A Better Chance Supported Living Services (ABC SLS) is available to adults with developmental disabilities who receive services from the Regional Center of the East Bay or the Golden Gate Regional Center AND want to live and control their own home environment and receive individualized services that are consistent with their desires and needs.

ABC Supported Living Services provides services that support independence, interdependence, inclusion, empowerment and relationships. Our services and goals are planned and developed with each individual and from each individual’s perspective. Support is tailored to meet the needs and desires of each individual, in a way that allows them to live the life THEY want to live and participate and contribute to THEIR community.

With A Better Chance Supported Living, every individual has the opportunity to engage in a fully inclusive lifestyle within the community, accessing as many generic and natural resources and obtaining, but not limited to, the following support as needed:

• Locating and securing affordable housing
• Hiring, scheduling and training support staff
• Creating and maintaining a strong Circle of Support
• Budgeting monthly income, meeting financial obligations (rent/utility bills), and purchasing personal items
• Scheduling and attending medical and dental appointments
• Assistance with medication
• Routine household chores, personal laundry and hygiene
• Grocery shopping, meal preparation, dietary needs
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships and other social networks in the community
• Public transportation to events in the community
• Access to 24 hour Emergency Support System

If you or your family member is interested in learning more about ABC Supported Living and/or are interested in our services, please contact Michelle Tootle at mtootle@calautism.org or call Michelle at 510.758.0433 ext 113.