Independent Living Program - Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living - SEMCIL
Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Services include: - Helps transition from facility to the community for individuals living in a nursing home or other group setting who wish to relocate back to their own home or community. Staff assist in exploring options, help obtain programs/services, and find the support needed at home. - Individual advocacy to understand rights, identify rights violations, and have tools to defend those rights. Advocacy topics include Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Social Security (SSI/SSDI) applications, and appeals for denied services - Provides a Chromebook and iPad Loan Program which allows individuals in need to loan a device for up to 60 days. Individuals who do not have internet access can also loan an internet service device. - Support planning to assist individuals with navigating options through Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) plan
Categories
Last assured
05/21/2024
Physical Address
2200 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Application process
Call
Fee
Most Independent Living Services (ILS) are supported through grants and are available at no cost; paid by Medical Assistance (MA), waivers, and Vocation Rehabilitation service authorization; vary by service
Required documents
Medical assistance (MA) card
Eligibility
Individuals living with a disability who are residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties
Service area
Dodge County, MN Fillmore County, MN Freeborn County, MN Goodhue County, MN Houston County, MN Mower County, MN Olmsted County, MN Rice County, MN Steele County, MN Wabasha County, MN Winona County, MN
Agency info
Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living - SEMCIL
A non-profit organization assisting consumers in obtaining community supports and services they may need to live independently. Programs offered provide a full range of independent living services, support, and advocacy.