BY THE NUMBERS
“What I have found most valuable has been the
cooperation and support of the program with the
person, also the resources such as living support,
leisure, and goals.”
Independent Living Support
The Independent Living Support (ILS) program delivers a range of support to individuals diagnosed with a mental health issue.
The program is designed to support clients to establish and work on self-determined goals that will promote mental health
awareness and wellness, enhance quality and life, connect to community and help manage their lives independently. Through
workshops such as Skills for Life, Pro-Active You and Money Matters, ILS coordinators assist individuals as they set and meet
goals. Supports may include home, money, coping and stress management, identifying volunteer and work pursuits, leisure
and recreation opportunities, education programs and support groups, providing housing information and connections to
community resources.
BY THE NUMBERS:
HIGHLIGHTS:
432
707
The creation and launch of a cooking group pilot project
for 2014, in partnership with Community Kitchen, Moving
Forward Program and the Carnat Centre.
individuals served
referrals to community
agencies, government and health services
7,415
96% reported
hours of support
that the Independent Living
Support program has had a positive impact on
their life.
The Spring Fling, an agency fair to pull all programs together
that work within the mental health community, was organized
to get people together and in touch with what CMHA - Calgary
Region is doing.
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