Supported Living Services (SLS)
Supported Living Services (SLS) consist of a broad range of services provided to adults with developmental disabilities who, through a comprehensive planning process, choose to live in homes they themselves own or lease in the community. Services are tailored to meet individual needs.
Personalized Supported Living Services
Personal Profiling & Positive Futures Planning
Empowers people to make choices and expand their circle of friends.
Community
Participation
Helps people become involved in community activities of their choice, such as health clubs, classes, sports, etc.
Personal Effectiveness Training
Facilitates self-advocacy by improving assertive communication.
Systematic Teaching
Teaches independent life skills-such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting and developing recreational interests for successful community living.
Comprehensive Behavior Assessment and Support Plan (when needed)
Utilizes focused support strategies as well as environmental and instructional strategies
Benefits
Services and support are individualized to meet specific needs. There’s no time limit - from 10 or less hours per week to 24 hours per day.
Comprehensive and integrated supports are available to assist with day service and vocational goals.
Opportunities to develop relationships with family and friends.
Experience presence and participation in community life.
Gain personal dignity and respect in and from the community.
Make choices and express preferences.
Develop and exercise personal competence.