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Individual Community Living Support (ICLS)
Living in the community and being part of it aren't the same thing. ICLS works on both: the practical skills that keep a household running and the connections, confidence, and self-advocacy that turn a neighborhood into somewhere you actually belong.
Overview
What this program does
Our ICLS program supports individuals in developing the skills and connections needed to participate fully in their communities. We focus on building independence, social skills, and community integration.
Who It's For
- Adults living independently who need coaching to keep it sustainable
- People who want to be more involved in their community but don't know where to start
- Individuals navigating benefits, appointments, and services on their own
- Anyone building the confidence to speak up for what they need
Getting Started
How community living support works
- 01
Map what matters
We identify the goals worth working toward: a class, a job, a friendship, a bill paid on time without help.
- 02
Build skills in real settings
Practice happens where it counts: at the store, on the bus, at the appointment, in the conversation.
- 03
Connect and hand off
We link people to community resources and step back as their own network takes over more of the load.
Common Questions
Questions we hear most.
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All frequently asked questions- How is ICLS different from home supports?
- Home supports focus on skills and safety inside the home. ICLS reaches outward: community participation, navigating resources, and self-advocacy. Some people receive both.
- Does ICLS include help with benefits and paperwork?
- Resource navigation is part of the service. Staff help people understand what's available and how to access it, and build the skills to manage more of it independently.
- Who decides the goals?
- The individual does. Staff and case managers help shape them into a workable plan, but the direction comes from the person receiving support.
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Ready When You Are
Let's talk about community living support.
Tell us what's going on and we'll help you understand your options, including whether this is the right program to start with.