| Vinge Community Living Services provides specialized
Residential, Day Program and Respite services for individuals with
developmental disabilities and complex physical and/or mental health
issues and for individuals with complex physical health issues. In
addition, we also provide behavioural supports within two of our
residential programs and day programs.
Our Community Living Services started in 1996 with the development of a individualized residential and day program for a young man with a developmental disability and complex health issues. We worked collaboratively with his family to create a service that demonstrated a true partnership between our organization, this young man and his family. From there, our Community Living Services have grown to six residential programs (four include combined residential and day program support), two day programs and a respite care program. Our Community Living Services, although specialized in supporting individuals with complex needs, have as its main goal: a safe and connected life in the community for all the individuals we support. Our residential services provide comprehensive care around-the-clock. Our staff are well trained, well supervised and have 24/7 access to nursing judgment support if required. Our day program services provide individualized support that "makes sense" for the individuals supported. Each individual's day program is established with input from the individual (if able to provide input) and their family (or advocate). Programs are evaluated on a regular basis to assess program success and/or lack of success where changes/adjustments may be required.
Our respite services provide respite care for individuals and their families in three of our residential homes. Our respite services can provide complete support including physical health support, mental health support and behavioural support.
Our Community Living Services are by contract required to demonstrate Service Outcomes and Deliverables. Vinge & Assoc. understands and agrees that we have to provide our services in a financial responsible manner and work collaboratively with CLBC and Coastal Health to meet these contract expectations. Our Community Living Services have received a three-year accreditation from CARF in Child and Youth Services, Community Housing, Respite Services, and Psychosocial Services. Our next CARF survey will take place in May 2012 |
