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WHAT WE OFFER

North Star offers an array of services that fall under ILS (Independent Living Supports), from personal management to community services.

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PERSONAL MANAGEMENT

  • Booking and keeping track of monthly appointments such as meetings, medical appointments and other events. 

  • Keeping up with personal hygiene, such as brushing teeth, showering, shaving, etc.

  • Making sure that personal appearance is acceptable, i.e. making sure the clothes suit the weather and event. 

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLANNING

  • Creating an emergency backpack full of necessary items to grab asap.

  • Creating an emergency plan detailing how to vacate the premise and who to contact.

  • Practicing emergency drills in the home and out in public.

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MONEY MANAGEMENT

  • Learning the value of coins, paper money and debit.

  • Learning how to properly count change for purchases.

  • Budgeting monthly expenses such as bills, food, emergency funds and savings.

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MEAL PREPARATION

  • Researching healthy meal options and recipes to cook. 

  • Shopping for ingredients necessary for recipes as well as other groceries.

  • Preparing the food to cook, such as seasoning, chopping, marinating, etc.

  • Cooking the recipes that are selected with the assistance of a Life Skills Instructor. 

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HEALTH

  • Finding a doctor or dentist, or any professional services needed. 

  • Scheduling appointments and keeping track of them.

  • Keeping track of personal health, whether it be physical or mental.

  • Exercising whether it be around a neighborhood, local park or a public gym. 

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • Researching colleges and how to enroll, as well as what services are offered there.

  •  Finding places to volunteer locally in the community.

  • Applying for a job and getting job experience.  

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AND MUCH MORE!

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