Supports & Services

What is Supports for Community Living?

Supports for Community Living has gone through many different stages since its inception. In the very beginning it was known as the New Neighbors program. Later it became Alternate Intermediate Services for Mental Retardation (AIS/MR) program and then in September 1997, it became Supports for Community Living (SCL) program and the day to day operation of the program was transferred from the Department for Medicaid Services to the Department for Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Services via a contractual agreement.

What is Supports for Community Living (SCL)? SCL is a home and community based waiver under the Kentucky Medicaid program and was developed for Kentucky residents as an alternative to institutional care for an individual with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. SCL allows an individual to remain in or return to the community.

Who is eligible? Individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities who meet the requirements for residence in an Intermediate Care Facility for persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR), and who meet other Medicaid requirements.

Supports & Services We Provide

At Independent Opportunities we offer the following supports and services. You can move your mouse over any of the buttons for a brief description.

For more information on the SCL waiver program please contact our office that is closest to your area we will be glad to answer any questions you may have about the program.