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Youth Supported Independent Living
Youth Supported Independent Living (Y-SIL) offers levels of care that will match a youth’s needs.
While working to live independently, youth have several support options where they can learn budgeting, attend school, work and learn to manage their mental and physical health.
Explore options for Y-SIL participants:
AGE
15-21+ (varies by program)
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
P 204-786-7051 (Ask for ‘Youth Supported Independent Living’)
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
For general questions about Youth Supported Independent Living, contact:
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families
717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8
FAQs
Questions?
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The Bridge Program
Affinity Home (AH)
Family Stepping Stones
The Bridge Program
The Bridge Program supports families who are raising children with complex needs. Support staff work with families and make sure they have the tools they need to walk alongside their child and deal with the challenges that might come their way.
- for youth ages 10 to 17 and their families
- offers families respite or a break from caregiving
- helps parents move the youth into independent adulthood
AGE
10-17 (with their families)
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
For general questions about The Bridge Program, contact:
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families
717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8
We do not take direct referrals for this program. All inquiries should be directed to Children’s disABILITY Services.
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Youth Supported Independent Living
Affinity Home (AH)
Family Stepping Stones
Affinity Home (AH)
Affinity Home (AH) is an option for young adults aging out of care and in need of a village of support.
Through this program, the young adult finds a mentor they connect with, and moves in with them and their family. Together they work toward goals and independence.
- for young adults
- young adult lives with affinity mentor
- an affinity mentor provides support and supervision
- the family home is not licensed
An Affinity Mentor is a person who provides support to the youth as they transition to a more independent life. The mentor helps guide the young adult as they become a member of the family while supporting their values, individuality, development and relationships as an adult. The mentor is part of the support team.
AGE
15-21+ (varies by program)
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
P 204-786-7051 (Ask for ‘Affinity Home’)
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
For general questions about Affinity Home, contact:
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families
717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8
FAQs
Questions?
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Youth Supported Independent Living
The Bridge Program
Family Stepping Stones
Family Stepping Stones
Family Stepping Stones works with the parents, child and a team of supporters that includes CFS, relatives and significant others. Together, a plan is created to guide the parents and life at home with routines based on culture and traditions.
Parenting is hard. Parenting with the challenges of substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma and limited resources and support can make parenting even harder. Having a child in the care of Child and Family Services (CFS) or at risk of going into care makes things more difficult.
The parents are welcome to engage in routines, teachings, guidance, and support their children in the home. No specific length of time is required. Time at the home is meant to learn parenting skills and support the child or youth.
- for families, specifically parents
- child might live at home with family or in an alternative home situation
- case manager support
AGE
All Ages
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
P 204-786-7051 (Ask for ‘Family Stepping Stones’ or ext.5279)
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
For general questions about Family Stepping Stones, contact:
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families
717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8
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FAQs
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Youth Supported Independent Living
The Bridge Program
Affinity Home (AH)
Family Connections
Family Connections offers several options for a child to reconnect with their family, culture and community.
Reconnecting with family gives a child or youth the chance for a loving environment and support to make connections with their loved ones and community. Needs are based on the child and family/caregivers, and decrease as needed.
- for children or youth
- options to live with family at home, be reconnected with family or an alternative home situation (care provider)
- case manager support
Care Provider (CP) Model
Working from an attachment-focused, trauma-informed philosophy, care providers (formerly known as foster parents) provide children and youth with supports that promote meaningful connections to their family, culture, and home community.
- for children or youth
- a 24/7 alternative home situation
- case manager support
Family Supports (FS)
Walking alongside families, FS assists in building capacity and strengthening self-reliance. The program assists with identifying goals and developing a plan for success. The CHS clinical team, support workers, FS case manger(s) and the families work together to identify the needed supports.
- for children or youth
- works with families where they are at
- connects families to a network of supports and resources
- case manager support
AGE
birth-18
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
P 204-786-7051 (Ask for ‘Family Connections’)
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
For general questions about Family Connections, contact:
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families
717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8
Services
FAQs
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Youth Supported Independent Living
The Bridge Program
Affinity Home (AH)
Family Stepping Stones
Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports adults who have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health barriers who choose to live independently in the community.
SIL focuses on encouraging people to live as independent members of their community. Program participants are the focus and lead the strengths-based approach that includes a trauma informed perspective. SIL Case Managers work with people to identify and achieve goals specific to their needs and wants. The SIL team utilizes self-determination and relationship building to engage effectively with people long term. Relationships based on trust, respect and empowerment are developed between the person and their support team.
SIL offers:
- Case Management services which focus on meeting specific needs and goals, advocacy, therapeutic interventions, and counselling services.
- One-to-one community-based support that provides basic needs including housing, food, and clothing, as well as life skills development.
- A Resource Centre that offers social development and skill building, light meal program, free laundry, and various recreational activities.
- On-site psychiatric nurse providing both medical and psychiatric care.
- Work experience programming.
- Additional services through other New Directions service areas including Family and Individual Therapy are also available to program participants at no additional cost.
Referrals
All people referred to the program must be associated with one of the following agencies:
- Community Living disABILITY Services (CLdS),
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA),
- Child and Family Services (CFS) or Provincial Special Needs.
Once referred, SIL will connect with the person and their support team to ensure SIL is a good fit for them.
Note: Once a person receives approval for the SIL program, it may take several weeks for funding to come through before the person can utilize SIL services.
AGE
18+
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
P 204-786-7051
Ask for “Supported Independent Living”
How Do I Access This Service?
Referrals can be completed by an individual’s Community Service Worker, Community Mental Health Worker or Social Worker. A person’s parent/guardian can make a referral in consultation with one of the four agencies.
