NORTH BATTLEFORD —A new group home is now open for Individuals with intellectual disabilities in need of transitional residential services and supports in North Battleford.
The Government of Saskatchewan has allocated $1.4 million to the project.
The four-space group home will provide transitional residential services and community wrap around supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Christian Horizons will be supporting four clients within the new North Battleford group home, as well as two clients through Supportive Independent Living Programming as part of this project. The property will be leased through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.
Christian Horizons is a non-profit organization that has supported individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1965. The organization currently operates vocational programming as well as residential programs across Saskatchewan, serving roughly 200 clients provincially. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
"This beautiful home will provide an opportunity for people who experience disabilities to share their gifts with their neighbours, families, and friends and to contribute to the amazing community of North Battleford,” Christian Horizons Executive Director Stefan Thomas said.
“We look forward to the work ahead of us and, together with the people we support, building communities where everybody belongs."
For information on how to access supports for people with intellectual disabilities, please contact the Community Living Service Delivery (CLSD) office nearest you or email [email protected]. CLSD supports people with intellectual disabilities using a person-centred service delivery approach by helping them access a variety of community-based services so they can live as independently as possible within their own communities. You can learn more about person-centred culture at . &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For more information on Christian Horizons, visit .
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