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"...the Society have been extremely helpful to so many families where a member has sustained a brain injury.." - J. Simpson
“Steps to Independence”
A flexible six-step diminishing support model.
Step 1 Transitional Programs
• 24 Hour Staffed Residence
• Intensive Life Skills Coaching
• High Level of Psycho-Social/Behavioural Support
• Short Term - Average 6-9 Months• Private Rooms
Step 2 Slower Stream Programs
• 24 Hour Staffed Residence
• Ongoing Life Skills Coaching
• Ongoing Psych-Social/Behavioural Support
• Long –term > than 1 year
• Private Rooms
Step 3 24 Hour Supported Apartments
• On-site Staff
• Monitor the Activities of Daily Living
• Average Length of Stay 1 year plus
• ADL Skill Development in Self Contained Apartments
• Quality of Life/Leisure Pursuits
• Opportunity to Advance to Offsite Apartments
Step 4 Shared Support Programs
• On-site Staff Availability ( 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Individualized Life Skills Coaching and Behavioural Support (9 hrs./wk.)
• 24 Hour Telephone Support
• On Site ”Drop In” Center
• Average Length of Stay > 6 months
• Emergency Back Up Services (at night)
• Furnished or Unfurnished Apartments in the Community
Step 5 Tenant Support Programs
• On-site Staff Availability ( 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Decreased Life Skills, Psycho-Social/Behavioural Monitoring (3 hrs./wk)
• 24 Hour Telephone Support
• On Site ”Drop In” Center
• Average Length of Stay > 1 year
• Emergency Back Up Services (at night)
• Furnished or Unfurnished Apartments in the Community
Step 6 Community Support Programs
• Community Rehabilitation Workers Support Clients in there own Home
• Individualized Life Skills Coaching and Behavioural Support
• Hours of Support are Tailored to Meet Client’s Needs
• 24 Hour Telephone Support is Available | 
