住房选择和援助 残障人士通常需要支持性生活选择。正确的选择取决于多种因素，包括支持需求、费用和个人偏好。 ​ ABI Resources 为那些寻找辅助生活之家的人们提供服务，以克服两个主要障碍：选择房子和弄清楚如何支付费用。 ​ 个人和残障人士的护理选择 辅助生活有三个层次：辅助生活社区、独立生活社区和家庭护理。家庭护理为家庭提供日常生活协助，独立生活提供便利设施的社区，辅助生活结合了提供便利设施和日常生活任务支持的社区。 ​ ABI Resources 还教授许多其他独立生活技能。其中一些服务包括规划未来、健康关系、残障人士生活、积极态度和克服障碍、艺术表达和资金管理。这些只是众多支持性生活服务中的一小部分。如果您或您所爱的人有兴趣与 ABI Resources 会面，我们很乐意与您交谈。

社区第一 选择 （CFC） ​ 社区优先选择 CFC 计划申请流程的资源。 您或您所爱的人是否居住在社区中并需要帮助才能继续居住？ 《平价 医疗法案》 创建了一项可选的州计划服务，允许符合条件的个人通过自我指导获得个人护理 (PCA) 和其他服务和支持。这称为社区优先选择 (CFC)。 点击下面的按钮提交 CFC 在线申请。如需帮助或通过电话完成申请：请在周一至周五上午 8:30 至下午 5:00 之间拨打 2-1-1 - 选择选项 3 ​ 康涅狄格州家庭保健服务 To complete an application by phone: please dial 2-1-1 between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday - Choose Option 3 ​ ​ What is Community First Choice? Community First Choice (CFC) is a new program in Connecticut offered to active Medicaid members as part of the Affordable Care Act. This program allows individuals to receive support and services in their homes. These services can include—but are not limited to—help to prepare meals and do household chores, and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.). Educational services will be available to help you increase your independence, and learn how to manage your in-home staff. Who is eligible? CFC is open to any Medicaid member that can self-direct services and meets the Institutional Level of Care. Institutional Level of Care means you would likely need to be in an institution, such as a nursing home if you did not have a home and community-based services. This program allows an eligible person to have care and support in their home. What is self-direction? Can I have help with my self-direction? Self-direction is when you, or someone you appoint, make the decisions regarding your care and services. You have control over what services you want in the home, and you have the responsibility of managing those services. Self-direction promotes personal choice and control during a person-centered planning process. If you have a Conservator or someone acting with Power of Attorney (POA), they can help you self-direct. Whom can I hire? If you enroll in CFC, you will be able to hire from a pool of qualified staff. You can hire certain family members and friends. You will set the hiring requirements for each of your staff. Can I hire any family members? In most cases, yes! There are some exclusions, which you can discuss with the Care Manager assigned to you. Will criminal background checks be completed? Yes, the State of CT is committed to allowing you to choose whom you hire. We also want that to be a well-informed choice. You will receive background check information on all staff you want to hire. Where can I get care? Care is provided in your home. You can also use staff to go out for community activities, doctor’s appointments, and errands. How does this affect me if I am currently on a waiver? Any individuals currently on a waiver will remain on that waiver. If you use self-directed Personal Care Assistants (PCA) on your waiver, you will automatically become a CFC participant for the covered services. Additional information will be provided by your Waiver Care Manager. How does this affect me if I am on the PCA Waiver waitlist? If you are on the PCA waitlist and are active on Medicaid, you can apply for CFC.

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abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial abi resources 8 types of self care physical mental emotional spiritual social financial 1/2 Teaching Self-care takes many forms and is a crucial piece of mental wellness. Checking your feelings during and after a self-care activity ca n help you know what works well for you. Some activities are nourishing, depending on how you are feeling that day. Here are eight types of self-care and examples to consider: ​ PHYS ICAL SE LF-CARE Self-care has to do with fe eling physically well and maintaining physical health. ​ • Sleep or rest • Stretching, walking, or exercise that feels good • Keeping medical appointments • Healthy food • Fresh air ​ EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE Self-care involves attending to your emotions, finding empathy and self-compassion, and seeking help when needed. ​ • Journal or talk it out • Stress management • Listen to or make music/art • Self-compassion • Counseling ​ ​ SOCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with a healthy family and social relationships. ​ • Time with others (in person or virtually) • Healthy Boundaries • Balancing alone time and social time (or small groups and large groups) • Positive social media • Asking for help ​ ​ SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with religious beliefs or spirituality. ​ • Connection • Prayer or meditation • Reflection • Attending worship services or groups (if applicable) • Nature ​ ​ PERSONAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with knowing and honoring yourself and what you enjoy. ​ • Listening to yourself (getting out of autopilot) • Hobbies • Treating yourself • Trying something new • Getting to know yourself ​ ​ HOME ENVIRONMENT SELF-CARE Self-care involves maintaining a safe, functional, and comfortable home environment. ​ • Safety • Security and stability • Cleaning and organizing (whatever that means for you) • Comfy space • Healthy living environment ​ FINANCIAL SELF-CARE Self-care has to do with maintaining your financial goals and obligations. ​ • Money management and budgeting • Saving • Seeking help or information • “Fun” money • Paying bills ​ ​ WORK, SCHOOL, CAREGIVING, OR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Self-care has to do with attending to your needs in the realms of work, school, caregiving, or other responsibilities. ​ • Time management • Feeling productive and valued • Learning and developing skills (and seeking help when needed) • Healthy work boundaries and communication • Break time ​ ​

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