Youth in a SILP program live independently and do not require the 24-hour supervision of a family foster home or group residence. Youth entering a SILP will be provided with supportive services which encourage personal growth and development and empower them to make mature and healthy decisions.

What We Do
Rising Ground’s Supervised Independent Living Programs (SILP) are group residences for 12 young adults, ages 18 to 20, with significant trauma histories resulting in behavioral, emotional, and functional issues. The young people come from the five boroughs and are referred to us by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services.

SILP residences provide a safe, nurturing environment committed to helping residents heal from past traumas. Residents are provided with the tools and resources to develop the skills needed to live more independently.

During their stay, which can be up to 12-18 months, we help youth learn how
to problem-solve more effectively, build skills to have better control
over their future, and develop self­ awareness and self-confidence to achieve their aspirations, all while teaching practical skills including home maintenance, meal preparation, financial literacy, and time management.

SILP services include:

• SILP Services
• Therapeutic crisis intervention
• Medical services & medication management
• Case management
• Psychiatric services
• Support with independent living
• Substance abuse screening
• Recreational services
• Referral to community services
• Job opportunities & vocational training
• Fair Futures coaching

SILP residences feature:

• • Individual single bedrooms in an apartment-style setting with communal spaces
  • WI Fl access
  • 24 hour staff support
  • 24 hour access to direct care services
  • Short walk to NYC mass transit services