Gaining Independence

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For adults (19+ years old) residing in Surrey, White Rock and Delta who are living with a mental illness and want to improve their pre-employment skills and increase self-confidence, in the pursuit of greater independence.
BC NSP assist Work Permit Holders, Study Permit Holders, Naturalized Citizens and certain individuals without a valid work/study permit including Refugee Claimants, Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders and BC Provincial Nominees of BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates, who are actively looking for Settlement, Immigration & Support Services and to increase their ability to enter and thrive in BC's Labour Market and establish connections to the workplace and community.
For Refugee Claimants and Asylum Seekers who due to their vulnerability and multiple barriers are in need of wrap-around support.

For expectant or parenting youth, please email Nichole at nichole.osborne@options.bc.ca. 

Housing Support Program is currently wait-listed. 

For adults (19+ years old) living in Delta with a mental illness and want a safe, supportive environment to socialize, participate in recreational activities, learn employment skills, and increase community involvement.

Please refer to local Clubhouse for more information.

For adults (19+ years old) who are in need of affordable housing.
For adults (19+ years old) with developmental disabilities or autism who are looking for community inclusion and skill development. We are a qualified vendor for CLBC.

For youth (ages 16-24) who are interested in producing television features that will assist their peers to make positive life choices, highlight youth in the community, and guide adults in understanding youth culture and issues. Contact 604.592.6226...

For youth (ages 12-18) living in Surrey who are in conflict with the law to learn strategies on how to choose a lifestyle alternative to crime.

A referral is required. Please request one from your Probation Officer.

For youth (ages 16-19) living in Surrey who are looking to develop life skills and become more independent.

A referral is required. Please request one from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

For adults (19+ years old) residing in Surrey who are living with a mental illness and want to move from a community residential program to independent living.

A referral is required. Please request one from Surrey Mental Health.

For adults (19+ years old) residing in Surrey, who are living with mental illness and need long-term housing.

A referral is required. Please request one from Surrey Mental Health.

For youth (ages 17-21) who want to improve their life skills and need rental assistance.

A referral is required. Please request one from Child and Youth Mental Health.

For adults (19+ years old) living in Surrey/White Rock/Delta with a mental illness who are looking for shared accommodations or rent subsidies, as they work toward independent living. 
For adults (19+ years old) living in Surrey/White Rock/Delta with a mental illness and want to improve their life skills.

For immigrants, refugees, protected persons, temporary residents (refugee claimants, TFWs and international students), naturalized citizens and their children, living in Surrey and Delta searching for tools and the knowledge necessary to establish...

Including but not limited to other community or health professionals, other agencies.

For Permanent Residents, Refugees and Protected persons living in Surrey and Delta who need help finding employment.
For refugees and immigrants, who are living in Surrey or Delta, have multiple needs (i.e., health, housing, financial, etc.) and significant integration barriers (i.e., language, education, life skills, etc.).
For permanent residents, refugees, protected persons and live-in-caregivers who require support to settle and adjust to their new life in Canada. Contact 604.572.4060.

Priority is given to school age children. For children and youth (ages 5-18), living in Surrey or Langley, with developmental and/or physical disabilities and/or autism who need one-on-one support in a community setting.

A referral is required. Please get a referral through your Child and Youth Support Needs (CYSN) social worker.

Priority is given to school age children. For children and youth (ages 5-18) with developmental and/or physical disabilities and/or autisim who need group recreational activities to improve social skills and develop friendships with peers.

A referral is required. Please request one from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

For women and their children who have experienced abuse, threats or violence in their relationship and need a safe place to stay. Contact 604.584.3301 or 604.572.5116.

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