Community Living BC funds a range of services and also helps eligible individuals find opportunities to connect to their communities. What funded support people get, and when, depends on how urgent their situation is and the amount of funding CLBC has at the time of the request.
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Preparing to Access CLBC Supports
Learn how early preparation and planning can help create a more smooth transition to adulthood when youth with special needs can begin accessing CLBC supports.
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The Welcome and Planning Process
Once you have been confirmed eligible, a facilitator will provide information about CLBC and help you explore CLBC and community services that support your goals.
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Connecting to Community
CLBC can support you to find ways to share your strengths and connect with your community in ways that make sense for you.
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Supports to participate in your community
CLBC funds supports to help you get a job, learn new things, and enhance your quality of life by connecting to your community.
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Supports to live in your home
CLBC funds different types of supports to live in your own place, with a roommate or family in shared living, or in a staffed home.
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Support for you and your family’s well-being
Wellness support gives you services or funding to pay for things to help make daily responsibilities easier.
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Provincial Assessment Centre
The Provincial Assessment Centre, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), provides multi-disciplinary mental health services for individuals 14 and older with a developmental disability and concurrent mental illness or behaviour issue.
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Other Government Support
If you are eligible for, or exploring CLBC supports, a number of other government agencies, organizations and ministries may also be able to assist you.