OCS Outcomes Report 2015-2016
Whale House Service Highlights
Whale House has 151 active Members. Out of the 151 Members; 51 Members are 55 years and older. Of the active Members, 28 Members are involved in volunteer work and 36 Members in paid employment. This totals 65% of our membership being involved in some sort of volunteer or employment. Whale House plans a variety of different cultural dinners during the year; this has proven to be a great way to learn about cultures from around the world and close to home. Members collect information around specific cultural topics and share with other Members within the clubhouse, which results in healthy conversation and learning.
Supported Community Living and Housing Programs The Supported Community Living Program provides persons living with a mental illness with affordable self-contained living units and/or a variety of community living support services in the community of White Rock/South Surrey. The program is comprised of the Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program (subsidy and support program) and the Community Living Support (CLS) Program (outreach support). Desired Outcomes • increase clients’ ability to manage their daily living abilities and activities through the provision of education, training and support • increase clients’ stability in the community, decreasing their dependence on the formal mental health system, through the provision of specialized support.
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