
Horizons Clinic
Horizons Clinic, an Article 16 clinic, provides therapeutic, clinical services to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing their quality of life and helping them achieve their fullest potential. A division of Arc of Onondaga, Horizons is a free-standing clinic certified by the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
Licensed, dedicated and professional
Licensed, dedicated and professional staff provide all services offered by Horizons under the direction of a Board-certified physician.
Horizons staff members are particularly familiar with the special needs of the people they serve.
Individuals four years and older who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability before their 22nd birthday are eligible
for services at the Horizons Clinic.
HORIZONS CLINIC SERVICES:
From testing to establish eligibility to service provision, Arc of Onondaga provides a continuum of person-centered services, including:
- Psychologist on staff for IQ and adaptive testing
- Mental health counseling
- Play therapy techniques
- Assessment that informs services and referrals such as PT, OT, respite, community-based programs such as Community Hab and Day Hab

Social Work Counseling
- Individual counseling for anyone age 7 and up with OPWDD eligibility
- Play therapy techniques
- Telehealth available upon request
- Assistance with anxiety, depression, social skills, relationships, etc.
Psychological Evaluation and Testing
- IQ/Adaptive Testing for OPWDD eligibility
Sexuality Assessments
- Determines ability to give informed consent for sexual relationships
Medical and Guardianship Affidavits

Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Fine motor skill development, muscle tone improvement, perceptual and sensory skill development
Speech Language Pathology
- Communication (articulation, receptive/expressive language skills, fluency, apraxia)
- Augmentative communication (devices, strategies)
- Swallowing evaluations
Autism Screening
Horizons Clinic at Arc of Onondaga is excited to announce that we will be offering Autism testing for children and adults beginning in September 2025! Arc of Onondaga recognizes the significant need for this testing in the community and is proud to be able to provide this service. Diagnostic testing can assist with OPWDD eligibility, as well as identifying necessary services for both children and adults.
Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counseling is available via telehealth in certain situations for your convenience.
For more information about counseling services, please call 315-476-7441, extension 1111.
Location
and hours
600 S Wilbur Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13204
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (By appointment only)
For more information call 315.476.7441 x1167 or email at [email protected].