Supportive Living

CONTACT:

17 Warren Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
781-937-3199
supportivelivinginc.org

Carrol E. Stephens, President

DESCRIPTION:

As medical technology advances, more and more brain-injury victims survive. Many suffer disabilities that require life-long specialized care and housing, but few families can bear the staggering costs of such services. This is where Supportive Living comes in. Founded in 1991 by Carrol Stephens, whose son is a survivor, SLI’s mission is to provide appropriate, affordable, life-long housing for brain injury survivors. The houses are designed to help survivors achieve the highest level of independence possible—to receive retraining in development skills, to pursue employment opportunities, and to become members of a community. SLI operates two homes: Warren House, a national award-winning apartment-style complex for fifteen residents, and McLaughlin House, with eight single-occupant bedrooms and space for on-site support staff. With these two facilities firmly established—and a waiting list of 150—SLI has embarked on a Capital Campaign to convert the historic Lexington Press into a third residence, Douglas House. In all three facilities professional staff and SLI volunteers will help residents gain dignity, confidence, and practical self-reliance. SLI has succeeded in precisely identifying a niche for itself in philanthropy. They deserve your support in this Capital Campaign and beyond.

(2004: HUMAN SERVICES: Well-Being)