Aging Through a Strengths-Based Lens: Dreaming Big, Living Longer

• By: Elisa Chow, PhD David Kamnitzer, LCSW-R Eleanor Lalor, LMSW Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• April 1st, 2019
• aging, empowerment, mental health, older adults, quality of life, resilience, social connections, strengths-based approach
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Nearly 50 million Americans are over the age of 65; by 2030, that number will surpass 70 million and account for about 20% of the population. While for some, late adulthood can be a time of great fulfillment, for many, our culture’s emphasis on youth and a fast-paced life leads to a declining...

ICL Housing: Like a Nice Piece of CAKE

• By: Jose Cotto, LCSW Camille Davis, LMSW David Kamnitzer, LCSW-R Eleanor Lalor, LMSW Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• October 1st, 2017
• accountability, collaboration, excellence, kindness, person-centered care, recovery, supportive housing, trauma-informed care
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As the story goes, at ICL we’ve been saying for quite a while, that Housing is much more than just a bed, some clean sheets and case management services. At ICL we believe that Housing is far more complex and that at the very core of all of our Housing is hope and relationship building. Today,...