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Empowering Independence for Adults with Disabilities in Michigan
Life Skills Centers is dedicated to guiding individuals with disabilities on their journey of self empowerment and increased independence. Our mission is to provide a foundation for individuals to thrive by cultivating autonomy, fostering social engagement, and connecting them with meaningful opportunities. Through our specialized services—Community Integration, Employment Support, Memory Care, and our By the Water Thrift program—we enable individuals with disabilities across Michigan to gain life skills, confidence, and reach employment goals in a supportive community.
Overview of Services
Each of our services is tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, providing them with opportunities for growth, employment, and social connection.
Community Integration
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Our Community Integration program helps individuals build essential social skills, form community connections, and develop independence through person-centered activities. Participants engage in social and recreational activities designed to enhance communication and build friendships.
Employment Service
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Life Skills Centers provides job training, coaching, and placement support, preparing individuals with disabilities for meaningful employment. Programs include; work experience at By the Water Thrift, a retail environment that fosters skill-building and independence, partnerships with Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and local Community Mental Health Agencies to deliver employment supports tailored to an individual's needs.
Memory Care Services
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Specializing in care for adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia, our Memory Care program offers a secure, engaging environment that promotes cognitive stimulation and social interaction.
By the Water Thrift
Located in Marine City, By the Water Thrift offers a hands-on work-training program for adults with disabilities. Participants learn practical retail skills that support job readiness, confidence, and independence while providing a unique shopping experience to the community
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Our Mission Statement
To provide programs, services and activities to consumers which will assist them in obtaining independence, employability, and integration into the community.
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We support our mission by offering programs and services which foremost promote consumer choice, provide opportunities to enrich consumer lives, promote independence, and community integration.