Service Name: INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (IL)

Organization Name: DISABILITY ACTION CENTER

• Description: Offers information, training, and planning services to assist those with disabilities live as independently as possible. Program advocates work with individuals to create a specific independent living plan and provide independent living skills training based on client needs. Skills training classes can include self-care, money management, stress management, goal setting, decision making, and care-provider management. Program advocates also offer support in searching for housing and application assistance. All services offered through the IL program are designed to improve and/or maintain the participants' ability to live as independently as possible in the community.
• Phone(s):
• Hours: Program hours vary depending on staff availability . General phone hours are M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.
• Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities. The Disability Action Center defines 'Disability' as an umbrella term covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. This may include physical, sensory, mental, emotional, developmental, or cognitive disabilities and/or some combination of these. This definition encompasses mental disorders (psychiatric or psychosocial) and various types of chronic diseases.
• Areas Served:
  • Glenn United States
  • Butte United States
• Categories:
  • Housing Search Assistance
  • Independent Living Skills Instruction