Building Real-World Skills for a Confident, Independent Life

Welcome to Living Well Essentials! I’m Carmen Adriana Pendergraft, a Lincoln-based Independent Living Skills (ILS) instructor. My mission is to help dual-diagnosed adults across Placer County build the practical skills, safety routines, and confidence they need to thrive on their own terms.

Whether it's learning to manage a grocery budget, cooking a healthy meal, or confidently navigating local Placer County Transit routes, I work side-by-side with individuals to turn personal goals into real-world breakthroughs. We focus entirely on self-directed care, making our services a seamless fit for private-pay families and clients utilizing the California Self-Determination Program (SDP).