Virtual and in-person programs across California

Life Skills Connect – Workshops for Success

A CalAIM Day Habilitation program

Learn skills to live successfully in your community with support from Pacific Clinics’ Life Skills Connect program in California.

Many people face challenges living independently and integrating into their community. With proper support, tasks like finding housing, budgeting and maintaining a job can become more manageable. At Pacific Clinics, we offer Life Skills Connect, virtual and in-person group workshops for Californians, to help community members develop essential skills for self-improvement and independence. These workshops, offered as a part of CalAIM, are free for Medi-Cal recipients who are ages 18+, under certain health plans.

What Is Life Skills Connect?

Life Skills Connect is a new service available through California’s Medi-Cal transformation program, CalAIM. This program is designed to help people develop and maintain skills for living independently and integrating into the community. Life Skills Connect focuses on building the skills needed for successful relationships and daily living. Our program supports personal growth and skill development, helping individuals across California avoid homelessness and achieve greater independence.

Our workshops focus on a variety of topics, including but not limited to financial management and job skills. Each workshop is one hour long and is usually offered in a weekly series. Upon completing a workshop series, participants receive a certificate and gain specialized knowledge and skills for personal development.

We welcome persons with disabilities to join our program and are equipped to provide special accommodations.

Benefits of Life Skills Connect Across California

Life Skills Connect workshops teach essential skills that help people live independently and become part of their community. Here are some of the benefits:

Supports independent living: We teach skills to support independence and autonomy. Learn how to find housing, budget effectively, and secure a fulfilling job. These skills help you support yourself and your family, avoiding homelessness and poverty.
Helps develop interpersonal skills: Social and interpersonal skills are essential in
every aspect of life. You will learn to improve your communication, teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
Fosters self-advocacy skills: Advocating for your needs, whether at a job or in a
health care setting, helps you overcome challenges and raise awareness. You will learn self-advocacy skills that help individuals communicate their needs, protect their boundaries, establish safety and gain self-respect.
Supports community integration skills: Successful community integration involves coexisting peacefully with neighbors and community members, participating in aspects of community life, and navigating schools, careers, homes, relationships, and leisure activities effectively. We teach individuals how to integrate into their communities to improve their quality of life.
Utilizes community resources: Resources are available in every county throughout
California to help individuals overcome barriers to food, housing and job challenges. You can find and use the resources available to make transitioning to an independent lifestyle easier.

Builds social connections

Participating in the workshops allows individuals to build meaningful relationships with peers, creating a supportive community. The group format offers a safe, welcoming environment where participants can openly share their experiences, discuss challenges and exchange solutions, helping them feel connected and supported throughout their journey.

Workshops We Offer

We offer several Life Skills Connect modules and workshops across California, virtually or in-person, to support a range of skills and personal development topics. Some workshops include:

Housing Support

Our housing support module helps individuals overcome the challenges of finding and qualifying for housing. It covers topics like:

How to complete housing applications and improve one’s chances of approval.
How to find appropriate housing based on income, job location, family needs, etc.
Navigate California’s Section 8 housing options for low-income families.
Find and cohabitate with roommates.

Financial Management

Managing finances can be immensely challenging without the right support and education. Our financial management modules cover topics like:

Creating and sticking to a budget
Managing credit cards
Developing financial literacy
Spending responsibly
Navigating and utilizing a bank account

With practical tips and guides, individuals can learn to maximize their income and savings, manage essential expenses, and make wise financial decisions.

Job Skills

Finding employment can be difficult, especially for those with gaps in their work history, disabilities, or lack of housing. Our job skills program helps individuals overcome these barriers by teaching:

How to create a resume.
How to successfully navigate an interview.
How to find jobs that match one’s talents and skills.
How to sustain a job long-term.

We also help individuals find and utilize community resources to seek employment.

Daily Living Skills

Daily living skills are not always intuitive for individuals who lack family support throughout childhood and adolescence or those facing other challenges in personal development. This workshop breaks down skills to help individuals live healthy, independent lives that support their personal goals. Topics include:

Managing personal care tasks like hygiene and healthy living.
Using journaling and other tools to support mental well-being.
Planning groceries and preparing meals.
Organizing one’s space to relieve stress.
Making personal choices that support one’s life goals.

Interpersonal Skills

Communicating effectively with others while maintaining adequate boundaries is a crucial aspect of successful community integration. Our Life Skills Connect program in California helps individuals learn interpersonal skills such as:

Setting healthy boundaries.
Maintaining healthy relationships.
Resolving conflicts.
Communicating one’s needs to others.
Using public transportation.
Building productive social connections with others.

Nutrition and Diet Training

Our nutrition module helps teach participants to evaluate the nutritional information and labels on packaged food. Reading and understanding information about fats, protein, sugar and other nutrients helps individuals choose foods for a healthy diet.

Learn More About Life Skills Connect Program

Whether you are considering Life Skills Connect for yourself, a family member or friend, or a client, we can help you identify the workshops that may be the right fit. Our program benefits many individuals and covers numerous essential topics for personal development and healthy living.

Contact Pacific Clinics today at 833-426-0754 to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements or email us at CalAIMTeam@pacificclinics.org.

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