Supported Living Services
generally assist people with some, or all of
them following:
- locating housing
- going to dinner with a friend
-
personal
assistance in and around the home with
meals, laundry, chores, bills, roommates,
etc.
- getting connected with community
activities
shopping & budgeting
- other community access needs
Individualized Day
Services provide up to five days per
week of career planning and community support
which can include:
-
seeking
and maintaining a job (paid or volunteer)
- enrolling in classes at
college or adult school
- enrolling in recreational
or hobby classes through local Parks & Rec.,
YMCA, etc.
- receiving exposure and
gaining access to new and preferred
community activities
- providing structured
support during times when the individual is
NOT working
The level or degree of
assistance for any of these areas will be
determined by the person and their team of
support. Natural supports and generic community
resources will be pursued to decrease dependence
on paid supports, although the effectiveness and
availability of these resources to intermittent
weekly or monthly visits by staff. |