Individual Living Options (ILO)
Empowering Choices in Living
What is Individual Living Option?
Homes Designed Around You
Housemates
Mentors
Live Alone
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Optimumcare Plus provide ILO?
Who will I be living with?
- Housemates: Share your home with like-minded individuals who bring companionship and a sense of community. Some housemates may even take on a supportive role, benefiting from subsidized rent.
- Family or Friends: Stay close to those who know you best, with ILO providing the additional supports needed to enhance your independence.
- Mentors: Live with or near selected mentors who offer guidance and support to help you navigate daily life confidently.
- On Your Own: Prefer privacy and independence? You can live solo, with access to drop-in supports and the ongoing presence of your chosen support network.
What kind of properties can I live in?
What is the difference between SIL and ILO?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) | Individual Living Options (ILO) |
Focus: SIL provides higher levels of support for individuals who require assistance with daily living tasks. | Focus: ILO offers more flexible, personalized support, allowing individuals to live in a wider range of settings, such as independent living, shared housing, or with family members. |
Support: SIL typically involves 24/7 care and assistance with tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, mobility support, and managing health needs. | Support: ILO provides support on a more tailored basis, which could include drop-in services, mentoring, or home visits, depending on individual needs. It's often designed for those who can live more independently but still require support for certain tasks. |
Living Arrangements: SIL is usually for people who live in shared accommodation (e.g., group homes or supported housing) where they receive round-the-clock care and support. | Living Arrangements: ILO offers a range of living options—individual living, living with family, or living with friends or housemates. It allows more choice and control over your living situation. |
Funding: SIL funding covers the costs of staff support (such as support workers and personal care aides) and the accommodation itself, but not the property or rent. | Funding: ILO funding covers the support needed in the chosen living arrangement but does not pay for property or accommodation costs. |
What does ILO funding cover?
- Assistance with daily living tasks, such as personal care, meal preparation, and household chores, depending on the level of support needed
- Drop-in supports for individuals who live independently but may need occasional assistance.
- Mentorship or coaching to help individuals build life skills and manage day-to-day activities.
- Support for those living alone, with family, with housemates, or in a shared community setting.
- In-home support visits, where necessary, to ensure safety and well-being
- Encouraging and facilitating participation in social and community activities to promote inclusion and independence.
- Support to enhance skills such as budgeting, cooking, decision-making, and social interactions, depending on the individual's goals and needs.
- Assistance with any specific cultural or peer support requirements to ensure comfort and engagement in the living arrangement.