SOUTHEAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LI VING, INC

What SOUTHEAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LI VING, INC does

Southeast Center for Independent Living, Inc. (SCIL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 and incorporated in February 1987 in Fall River, Massachusetts, delivering independent living services to individuals with disabilities across 21 communities in Bristol and Plymouth Counties. The organization is consumer-controlled, with a majority board composed of persons with disabilities, and provides its services entirely free of charge without requiring disability documentation or income verification.

SCIL's service portfolio is anchored on five core independent living domains — peer counseling, skills training, transition and prevention (including nursing-home transitions under Olmstead v. L.C.), information and referral, and advocacy — and extends into specialized programs: WISH (peer counseling for ages 60+), LEAP (social recreation for ages 22+), Transition to Adulthood Program, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Driver's Education permit classes, Budget Your Bucks financial literacy workshops, Monthly Housing Workshops, Options Counseling, and Durable Medical Equipment/assistive technology support. Delivery is in-person at the 66 Troy Street office, by phone, and via Zoom/virtual platforms adopted during COVID-19.

SCIL is funded through a mix of federal Title VII Part A funds, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) contracts, Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing contracts, United Way of Greater Fall River Impact Grants, and individual/corporate donations. The organization operates ~20 staff including Executive Director Lisa Pitta and directors across Programs, Youth Programs, Transition & Prevention, and Education & Support Services. SCIL is a member of the Aging and Disability Resource Consortium of Southeast & Southern MA (ADRC SE SM) alongside five peer CIL and aging agencies, operationalizing a 'No Wrong Door' referral model across the region.

Name

SOUTHEAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LI VING, INC

Legal name

Southeast Center for Independent Living, Inc.

Website

https://secil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southeast Center for Independent Living, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 in Fall River, Massachusetts, providing free independent living, transition, advocacy, and youth services to individuals with disabilities across 21 Bristol and Plymouth County communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Independent Living Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living Skills Training (ADLs/IADLs) (EDAKANAG), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability advocacy
• Peer counseling
• Transition services
• Assistive technology support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fall River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SCIL operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization relying on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization states donations are essential to their operations.
2. Federal and State Government Contracts: SCIL relies on federal and state contracts for funding. Historical data shows contracts from Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and federal Title VII Part A funding.
3. United Way Impact Grants: SCIL receives funding through United Way of Greater Fall River Impact Grants to support specific programs such as LEAP social recreation activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Southeast Center for Independent Living, Inc. (SCIL) provides free independent living services to individuals with disabilities in southeastern Massachusetts, including peer counseling, skills training, transition support from institutions to community living, information and referral, and advocacy. Additional programs cover youth transition, pre-employment transition services, driver's education, financial literacy workshops, housing workshops, and social recreation.

Product overview

SCIL provides a comprehensive suite of social service programs for individuals with disabilities, organized around five core independent living services (peer counseling, skills training, transition and prevention, information and referral, and advocacy). The programs include specialized offerings such as WISH (Wellness, Independence, Support, Hope) for seniors 60+, LEAP (Living and Empowering Active Participation) social recreation, Transition to Adulthood Program for youth, Pre-Employment Transition Services, Driver's Education classes, Budget Your Bucks financial literacy, Monthly Housing Workshops, Options Counseling, and Community Services. Together, these programs enable individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and participate fully in community life.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• WISH - Wellness, Independence, Support, Hope: Peer counseling support program for individuals with disabilities aged 60+, focusing on self-care, social connections, safety, physical and mental wellness, goal setting, independence, maintaining a positive mindset, and help with technology.
• LEAP - Living and Empowering Active Participation

