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Peoples Development Services LLC

Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS)

665 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive SILS, the adult (18 or older) must:
  • Be determined to have a developmental disability or related condition(s) as defined by the state of Minnesota
  • Be unable to function independently without SILS
  • Not be at risk of placement in an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD)
  • Not be residing in an institution, ICF/DD, or nursing facility
  • Not be receiving home and community based waiver services
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves individuals from Somali, Oromo, Hmong, Karen, Latinx, Native American and African American communities.

Hours

8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Saturday by appointment only

Application process

The county or tribal human services office will provide an assessment and determine eligibility for the program.

Fees

Costs for SILS services are funded by counties, tribal agencies, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services Disability Services Division. There are no recipient fees associated with SILS.

Site Service Area

Social Security Advocacy services are offered statewide.

Other Information

Specialization

  • Disabilities
  • Somali Community
  • Hispanic/Latino Community
  • Native American Community
  • Refugees
  • African American Community
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Hmong Community
  • Immigrants
  • Karen Community
Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) help people to reach their goals and lead self-directed lives in the community. Services include training and assistance in independent living skills for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions. Services provided may include training and assistance in:
  • First aid and getting help in an emergency
  • Learning and exercising rights and responsibilities of community living
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Obtaining and maintaining a home
  • Personal appearance and hygiene
  • Self-administration of medication
  • Shopping
  • Social, recreation and transportation skills, including appropriate social behavior
  • Using the phone and other utilities
  • Managing money
  • Engaging in activities that make it possible for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions to live in the community
SILS staff may provide supported employment in community work environment settings for a recipient who already has a job but may be experiencing some challenges in maintaining it, or is at risk of losing such employment. This requires direct contact between the SILS recipient and staff person providing Support Employment. A SILS recipient may receive a one-time housing allowance of up to $1,500 to cover costs related to damage/security deposit for housing rental, utility deposit, household furnishings and other items necessary that will enable the person to secure a residence in which to receive SILS.

Last Update

05/27/2026

Providing organization

Peoples Development Services LLC