Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) in Connecticut.
Hands-on coaching that builds the everyday skills — budgeting, cooking, self-care, and community navigation — that make independent living possible.
Support that fits your life.
The best independent living skills training (ilst) is patient, respectful, and shaped around the person — delivered by caregivers who genuinely care.
- Daily living and self-care skills
- Budgeting and household management
- Cooking, shopping, and nutrition
- Confidence to navigate the community
Care that pairs naturally.
Companion Services
A friendly, familiar face for conversation, activities, errands, and appointments — so no one has to face the day alone.
Learn more →Dignified daily supportPersonal Care Assistant
Respectful, hands-on help with the personal tasks of daily living — bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility — always with dignity and comfort in mind.
Learn more →Healing at homeRecovery Assistant
Steady, attentive support after a hospital stay, surgery, or illness — so recovery happens in the comfort of home, with the right help close by.
Learn more →Questions families ask before getting started.
What is Independent Living Skills Training?
ILST is goal-focused coaching that helps individuals build the practical skills of daily life — cooking, budgeting, self-care, and community navigation — so they can live as independently as possible in a community setting.
Who is ILST for?
ILST supports adults working toward greater independence, in line with our mission to eliminate barriers and give independence in a community setting. We tailor each plan to the person’s goals.
Interested in independent living skills training (ilst)?
Reach out and we’ll walk you through how it works and build a plan around your needs.