life skills
Individual Services – Learning Life Skills
Participants are supported to develop skills that will assist them to gain more independence at home and in the community. The life skills support service is time-limited, and based on specific goals that are created to meet the individual’s abilities and needs.
Life skills teaching can involve direct teaching/mentoring and/or group classes and workshops. Support hours can be scheduled for weekdays, weekends or evenings.
Adult Life Skills instruction and support includes the following:
- Developing and Building Healthy Relationships
Health and Safety- Nutrition
- Money Management
- Education and Career Exploration
- Community Awareness
- Transportation
- Social Skills
- Communication and Telephone Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Sexual Health Education
We also offer Life Skills training for children and youth 7-18 years of age. Group learning provides opportunities to:
- meet peers in a safe and welcoming environment
- learn social skills in an interactive manner
- participate in the community with new friends in a variety of fun activities.