Independent living is the freedom to direct one's own life. Each individual has the right to optimize their personal ability and fully integrate into the community. SMCIL assists and support consumers in developing self-determined/self-directed goals to gain greater independence.

Our independent living skills instruction includes but are not limited to:

• Use of community resources
• Budgeting
• Travel Training
• Cooking skills
• self-advocacy
• Household management
• Communication and social skills
• Stress management