The Community Living Support (CLS) is a client-centred, rehabilitation program that helps individuals living in New Westminster develop independent living skills as they work on their recovery from mental illness. In addition to developing life skills and coping skills, clients are also assisted to navigate the formal support systems such income assistance, old age pensions, primary health care and other requirements for daily living such as obtaining driver's license, and help obtaining job placements. Some CLS clients also receive a housing subsidy for rent through the Supported Independent Living (SIL) program.