Gaining Independence
This Week's Events
For adults (19+ years old) residing in Surrey, White Rock and Delta who are living with a mental illness and want to improve their pre-employment skills and increase self-confidence, in the pursuit of greater independence.
Referrals are required. Please contact the Surrey, White Rock or Delta Mental Health and Substance Use Centre.
For expectant or parenting youth, please email Nichole at nichole.osborne@options.bc.ca.
Housing Support Program is currently wait-listed.
For adults (19+ years old) living in Delta with a mental illness and want a safe, supportive environment to socialize, participate in recreational activities, learn employment skills, and increase community involvement.
Please refer to local Clubhouse for more information.
For adults (19+ years old) who are in need of affordable housing.
A referral is required. Please complete the Supportive Housing Registration Service Application form
For adults (19+ years old) with developmental disabilities or autism who are looking for community inclusion and skill development. We are a qualified vendor for CLBC. Contact 604.596.4321 ext. 1105 or 1107.
For youth (ages 16-24) who are interested in producing television features that will assist their peers to make positive life choices, highlight youth in the community, and guide adults in understanding youth culture and issues. Contact 604.592.6226...
For youth (ages 12-18) living in Surrey who are in conflict with the law to learn strategies on how to choose a lifestyle alternative to crime.
A referral is required. Please request one from your Probation Officer.
For youth (ages 16-19) living in Surrey who are looking to develop life skills and become more independent.
A referral is required. Please request one from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
For adults (19+ years old) residing in Surrey who are living with a mental illness and want to move from a community residential program to independent living.
A referral is required. Please request one from Surrey Mental Health.
For adults (19+ years old) residing in Surrey, who are living with mental illness and need long-term housing.
A referral is required. Please request one from Surrey Mental Health.
For youth (ages 17-21) who want to improve their life skills and need rental assistance.
A referral is required. Please request one from Child and Youth Mental Health.
For adults (19+ years old) living in Surrey/White Rock/Delta with a mental illness who are looking for shared accommodations or rent subsidies, as they work toward independent living.
For more information please reach out to your local Mental Health Centre.
Surrey Mental Health and Substance Use Centre; Delta North Mental Health...
For adults (19+ years old) living in Surrey/White Rock/Delta with a mental illness and want to improve their life skills.
A referral is required. Please request one from the Surrey/White Rock/Delta Mental Health and Substance Use Centre.
For immigrants, refugees, protected persons, temporary residents (refugee claimants, TFWs and international students), naturalized citizens and their children, living in Surrey and Delta searching for tools and the knowledge necessary to establish...
For permanent residents, refugees and protected persons living in Surrey and Delta who need help finding employment. Contact 604.954.0483.
For refugees and immigrants, who are living in Surrey or Delta, have multiple needs (i.e., health, housing, financial, etc.) and significant integration barriers (i.e., language, education, life skills, etc.). Contact 604.501.6850 ext. 61130.
For permanent residents, refugees, protected persons and live-in-caregivers who require support to settle and adjust to their new life in Canada. Contact 604.572.4060.
For children and youth (ages 18 and under), living in Surrey or Langley, with developmental and/or physical disabilities and/or autism who need one-on-one support in a community setting.
A referral is required. Please get a referral through your Child and Youth Support Needs (CYSN) social worker.
For children and youth (ages 18 and under) with developmental and/or physical disabilities and/or autisim who need group recreational activities to improve social skills and develop friendships with peers.
A referral is required. Please request one from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
For women and their children who have experienced abuse, threats or violence in their relationship and need a safe place to stay. Contact 604.584.3301 or 604.572.5116.