MyCIL FAQs

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Please note: MyCIL and ACES$ are closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Questions About Our Independent Living Services

How can MyCIL help me?

If you live in northeastern PA, have a disability and want to live your best life, we may be able to help. As a MyCIL client, you get connected to the independent living services you need. Together with your dedicated Independent Living Specialist, you will determine the best services to meet your unique needs, goals and challenges.

Whether you need to make your home easier to maneuver your wheelchair in, need a hearing aid or other assistive technology, or you want to develop job skills, we can help. These are just a few of the ways we help people with disabilities live independent, productive lives.

To find out if you’re eligible for MyCIL independent living services, contact us today at 570-344-7211.

How can MyCIL help my child?

Through our Transitional Skills Center, we help young adults ages 14-21 gain the skills they need to live their best lives. Whether obtaining a job or living independently is the goal, we tailor the program to meet it.

In addition to our Transitional Skills Center, we also provide independent living skills training through our Pre-employment Transition Services (PETS) Program. MyCIL’s Independent Living Specialists visit area schools on a regular basis to provide training for kids with disabilities.

I would like to learn more about how MyCIL can help your child, contact us today at 570-207-9101.

Am I eligible for help from MyCIL?

Your eligibility depends on a number of factors. To find out if you’re eligible to receive help from MyCIL, contact us today at 1-800-344-7211.

One of our Independent Living Specialists will review your unique situation. You’ll get help applying for assistance, or we’ll put you in touch with the right people to get the process started.

How do I become a MyCIL Client?

We make it easy to become a MyCIL Client. Simply contact us today at 1-800-344-7211, and we’ll review your eligibility.

If you are eligible to become a MyCIL Client, we’ll get the process started. If you’re not, we’ll connect you to services that can help you live more independently.

How can I get in-home care to stay in my own home?

At MyCIL, we believe everyone has the right to live independently. Sometimes that means getting certain supports and services in place, such as in-home care. That’s where MyCIL comes in.

As a MyCIL client, we’ll help you find the right in-home care for your unique situation. We’ll put you in touch with the services, resources and supports you need to live your fullest, independent life.

Contact us today at 1-800-344-7211 to learn more about how MyCIL can connect you to the in-home care you need to stay in your own home.

How can I get disability awareness training for my team?

MyCIL offers a variety of awareness and advocacy training programs, tailored for each unique audience. From medical school students and EMTs to employers, we help bring about awareness to improve understanding.