Independent Living Services and Programs

Our experienced staff can help you achieve your goals and increase your independence.

Where We Serve

Greene • Polk • Dallas • Webster • Lawrence • Christian • Stone • Taney

Independent Living Services

Work with one of our Independent Living Specialists to overcome your unique challenges and reach your life goals. Here’s a sample of the areas we can help you with:

  • Individual Case Management
  • Advocacy
  • Independent Living Skills Training
  • Information & Referral
  • Peer Support
  • Benefits Counseling
  • Guardianship Information
  • Rent Rebate
  • CLAIM Medicare BenefitsCounseling
  • Housing Services
  • Voter Information

Youth Transitions (age 14-24)

Moving from high school to adulthood with a disability can be challenging. Contact our Youth Specialist for help with:

  • Peer Support Social Group
  • Post Graduation Planning
  • Pre-employment Services

Nursing Home Transitions Services

If you are living in a nursing home and want to regain your independence, reach out to our Transitions Specialist to explore your options to regain your freedom:

  • Options Counseling
  • Transition to the Community
  • Post-transition Support

Employment Services

If you are thinking about going back to work or getting your first job, we can help you explore your options and how employment can affect your benefits.  We offer a wide range of employment supports to help you find and maintain employment:

  • Benefits Counseling
  • Ticket to Work
  • Accommodations Assessment
  • Job Exploration
  • Job Application Assistance

IL Services and Programs

Independent Living Services

  • Individual Case Management
  • Advocacy
  • IL Skills Training
  • Information & Referral
  • Peer Support
  • Benefits Counseling
  • Guardianship Information
  • Rent Rebate
  • Medicare Benefits Counseling
  • Housing Services
  • Voter Information

Youth Transitions (age 14-25)

  • Peer Support Social Group
  • Post Graduation Planning
  • Pre-employment Services

Employment Services

  • Benefits Counseling
  • Ticket to Work
  • Accommodations Assessment
  • Job Exploration & Job Application Assistance

Access Services

Home Modifications

  • Ramps
  • Grab Bars
  • Hand Rails
  • Walker Steps

Durable Medical Equipment

  • Recycled Equipment Donation
  • Equipment Loan Program

Assistive Technology

  • TAP for Telephone
  • TAP Wireless
  • TAP for Internet
  • Equipment Demonstration

Aging in Place

  • Home Safety Assessments
  • Lift Chair Sales
  • Equipment Sales
  • Home Automation Sales and Service
  • Equipment & Ramp Rentals

Home and Community Based Services

Consumer Directed Services

  • Medicaid eligibility required (call us to see if you qualify)
  • You control who provides for your care, provide the training and set the schedule that works for you!
  • Services include housekeeping, personal care and transportation

In Home Services

  • Medicaid or Self-Pay required (call us for more information)
  • We work with you to provide the care you need when you need it
  • Services include housekeeping chores, shopping, and personal care.

Nursing Services

  • Our skilled nurses can help you with medication set up, skin monitoring, nail care and B-12 injections.  Call us for more information

Veteran's Directed Care

  • Authorized by your VA Medical Center
  • This program gives you control over your care needs
  • You can hire the caregiver you chose and get the help you need in your own home

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