Managing a home and participating in the community can require different levels of assistance depending on an individual’s abilities and daily support needs. Personal Support is intended for individuals with developmental disabilities who live in their own home, with family, or with other unrelated individuals and need assistance with everyday activities and community participation. In Anne Arundel County and throughout the confirmed SHSG service area, support can be provided around the individual’s existing living arrangement rather than requiring a move to a residential group setting.
How It Works
SHSG provides training and support with activities such as:
Meal preparation and food shopping
Housekeeping
Personal grooming and hygiene
Money management, including banking
Transportation services
Medication administration
Twenty-four-hour emergency assistance
Communication and social skills training
Participation in community activities
Accessing community resources
Support levels identified by SHSG include:
Personal Supports
For individuals needing up to 81 hours of support per week
Supported Living
For individuals needing more than 82 but fewer than 138 hours of support per week
What to Expect
Support is provided within the individual’s existing home or living arrangement and is directed toward the practical activities identified as requiring assistance. Depending on the individual’s support level, services may involve help with household responsibilities, personal routines, medication, transportation, community participation, and other identified needs. The supplied service description distinguishes Personal Supports and Supported Living according to the stated weekly support-hour ranges, allowing the service level to correspond with the amount of assistance identified for the individual.
Connect With Us
If you have questions about developmental disability services or an individual’s support needs, contact us to discuss the circumstances. We can provide information about the types of support that may be relevant and what to consider next.