Achieving independence is a multi-step process that involves several factors and has no set time frame as it is individually paced:
- Health and safety must not be jeopardized; individuals must be supported by staff and/or natural supports while learning skills and information
- Learn necessary skills and take more responsibility for one’s needs, actions, etc. over time while still being supported by staff as needed
- Exercise choice over daily needs and preferences in a responsible manner
- Greater independence and more freedom follows from responsibly addressing one’s needs on a consistent basis
Each factor is equally important in our goal of empowering the people we support; our staff support people as they progress and celebrate achievements.
Service Programs
Independent Living Skills (ILS)
Instruction and support that involves creating and maintaining a safe and healthy home environment, financial guidance, advocacy, accessing community/generic resources and developing social networks; services are provided in each person’s home or community.
Supported Living Services (SLS)
Incorporates ILS on a grander scale as well as general safety supervision, adaptive equipment support, and a 24-hour emergency response system.
Instruction and support for people who cannot benefit from traditional day programs or require services from staff with specialized training for specific needs such as behavioral/mental health challenges or academic/vocational assistance.
Instruction and support to further an individual’s development through volunteer opportunities, post-secondary education or employment.
Instruction and support for individuals with children or preparing to have children.
Mandated instruction for individuals involved in legal proceedings.
Social Programs
Creative Support is proud to offer an exciting and diverse social program to those we support. Socials are generally at least once a week and can be attended by anyone receiving Creative Support services. Socials include a wide range of fun activities to facilitate community interaction and networking. Past socials have included professional baseball games, beach days, farmer’s markets, dances, coffee connections, cooking clubs, holiday parties, bowling, interactive sports, game nights and many more. The social calendar features activities suggested by participants that change every month.