Supports for Community Living
What is the Supports for Community Living Program (SCL)?
The Supports for Community Living Program (SCL) is an 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.
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.
What Kind of Support is Provided?
Possible ares of service provision include facilitating and supporteing:
- Development of problem solving/decision-making abilities.
- Development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.
- 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.
- Development of self - advocacy skills.
- Promotion of daily living skills including:
- Communication Skills
- Community Awareness
- Use of Transportation/Transit
- Household Management
- Money Managemtn
- Menu Planning - Food Purchase
- Saftey Issues
- Literacy
- Leisure/Recreation Activites
Referrals for Service
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.
Who Does the Program Serve?
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.
Service Funding
All services are provided through funding from Alberta Community Development-Alberta Brain Injury.
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