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Access North Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota

Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS)

Access North - Hibbing Office

1309 E 40th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746

(218) 262-6675

Website

https://www.accessnorth.net

Service Details

Description

Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) help people to reach their goals and lead self-directed lives in the community.


Services include training and assistance in independent living skills for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions.


Services provided may include training and assistance in:
* First aid and getting help in an emergency
* Learning and exercising rights and responsibilities of community living
* Meal planning and preparation
* Obtaining and maintaining a home
* Personal appearance and hygiene
* Self-administration of medication
* Shopping
* Social, recreation and transportation skills, including appropriate social behavior
* Using the phone and other utilities
* Managing money
* Engaging in activities that make it possible for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions to live in the community
* Provide supported employment in community work environment settings. This requires direct contact between the SILS recipient and staff person providing Support Employment.


A SILS recipient may receive a one-time housing allowance of up to $1,500 to cover costs related to damage/security deposit for housing rental, utility deposit, household furnishings and other items necessary that will enable the person to secure a residence in which to receive SILS.


Additional Information

Training is provided within the home and community where you live.


Topic areas include:
* Budgeting
* Money management
* Housing
* Home maintenance


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Aitkin County 
    • Carlton County 
    • Cass County 
    • Cook County 
    • Crow Wing County 
    • Itasca County 
    • Koochiching County 
    • Lake of the Woods County 
    • St. Louis County 
  • Specialization
    • Developmental disabilities 
    • Disabilities 

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

ID Type Agency Url
1069491 Semi-Independent Living Services Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/services/home-community/programs-and-services/sils.jsp

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive SILS, the adult (18 or older) must:
* Be determined to have a developmental disability or related condition(s) as defined by the state of Minnesota
* Be unable to function independently without SILS
* Not be at risk of placement in an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD)
* Not be residing in an institution, ICF/DD, or nursing facility
* Not be receiving home and community based waiver services


Application Instructions

The county or tribal human services office will provide an assessment and determine eligibility for the program.


Fees

Costs for SILS services are funded by counties, tribal agencies, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services Disability Services Division. There are no recipient fees associated with SILS.


Area Served

St. Louis County


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (218) 262-6675

Last Update

11/8/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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