John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
Outreach & Community Inclusion
Record #:
KNA1566
Last Modified:
02 Jul 2021
Last Full Update:
02 Jul 2021
Contact Information
| Mailing Address | c/o Director of Community Living Services 1440 St. Paul St Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6 |
| Office Phone | 250.808.7434 |
| info@jhsok.ca | |
| Website | https://johnhowardbc.ca/okanagan-kootenay/service_category/community-living-bc-services/ |
| Additional Info | ww.johnhowardbc.ca/regions/cso/services/cls/outreach/ |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/19033 |
| Primary Contact | Holly Legg, Director of Community Living Services, John Howard Society Okanagan and Kootenay; Phone: 250.808.7434; Email: holly.l@jhsok.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Amanda Mason, Operations Manager, John Howard Society Okanagan and Kootenay; Phone: 250.317.7693; Email: amanda.m@jhsok.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhowardsociety.okanagan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnhowardsociety.okanagan |
Description & Services
| Service Details | Outreach + Community Inclusion are part of our community living supports, that includes skill development and community/home-based support, that assist adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities who are either involved in the criminal justice system or at-risk of becoming criminalized. We support individuals under the care of Community Living BC (CLBC). Some of the main ways our services can help are: - Meeting one-on-one on a frequent and regular basis - Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) and promoting independent living skills - Assistance with therapeutic recreational activities - Support acquiring and maintaining housing - Assistance with finding employment and occupational pursuits - Assisting with legal conditions and orders - Connecting to pertinent resources such as mental health, treatment, and others |
| Hours | As needed |
| Eligibility | Those interested in accessing this program must contact Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) to determine eligibility for the program and request service. CLBC will then coordinate service. |
| How to Apply | Contact Community Living BC |
| Cost | None |
Location
| Address & Map | 1440 St. Paul St N Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Languages | English |
| Former Name | Gateway Mentoring & Outreach Program ; John Howard Society of the Central and South Okanagan (2019) |