COMMUNITY SUPPORTS | COMMUNITY CHOICES

Provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community Support services begin with a planning process designed to support the client and their family. Long and short-term plans for living in the community are created. The Community Support program helps manage DHS bureaucracy with families. Also finds and connects Personal Support Workers (PSWs) with clients. Also teaches 8-week classes on various life skills. Some class examples, include: healthy relationships and sexuality, transportation, community and home safety, etc. Possible supports include: Housing: - Housing searches. - Roommate matching. - Budget for housing. - Running house meetings. - Make it a "home". Skill Building: - Learn to cook. - Laundry and cleaning. - Transportation options. - Financial literacy. - Safety at home. Community Connections: - People to connect with. - Groups to connect with. - Places to connect with. Resource Coordination: - ID and use resources. - Support with the unexpected. - Managing life transitions. Budget and Benefits: - Weekly budgeting. - Saving plans. - Bill paying. - Medicaid and SNAP. - SSA management (not rep payee). - HACC/SRN Network. Health and Safety: - Filling medications. - Making and going to routine appointments. - Connecting to mental health resources. Life Coordination: - Coordinating a weekly/daily routine. - Grocery shopping. - Tech support. - Back-up/after hours support. HBS Management: - PSW scheduling. - PSW training. - PSW oversight and feedback. - Timesheet management. - Agency-based PSW coordination.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/01/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

44 E. Main Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Fee

Some services may require membership ($25 per family per year). Must complete intake with Membership Coordinator.

Eligibility

- Individual diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability. - Adults age 18+. - Resident of area served.

Agency info

COMMUNITY CHOICES