Our Services
Supported Living Services (SLS)
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Supported Living Services (SLS) are designed to help individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible in their own homes and communities. These services provide personalized support tailored to the individual’s unique needs, including assistance with daily living tasks, life skills development, household management, health and wellness, and community integration. SLS promotes self-reliance and independence by empowering individuals to take control of their daily routines while offering guidance and support in areas such as budgeting, meal planning, personal care, and social engagement. The goal of SLS is to enhance quality of life, ensuring individuals can live fulfilling and meaningful lives while maintaining dignity and autonomy.
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Personal Care Independence– Supporting individuals in developing the skills needed to manage their own personal care routines, encouraging self-reliance in daily tasks and hygiene.
Life Skills Development – Support with essential daily living skills, including managing household tasks, meal planning, and grocery shopping, to promote greater independence in home management.
Health and Wellness Support – Encouraging healthy habits and facilitating access to healthcare, medication management, and physical well-being to ensure individuals can maintain their health with minimal support.
Scheduling and Transportation – Support in organizing appointments and arranging transportation to maintain community engagement and independence.
Community Integration and Social Activities – Encouraging participation in social activities and local events to enhance community involvement.
Independent Living Skills (ILS)
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Independent Living Services (ILS) are designed to help individuals with disabilities develop and strengthen the skills needed to live more independently in their homes and communities. These services focus on individualized training and skill development based on each person’s unique needs, goals, and abilities. ILS may include instruction and support with budgeting and money management, meal planning and preparation, household responsibilities, personal care, transportation, health and safety, and accessing community resources. ILS promotes greater self-reliance by providing individuals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to manage everyday responsibilities and make informed choices. The goal of ILS is to build lasting independent living skills that support greater autonomy, community participation, and overall quality of life.
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Daily Living Skills Training – Teaching and practicing everyday skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and maintaining a home.
Money Management – Building skills in budgeting, paying bills, making purchases, understanding expenses, and managing personal finances.
Transportation Training – Learning how to plan trips, use public transportation and community transportation resources, and travel safely and independently.
Community Resource Navigation – Teaching individuals how to identify, access, and utilize community resources, services, stores, recreational opportunities, and other local supports.
Health & Safety Education – Developing skills to schedule appointments, understand personal health routines, recognize safety concerns, and know when and how to seek assistance.
Self-Advocacy & Decision-Making – Building confidence in communicating needs, making informed choices, solving everyday problems, and advocating for personal preferences and goals.
Social & Community Skills – Developing the skills and confidence needed to build relationships, participate in community activities, and engage with others more independently.
Skill Development
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We focus on helping individuals develop essential life skills that promote independence. Our team works with each client to enhance their abilities in areas such as:
Living Options
Housing
Health & Medical Assistance
Self- Advocacy
Community Resources
Personal Hygiene
Money Management
Interpersonal Skills
Household Skills
Safe Environment
Emergency Preparedness
Menu Planning & Nutrition
Generic Services Awareness
Health and Safety Plan
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We work closely with each client, their family, Regional Center team, and other support networks to develop a personalized plan based on the individual’s goals, preferences, strengths, and support needs. Our person-centered approach ensures that clients remain actively involved in decisions about their lives while building skills that promote greater independence.
This includes:
Goal Setting and Progress Tracking – Working with each client to identify meaningful and achievable goals based on their individual needs and aspirations. Progress is regularly reviewed, and goals and supports are adjusted as the client develops new skills, gains independence, or experiences changing needs.
Individual Choice and Self-Advocacy – Encouraging clients to express their preferences, make informed choices, and take an active role in decisions regarding their services, daily routines, relationships, and future goals.
Involvement of Family & Other Support Networks – Collaborating with family members, Regional Center Service Coordinators, and other members of the client’s support network, as appropriate, to promote consistency, communication, and progress toward identified goals.
Building on Strengths and Abilities – Identifying and building upon each client’s existing strengths and abilities while providing individualized support in areas where additional skill development may be needed.
Everyone has the right to live in a place that reflects their personal choice and independence
Admission:
Regional Center Service Coordinators: to submit a referral, please fax the referral packet to our offices. For more information about vendorization, visit our Contact page.
The admissions office will review the submission, and the admissions manager will contact the Regional Center to discuss the referral and subsequent intake meeting.
After receiving admission approval, the Regional Center will collaborate with the admissions coordinator at Lighthouse Living Services to secure funding approval before placement.