Alternative Living (Individual)
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Create many goals and work on skills to meet those goals from your person-centered service plan with an Alternative Living provider. You are responsible for your living expenses while living in a home or apartment you rent or lease. If living with a parent, you may receive service from an Alternative Living provider for up to six months. Alternative Living is not personal care. In addition to working with an Alternative Living provider, you may work with an Individual Provider to receive person care if you need it.
Alternative Living Fact sheet | Video
Companion Homes (Individual)
Receive one-on-one habilitation services, including: assistance with daily care, medication management, medical appointment scheduling (and more) while living in your Companion Home provider’s family home. You agree on how much money you pay your Companion Home provider for room and board, and you may keep some spending money for yourself. You get to choose at least one goal to work on with your provider from your Person-Centered Service Plan. Note: A Companion Home provider is not the same as an Individual Provider. Companion Homes fact sheet | Video
Group Training Homes and Group Homes (Group)
Receive habilitation services, assistance with community activities, menu planning and cooking, medication management, medical appointment scheduling (and more) from provider who leases or rents a home you share with others (five-12 people total). You pay room and board through a cost-of-care fee that’s based on your income. Receive a monthly allowance to pay for personal items and activities in your community. Group Training Homes are non-licensed facilities, operated by a non-profit provider. Group Homes are licensed facilities operated by either a for-profit or non-profit provider. Both settings have specific requirements related to the layout and safety of the home. Group Training Home fact sheet | Group Home fact sheet | Watch a Video
Supported Living (Individual and Group)
Receive habilitation services, assistance with community activities, menu planning and cooking, medication management, medical appointment scheduling (and more) in a home you own, rent or lease with up to three other people. You pay for your food, utilities and personal expenses with your own income. Supported Living services are provided by either contracted community agencies or State-Operated Living Alternatives. You choose your home, roommates and provider. Supported Living fact sheet | Find a Provider | Watch a Video