Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Program Overview
Supported Independent Living provides assistance to individuals with a developmental disability who require support to live more independently.
What to Expect
Assistance is based on individual needs and is designed to promote daily life skills including maintaining good physical and mental health, learning to manage finances, making good choices around relationships, meal planning, cooking and maintaining a healthy space.
Who is this program for?
Adults aged 18 years and older who have a developmental disability, have been referred by Community and Social Services (Disability Services), and have a desire to live independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our approach is centered around collaboration with individuals who are willing to engage in the process. To ensure that supports are tailored to meet specific needs and preferences, we work with each participant to develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP). This plan outlines the types of supports to be provided and the manner in which they will be delivered.
Yes, once your adult child has been approved for services through Disability Services and EPSS has received the appropriate documentation from Disability Services, we can support the transition to independent living, including assistance with moving into their own home.
The supports offered through this program focus on developing skills for independent living. Our goal is to empower individuals to learn and carry out tasks that promote greater self-sufficiency; for example, we can assist with creating a grocery budget, making a shopping list collaboratively, and accompanying individuals to the store to help them learn how to make the most of their budget.
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