Supported Independent Living works with the individual and caregivers to create a plan that supports what the person wants to do and accomplish. The team works to build a community of trust and respect so the individual can live on their own in the community. 

Program Features: 

• adult centered programming that meets goals, therapy and counselling needs
• one-on-one community-based supports
• housing, food, clothing, life skills support like cooking, cleaning, shopping, banking and appointments 
• programming that helps adults meet people, make friends, be active, with access to light meals, laundry and donated items
• learning job skills and ways to earn a small income
• family and individual therapy is also available

Program benefits:

• being active in the community
• learn social skills
• learn to feel safe and have a sense of belonging
• achieve goals that build confidence

Referral process:

• Fill out referral form
• Person being referred must be connected to one of the following organizations:
  • Community Living disAbility Services (CLDS)
  • Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
  • Child and Family Services (CFS)
  • Provincial Special Needs
  • Family or caregiver of the adult being referred can write a referral on behalf of one of the above agencies
• New Directions will reach out once the referral is submitted and set up a meeting to go over next steps. 

Note: once an individual is approved for the program, it may take several weeks for funding to come through before the individual can utilize the program services.