Independent living program
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Independent Living Services
We have a team of Independent Living Specialists with various programs and expertise to support you in breaking down barriers to being more independent, included, and in charge of your own life. All of our independent living services are available in our 5 county region (La Plata, Montezuma, Dolores, San Juan, and Archuleta) and are free of charge to you. Please contact us at 970.259.1672 for more information and to get established with one of our specialists.
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Information & Referral
If you have questions about where to go for help, what we can assist you with, or what your options are, please call or drop by during open office hours. You do not need an appointment to speak with an Information & Referral Specialist. Our Specialist will introduce you to what is available at SWCI plus give you information about local resources and community services that may benefit you.
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Peer Counseling, Individual and Systems Advocacy, & Independent Living Skills Training
At SWCI, we do not have a menu of services for you to choose from. Instead, we work with you to determine what you want to work on and how we can help you get there. People’s goals are as varied as you might imagine – we have assisted people with getting benefits, finding a job, making friends, publishing a book, starting a business, finding assistive technology, and just about anything else you can imagine. We help you with your goals through our core services including connecting you with people with similar disabilities and issues, teaching you to advocate for yourself, and teaching you how to manage your life in a way that works for you.
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Referrals to other organizations that may be able to offer assistance and services around housing needs
Assist with completing paperwork or applications, if needed due to disability
Assist with housing search and leads
We do NOT own or operate housing/residential properties
Assistance in learning to budget your money
Advocacy to assist in resolving landlord and/or tenant issues
Assist in understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
Our Housing Voucher waitlist is currently CLOSED. If you are a current voucher holder and have questions or need assistance with your voucher, please contact us
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