supported living

The State of Ohio began an option of providing residential services in the community for individuals instead of the more structured facility or group home setting. These types of placements were identified as Supported Living. In essence, it provides whatever kind of support or service a person needs in their family home or in a home in the community.

Supported Living services are generally described as giving the individual what they want or need, and nothing else; whereas a facility placement already has existing services for a large variety of people that not everyone may need. Supported Living services personalizes the development of an individual's service needs. The county board is required to monitor and assure each individual's health and safety while on a supported living individual service plan.