Group Homes
Group home services are provided in a non-licensed congregate housing arrangement where clients with disabilities or other unique conditions share personal care resources. These services are designed to maximize independence and to support responsibility in areas such as household management, vocational pursuits, and social relationships.
Many communities have group homes, which are generally operated by non-profit societies. Homes range from single-family dwellings to apartment complexes and usually accommodate four to six residents.
Is this care right for me?
If you are an adult living with a disability who could benefit from a group living setting to help support your independence in the community, then group home services may be appropriate for you.
What are the group home services eligibility criteria?
In addition to the general eligibility criteria for home and community care, to be eligible for group home services you need to be:
- Assessed as requiring group home services;
- Appropriately matched with the residence;
- Compatible with existing clients; and able to make independent decisions, either individually or in cooperation with other clients.
Many communities have group homes, which are generally operated by non-profit societies. Homes range from single-family dwellings to apartment complexes and usually accommodate four to six residents.
Is this care right for me?
If you are an adult living with a disability who could benefit from a group living setting to help support your independence in the community, then group home services may be appropriate for you.
What are the group home services eligibility criteria?
In addition to the general eligibility criteria for home and community care, to be eligible for group home services you need to be:
- Assessed as requiring group home services;
- Appropriately matched with the residence;
- Compatible with existing clients; and able to make independent decisions, either individually or in cooperation with other clients.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, 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
- Be a Canadian citizen (or have permanent resident status or have been issued a temporary resident permit by the federal minister for immigration);
- Be a resident of British Columbia for at least three months; and
be 19 years of age or older.
- Be a resident of British Columbia for at least three months; and
be 19 years of age or older.
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