Supported Living Program
WHO WE ARE
Supported Living is an opportunity
for adults with developmental disabilities to choose where, how and with whom they live. Persons in supported living receive personalized supports necessary to maintain their own private home.
- Levels of Assistance
- Live Fully in the Community
- Shopping Assistance
- Personal Care Support
- Banking Support
32
YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE
WHAT WE DO
A Supported Living Coach provides training
and assistance in various areas, helping an individual acquire the skills necessary to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community.
- People live in homes they control.
- People define their own lifestyles!
- SLC's accommodate and support rather than "fix."
- SLC's are sensitive and respectful of services in the person's home.
- People exercise control and choice regarding services and supports.
WHO WE SERVE
You may be eligible for Supported Living services if
You live in an area where the services are provided, are a Client of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) who are enrolled in the Consumer-Directed Care Plus (CDC+) program, iBudget Florida waiver, or in Pre-enrollment Status must meet the following eligibility criteria to receive Supported Living services:
- Age: 18 years of age or older
- Medicaid: A Medicaid recipient or eligible to receive Medicaid services
- Living Arrangements: Currently living in their own home or apartment, or have plans to move into their own home within the next 90 days
- Need for Support: Must require training, assistance, or other supports to live as independently as possible in their own home and community
STILL NOT SURE?
Supported living is about the person's preferences, opportunities, and control!
We offer flexible, individually designed
supports based on personal preferences.
We maximize personal choice and control
When people experience individualized support, they are able to exercise greater control and personal choice!
We play a vital role
in helping individuals make connections to the community through thoughtful and sensitive actions.
We focus on the health & safety
of the individual, both in and around their home to help maintain good health, access community health care services, and promote personal safety.
Serving Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty, Washington, Holmes, & Bay counties
Interested in working with Supported Living services? You may be eligible if you have a high school diploma/GED and four years of experience working with individuals with special needs.
