SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES

Supported Living Services (SLS) are designed for people who need more assistance in basic life skills to maintain their independence. Clients receiving SLS are supported in making decisions that shape the nature and quality of their lives in accordance with their preferences and consistent goals.

Supported Living Services are tailored to meet clients’ evolving needs. They include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily activities such as: meal preparation, performing routine household activities, locating and scheduling medical care, animal care, selecting and moving into a home, choosing housemates, acquiring furnishings, settling disputes, building and maintaining interpersonal relationships including a circle of support, using emergency services, managing personal finances, recruiting, training and dismissing personal attendants, dealing with agencies, self-advocacy, and participating in the community.

SLS provides assistance in the following areas:

  • Meal planning

  • Grocery shopping

  • Cooking

  • Household maintenance

  • Scheduling and attending medical and dental appointments

  • Utilizing public transportation

  • Personal attendant services for people who need help with physical and/or personal care

Supported Living Services also provide:

  • Assistance with public benefit issues (SSI, Social Security, IHSS, MediCal, and MediCare)

  • Assistance in finding medical, dental, and (if needed) mental health providers

  • Assistance in finding and securing affordable, accessible, and safe housing

  • Assistance in finding suitable housemates

SLS also provides access to a 24-hour emergency system for people who cannot respond to emergencies independently.