Services for Startup Adults

Typical Individual Activities might include:

Entrance and Assessment

Preliminary interview
Assess client and family history
Interview with client and family
Determine client's initial commitments, strengths, and self-knowledge
Establish commitment of service with client, parents, and SA staff

Novice (initial activities)

Find a suitable place to live
Set-up apartment or living quarters
Establish relationship with personal advisor
Determine and plan for communication, transportation, medical, and financial needs
Prepare for job search and application/interview process
Find an appropriate entry level job
Participate in regular physical, social, and/or recreational activities
Read and discuss a recommended book
Attend group meetings
Assess educational and skills development needs
Consider long and short-term goals

Anthony, 20, a “Novice”

Apprentice (the next step)

Basic care for self and residence including shopping, cooking, cleaning
Broaden self-awareness of personal strengths, weaknesses, and values
Improve decision-making skills
Maintain a sober and healthy lifestyle
Hold job and cultivate positive work habits
Keep a journal or sketch book
Learn about personal passions and interests
Initiate education and/or job skills development
Participate in regular physical, social, and/or recreational activities
Get a driver's license and pursue getting a car
Perform community service and volunteer activities
Make friends and build positive social relationships
Attend, participate, and lead group meetings
Recognize the value of authority
Build money management skills including budget planning and account maintenance
Increase motivation, confidence, organizational skills, and ambition
Explore the community and how personal interests interface with community resources
Prepare for long-term goals and begin to realize short-term goals

Kevin, 19, an “Apprentice”

Master (your own life...)

Be honest with yourself and others
Acknowledge and have gratitude for the help you have received from parents and friends
Be dependable
Appreciate and practice the intelligent pursuit of knowledge
Develop the courage and confidence to know whom and what to believe
Evaluate and fine-tune your goals
Have confidence, patience, and determination when challenged or under stress
Anticipate and begin preparation for a specific career
Pursue work for which you are suited and recognize when job changes are needed
Advocate for yourself
Apply what you have learned in all aspects of your life

Nicole, 23, a “Master”