Adult Services

Building Bridges provides ongoing support to individuals so they can participate in fun and fulfilling community activities.  These activities focus on a combination of  social, recreational, and vocational goals designed to meet the specific interests and needs of each individual.

These services can be provided either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.

Building Bridges supports individuals by assisting them in aquiring the skills necessary to ensure success while living independently.  These services are designed to meet the unique interests and needs of the individual.  It could include but is not limited to:

• daily living skills
• personal care
• shopping and meal planning
• money management and budgeting
• home care and maintenance
• peer relations
• crisis response

Services can be one-to-one or in a group setting.

Home Share is a residential option for adults with diverse abilities which involves an individual or family (home share provider) inviting an adult with diverse abilities to share their home and lifestyle. The adult can have a room of their own and share the rest of their home with the home share provider. Alternatively, the individual may have a suite in the same home as the provider.

If you are looking for a home share placement, speak to your CLBC facilitator or social worker for options.

To learn more about the role of a home share provider, or if you’re interested in becoming a home share provider, click here. 

Building Bridges provides families with a break by providing respite services in the community, at Building Bridges, or in  the family’s home.

Building Bridges also provides contracted respite which includes recruiting, screening, monitoring and paying of respite care givers.

See also Out and About for another respite alternative.

Building Bridges empowers people with diverse abilities to achieve their maximum potential through skills development. We work with the individuals, one to one, to develop person centred plans. These plans focus on the individual’s interests, resources, and goals. Depending on the unique needs of the individual, various skills can be worked on including:

• daily living skills
• communication and peer relations
• self esteem, mental health and wellness
• active living
• hobbies and new interests and skills
• problem solving
• stress and crisis management
• employment skills
• academic skills

Building Bridges believes everyone can make a meaningful contribution to their community. To this end, we offer a variety of employment services including supported employment and self employment. Often, we work in collaboration with WorkLink BC. Services also include assisting individuals by:

• networking with other community resources and potential employers
• developing resumes; assisting with job searches; practicing interview etiquette and skills; and supporting individuals through the interview process
• providing on-the-job training as needed
• act as a liaison/advocate between the individual and the employer
• promote work and social relationships