Chapel Haven Schleifer Center offers a wide variety of program options for adults who are 18 and older and seeking a happy, independent life!

Our core residential programs: Residential Education at Chapel Haven (REACH), Autism Supports and Transition (ASAT), and Connecting Adults to Chapel Haven (CATCH)—are based on our vibrant New Haven campus and provide structured pathways toward lifelong independence.

We also offer day programming, weekend recreation, social communication therapy, and a variety of additional services for both Chapel Haven graduates and adults from the broader community.
All roads can lead to becoming a lifelong community member.
Have a look at our complete offerings.
Residential Programs
Residential Education at Chapel Haven (REACH)

Transition program focusing on independent living, vocational skills, and social development.

Connecting Adults to Chapel Haven (CATCH)

1yr transition program providing a pathway to graduate life for older adults.

Autism Supports and Transition (ASAT)

Neurodivergent- specific transition program with structured support for life skills.

Bridge

Transition program providing an extra year of support prior to graduate life.

Graduate Programs
Supported Living Program (SLP)

Off-campus living with weekly supports for indpendent living.

Schleifer Adult Independent Living (SAIL)

On-campus living with daily supports for indpendent living.

ASAT / Community Outreach Services

Off-campus living with weekly supports.

Day Programs
REACH
Day Program

Transition Day Program
Board of Education (BOE) – placed students.

Community Life Program (CLP)
Day Program

A structured adult day program.

ASAT
Day Program

Transition Day Program Board of
Education (BOE) – placed students.

A La Carte Programs
REACH A La Carte

Continuinig adult education classes, wellness, and social recreation via the Recreation Program.

ASAT A La Carte

Continuing adult education, executive functioning coaching, wellness, and social recreation.

CareerAbility

CareerAbility provides meaningful employment opportunities for Chapel Haven adults.

There’s a reason why so many call it home.
80% of students who graduate one of our residential programs choose to stay on and become a Chapel Haven community member.