Supported Independent Living (SIL)

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Contact Information

LIFE Inc.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Email Address: info@lifecapecod.org
Phone: 508-790-3600

550 Lincoln Road Extension Hyannis, MA 02601
Area Served: Southeast

Map Location Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Narrative

LIFE serves over 100 people in Supported Independent Living (SIL) communities in Hyannis, Mashpee and Plymouth. Each community is in a safe neighborhood. There is access to public transportation, job opportunities, and fun things to do.

SIL members live on their own or with a roommate. They receive between 2 to 15 hours of support a week. Each community features a common area, fitness facilities, weekly social activities, and emergency on-call staff.

Candidates for a SIL community are at least 19 years of age, have a history of intellectual disability (ID) or autism. People must show independent living skills, such as:

  • home-alone safety
  • the ability to cook
  • clean
  • manage money
  • self-medicate with minimal support

The successful SIL person will be involved in a work or volunteer job. They participate in LIFE social and fitness activities. Our professional staff will help to develop independent living skills and a healthy lifestyle. We do this in partnership with families. We honor the human rights of the adults we serve.

The SIL community is not appropriate for people with a history of:

  • illegal behavior
  • alcohol/ substance abuse
  • self-injurious or aggressive behavior

 

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Job Support
  • Nutrition
  • Self-Advocacy - Life Skills
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Community Supports Program
  • Independent Living
  • Self-Advocacy Training
  • Vocational

Populations Served

  • Developmental Disability

Ages Served

  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Elevators

Additional Information

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