Independent Living Skills

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Independent Living Skills (ILS) is designed to help people with mental disabilities, mental health conditions or chronic illnesses to gain independence. ILS workers are trainers who work one on one with a person to increase their skills. This program is similar in scope to In-Home Family Supports, but is designed for persons receiving CADI services. Some of the skills that we work on as part of the ILS program:

Managing health care
Communication skills
Self Care
Financial Management
Accessing transportation
Social Skills
Safety Skills
Meal Planning and Nutrition