Litchfield County ABI Waiver Services | Community-Based Brain Injury Support
Connecticut ABI Waiver Services Throughout Litchfield County
The Supported Living Group (SLG) proudly provides Connecticut Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver I & II services throughout Litchfield County, helping adults living with traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries maximize independence, strengthen daily living skills, and actively participate within their homes and communities. Through our nearby Avon program location and statewide service model, SLG delivers individualized, community-based brain injury rehabilitation services that support participants throughout Litchfield County while collaborating with families, hospitals, physicians, care managers, and community partners.
Recovery following an acquired brain injury extends well beyond hospitalization or inpatient rehabilitation. Many individuals continue to experience challenges with memory, executive functioning, emotional regulation, organization, communication, fatigue, judgment, and community participation. SLG's Litchfield County ABI Waiver services are designed to bridge the gap between medical rehabilitation and independent living by providing person-centered supports that help participants achieve meaningful personal, vocational, educational, and community integration goals.
Serving Communities Throughout Litchfield County
SLG proudly provides Connecticut ABI Waiver services throughout Litchfield County, including:
Torrington
New Milford
Watertown
Litchfield
Winchester
Winsted
Thomaston
Plymouth
Harwinton
Burlington (western portion)
Goshen
Norfolk
Canaan
North Canaan
Salisbury
Sharon
Cornwall
Kent
Washington
Morris
Bethlehem
Roxbury
Bridgewater
Barkhamsted
Colebrook
Our community-based rehabilitation model allows participants to receive individualized services within their own homes and communities while benefiting from access to SLG's Avon location and specialized acquired brain injury rehabilitation expertise.
Comprehensive Connecticut ABI Waiver Services
SLG provides a full continuum of Connecticut ABI Waiver services that are individualized to each participant's strengths, rehabilitation goals, and support needs, including:
Independent Living Skills Training (ILST)
Recovery Assistant Services
Companion Services
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Services
Supported Employment
Pre-Vocational Services
Community Integration
Clinical Behavioral Health Services
Executive Functioning Coaching
Inspire Arts CT Creative Vocational Programming
Every rehabilitation plan is designed to increase independence, improve quality of life, and promote meaningful participation within the community.
Hospital and Rehabilitation Referrals
Many individuals begin receiving ABI Waiver services following hospitalization, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient neurological treatment.
SLG regularly collaborates with healthcare providers and referral partners serving Litchfield County, including:
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
New Milford Hospital
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network
Hospital for Special Care
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Yale New Haven Health referral partners
Referrals may also originate from:
Hospital discharge planners
Neurologists
Physiatrists
Neuropsychologists
Occupational, physical, and speech therapists
Primary care physicians
Social workers
Care coordinators
Family members seeking long-term community-based rehabilitation
SLG works collaboratively with referral professionals to ensure a smooth transition from medical rehabilitation into successful community living.
Connecticut ABI Waiver Referrals and Eligibility
The Connecticut Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), provides home and community-based services for eligible adults living with acquired brain injuries who require ongoing support to remain safely within their communities.
SLG assists individuals and families by providing guidance regarding:
ABI Waiver eligibility
Referral pathways
Available rehabilitation services
Community-based support options
Transition planning
Service implementation following waiver approval
Our experienced rehabilitation team works alongside participants, families, care managers, and healthcare professionals throughout every stage of the process.
Collaboration With ABI Waiver Care Managers
Effective rehabilitation requires strong communication among all members of the participant's support team.
SLG collaborates closely with ABI Waiver care managers, physicians, therapists, behavioral health providers, and family members to ensure services remain coordinated and individualized.
Collaboration commonly includes:
Service planning
Rehabilitation goal development
Executive functioning strategies
Community safety planning
Vocational planning
Employment readiness
Family education
Ongoing interdisciplinary communication
This collaborative approach promotes continuity of care while supporting meaningful long-term recovery.
Transportation Resources Throughout Litchfield County
Transportation is often essential for successful community participation and rehabilitation.
Litchfield County participants may utilize:
Northwestern Connecticut Transit District (NWCTD)
ADA complementary paratransit services
CTtransit regional connections
Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (when eligible)
Authorized ABI Waiver transportation services when included in the participant's approved plan of care
SLG also helps participants develop the skills necessary to safely use public transportation as part of Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) and community integration services whenever appropriate. Participants may receive individualized support with route planning, travel safety, scheduling, community navigation, and building the confidence needed to independently access employment, education, healthcare, shopping, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities.
Community Integration Throughout Litchfield County
Successful rehabilitation extends beyond clinical services.
Litchfield County offers many opportunities for individuals living with acquired brain injuries to remain engaged, active, and connected within their communities.
Community integration opportunities include:
Public libraries
Municipal recreation departments
White Memorial Conservation Center
Parks and hiking trails
Community colleges
Volunteer organizations
Arts and cultural organizations
Local festivals and community events
Fitness and wellness programs
Inspire Arts CT creative programming
SLG works alongside participants to identify meaningful opportunities that promote confidence, independence, natural supports, and long-term community participation.
Supported Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation
Meaningful employment is an important component of many participants' rehabilitation goals.
SLG's Supported Employment Services help Litchfield County participants prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive employment through:
Career exploration
Vocational assessments
Resume and cover letter development
Interview preparation
Workplace accommodation planning
Executive functioning strategies
Job coaching
Employment stabilization
Collaboration with employers
Participants may pursue employment opportunities throughout Litchfield County within healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, municipal government, nonprofit organizations, agriculture, tourism, and creative industries.
SLG also collaborates with the Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to support participants pursuing individualized employment goals and long-term vocational success.
Why Litchfield County Families Choose SLG
Through our nearby Avon location and statewide Connecticut ABI Waiver service model, SLG provides Litchfield County residents with access to experienced professionals specializing in community-based acquired brain injury rehabilitation.
Families, hospitals, and referral professionals choose SLG because of our:
Specialized expertise in acquired brain injury rehabilitation
Statewide Connecticut ABI Waiver services
Three dedicated Connecticut program locations
Person-centered rehabilitation philosophy
Executive functioning expertise
Innovative vocational programming through Inspire Arts CT
Comprehensive continuum of ABI Waiver services
Commitment to independence, employment, and community participation
Every participant's rehabilitation journey is unique, and our experienced team is committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful recovery and long-term success.
Looking for ABI Waiver Services in Litchfield County?
Whether you are a brain injury survivor, family member, physician, hospital discharge planner, rehabilitation professional, social worker, or ABI Waiver care manager, The Supported Living Group is here to help.
SLG proudly provides community-based Connecticut ABI Waiver services throughout Litchfield County, helping adults with acquired brain injuries increase independence, strengthen daily living skills, pursue employment opportunities, and actively participate within their communities.
Contact The Supported Living Group today to learn more about Connecticut ABI Waiver eligibility, referrals, and specialized brain injury rehabilitation services available throughout Litchfield County.