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Supported Community Living

Goodwill’s Community Living (SCL) Services will assist you in obtaining and maintaining your optimal level of independence and community involvement. Our SCL Services will provide hands-on training for skills you need to live more independently.

The training we offer includes:

  • money management
  • using the bus
  • what to do in an emergency
  • assistance with organizing your living space
  • how to find medical care
  • help with shopping and cooking for your dietary needs
  • help in scheduling and attending appointments
  • identifying recreational activities

Your SCL Specialist will assist you in identifying and achieving the goals that are most important to you. We will provide one-to-one instruction in your home and community.
Assistance is provided with:

  • Advocacy
  • Benefits
  • Budgeting
  • Bus Training/Transportation
  • Payee/Double Signature Accounts
  • Safety/Emergency Planning
  • Household Planning
  • Legal Issues
  • Medical Issues
  • Meal Planning & Preparation
  • Problem Solving/Time Management
  • Recreation/Leisure Activities

Supported Community Living Request for Services Form (pdf file)

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 17 years of age or older
  • Eligible for County, State, grant or private pay funding
  • Have a documented disability or other barrier to independent living
  • Ability to function in a community setting without 24-hour supervision



Supported Community Living Request for Services Form (pdf file)

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