HDSI's Supportive Services link residents to supportive, medical and social services provided by public and nonprofit agencies within the jurisdiction of the proposed housing facility.

The goals of Supportive Services are:

	1.		Assure a high quality of life for residents;
	2.		Enable residents to retain their autonomy and "age in place" for as long as possible;
	3.		Work with residents on a case-management basis to provide available assistance for their particular needs;
	4.		Ease a resident's transition to increased care when "in-home" independent living is no longer an option; and
	5.		Assist in maintaining a network of informal and formal support systems within each building's neighborhood.

To meet these goals, HDSI Supportive Services provide:

	1.		Resources and information within a network of community officials and organizations that assist elderly and disabled people;
	2.		Assistance with a variety of services requested or needed by the community, such as case management, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), on-site and home-delivered meal services, transportation information and assistance, preventive health screenings, and legal advocacy through nonprofit agencies;
	3.		Customized services that assure individualized, flexible and creative assistance;
	4.		A local directory of service supplies and suppliers;
	5.		Educational presentations and seminars about issues;
	6.		Advocacy on behalf of residents. This includes utility overage charges, denial of service and/or other appeals; and
	7.		Programs, such as exercise classes, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, social activities, literacy courses and educational outings.
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