THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA, INC.
Mesabi Mall, Suite #25
1101 East 37th Street
Hibbing, Minnesota 55746

MISSION:
TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, PURSUE MEANINGFUL GOALS, AND HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AND CHOICES AS ALL PERSONS.

PHILOSOPHY:
The Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota (CILNM) is a private, non-profit, community organization, serving persons of all disability groups within eight northeastern Minnesota counties.   CILNM promotes and practices the Independent Living philosophy of consumer control regarding decision-making, service delivery, management, and establishment of the policy and direction of the center.

Through self-help and self-advocacy, and the development of peer relationships and role models, CILNM assists individuals with disabilities to live independently, to exercise equal rights and choice; and, to have opportunities to access services available to all, regardless of the funding source or ability to pay.  These services include programs, activities, resources, and facilities within their communities.

Increased options, access, and independence are achieved through the provision of information and referral, independent living skills training, peer support, advocacy and community education and involvement.

Approved by the CILNM Board of Directors on January 26, 1993