Our Shared Living Option (SLO) Program is the newest addition to the Port Resources family of programs. Our SLO programs are spread from Falmouth to Gray to Lebanon. These programs meet the needs of the individuals we support who are more successful in a family style or “roommate-like” environment, sometimes including children and pets. The individuals supported have a variety of needs which are assessed by their support team so that they can be matched with a Shared Living Option Provider.
The twenty-four hour care and support provided in these homes is outlined in each individual’s Person
Centered Plan, which is created and monitored by Port
Resources. The level of care and support provided by the SLO Provider may
involve assistance with daily living skills, personal care, organization and
scheduling of appointments, transportation and community integration. Many of
the individuals living in our SLO Program attend day habilitation services
and/or have jobs in the community. Referrals for this program are sent regularly
from The Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with case
management services.The individuals interested in becoming SLO Providers are carefully screened, including checks for criminal background, driving record, and references. Our SLO Provider application asks thorough and detailed questions regarding lifestyle, the physical home and experience working in the field. The application is followed up by a detailed interview process. Also, all of our SLO homes are thoroughly inspected by our Maintenance Coordinator