SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

121 South Prince Street Lancaster PA 17603 717.393.1796 ...the next step forward

The Manos Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program serves clients who have completed substance abuse treatment at Manos House or similar programs but lack an appropriate release resource. Many clients cannot return home due to families who are abusive, neglectful, incarcerated, or actively abusing illegal drugs or alcohol. Others simply realize that their best chance for success lies in not returning to their previous environment. While in treatment, clients learn the skills necessary to live sober and responsible lives in the community.

Clients are responsible for cooking, cleaning the facility, grocery shopping, menu planning, finding and maintaining employment, and furthering their education.Counselors provide guidance and support as clients learn these new skills. Trained substance abuse counselors provide further drug and alcohol treatment to aid clients in avoiding relapse as they re-enter the community. The program also offers recreational, spiritual, psychological, and vocational services to clients on an as-needed basis. Family therapy is available for clients who desire to improve their family relationships.

The Manos Supervised Independent Living Program offers clients a unique opportunity to gradually re-enter the community while residing in a supportive environment. Early in treatment, clients' access to the community is limited as counselors aid clients in locating employment, furthering their education, and developing future plans. In the later stages of treatment, clients are allowed a great deal of freedom in planning their schedules and managing their time as they prepare for independence. The program's balance of' structure and freedom, implemented by caring counselors in a supportive environment, provides a life-changing experience for clients as they prepare to live independently.

Today we take the next step, give and
receive help, act responsibly, and seek truth.