Independence Northwest
1183 New Haven Road, Suite 200
Naugatuck, CT 06770

Phone (203) 729-3299
TDD (203) 729-1281
Fax (203) 729-2839

Program
Independence Northwest operates the Transitional Housing Opportunities Program, a 21 unit scattered site program serving the upper Naugatuck Valley and Greater Waterbury regions.

Mission
"Independence Northwest is a cross disability organization that assists persons with disabilities in northwestern Connecticut to take control over their own lives. We empower individuals to make the decisions that directly effect them. Independence Northwest recognizes the value and abilities of every person and seeks inclusion and basic human /civil rights for all people. We provide services using a mentor/peer model which assists consumers to develop self-help skills and fosters consumer empowerment."

Background
In 1988, an independent living center was opened to provide support services to persons with disabilities in northwestern CT. People with disabilities are the controlling force behind the organization and have a voice in everything that it does. The majority of the staff and Board are qualified persons with disabilities. They began their AIDS program in 1992 offering case management services to persons living with HIV in the Greater Waterbury and upper Naugatuck Valley. In 1997 the agency received HOPWA funding to start the Transitional Housing Opportunities Program.

Population Served
Independence Northwest offers a broad range of services for people with all disabilities. The scattered site program serves individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS from the Greater Waterbury and upper Naugatuck Valley regions of Connecticut. Those with a history of substance abuse must be clean and sober for at least twelve months prior to admission and have a reliable source of income.

Additional Features
Printed materials can be made available in alternate formats.