Purpose & Mission

The Center for Living and Learning (CLL) is a private nonprofit residential supportive living facility for adults who have experienced severe and persistent mental illness(es). CLL's mission is to provide 24-hour residential care and job training in a restorative therapeutic environment using an individualized approach tailored to each resident's needs. The program includes educational and vocational training, job placement, independent living skills, socialization, nutrition, physical fitness, and emotional awareness.

CLL's vocational program gives residents the tools they need to succeed in an employment or volunteer setting at CLL and/or in the community, as well as coping skills to promote positive mental health in their everyday lives.

Products in CLL's online store have been handcrafted by CLL residents and 100% of proceeds go to support the vocational program. A portion of proceeds from products made by community parter vendors is also donated back to CLL.

My brother has noticed a huge change for himself. He loves the activities that CLL offers, including the work. He tells me is he very good at assembling and farming. CLL has encouraged him in his personal interests, such as photography. It’s wonderful to hear him be so positive about his future—something we have not heard in a long time.

Sibling of CLL Resident

I am living and learning! I am learning to have coping skills and how to have a family!

CLL Resident

My brother has been through many different programs and this is the only one he has asked to stay at for the rest of his life. He has specific goals about the future that he can talk about. He plans on getting a job and moving into the supportive housing. He likes the country setting and the work outside in the garden.

Sibling of CLL Resident