Family Supportive Services
Step One Consulting helps individuals navigate the complexity of supportive services and mental health systems for children and adults with disabilities and functional limitations.
With Step One, you have the opportunity to discuss your unique predicament one-on-one with Lauren Weinberg, Esq. Lauren is an attorney with 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and disability advocacy. She is also the parent of a child who is autistic and the sibling of an adult with an intellectual disability. Lauren will meet each client with the knowledge, skills, and empathy to help them understand the options in front of them and the necessary steps to take in order to achieve the best outcomes for their loved ones.
JCC members will have up to two complimentary hours to meet with Lauren. During this time, Lauren will hear your concerns, help you identify your goals, and provide actionable steps toward them. Sessions may be broken into two parts if your issues require some research.
Lauren is equipped to guide individuals with topics and questions including:·
- Getting your child evaluated, and accessing services that a child may need upon diagnosis
- The process of applying for OPWDD and what services are available to them
- Understanding the mental health system in NY state and patient rights within it
- Options for adult incapacity
To get started, email [email protected].
Disclaimer: The information provided by Step One Consulting and Lauren Weinberg does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for informational purposes only. One-to-one consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship between the individual and Lauren Weinberg or Step One Consulting.
Lauren is a legal consultant who specializes in complex problem-solving and guidance for individuals and families facing challenges rooted in disability, mental health conditions, geriatric needs, and incapacity. She is also Principal Attorney with the Mental Hygiene Legal Service where she represents individuals whose liberty interests are at risk based on an allegation of incapacity and potential risk of harm.
Support Group (in collaboration with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan)
[VIRTUAL] SIBSPACE SUPPORT GROUP (18 years+)
Program Dates: Jan 11th, Feb 15th, Mar 15th, Apr 19th, May 17th
Join other adult siblings of brothers and sisters who have been identified as having disabilities or challenges of all kinds, and who understand the experiences and stressors that often face families like yours. The combined expertise of the facilitators and the siblings’ personal experiences provide support, resources, and connections as we build our SibSpace community together.
This is a closed group where registrants are expected to attend all five sessions. Discussions are kept confidential. Please note that all support groups will take place on Zoom until further notice.
This program will take place virtually over Zoom. You will receive a confirmation email including the Zoom link and password. If you do not receive the Zoom link, or have any questions, please contact Caitlin McInerney at [email protected]
registerSibSpace is made possible with generous support from the J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
