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What is the Supports for Community Living Program (SCL)? |
The Supports for Community Living Program (SCL) is a new and exciting development
between Alberta Community Development-Alberta Brain Injury Network (ABIN) and Supported
Lifestyles AB Ltd.
The program provides flexible supports to a person who has sustained a brain injury.
The emphasis is on developing and maintaining daily living skills, to promote and
maximize each individual's independence. Support and training is designed to reinforce
and develop each person's capacity for living as independently as possible. |
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How Much Support is Provided and for how Long? |
The extent of support provided by the Support Worker is based upon individual need.
When service starts, the type and amount of support and training required is negotiated
with the individual and their support network. A Service Agreement outlining the
goals of the survivor is developed and agreed to by the individual, the Agency and
SABIS.
Regular visits are scheduled in the individual's home and/or in the community, according
to the needs and wishes of the individual receiving service. The ultimate goal is
to have these formal supports fade out over time as new support networks are created. |
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What Kind of Support is Provided? |
Possible areas of service provision include facilitating and supporting:
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Development of problem solving/decision-making abilities. |
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Development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. |
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Coordination of personal support networks, with an emphasis on promoting and liaising
with community services such as vocational, educational, volunteer, employment,
social interaction, counselling etc. |
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Development of self - advocacy skills. |
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Promotion of daily living skills including:
- Communication skills.
Community awareness.
Use of Transportation/Transit.
Household management.
Money Management.
Menu planning - Food Purchase.
Saftey issues.
Literacy.
Leisure/recreation activities.
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Referrals for Service |
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Anyone can make a referral to Supports for Community Living (SCL). Survivors can
refer themselves; they can be referred by other agencies, health care professionals,
a family member or a friend. The SCL Coordinator in conjunction with Southern Alberta
Brain Injury Society (SABIS) screens all refferrals for eligibility. |
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Who does the Program Serve? |
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Individuals served by this program are adults who have sustained a brain injury
and are over the age of 18. They must be residing in their own/family home and not
require paid overnight support. Services are provided to individuals residing in
the Calgary Region. |
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Service Funding |
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All services are provided through funding from Alberta Community Development-Alberta
Brain Injury. |
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