To refer an individual to the SIL program, fill out the referral form (below).
For general questions about SIL, contact:
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families
717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8
“I really like the evening cooking classes at SIL. We get to learn new recipes and try a lot of different food. And there’s always leftovers!”
– Paige, Individual supported by SIL
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Community Supports and Outreach
Adult Day Services
Supported Cluster Housing
Community Supports and Outreach
Community Supports and Outreach (CSO) offers flexible levels of support, community and home-based, to adults living with intellectual/physical/mental health challenges.
There are three branches in CSO: Adult Family Supports for people who live in their family home, Deaf Supported Independent Living, and Shared Living Services.
CSO acts as a mid-point between Shift Staffed Homes and Supported Independent Living for individuals who may want to reduce support and eventually begin to live independently. It helps individuals build skills they need such as cooking, doing laundry, paying bills, and attending medical appointments.
Programs
AGE
18+
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
P 204-786-7051
Ask for “Community Supports and Outreach”
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
Community Supports and Outreach does not accept referrals from the public or external organizations.
Referrals come directly from the Government of Manitoba.
“Since Michael started with Adult Day Services in July of 2014, he has become much more independent and so much happier. The change is huge”
Linda Jackson (with son, Michael)
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Supported Independent Living
Adult Day Services
Supported Cluster Housing
Adult Day Services
Adult Day Services (ADS) are a variety of programs that work to improve the quality of life of people living with disabilities and/or mental health issues.
We have six different programs (see below) that offer activities such as work experience, recreational activities, social skill development, and educational programming. Programs are held at 4 different locations in Winnipeg from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All programs use a person-led approach to build relationships with individuals and follow their direction in reaching their goals and interests. Their voice is critical to the supports they receive.
All locations offer up-to-date amenities; gym/exercise rooms, large classrooms featuring Smartboards and iPads, lounge areas with comfortable seating, multi-sensory rooms (small spaces with minimal lighting), and large kitchen spaces for cooking classes and meal prepping. All locations have wide open spaces and are completely accessible.
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
Submit the referral form with a cover letter outlining your needs and request to:
Adult Day Services
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
717 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0M8
ads@newdirections.mb.ca
Programs & Locations
Milestones focuses on independent living skills and self determination. Individuals who attend live with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. They engage in many different learning opportunities within the program and out in the community. The focus is working on goals towards independence. This includes independent living skills, work experience opportunities, and other social, literacy and life skills.
Location: 720 Broadway
Art Room
Computer Room
Gym
Aquarium
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Music Room
Music Room
Pool Table
Shuffleboard
Social & Interactive Development (S.A.I.D.) focuses on social relationships and interactions with people in their daily lives. Similar to the Milestones program, the S.A.I.D. program supports individuals living with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. The focus is on developing social group opportunities and promoting community interaction through outings and activities.
Location: 10-1680 Ellice Ave
Classroom
Computer Stations
Common Room
Gym
Kitchen
Lounge
Meeting Room
Pool Table/Common Room
Transition is designed for individuals wanting to build on their basic life and social skills. Individuals are offered a variety of work experience opportunities, leisure activities, as well as recreational outings.
Location: 100-1700 Ellice Ave
Entrance
Common Room
Common Room
Movie Room
Quiet Room
Table and Lift
Table and Lift
Diversity, Respect, Empowerment, Achievement and More (D.R.E.A.M) is a specialized program for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The program offers a variety of vocational and recreational activities and supports with involvement in both the hearing and Deaf communities. The program provides an ASL interpreter on location.
Location: 100-1700 Ellice Ave
Hockey Table
Multi-sensory Room
Multi-sensory room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Classroom
Classroom
Kriya is designed for individuals who have demonstrated difficulty coping with traditional day programs, due to feeling overwhelmed by the environment (i.e. noise, light, and activity). Sensory needs are addressed through modifying the environment, offering numerous smaller rooms, lower lighting, and sound proofed walls.
Location: 400-1615 Regent Ave
Common Room
Common Room
Multi-sensory Room
Multi-sensory Room
Horticulture Room
Meeting/Art Room
Meeting/Art Room
Kitchen
Computer Station
Computer Station
Teragy is a group-based program that provides a safe environment for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities who require support in all day-to-day activities. We promote appropriate social interactions and each individual’s right to make choices.
Location: 400-1615 Regent Ave
Aquarium
Kitchen
Kitchen
Lounge
Horticulture Room
Horticulture Room
Horticulture Room
Multi-sensory Rooom
Multi-sensory Room
Van
“Since Michael started with Adult Day Services in July of 2014, he has become much more independent and so much happier. The change is huge”
– Linda Jackson (with son, Michael)
Additional Programming
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Supported Independent Living
Community Supports and Outreach
Supported Cluster Housing
Supported Cluster Housing
Supported Cluster Housing provides a transitional housing model for individuals with an intellectual disability grappling with addictions, trauma and/or multiple barriers to independent living.
Each cluster unit offers:
- staff at the house seven days a week
- access to food
- social and physical activities
- mental health supports
- medication supports
- help with problem solving
AGE
Adults, 18 +
LOCATION
Winnipeg
CONTACT
P 204-786-7051 and ask for “Supported Cluster Housing”
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?
The Supported Cluster Housing program does not accept referrals from the public or external organizations.
Referrals come directly from the Government of Manitoba.
“We don’t want to force anything; we want to meet people where they are at. I just want to set them up for success.”
– Lou Gandier, Community Resource Worker with SCH
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Supported Independent Living
Community Supports and Outreach
Adult Day Services