Learn about our
ADULT SERVICES
Adult Services through
Surrey Association for Community Living
SACL is proud to provide high quality, person centered services to those we support. We work with individuals, their families, and their support team to ensure our services meet and exceed all needs. We work with you to make sure you have tools necessary to live the best possible life in the community.
Service access is determined by waitlists and referrals, which are managed by CLBC. The Association does everything it can to meet the needs of individuals referred to programs, accept all referrals and deliver services within a reasonable time.
Supported Employment
Supported Employment provides training and pre-employment programs as well as supported employment/job coaching services that promote inclusion and accessibility to the workplace by assisting individuals to attain and maintain employment within their community.
Employment opportunity for the individuals we serve is a key initiative for SACL. New and innovative concepts mean that employment opportunities are being extended to our day programs. Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality employee placement, training, and support.
The supervisory staff has an extensive list of educational courses and skills in the employment field. Our staff also has a diverse range of experience and an excellent understanding of the local job market.
Services are provided in-person at SACL, in the community, and in Zoom meetings. SACL assists individuals in the community in finding jobs or in a coaching and maintenance capacity if they have jobs and require assistance maintaining their jobs.
Supported Employment is a flexible and mobile program where most things are achieved during the workdays 9:00-17:00, but there are occasions where individuals may need support on a weekend (i.e., interview, or specific training required).
The service is very flexible as each individual may have different requirements. Staff connect with individuals weekly, as well as requesting our individuals to keep in touch with staff to let us know how their current job is going or how they are managing with job prospecting, and tasks they have been assigned. The program runs year-round.
Day Programs
SACL runs four adult day programs. Services are provided in-person at SACL, in the community and by online communication, such as Zoom or Teams. The programs run Monday through Friday, 9:00-15:00 year-round.
BRIDGES
BRIDGES is a day program supporting adults in the community.
BRIDGES is an acronym for Building Real Individualized Development Goals for Everyone’s Success.
Upon entry to the program, individuals participate in a mapping session that identifies their strengths and goals. A schedule is put together for each individual to support them to achieve their goals in the areas of Health and Wellness, Leisure/Social, Community Access, Personal skill development or Volunteer/Employment with a focus on community inclusion.
Community Options
Community Options is an adult day service supporting individuals in the community by providing activities that are meaningful and relevant to the individuals. Using a person-centered approach, individuals are assisted to engage in activity schedules that are tailored to their own unique needs and interests. Community Options offer a wide variety of leisure, health and wellness, skill development and volunteerism opportunities in small groups and / or individually.
Access
The Access Program is designed for individuals who may not be able to spend a full day out in the community due to their unique medical or support needs. The program provides a supportive, in‑house environment where participants can engage in meaningful and enjoyable activities without the demands of extended community outings.
Participants in the Access Program can take part in a variety of on‑site activities, including:
- Music groups
- Spa days
- Games
- Movies
In addition to daily programming, individuals also take part in yearly Person-Centered Planning. During these sessions, participants work with their home support teams to identify and develop personal goals that reflect their interests, preferences, and support needs.
Senior/Leisure Days
The Seniors/Leisure Days Program offers meaningful, enjoyable experiences for older adults through both community-based and in‑house activities. Participants can choose to join small group outings to local recreation and leisure events or take part in on‑site programs such as bingo, armchair travel, and other engaging group activities.
Events and activities are planned with each individual’s interests, the weather, and seasonal opportunities in mind. Every participant has a yearly person‑centered plan that identifies personal goals, which staff support them in achieving or maintaining while attending Leisure Days. This approach ensures that each senior’s experience is purposeful, social, and tailored to their preferences.
info@surreyacl.org
Address
17687 56A Ave
Surrey BC V3S 1G4
Phone
604-574-7481
Submit a Compliment, Feedback or Concern
Your compliment, feedback or concern will be directed in confidence to the Quality Assurance Manager and the Executive Director, Coreen Windbiel