Northeast Independent Living Program

Community Support Services helps the disabled person navigate the complicated network of state, federal, and community services.  Community support services  teach clients throughout the process, allowing them to take command of their own lives. Community support services are an essential component of a long-term treatment strategy for managing overall mental health needs.  NILP , thus plays a major role in helping the disabled with the Community support Services for their well-being. Importance of Community Support Services- Everyone is different, and no one-size-fits-all mental health treatment exists. NILP thus offers flexible and adaptable programs and  support services  to fit your requirements at all stages of recovery. Among them the services provided are: Advice, counseling, and assistance. Treatment plans must be created, maintained, and updated. Medication education and monitoring. Consultations with a psychiatrist or case manager. 24-hour mental healt...

  Personal care attendants (PCAs) play an important role in personal care assistance of patients with various disabilities on a daily basis. Personal care attendants provide personal care assistance for an independent living by aiding with activities of daily life or handling medical equipment.  NILP mentions that Personal care attendants services, as opposed to hospitals or nursing homes, retain clients living in their homes with personal care assistance. The application is managed by the users. The individual receiving services administers their programme on their own or with the help of a surrogate of their choosing. As per NILP these are the basic rules to be a personal care attendant- Anyone who’s at least 14 years of age Legally able to work in the United States Someone who is NOT your Legal Guardian, Spouse or PCA Surrogate. Thus, The following are some of the most important suggestions and considerations for becoming a personal care attendant. Understand your requirem...