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Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services 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 6 different programs 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 participants 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

P 204-786-7051
Ask for “Pete Kennedy, Manager of Adult Day Services”

Fax: 204-774-6468

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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

REFERRAL FORM

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

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

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

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 involvement in both the hearing and Deaf communities. The program provides an ASL interpreter on location.

Location: 100-1700 Ellice Ave

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

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

“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

to address the needs and goals of the individuals we support. The department works across the 6 different programs. It includes 2 Life and Social Skills Instructors, 1 Literacy and Communication Instructor, and 1 Sensory Programming Facilitator.

Every resource department staff offers both structured group activities and individualized learning opportunities on a weekly basis. Examples of topics and activities include but are not limited to: understanding feelings and practicing conflict management skills, practicing life skills and appropriate social interactions, word recognition and guided reading, and cultural awareness activities and outings.

The Adult Day Services’ Work Experience Program offers employment opportunities in a variety of locations to suit the needs of the people we support. Our Job Facilitator, along with program staff, provide guidance to individuals at their own pace. We are constantly evolving to meet their abilities and interests. Individuals involved gain many valuable skills such as responsibility, commitment, communication skills, problem solving skills, personal motivation, and confidence.

The Adult Day Services’ Work Experience Program has established and maintained positive working relationships with well-known Winnipeg establishments such as:

City of Winnipeg
Health Sciences Centre
Flyer Advantage
The Forks Market and Human Rights Museum

The program also offers cleaning services, moving services, yard care, and snow removal.

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