Programs providing alternative living arrangements for people who need support in daily activities of living due to age, disability, substance abuse, mental illness, chronic homelessness or other circumstances. Also includes services that help people with specific needs find stable housing in the community.
Provides three types of housing for individuals with intellectual disabilities:
Group Living: Located in the Montague area. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible but have the support of staff when required. Some are small options homes with 2-3 residents. Some facilities are staffed 24 hours a day, have day programming, and offer help with food and laundry.
Associate Family Program: People with intellectual disabilities can apply to live in a home with a local family who provides a nurturing, safe and supportive environment (pending availability).
Independent Living Centre: Provides support for 8 independent persons as well as a Small Options Unit ( a three-bedroom)
People with intellectual disabilities who live in West Prince can apply for a variety of residential housing services. Supported living is located in Alberton, O'Leary and Tignish. Includes:
Housing options for clients with limited independent skills and a dependence on staff support to assist with their daily living needs. Locations across Summerside:
Winter Street: Group home with six permanent beds; one accessible bedroom on the first floor and five bedrooms on the second floor. Residents attend day services Monday-Friday.
Highland Avenue: Two bedroom apartment with 24-hour supervision.
Granville Street: Two apartment units with three bedrooms and 24-hour staff supervision. There is a common area for socialization and most residents eat their supper in the common room.
Barbara Weit Road: Rural group home with four permanent beds. One accessible bedroom on the first floor and three bedrooms on the second floor. Some residents attend day services Monday-Friday. 24-hour staff supervision.
Court Street: Two group home units with 24-hour staff supervision.
Housing option for clients with disabilities who are able to live fairly independently. Clients are responsible for the care of their apartment, possess independent living skills, and are responsible to purchase groceries for the preparation of their breakfast and lunch meals. Most clients receive their supper meal from Community Connections. Locations in Summerside:
Granville Street: Apartment building with six apartments connected with a common area, four of which have two bedrooms. Staff supervision in the common area through the weekday evenings and part of the weekend. Supper is served in the common area.
MacEwen Road: Apartment building with seven apartments connected with a common area. There are three apartments with one bedroom; three apartments with two bedrooms; and one apartment with three bedrooms that also has staff supervision Monday-Friday 4pm-8am and 24-hour supervision on weekends. For most residents, the supper meal is provided in the common area.
Court Street: Four individual affordable and accessible apartments on the upper level with a full kitchen/eating area, living room space, and an accessible bathroom. Laundry facilities are shared.
Promotes housing stability for individuals/families by developing case plans, teaching self-sufficiency and offering life skills development. Connects participants to the community through available resources. Services include: