Outreach + Community Inclusion in the Okanagan.
Getting everyone involved in our community.
The Outreach + Community Inclusion program provides individualized support to help adults live as independently as possible and participate in their community. Services are tailored to each person’s goals and can include help with housing, employment, life skills, relationships, and recreation.
Support that starts with the person.
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay provides Outreach + Community Inclusion services across the Okanagan for adults funded by Community Living BC. The program centres the goals of the individual. The role of an outreach worker is to help make those goals achievable. An outreach worker who knows someone over time understands their strengths, their preferences, and what approaches work. They also know the resources available in the community and how to access them. Support is built around the individual.
The Program
Individualized support for adults referred by Community Living BC.
Outreach + Community Inclusion
One-to-one support tailored to individual needs and goals.
Practical life skill building through personalized plans.
Assistance to live as independently as possible.
Support to engage in community activities and programs of your choosing.
Employment support.
Housing support.
Help developing and maintaining healthy relationships.
Connections to leisure activities and community resources.
Location: Okanagan.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Outreach + Community Inclusion, you must be:
Adults funded by Community Living BC (CLBC).
Admission criteria are set by CLBC. Contact your local CLBC office for eligibility and referral inquiries, or visit communitylivingbc.ca.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Outreach + Community Inclusion in Okanagan.
Yes. You must be funded by Community Living BC to access this program. Contact your local CLBC office for referral inquiries.
No. Services are one-to-one and tailored to you.
Support is based on your goals. This can include help with housing, employment, life skills, building relationships, or accessing recreation and social activities.
Goals are developed with you, based on what you want to work on. Your outreach worker helps you identify goals and works with you to achieve them.