Alternative Living (Individual)
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Alternative Living is a skills-based service that helps you reach goals in your service plan. This includes things like learning to pay bills, shop and take care of your home. It’s service for people who live in a home they rent or lease. People living with a parent may receive Alternative Living for up to six months.
Alternative Living is not personal care. In addition to working with an AL provider, you may work with an individual provider to receive person care if you need it.
Alternative Living Fact sheet | Video
Companion Homes (Individual)
Companion Homes provide life skills training in the provider’s home. It’s a typical family setting that builds a long-lasting relationship between you and your provider. Support includes assistance with daily care, medication management, appointment scheduling and more. You will also get help with at least one goal from your service plan. The cost of room and board is set by your provider, with your agreement. You may keep some spending money for yourself. Companion Homes fact sheet | Video
Group Training Homes and Group Homes (Group)
Get help at home and in your community with life skills training. This includes doing things in the community, menu planning, cooking, medication management, medical appointment scheduling and more. The provider 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. You will receive a monthly allowance to pay for personal items and activities.
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)
Supported Living provides life skills training, known as habilitation. It includes help with:
- Menu planning and cooking
- Medication management
- Medical appointment scheduling
- Community activities
Supported Living is provided 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 contracted agencies or State-Operated Living Alternatives. You choose your home, roommates and provider. Supported Living fact sheet | Find a Provider | Watch a Video