Products and services

• Independent Living Services Core services provided to individuals with disabilities including peer counseling, skills training, transition and prevention, information and referral, and advocacy to enable independent community living.
• WISH (Wellness, Independence, Support, Hope) Peer counseling support program for individuals with disabilities aged 60+, focusing on self-care, social connections, safety, physical and mental wellness, goal setting, independence, and technology assistance.
• LEAP (Living and Empowering Active Participation) Social recreation program for individuals with disabilities aged 22 and older, providing social interaction activities, new life skills, and community experiences.
• Transition into Community Living (TICL) Assists individuals in institutions or long-term care facilities to transition back home or into community living options, including nursing home transitions.
• Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) Youth transition program assisting students with disabilities aged 14-22 in developing independence, self-empowerment, and personal goals through citizenship, daily living skills, transportation, money management, employment, and housing support.
• Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Workforce readiness program providing students with disabilities aged 14-21 workplace training, job exploration, work-based learning experiences, self-advocacy instruction, and post-secondary education guidance.
• Driver's Education Learner's Permit Classes 8-week course preparing individuals with disabilities to pass the Massachusetts driver's permit test, with verbal permit testing administered via collaboration with the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
• Budget Your Bucks: Financial Literacy Workshops 5-week workshop series covering financial goals, budgeting, banking, savings, debt reduction, public benefits (SNAP, SSI), and assistive technology purchasing options.
• Monthly Housing Workshops Monthly workshop series on housing topics including application forms, working with counselors, and housing navigation, held on the first Wednesday of each month.
• Options Counseling Long-term support counseling helping individuals identify available services to maintain independence and plan for future care needs.
• Community Services Community-wide services including committee participation, community advocacy, education, computer classes, social/recreational activities, networking, ADA compliance support, and training.
• ADRC SE SM (Aging and Disability Resource Consortium) Collaborative resource network connecting individuals with disabilities and seniors aged 60+ with services through multiple member agencies under a 'No Wrong Door' philosophy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,705+ individuals with disabilities received services from 2002-2017
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Bristol Aging & Wellness, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Aging and Disability Resource Consortium of Southeast & Southern MA (ADRC SE SM). Consortium members work together under a 'No Wrong Door' philosophy to connect persons with disabilities and people 60+ with services and supports for independent living.
• CoastlinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the ADRC SE SM consortium providing coordinated services for independent living support across the region.
• Old Colony Elder ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the ADRC SE SM consortium providing coordinated services for independent living support across the region.
• Independence Associates Center for Independent LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the ADRC SE SM consortium providing coordinated services for independent living support across the region.
• South Shore Elder ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the ADRC SE SM consortium providing coordinated services for independent living support across the region.
• United Way of Greater Fall RivermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Impact Grant funding for LEAP (Living and Empowering Active Participation) social recreation program for individuals with disabilities aged 22+. LEAP aims to increase social interaction, teach life skills, and provide new experiences.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Independence Associates Center for Independent Living: Independence Associates is a Southeastern Massachusetts CIL and ADRC SE SM consortium partner that delivers the same Title VII-funded five-core independent living services as SCIL, serving overlapping Bristol County communities.
• Stavros Center for Independent Living: Stavros is a Western Massachusetts CIL providing the same independent living core services as SCIL (peer counseling, transition, advocacy, skills training) and is also a member of the ADRC SE SM consortium partner network serving persons with disabilities.
• Boston Center for Independent Living: Boston Center for Independent Living is a peer 501(c)(3) CIL serving the Greater Boston area with the same federally required five-core-service model, offering peer counseling, skills training, transition support, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission: The MRC is SCIL's primary state funder and operator of broader vocational rehabilitation services across Massachusetts, including Pre-Employment Transition Services contracts that SCIL delivers under MRC funding.
• Easterseals Massachusetts: Easterseals Massachusetts is a large disability services nonprofit offering employment, housing, and community living programs overlapping with SCIL's vocational rehabilitation, transition, and independent living services portfolio.
• National Council on Independent Living: NCIL is the national membership organization for Centers for Independent Living, providing advocacy, training, and federal representation for CILs including SCIL and shaping the Title VII funding framework SCIL relies on.

Regional players

• Ability360: Ability360 is an Arizona-based CIL operating the same federally required five-core-service independent living model as SCIL, serving as a comparable regional CIL benchmark for service delivery and funding structure.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Bay Cove is a larger Massachusetts-based human services organization providing community living, behavioral health, and disability services that overlap with SCIL's transition and independent living offerings in the same state.

Others

• United Way of Greater Fall River: United Way of Greater Fall River is a key SCIL funder providing Impact Grants for the LEAP social recreation program, representing a comparable funder/partner relationship across the Fall River region.
• Disability Rights Fund: Disability Rights Fund is a grantmaking organization that funds disability-led organizations and advocacy, sharing the consumer-controlled governance philosophy that underpins SCIL's service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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