Supported Living Services (SLS)
What is Supported Living Services (SLS)
BCSS Supported Living Services (SLS) provides comprehensive support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking greater independence in their daily lives. SLS helps each person exercise meaningful choice and control over decisions such as where and with whom to live. The program is designed to foster lasting relationships, community membership, and progress toward personal goals.
Services are flexible and available for as long and as often as needed, adapting to each person’s changing needs rather than being limited by the level of disability. Typically, BCSS works alongside the individual to create and maintain a safe, stable, and independent home, while also encouraging some individuals to manage their own supports, maximizing personal autonomy.
SLS services and support
BCSS provides personalized Supported Living Services to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently in their own homes. Our SLS program is tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals, promoting dignity, autonomy, and community inclusion. Our support includes:
✔ 24/7 staff support based on individual needs
✔ Assistance with daily living skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene)
✔ Support with health monitoring and medication routines
✔ Guidance on managing personal finances and budgeting
✔ Community integration and social engagement
✔ Coordination of transportation and access to local resources
✔ Emergency preparedness and safety planning
✔ Advocacy and person-centered planning
We work closely with individuals, families, and regional centers to ensure meaningful, self-directed lives in the community.
Long-term benefit of SLS
Individuals who participate in Supported Living Services (SLS) typically experience a range of long-term benefits, including:
• Increased independence through greater control over daily decisions and living arrangements.
• Stronger, nurturing relationships and a deeper sense of belonging within their community.
• Ongoing progress toward personal life goals, supported by flexible assistance that adapts as needs change.
• Enhanced safety, stability, and quality of life in their chosen home environment.
• Empowerment to exercise meaningful choices, regardless of disability level, with options for self-supervision to maximize personal autonomy.