Basic Life Skills
Some of the best ways to level up into adulthood are learning and mastering basic life skills!
- Pathways to the Future – Independent Living/Skills (pathwayswv.org)
- Learn new ways to grow in independence and skill
- Dad, How do I YouTube Channel
- Not sure how to do minor things around the house and other things that a “dad” may teach you. Check out this YouTube educational channel. “Dad, How do I” walks through and explains average life things EX: how to change a tire, check your oil etc.
- All about Mail:
- Some places still require you to mail letters. Your local post office has walk through and you are able to buy postage there.
- Follow the steps on Wiki how on how to submit a letter or find your local post office page for more information.
- You can drop mail to be delivered in local post office, blue mail bins (typically shows pick up times on box), or by placing it in your own mailbox with the little flag sticking out.
- Please know that if mail must be post marked sometimes it is better to go in person to know it will make it in time.
- Letters and other mail may also be delayed due to travel and unexpected occurrences so make sure to send things with plenty of time.
- How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Sick: 15 Steps (wikihow.com)
- When you start to feel unwell it is important to take care of yourself.
- Make sure you get plenty of rest and fluids and consult a doctor.
- See our Healthcare page for local and free resources.
What to do if there is a fire!
- Call 911
- If you are cooking in the kitchen and you happen to start a grease fire DO NOT POUR WATER on it!
- Instead try: Baking Soda often sold at most grocery stores near the baking isle. See the list from wiki: 3 Ways to Put Out a Grease Fire – wikiHow
- If you happen to have a Fire Extinguisher follow instructors on extinguisher. Here is a video walking through how to use one: https://youtu.be/PQV71INDaqY
- A note for those using fire extinguishers: it can irritate those with asthma like issues so make sure after you have dialed 911/ and use the extinguisher to have those be mindful of the area until fully cleaned.