Our independent living program aids residents at their desired level of support. People with brain injuries live in their own apartment or homes with as much independence as fits their needs and liking. Our staff can assist with groceries, transportation, outings to museums, farms, and sporting events, socializing and participating in community meals, and more. Families have peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe and supported while the individuals maintain the autonomy to make decisions about how they spend their days.
We offer a wide range of support services, and the specific combination selected for each individual determines the overall cost of participating in the program. Some examples of the services we offer are: meals, medical prescription management, reminders to take medications, grocery shopping and delivery, medication pick-ups, laundry, cleaning services, transportation and accompaniment to appointments, music and/or art therapy
Location
The Program is located in the Belmont neighborhood on the southeastern side of Charlottesville, Va. We welcome interested families and individuals to reach out to us for assistance in finding a home in a location serviceable by the program.
TOGETHERNESS
As we support people with brain injuries, we know that doing regular things in the world with friends can sustain happiness and healing. Group outings are a regular part of our schedules.
Operation and Staff
The Independent Living Program operates hand in hand with our Residential Program.
Many individuals in the independent living program once lived in our staffed home and have since developed the skills and independence to move into their own homes or apartments. They continue to be valued members of the BridgeLine family and frequently return to the residential home to share meals and stay connected. They stay connected with the friends they have made during their recovery from brain injury.
Additionally, many of our Independent Living program participants are involved in one or both of our Clubhouse Day Program and/or our Case Management Program. In this way, they continue to progress towards even greater independence and to achieve the goals they set for themselves. We welcome newcomers to our organization to immediately join the independent living program if they are appropriately advanced in their recovery from injury.
PROGRESS
After a lot of hard work through his brain injury recovery process, Evan now has a drivers license, a car, and his own apartment!