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Happy Services LLC

Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS)

1485 7th St E, Apt 118, St. Paul, MN 55106

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
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

Ramsey County

Other Information

Specialization

  • Disabilities
  • Developmental disabilities
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
03/06/2026
Providing organization
Happy Services LLC