Independent Living Center (ILC) Southeast Center for Independent Living (SCIL)

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Narrative

Independent Living: For any person with a significant physical, mental, cognitive or sensory impairment for whom IL services will improve their ability to function, continue functioning or move towards functioning in the family or community. SCIL provides peer counseling, skills training, advocacy, and information and referral. 

Southeast Center for Independent Living (SCIL) provides four core services to people with disabilities in the Greater New Bedford and Fall River area.  The four core services are information and referral, skills training, peer counseling, and advocacy. 

Programs:

• Living and Empowering Active Participation
• WISH - Wellness, Independence, Support, Hope
• Independent Living Services
• Transition into Community Living
• Transition to Adulthood Program
• Pre-Employment Transition Services
• Driver’s Education Learner’s Permit Classes
• Options Counseling
• Budget Your Bucks: Financial Literacy Workshops
• Monthly Housing Workshops
• Community Services
• Volunteers & Interns
• ADRC SE SM
• Additional Services

Service Types

• Food - Delivery
• Food - Meals
• Nutrition

Program Type

• Advocacy
• Aging
• Counseling
• Education
• Independent Living
• Jobs
• Personal Care
• Transition
• Vocational

Populations Served

• Blood disorders
• Cancer
• Chronic Health Impairment
• Huntington's Disease
• Kidney Disease
• Leukemia
• Liver Disease
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Portuguese
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service