Program/Service Information
Independent Living Programs
Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider
NYS Independent Living Council (NYSILC)
Description
Centers for Independent Living (CIL) are community-based, cross-disability, non-profit organizations that are designed and operated by people with disabilities. CILs are unique in that they operate according to a strict philosophy of consumer control, wherein people with all types of disabilities directly govern and staff the organization. Centers for Independent Living Provide:
- Peer Support
- Information and Referral
- Individual and Systems Advocacy
- Independent Living Skills Training
Locate Centers for Independent Living (CIL) using our mapping tool.
Contact Information/Service Locations
Listing of NYS Centers for Independent Living
Additional Info:
View listing of Centers for Independent Living in New York State.
County(ies) Served:
New York State
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Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) Toll Free
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Child Abuse & Maltreatment Hotline
1-800-342-3720, Toll Free
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Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline
800-624-4143 Toll Free
Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.
