Community Supports Program

Services to Individuals with Disabilities

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Presentation Overview

1. Program Mandate/Goals

2. Referral Process

3. Program Eligibility• Intellectual Disabilities• Physical Disabilities• Neglected Adults

4. Assessment Process

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Presentation Overview Continued…

5. Supportive Services & Residential Options• Intellectual• Physical

6. Roles & Responsibilities

7. Conclusion: Questions/Comments

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1. Program Mandate:

The Community Supports Program provides financial/ supportive services and case management for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and individuals requiring protection under the Neglected Adults Act.

The program’s goals are to support individuals/ families/ caregivers and promote: Independence, community inclusion, safety, well being.

Based on the belief that individuals with disabilities have the right to full participation in the community and should be supported in the least restrictive environment.

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2. Referral Process:

• Anyone can make a referral - Self/professional/community referral

• Medical verification of disability is required

• Contacts for Referral:Eastern Health Urban -Intake Coordinator: 752-4717Eastern Health Rural – Local Office

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3. Program Eligibility:

Intellectual Disability: • Clinical diagnosis of intellectual disability

significantly sub-average intellectual functioning (IQ score more than 2 standard deviations below the mean for the IQ test administered)– related limitations in two or more of the following

applicable adaptive skill domains:• functional academics;• communication;• self help/ daily living;• gross/ fine motor;• social/ emotional

– manifesting itself before age 18 years• Assessed need for support with activities of daily living• Client must be financially eligible

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3. Program Eligibility:

Physical Disability:

• Aged 18-64 yrs

• Clinical diagnosis of acquired or congenital disability

• Assessed need for support with activities of daily living

• Client must be financially eligible.

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3. Program Eligibility:

Neglected Adults

• “adult” is over age of 16yrs

• “neglected” defined as follows:

1. incapable of caring for self as result of physical or mental infirmity

2. not suitable for treatment under Mental Health Act3. not in receipt of proper care/attention4. refuses, delays or incapable to make provision for proper

care* must meet ALL four criteria

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4. Assessment

Assessment Process

All clients must have a clinical assessment and a financial assessment.

Services implemented when there is a demonstrated need for supportive services and when the client is financially eligible.

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5. Supportive Services & Residential Options

Clients may reside in any of these residential options:

• Own/Rented home• Board & lodging with relatives• Board & lodging with non-relatives• Individualized Living Arrangement - Intellectual

Disabilities only• Alternate Family Care (AFC) – Intellectual Disabilities

only• Cooperative Apartments - Intellectual Disabilities only

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Supportive Services & Residential Options

Based on assessed need and financial eligibility, clients may qualify for

• Home support (respite, homemaking, personal care)• Residential respite (weekends & vacation)• Personal care allowance• Other financial benefits• Drug card• Medical equipment and supplies• Intervention Services

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6. Additional Social Work Roles & Responsibilities

• Assistance with housing/placement breakdowns• Case management• Service Coordination• Interdisciplinary team approach • Resource counseling• Supportive counseling• Training (staff, AFC caregivers, etc.)• Family maintenance (encourage family involvement)• Internal & external referrals

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Website Information:

For additional information on Community Supports Program, please visit our website at:

www.easternhealth.ca/ourservices/communityhealthservicesandpublichealth/communitysupportsprogram

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Questions/Comments?