Regional Center of the East Bay · Alameda and Contra Costa
Supported Living Services.
For adults who live in a home of their own, a bttr team provides steady support, week after week, for the life they already live there.
Their place. Their life.
Not coaching toward a finish line. Consistent support, week after week.
Living their way, with someone they trust.
Support at home and in the community, from a team they know, following their choices.
Peace of mind from a distance.
Knowing someone consistent is there, with regular updates and one point of contact at bttr.
What it can include.
Depending on the participant's desired goals and regional center approval.
Home routines that stay steady
Groceries and meal prep
Cleaning and household tasks
Mail, paperwork, and reminders
Appointments and health routines
Working with landlords or roommates
Community life and friendships
Safety at home and nearby
What we hear.
“I have my own place now. I want someone I trust there every week.”
“We want them living on their own, without being alone.”
“We need support that does not change every month.”
Clear for the whole team.
Your home, your rules.
You help choose your support team and decide how you want to live. Support follows your routines and preferences.
Consistent and familiar.
You know who is supporting and when. You receive regular updates and have one point of contact at bttr, in English or Spanish.
Aligned with the IPP.
Request bttr as the SLS provider. Goals and hours follow the participant's desired outcomes and regional center approval.
Funded by your regional center.
bttr is an SLS provider with Regional Center of the East Bay and works alongside the Service Coordinator and the participant's team, with session documentation available.
Goals and hours depend on the participant's desired outcomes and regional center approval.
Where it is available.
For participants in Alameda and Contra Costa County cities.
Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Alameda, Castro Valley, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Emeryville, Albany
Walnut Creek, Concord, Richmond, Antioch, San Ramon, Danville, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Pittsburg, Brentwood, El Cerrito, San Pablo
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Questions, answered.
What are Supported Living Services (SLS)?
Supported Living Services (SLS) are regional center services for adults who live in a home of their own. A bttr support team provides steady, ongoing support so the participant can keep living the life they have built there.
Who is SLS for?
Adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities who live in their own home or apartment, alone or with roommates, and want consistent support to live there safely and on their terms.
Does the participant need to own or rent their home?
The home belongs to the participant, whether they own it, rent it, or share it with roommates. It is not a group home or licensed facility.
How is SLS different from ILS?
ILS teaches skills toward more independence, often before or during a move. SLS provides ongoing support once the participant is living in their own home. Many participants move from ILS to SLS.
What can SLS help with?
Depending on the participant's goals and regional center approval: home routines, meals, household tasks, mail and paperwork, appointments, community life, safety, and working with landlords or roommates.
Where is SLS with bttr. available?
SLS with bttr. is available to Regional Center of the East Bay clients in cities across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Does the participant choose their support team?
Yes. Support professionals are chosen with the participant and introduced before services begin. The participant's choices lead the plan.
Is SLS available in Spanish?
Yes. bttr. supports Spanish speaking participants and families, including support, communication, and updates in Spanish.
How is SLS funded?
SLS is funded by your regional center when it is part of the participant's IPP.
How do we start SLS with bttr.?
Speak with your Regional Center of the East Bay Service Coordinator and request bttr. as the SLS provider. You can also email team@bttrliving.com for a free consultation.
Related services.
Many participants combine services. bttr. delivers them as one team.
Independent Living Services (ILS)
Skills to do things on their own or with minimal support.
Learn more › Regional centerCoordinated Family Supports (CFS)
Coordinated support for adults who live in the family home.
Learn more › CommunicationASL Training Support
American Sign Language training for participants and families.
Learn more ›Start with a free consultation.
Email us with the participant's name, regional center, and the support you are looking for.
team@bttrliving.com(510) 709 5809 · 7 days, 9am to 9pm
