Chapel Haven was founded in 1972 with the promise that adults with a variety of abilities could eventually learn to live with independence. We started with six students and two staff in a multi-family house on Chapel Street in New Haven, Conn. Since that time, approximately 250 individuals have accessed our programs and services, and […]
An amazing night with Chapel Haven celebrities
January 19, 2017 Achievements
Chapel Haven was honored to have the author of the moving essay, “Welcome to Holland,” join us January 18 for Chapel Haven Film Night. The evening included the screening of the television movie, “Kids Like These,” written by Emily Perl Kingsley and featuring our very own community member, Josh O’Neill, as a youngster! Emily and […]
Chapel Haven earns international accreditation
January 18, 2017 Achievements, Uncategorized
Chapel Haven has once again earned the highest level of accreditation by CARF – a three-year term of accreditation, demonstrating that Chapel Haven’s model of service meets the highest international benchmarks of excellence. “We are pleased to once again earn the CARF designation of approval,” said Chapel Haven President Michael Storz. “CARF’s experienced surveyors did […]
Chapel Haven mourns passing of founder
July 13, 2015 News
Jerome I. Rossman, Jr., 88 years old, formerly of Scarsdale and Purchase, New York, passed away peacefully at his home in Jupiter, Florida on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, surrounded by his family. Jerry proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a truly kind man who had many significant friendships […]
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, distributed 19 iPads to organizations who serve the needs of adults on the autism spectrum throughout parts of New England, including Chapel Haven. Thanks to a generous donation from the Celegene Corporation, the New England Chapter of Autism Speaks was able to distribute iPads to […]
The sound of wind chimes, the crunch, smell and taste of mint leaves, oregano, dill and rosemary, followed by colorful flag designs that fuel the imagination. These are some of the sensory pieces students and community members delight in as they negotiate an outdoor trail on horseback at Turning Point Farm in Woodbridge on Wednesday […]