Description
Chapel Haven (Chapel Haven Schleifer Center), located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a nationally accredited nonprofit community dedicated to helping adults with developmental, social, and cognitive disabilities live self-determined and fulfilling lives. Through its signature REACH (Residential Education at Chapel Haven) and ASAT (Asperger Syndrome Adult Transition) programs, Chapel Haven provides immersive residential education, life skills training, and social communication support tailored to adults aged 18 and over.
In addition to its core programs, Chapel Haven offers day programming, continuing education, supported living, vocational training, recreation, and community integration opportunities—ensuring that graduates have lifetime options and ongoing support as their needs evolve. The campus includes modern residential and classroom facilities, as well as the SAIL program, which offers adults independent living opportunities within a supportive community.
Chapel Haven is more than a care provider—it is a vibrant neighborhood of learning, belonging, and growth. Many residents continue to live nearby after completing programs, forming lasting social, vocational, and civic connections. The center also integrates arts, culture, and creative expression into its curriculum as key components of emotional and social development.
With more than 50 years of experience, Chapel Haven remains committed to building dignity, independence, and purpose for adults with special needs—meeting each person where they are and helping them chart a meaningful, independent path forward.
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