Individual and Family Support Program
The Family Support program uses an individualized approach focusing on the unique strengths and needs of each person. The program offers both family and self advocate monthly meetings bringing families together to support and network with one another and to increase their skills through training opportunities.
The Family Support Worker is a contracted service with the MSA Society for Community Living which supports families and self advocate groups in several communities within the Fraser Valley. The Individual and Family Support Program assists
individuals and their families by:
- providing information and resources to navigate complex systems
- assisting families with Persons with Disabilities (PWD) application, BC benefits, transition issues, Old Age Security (OAS), Medical Service Plan (MSP), consent issues and individual rights, and employee rights
- assisting with advocacy
- providing opportunities for development through groups and networking
- assist individuals in making & registering Representation Agreements
- providing awareness regarding current disability issues and changes in legislation
The Family Support Worker is a contracted service with the MSA Society for Community Living which supports families and self advocate groups in several communities within the Fraser Valley. The Individual and Family Support Program assists
individuals and their families by:
- providing information and resources to navigate complex systems
- assisting families with Persons with Disabilities (PWD) application, BC benefits, transition issues, Old Age Security (OAS), Medical Service Plan (MSP), consent issues and individual rights, and employee rights
- assisting with advocacy
- providing opportunities for development through groups and networking
- assist individuals in making & registering Representation Agreements
- providing awareness regarding current disability issues and changes in legislation
Main Page: https://www.msasociety.com/contact
Details
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
19-99
Eligibility
Families and individuals do not need to be members of the MSA Society or CLBC to access this resource.
Locations
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