Who Are We?

“Freedom to me means not having anyone tell me when to go to bed, when to get up, how to live and who to have as friends.”  Joe-Southgate

“Freedom means dating someone and even getting married to the woman of my dreams.” Greg-Canton

“I live by myself and I like it that way. People have to understand that people with disabilities are people. Don’t talk to me like I’m a ‘client’ or ‘patient’, I am a person, just like you!  Ray-Westland

These are just a few testimonials from people that are supported by Community Living Services, Inc.  CLS is a private, not-for-profit organization promoting inclusion, full citizenship and a self-determined life for people with developmental disabilities. CLS, Inc. is funded by the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency and provides supports and services to over 2,700 adults and children in Wayne County. CLS also has an office in Oakland County and is funded by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and one in Louisville, Kentucky.

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CLS possesses a strong commitment to supporting people to live in their own homes; to establish meaningful, long-term relationships; and to be active and contributing members of their communities.  We encourage and support people to self-direct individualized budgets and to control who, what, when, where, and how supports are provided.  We promote flexible services and funding and fully embrace a “Whatever It Takes” mentality.

The daily decisions made at CLS are guided by the principles of Self-Determination.  We are committed to keeping the people we support, and their needs, the primary focus of everything we do.

Lisa Michelle has her own microenterprise and sells her beautiful jewelry at many different places.	"I have my own business and I just love it because I get to meet new people every day."	"I have achieved one of my dreams, to become a homeowner!"	"I am my own boss and people work for me everyday!"