Advocacy and care coordination in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Options Northwest - Supported Independent Living
Offered by Options Northwest
In short
This program is designed to support individuals that are wishing to live independently in the community; however, require additional supports to help achieve and maintain their independence.
- What it helps with
- Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Medical care, Somewhere to wash, Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, A job, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- 95 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4M1
- How to reach
- Contact through Options Northwest: (807) 344-4994 · general@optionsnorthwest.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
This program is designed to support individuals that are wishing to live independently in the community; however, require additional supports to help achieve and maintain their independence. These individuals often come from a supported living environment such as 24-hour care, foster home, home share, family home etc., and wish to be more independent. Living in a SIL location will promote independence and offer the support required to foster a successful placement in the community as well as providing a level of support designed to meet the needs of the individual. Support staff may visit a person daily or weekly depending on the individual's needs. Support staff will help individuals create their own care plan, set goals and assist the individual in achieving their goals. In addition to assisting individuals with activities of daily living, staff support individuals in many ways; Community based activities Employment Education Housing Referral service to other community partners as needed Support with medical needs (physical, dental, mental, vision etc) Social networking Life skills required to be independent Shopping (grocery, personal needs) Budgeting Cooking Cultural and religious activities of their choosing
Who it is for
Adults living with a developmental disability
How do I get in touch?
Call (807) 344-4994, email general@optionsnorthwest.com, or use the website.
Listed in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
95 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4M1
95 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4M1Thunder Bay, Ontario
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