey Association of Community Providers - NJACP hosts their Heroes Awards to recognize every day heroes - Direct Support Professionals - for all the work they do to support the IDD community 🦸♂️ Please join us in congratulating our employee, Edgar, on his nomination! 👏 #AlternativesRaritan #NJNonprofit #DirectSupportProfessional
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As you may know, September is National Recovery Month and this coming Saturday, September 20th, is #NationalAddictionProfessionalsDay - but did you know that the State of New Jersey recently proclaimed September 19th as Addiction Professionals Day in NJ?! To those that support individuals on their recovery journey, we thank you. Please join us in recognizing these amazing individuals for their hard work and dedication 💙 #AlternativesRaritan #AddictionProfessionalsDay #NationalRecoveryMonth
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National Recovery Month has been observed annually in September since 1989 to support new treatments and celebrate the accomplishments of those in their recovery journey! The State of New Jersey has also proclaimed September as Recovery Month 💚 #AlternativesRaritan #NationalRecoveryMonth #RecoveryMonth2025 #RecoveryJourney #RecoveryIsPossible #YouAreNotAlone
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As we wrap up Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, we'd like to take a moment to highlight these amazing individuals 💚 You are selfless, dedicated, and passionate, and we sincerely thank you! Check out these pictures of members of our team delivering gifts to our phenomenal staff! #AlternativesRaritan #DSPRecognitionWeek #DSPRW2025 #DirectSupportProfessionals #MakeADifference