Community Support

Community Support is part-time individualized service focused on increasing skills, promoting independence, maximizing self-determination, and increasing participation in one's community.

Outcomes are developed based on each individual's unique strengths and needs.

Areas addressed through Community Support may include, but are not limited to:

• Finances: Budgeting, paying bills, banking, and comparison shopping

• Healthy Eating: Meal planning, cooking, and increasing awareness of nutrition

• Health: Attending medical appointments and facilitating communication with medical professionals, implementing doctor's recommendations, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

• Housing: Searching for housing, maintaining existing housing, and understanding tenants' rights

• Home Management: Household organization, understanding and responding to mail, maintaining important documents, and using a calendar for appointments and events

• Emergency Preparedness: Preparing for emergencies and unanticipated situations, responding safely and appropriately to emergency situations

• Employment Services: Provide training to help an individual attain and keep employment in a competitive environment. Services include Pre-Vocational Services, Career Planning, Job Development, and Supported Employment.

• Transportation: Learning how to access and use public transportation

• Socialization and Recreation: Developing social skills through experiential learning in the community and accessing recreational opportunities

• Linkage with Natural Supports in the Community: Making connections with libraries, educational programs, recreation centers, food pantries, support groups, and churches

  If you are interested in Community Support services:

  Please contact:
  Brandi White @ 314-781-7900 ext. 518, bwhite@bridgescss.com or

  Blayney Rouns ext. 514, brouns@bridgescss.com