FAQs Archive - Main Street Connect | Inclusivity Redefined

Q: How can I get information about starting a community like Main Street in another location?

We want the Main Street model to spread far and wide and are happy to provide guidance to those who wish to start a similar community in another location. On May 1, 2019, Main Street hosted a webinar on “The Development of Main Street: Ideas for Those Who Want to Start an Inclusive Housing Community”. In the webinar, Main Street Founder Jillian Copeland and Scott Copeland of RST Development addressed the steps taken to create Main Street and ideas for replication in other areas. Check out our Videos page to find this webinar and other videos about Main Street. Additional requests for information and guidance may be sent through our Contact page .

Q: How can I support Main Street?

We welcome anyone to join the Main Street community as a member , volunteer or donor .

Q: How can I stay updated on Main Street?

If you are not ready to become a member, you can get Main Street news by joining our e-mail list and following us on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Q: What kind of supports are available for residents?

Main Street is not a service provider and does not provide care giving or support staff to meet individualized, customized, one-on-one needs. Main Street’s philosophy of inclusion and social integration is based on the fundamental precept of “Bring Your Own Independence”. Residents are encouraged to bring with them whatever and whomever they need to help them fully access and enjoy the benefits of living at Main Street. By breaking the link between housing and services, Main Street residents have choice regarding their service providers and are not required to move if they wish to change service providers as is the case in group homes. Main Street's staff are caring individuals who are trained to provide quality programming for people of all abilities. Main Street residents also have the option to hire a Main Street Community Coach to provide limited types of assistance. Main Street Community Coaches are life coaches who live in the building and have a specific set of responsibilities for assisting residents. Learn more about Community Coaches here .