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Narrative

The goal of independent living is realized for many of the people we serve with the help of a Lifeworks Supported Living program. Because each person is unique, Lifeworks offers a variety of supported living options.

This program, often called the In-Home Support Program, serves individuals who live independently in the community. Lifeworks Case Managers facilitate continued independent living by providing four to up to twenty-four hours of weekly service and arrangements including assistance with the following:

• Advocacy: providing support and promoting self advocacy at work, home and in the community. Assistance with entitlements and programs such as Social Security, Medicare, MassHealth, The Ride, Section 8 and local housing.
• Financial Skills and Budgeting: Assistance with banking including budgeting skills development and transportation.
• Life Improvement Goal Planning: Setting and achieving individual goals such as community mobility and involvement, voting, personal well-being and learning new skills such reading, cooking, shopping, computer skills, and personal care.
• Medical Needs: Coordinating medical care including transportation, support with follow-up care, supervision of prescriptions, assistance with and administration of medications, advocacy and assistance with general wellness (diet, exercise, etc.). Shopping: Assistance with life-enhancing purchases such as grocery and personal shopping including transportation. Social Activities: promoting civic engagement, planning and participating in social activities such as sports and sporting events, movies, dances, travel and dining out.
• Travel: Researching, booking and confirming travel arrangements with various special-needs travel agencies.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Independent Living

Populations Served

• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities

Ages Served

• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service
• Licensed By: DDS