OUTREACH PROGRAM:

The purpose of Outreach is to empower individuals to be competent and knowledgeable in order to live as independently as possible. Individual needs and desires determine the type and amount of support given. Support is provided together with the opportunity to learn through life experience.
Outreach strives to provide quality service in which individuals are included in all decision making and problem solving processes in order to meet the demands of daily living in the community.

Some examples of support include:

*      Advocacy
*      Menu planning and grocery shopping
*      Budgeting
*      Transportation when needed
*      Access to community supports such as, food bank, counseling services, etc.
*      Emotional support, crisis management and mediation in times of need
*      Support at doctor's or other appointments
*      Government contacts such as submitting pay stubs to AISH, income tax
*      Access to education needs such as Literacy for Life, GED
*      We assist with parenting skills and facilitate communications between agencies involved