Individualized Supported Living (ISL)

Our Individualized Supported Living services are tailored to each individual’s needs, this includes assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal care.

We also provide support in areas such as social and interpersonal skills, decision making, cooking, home management, money handling, self-care, and safety in and out of the home. Our goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible while receiving the support they need to thrive.

If you or a loved one is in need of disability services in Missouri, we encourage you to learn more about our Individualized Supported Living program. Our team is here to help you or your loved one live a fulfilling life and achieve your goals for independence. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how we can support you.


Community Networking (CN)

Our CN program assists and/or educates you on your options to help you access and engage in your desired community activities that help you foster positive and meaningful relationships with non-paid members of the broader community on a regular basis and become a full member of your community.
 

In this program, you will participate in a variety of formal and informal community activities of your choice, interests, preference, gifts and strengths that may include, but are not limited to leisure or recreations activities, social events/clubs, organized worship or spiritual activities, cultural activities, pre- vocational activities, volunteerism in various community sites, health and wellness activities, among others.
 
The desired outcomes for our CN program will be identified by your ISP team through a person- centered planning process and may include increased community participation, increased independence, increased interdependence, greater quality of life and skill development, among others.
 
Please see our Individual Supported Handbook for more information about our ISL and Community Support Services programs.


In-Home Respite

Supports individuals in order to provide relief for their families/caretakers. Respite is provided for an individual at the request of the family to allow the caretakers to have time where the individual they support is safely supervised by our staff.

Respite services can be provided in the individual’s
home or in the community and can include recreational and/or educational activities. For individuals who are unable to care for themselves on a short-term basis because of the absence or need for relief of parents and/or guardian. If the service includes overnight care, it MUST be provided in the individual’s place of residence.


Individualized Skills Development

Provides support to individuals needing specialized skill training in any area that fosters independence. Skill training focuses on specific goals identified by the individual and their team.

Service can be provided in the home or community allowing the goal to determine the appropriate environment. Gives assistance to individuals in acquiring life skills necessary for independent living and achieving maximum independence in their home and community
Goal for this service is for the individual to manage his or her household and access services in the community more independently.


Support Broker (SB)

A Support Broker (SB) provides the individual or their designated representative (DR) with information & assistance to secure the supports and services identified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).

The SB does not do these tasks for the individual/DR but provides information and assistance in order for the employer
to fulfill their employer related responsibilities. The goal for everyone in SDS is to move towards ‘no assistance needed’.


Day Program

Mid-Missouri Supported Living provides day program services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Boone County. Day program services are provided in a structured and supervised environment in a modern building located 206 E. Texas Avenue.  The building is clean and well maintained.

Day program activities and programs are developed with the individuals’ needs and desires in mind. Day Program services include but are not limited to; skill acquisition and enhancement in the areas of social and interpersonal skills, decision making, cooking, home management, money handling, recreation/leisure, self-care and safety in and out of the home.

Other Services Offered by Mid-MO

  • 24-hour support from Direct Support Professionals for ISL services (depending on the desired staffing pattern). 
  • Transportation provided for activities, appointments, and work in Mid-Missouri’s vehicles.
  • Assistance with accessing Oats Bus and Para- transit/Public Transportation. 
  • Training and modeling for self-care, communication skills, and social skills development.
  • Support for self-advocacy. 
  • Regular community outings and activities. 
  • Encouragement and modeling for making life choices and taking responsibility. 
  • Assistance with nutrition, wellness, and fitness programs. 
  • Help with planning and cooking nutritious meals, doing laundry, and money management. 
  • Support for exploring individuality, relationships, and sexuality. 
  • Assistance with accessing community resources. 
  • Other assistance as desired by you and/or your guardian.
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