A Foundation For
Independent Supported Living (ISL) offers individuals with disabilities an opportunity for increased decisions consistent with the choices afforded citizens without disabilities. Individual decisions relate to opportunities for expressing their individuality and gaining greater access to the community than would have been possible in the group homes.
This program promotes individuality and personal freedom based on the resident’s needs. Magdala offers and supports skill training such as community transportation, education, employment, and recreational resources.
— Thomas Mangogna, President & CEO, Magdala
Residents live in regular homes and neighborhoods, and Magdala helps them make connections within their communities. Magdala staff members work hard to ensure that homes in our Community Living program are well-maintained and part of the neighborhood. There are typically three or four residents living in each house.
Magdala staff will collaborate with families, schools, employers, friends, and all of the people involved in the individual’s life to develop a plan that fits their needs. Skills we commonly focus on: socialization, medication management, personal hygiene, recreation, cleaning, cooking, nutrition, budgeting, banking, and accessing transportation.
24-hour support can be extremely expensive. Funding for your family member can be provided through the Department of Mental Health Medicaid Waiver program. ISL services may also be privately paid. Residents must be 18 years or older, have an Intellectual disabled/dual diagnosis, and obtain a medical waiver funded through the Department of Mental Health or private pay.
Magdala House is a nonprofit human services agency that serves underserved, poorly served, and unserved populations within the St. Louis-Metropolitan area.
Sign up with your email to receive news and updates.
We respect privacy and promise not to share nor sell email addresses.
