Mosaic, LEAP Join

 Ogdensburg –In an effort to maximize economies of scale and respond to the ever-changing state and federal regulations, United Helpers’ Mosaic will assume operations of LEAP, Inc. effective April 1, 2015. 

“This is a good thing for those we serve,” said Michele M. Montroy, Mosaic administrator. “In addition to offering a wide variety of healthcare options, Mosaic and the United Helpers organization provide human resources, marketing, accounting, and information technology assistance that many smaller companies struggle to provide.”

Mosaic, the largest member of the United Helpers family, offers services for people with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and for those diagnosed with chronic and persistent mental illness. Formed in the early 1980s, Mosaic offers six Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), four Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs), a day habilitation program, Stepping Stones children’s services, and service coordination. In addition, Mosaic offers mental health services for people living with chronic and persistent mental illness, including homes and community-based programs. More than 550 people are cared for by Mosaic each day.

LEAP was founded in March of 1996 through the efforts of four families, several local individuals and considerable support from Sunmount office staff and other local agencies, including United Helpers.

“Our agencies have worked closely together since LEAP’s inception, beginning with considerable advice and support from United Helpers’ management staff,” said Nancy Rehse, LEAP Board president.

LEAP employs approximately 45 people and offers three IRAs located in Potsdam and Norwood. LEAP serves more than 60 people each day in its residential, service coordination and day habilitation programs.

“We expect the transition to be very seamless,” said Michele M. Montroy, Mosaic administrator.  “We look forward to working with the parents and our new team members.”

  

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