Support In Home/Community

Live the life you choose—with support that fits your needs.
Whether home is with a relative, in your own apartment, or in a shared home with housemates, EPI is there to support your independence. Services are available in person and by telehealth, giving you flexible access to care when and where you need it.

We Provide Support Where & When It's Needed

EPI assists people with disabilities in building the skills needed to thrive in their homes and communities. You set your goals—we help you reach them.

Support is available in person or virtually, making it easier than ever to stay connected and independent.

Core areas of support include:

• Keeping a clean, safe home
• Building positive relationships with neighbors and the community
• Promoting good nutrition and healthy living
• Developing friendships and structuring social or leisure time

Now Offering Telehealth Support Options

Need a quick check-in or emergency support? Want help with a task but don’t need someone to visit in person? You can now receive SCL support through telehealth, using any smart device with a camera and internet connection.

Benefits of Telehealth:

• Convenient: Get support from wherever you are
• Time-Saving: Skip the travel—connect faster
• Flexible: Perfect for quick needs or scheduled check-ins
• Safe: HIPAA-compliant, secure, and never recorded
• Accessible: Great for rural areas or urgent needs

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My Life My Way

What you do and when you do it is your choice. Visit the local farmers market, meet a friend for coffee, see a play, go on a day trip....the choice is yours. My Life, My Way is a program offered through SCL, provided with endless community-integrated opportunities available throughout days, nights and weekends. 

Tech Enabled Services

Through cutting-edge platform of smart home technologies, EPI offers smart home technology that connects you to our Virtual Connection Center in Waterloo—staffed by highly trained Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) ready to deploy when needed.

Tech enabled services empower you to live more independently while having a virtual safety net. Staff can respond remotely or in person based on your preference.

This system supports freedom, peace of mind, and rapid response—all tailored to your lifestyle.

Learn more about this service by clicking here.

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	INTERMITTENT services	Residential home	Host Home Services
Amount of support	As needed. Few hours a day -   a few hours each week.	As needed. Hours and days based upon individual need.	As needed. Hours and days based upon individual need.
Number of housemates	0+ (number chosen by you)	2-3	1+
Roommate selection process	You determine.	You and your team determine.	You and your team determine.
Home selection process	You determine.	We'll help you find options, you choose your home. Homes are in neighborhoods close to public transportation for easy access and community participation.	Through an in-depth proccess, we will help you find the perfect match with a private family to call your home. Homes are in neighborhoods close to public transportation for easy access and community participation.
Number of sites EPI serves	>XXX	>XX	X