The program touches lives, helping persons with disabilities live ordinary lives that are extraordinary for them. Some services provided include a personal care attendant, day and night companions, behavior companions, respite, and intensive skills training. Supported Living serves children and adults with a variety of disabilities, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and spina bifida. Services are designed to meet each person's unique needs through individualized support planning. The individual selects the circle of support as well as other needed staff.
Individuals are eligible through the medicaid waiver or other forms of payment.
The program serves residents of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard and St. Charles Parishes. Volunteers of America depends on compassionate persons like you to continue to break down the barriers that have kept the disabled isolated. You can support Supported Living by volunteering your time or making a financial gift. Share your skill or hobby with a person with a disability or help them to make friends in the community. Call 835-3005 to help.