Adult Supported Living Program - Community Supports Program, Independent Living , Case Management, Financial Assistance, In-program Transportation, Skills Training, Socialization Activities in Boston Massachusetts

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Contact Information

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Contact: Anna Hermann, Adult Supported Living Program Coordinator
Email Address: Anna.Hermann@state.ma.us.
Phone: 617-204-3665 xMain
Alternate Phone: 800-245-6543 xToll Free
Fax: 617-727-1354
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600 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
Area Served: Boston
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Narrative

Who is eligible?

An adult living with:

A severe physical disability plus
A secondary (sensory, cognitive, or emotional) disability which significantly impede on the individual’s ability to manage their day-to-day life.

Potential applicants need to have a) Massachusetts residency, b) the ability to handle the emotional stresses of community living with reasonable supports and c) be their own guardian. Consumers receiving comparable services through another state agency or MRC Community Based Services (Waiver or SHIP) are not eligible.

The Adult Supported Living Program provides case coordination to support individuals with organizing, finding resources and problem solving. Assistance is provided with finding accessible housing, management of the MassHealth pca program, personal health, adaptive equipment, household, finanncial, social/recreational, vocational, transportation and self advocacy. The program is rooted in the independent living philosophy which empowers consumers to make their own decisions about their lives, based on informed choice.

Service Types

Case Management
Financial Assistance
In-program Transportation
Skills Training
Socialization Activities

Program Type

Community Supports Program
Independent Living

Populations Served

Amputations
Balance Disorders
Elderly Person with disabilities
Multiple Disability
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Musculoskeletal
Other See Narrative
Physical Disabilities
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke

Ages Served

19 - 22
23 – 59
60 +

Languages Spoken

Other

Accessibility Features

Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
Services at Home

Additional Information

Fees: Free Service