Shared Living Program

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Contact Information

Guidewire Inc.
Contact: Caroline Scherpa, Director of Clinical Services
Email Address: cscherpa@guidewireinc.org
Phone: 413-733-6100

551 East Columbus Avenue Springfield, MA 01105
Area Served: West

Map Location Shared Living Program

Narrative

This Program is designed to provide a residential home placement with a trained Community Caregiver as a roommate. They will ensure health and safety while providing guidance and Positive Behavioral Support. The residential home can be provided either by the agency, a family member of the individual or the Care Provider. The home can be made to reflect the needs of the person supported and the living environment can be modified to welcome preferences such as food, clothing, entertainment, travel and other personal choices.

Community Caregivers will be actively engaged in planning activities in the community and arranging quality time with family, friends, guardians, and peers to develop and support lasting relationships. Transportation can be arranged based on the needs of the person supported and an individual Service Plan is designed to formally evaluate care and monitor success towards goals.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Housing

Populations Served

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Services at Home

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS