Here, families and caregivers find vital tools, support, and information tailored to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower families with resources that foster growth, inclusion, and quality of life every step of the way.
family resources
bereavement
You are not alone. We would like to take a moment to introduce you to Team Lavender.
We are a diverse team of People’s Arc members looking to offer support and hope in healing, for anyone who is grieving or has experience the loss of a loved one in their lives.
We aim to help people cope with loss, and offer a safe space for expression, while encouraging emotional and physical well-being in their time of need.
Team Lavender can also help to coordinate community and agency-based resources for those in need.
If you would like support or have a question, please reach out to:
People’s Arc of Suffolk Team Lavender Bereavement Support Services
Teamlavender@suffahrc.org
People’s Arc of Suffolk Behavioral Health Services Dept.
631-585-0100 Ext. 1082, 1083 or 1038
Good Shepherd Bereavement Division Individual and Group Counseling
631-465-6300
People’s Arc of Suffolk Employee Connect Program (Staff members only)
1-888-628-4824
Good Shepherd Bereavement Division Individual and Group Counseling
Maribeth.McKeever@chsli.org
ComPsych® Guidance Resources
800-272-7255
compliance
As a People’s Arc of Suffolk employee, it is not only your RIGHT, but it is also your DUTY to report actual or suspected violations of People’s Arc Standards of Conduct
Please click the title below to view and/or download Corporate Compliance Plan or Whistleblower Law.
About Reporting Possible Compliance Violations
It is People’s ARC policy, as expressed in our Corporate Compliance Policy, that any employee, contracted employee, or agent who witnesses, learns of, or is asked to participate in potentially non-compliant activities must report the matter immediately to his/her supervisor or to the vice president of Corporate Compliance.
Report a Compliance Violation
To submit a report, please use the form below or call our hotline at 631-585-0100 Ext. 1200. You can also speak in person with Heather Thorgersen, our Compliance Officer, at 2900 Veteran’s Highway, Bohemia, NY 11716, or you can mail a letter addressed to her attention at the same address.
Submit a Compliance Violation Report
To submit a report, use our anonymous online form or call our Hotline at 631-585-0100 Ext. 1200. All reports can be anonymous, and whistleblowers are protected.
CONTACT
Heather Thorgersen,
Vice President, Quality Improvement & Corporate Compliance
631-585-0100 ext. 1011
People’s Arc of Suffolk
2900 Veterans Memorial Highway
Bohemia, NY 11716
hthorgersen@suffahrc.org
