Check this page regularly. CLBC will post updates.
If you are a CLBC Service Provider and do not currently receive these info bulletins by email, please send an email to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca to be added to the distribution list.
CLBC is also sharing answers to questions received from service providers here and will be updating that page as new questions are addressed.
Updates:
Updated COVID-19 vaccination requirement – Published February 26, 2024
Clarification: Use of masks in CLBC funded licensed staff homes – Published November 27, 2023
Fall COVID Memo for CLBC Service Providers – Published October 13, 2023
PHO COVID vaccination order remains in place for CLBC funded services – Published March 16, 2023
Service Level Offset Extension – April 2022 to March 2023 – Published January 11, 2023
Join CLBC’s April 7 COVID-19 MS Teams update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published March 31, 2022
Considerations for CLBC service providers as B.C. eases COVID-19 restrictions – Published March 17, 2022
Revised CLBC Interim Guidance on COVID Critical Incident Reporting – Published March 7, 2022
Join CLBC’s Feb. 24 COVID-19 MS Teams update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published February 16, 2022
Join the Feb. 3 feedback session on CLBC’s Emergency Support / Respite Solutions project – Published January 25, 2022
Information on leaves of absence related to PHO Order – Published January 20, 2022
Join CLBC’s Jan. 20 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers– Published January 13, 2022
Planning for Omicron: January 7 call to support CLBC funded service providers – Published January 5, 2022
Clarification on visitors in group homes during PHO restrictions – Published December 20, 2021
CLBC policy on new PHO vaccination Order for service providers – Published November 24, 2021
Info For CLBC Service Providers About Temporary Emergency Fuel Measures – Published November 22, 2021
New PHO Order for CLBC service providers about COVID vaccinations – Published November 19, 2021
(Further information along with an email address to send questions will be added to our website here by end of day Tuesday, November 23)
CLBC clarification on PHO vaccination Order for hospital and community care – Published October 20, 2021
Join CLBC’s Oct. 25 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published October 19, 2021
Nearly everyone able to safely receive COVID-19 vaccines – Published October 4, 2021
Join CLBC’s September 21 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published September 13, 2021
Update on COVID-19 vaccination requirements – Published September 13, 2021
An update to help service providers prepare for September – Published August 27, 2021
Clarification on PHO order for long-term care home mandatory vaccinations – Published August 19, 2021
An important message from Dr. Bonnie Henry and self advocates: You can too! – Published July 26, 2021
B.C. moves to Step 3 of Restart Plan – Published July 6, 2021
Invite your staff to our COVID-19 telephone update with Minister Simons and Dr. Bonnie Henry – Published June 22, 2021
CORRECTION – The original email version of this message included an incorrect phone number for the BC Government Get Vaccinated system. The correct number, 1-833-838-2323, is now included in the message below.
Update on COVID-19 vaccinations and information on second doses – Published May 28, 2021
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published May 20, 2021
Expedited Criminal Record Check Process offered to CLBC Service Providers – Published May 13, 2021
Join CLBC’s April 26 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published April 20, 2021
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published April 14, 2021
Important update on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals eligible for CLBC – Published April 9, 2021
Information on COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals eligible for CLBC – Published March 26, 2021
Join CLBC’s April 1 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published March 25, 2021
COVID-19 Service Level Offset Process – Published March 17, 2021
As of March 2021, CLBC service providers required to complete Service Level Reporting received COVID-19 Service Level Offset Process materials to prepare them to complete (as appropriate) a Service Level Offset Report form they will receive from CLBC Finance in late March / early April.
- Read the message to Service Providers on the Service Level Offset Process here
- Find more information and supporting documents here
Temporary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) initiative expires March 24, 2021 – Published March 15, 2021
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – March 2021 – Published March 10, 2021
Information to prepare for COVID-19 vaccinations – Published February 25, 2021
B.C. Public Health guidance on masks for CLBC service providers – Published February 19, 2021
Updated guidance on Critical Incident Reporting – Published January 27, 2021
Join CLBC’s Jan. 26 COVID-19 telephone update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published January 20, 2021
New grant to help individuals with disabilities return to workforce – Published January 18, 2021
The Province has dedicated $9.7 million to a grant program CLBC employment service providers can apply to supplement employment support services to assist about 1,100 people with disabilities who lost their jobs during COVID-19, to prepare them to re-enter the workforce. Applications are through Inclusion BC and are open from January 25 – February 15, 2021.
- For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions here.
- For more information, read the Province’s news release here
Join CLBC’s Dec. 8 COVID-19 teleconference call plus a special award presentation – Published December 3, 2020
Send us your COVID-related questions for Dec 8 call and remember these resources – Published December 1, 2020
Next CLBC Service Provider call scheduled For December 8 – Published November 25, 2020
Update regarding CLBC Service Monitoring during the COVID Pandemic – Published November 17, 2020
CLBC funded services in Lower Mainland unaffected by November 7 PHO orders – Published November 9, 2020
Join CLBC’s October 26 teleconference COVID-19 update for service providers and home sharing providers – Published October 21, 2020
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – October 2020 – Published October 8, 2020
Update from the Provincial PPE Supply Hub – Published September 17, 2020
Monthly Service Provider Community of Practice Sessions – Published September 4, 2020
Steps to take when responding to COVID incidents this fall – Published September 1, 2020
Message for Direct Funded Home Sharing Providers
Quick Reference Guide for Home Sharing Providers
PPE available for purchase through Provincial COVID-19 Supply Hub – Published August 7, 2020
Virtual Art Program & Regional Community Of Practice Sessions Extended – Published July 16, 2020
Reminder about full staff deployment and emergency funding – Published June 26, 2020
Service Level Reporting during COVID-19 (Information for service providers who are required to do Service Level Reporting) – Published June 17, 2020
Important Information: Interim Guidance for First Aid Certification during COVID-19 – Published June 10, 2020
Share Your Stage 2 Experiences & Questions with Other Agencies and CLBC at Regional Communities of Practice Sessions (for agencies who serve multiple people) – Published June 10, 2020
Join a CLBC Webinar to Learn About Stage 2 Recovery – June 5 or 8 – Published June 3, 2020
Important Information on CLBC’s COVID-19 Stage 2 Recovery – Published May 29, 2020:
- Letter for Service Providers
- Stage 2 Recovery: Self-Assessment for Service Providers
- Letter for Home Sharing Providers
CLBC Update on Hospital Visits – Published May 20, 2020
CLBC Update on COVID-19 Recovery Planning – Published May 13, 2020
Interim guidance on Critical Incident Reporting – Published April 28, 2020
Reporting COVID-19 Incidents After Hours – Published April 9, 2020
Interim guidance from Provincial Health Officer to Social Service Providers for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in their facilities – Published April 5, 2020
Further adaptations recommended by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer – Published April 1, 2020
Guidance on the use of video conferencing services by service providers – Published March 30, 2020
Update for Service Providers on CLBC projects – Published March 27, 2020
Update from CLBC and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer – Published March 24, 2020
For Home Sharing Providers: Update on COVID-19 – Published March 23, 2020
Update on adjusting services to keep people safe but still supported – Published March 20, 2020
Update on the Provincial Health Officer’s direction to not suspend services – Published March 19, 2020
Letter to the social service sector from the B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer regarding COVID-19 – Published March 18, 2020
Update on clarification of continuity of day program services – Published March 18, 2020
Update to Service Providers on continuity of services such as day programs – Published March 17, 2020
Update to Service Providers on COVID-19 – Published March 16, 2020
Update to Service Providers on COVID-19 – Published March 6, 2020