Intake and Eligibility
Our Intake Department is here to assist you with filling out paperwork or answering any questions you may have about the services and supports EPI offers. Our Intake Department can be reached via email at intake@epiny.org or via phone at 585-442-6420 x2702.
The links can be used to assess the following OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) services/ supports EPI offers:
- Day Habilitation (site based, WOW- without walls)
- Respite (after hours, in home)
- Community Habilitation (living with family/ independently in community, living in an IRA including in resident CH-R option)
Outreach and Navigation
Empowering People’s Independence and the Urban League of Rochester joint Outreach Services provide education, navigation, linkage and follow along support for individuals with intellectual and/ or developmental disabilities and their families in Monroe County. We can help to break down barriers, educate and empower, navigate services and offer 12 months of follow along support after OPWDD linkage. Our approach is to work to meet individuals and families where they are at (in person, virtually, in community or at home), help provide linkage and referrals, and provide education and support. This program is funded by OPWDD Family Support Grant. Contact us via:
Janeka Cruz
Outreach Specialist
Urban League of Rochester, NY, Inc.
265 North Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14605
Email: jcruz@ulr.org
Phone: (585) 325-6530
Cell: (585) 510-1292
Christina Vega
Director of Family Services
Outreach Services Supervisor
Urban League of Rochester, NY, Inc.
265 North Clinton Ave
Rochester, New York 14605
Email: cvega@ulr.org
Phone: (585) 325-6530 x3042
Laura Mejias
Intake Liaison
Outreach Services Manager
Empowering People’s Independence
1650 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
Email: Lmejias@epiny.org
Phone: (585) 442-4430 x2754
Cell: (585) 490-3822