Transitional Independent Living (TIL) facilities provide homeless youth between the ages of 16 to 20 or between the ages of 21 through 24 for Homeless Young Adult (HYA) sites, with support and shelter as they work to establish independence. A young person in need of longer-term residential services should first visit our Crisis Shelter and obtain a referral to Transitional Independent Living facilities. Youth may stay in the Transitional Independent Living facilities for up to 24 months. Services offered at TILs include: Show
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New Directions is currently open and we are accepting students at our in-person program in Florida.We are also now offering virtual programs for young adults struggling with the responsibilities of independent living. A Goal Without a Plan is Just a WishHelping Young Adults Achieve The Goal of Independent Living. Learn More Is your young adult struggling with the responsibilities of independent living?At New Directions for Young Adults, we can help!CONTACT US TODAY Student Videos Parent Videos Direction Therapy CMTDirection Therapy CMT (Coordinated Multi-Disciplinary Treatment) is a clinical intervention rooted in the latest scientific literature integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental theory, and neuropsychology into an evidenced-based treatment approach. Florida CampusFlorida CampusWith the help of New Directions Florida program, young adults who previously failed to thrive are experiencing independence for the first time in their lives. Learn More Facilitating Independence and Providing Help For Young AdultsThe goal of New Directions is to prepare young adults to live independent lives. Our program is comprehensive and client-centered, providing an individualized plan for each client. Support is coordinated using a new multi-disciplinary clinical approach called Direction Therapy. Direction Therapy incorporates educational, vocational, independent living, health, social and recreational goals into one unique comprehensive service plan. New Directions typically supports students with executive functioning deficits and a variety of clinical needs. Participants in the New Directions program are typically working to learn the skills needed to live independently. New Directions is unique among therapeutic programs for young adults, we provide a wide range of services aimed to provide help for young adults in achieving self-sufficiency. Services are regularly tapered to allow clients to exercise the independent living skills they learn. New Directions specializes in providing a custom and effective experience in a transitional living environment. Young adults live independently but get varied levels of support/supervision (based on recommendations and need). New Directions provides a wide range of services. New Directions clients learn to apply the tools they learn from our expert clinical staff to everyday life situations. Please visit our videos page to learn more about New Directions and Direction Therapy, our unique clinical approach designed specifically for young adults on the spectrum.
An Dedicated Interdisciplinary TeamA Proven Record of Success (hear from our families)THE LATEST FROM NEW DIRECTIONSGet your future on track at New DirectionsIn this interview, we talk with one of our students about her first six months at New Directions for Young Adults. Her anxiety at starting quickly turned to excitement thanks... New Directions COVID-19 UpdateCOVID-19 New Directions for Young Adults Update Recently, COVID-19, or more commonly known as the Coronavirus, has swept the nation resulting in extensive safety procedures taking place and forcing... Adventure GroupOne of the most popular activities at New Directions for Young Adults is our “Adventure Group.” This innovative clinical group is a great activity for young adults who are either... New Directions Young Adult Disney TripNew Directions Young Adult Disney Trip Student Videos New Directions for Young Adults isn’t just a place to get work done; New Directions provides opportunities every day to get out... Amazing Weekend at Disney!New Directions attended both Hollywood Studios and Epcot parks this past weekend. Everyone seemed to really enjoy the new Hollywood Studios Star Wars theme park “Galaxy Edge.” Our most favorite... Ready to Achieve Independence ?What is ILP program?The Independent Living Program was authorized by the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169). The ILP provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system.
How can I help young adults without direction?Let your young adult know they are not alone and it's okay to ask for help.. Talk to a professional in the field.. Do internet research.. Call treatment programs and ask questions.. Seek out community resources to provide help.. |