For more than 60 years, Community Living Victoria has provided services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, at the same time promoting participation in the community.
For more than 60 years, Community Living Victoria has provided services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, at the same time promoting participation in the community.
For more than 60 years, Community Living Victoria has provided services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, at the same time promoting participation in the community.
For more than 60 years, Community Living Victoria has provided services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, at the same time promoting participation in the community.
For more than 60 years, Community Living Victoria has provided services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, at the same time promoting participation in the community.
For more than 60 years, Community Living Victoria has provided services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families, at the same time promoting participation in the community.
Click here to watch a video update from our Executive Director, Ellen Tarshis.
Dear CLV families and friends:
We are sending you this update as the holidays approach and we are all trying to adjust to our new reality. In keeping with the provincial health directives, which have now been extended until January 8th, 2021, we are having to re-examine the family visits for individuals living in our community homes. We also know that many families and individuals are wondering what this means for them for the holidays.
It is a very difficult decision to have to make, however, effective immediately, all non-distanced visits or visits in family homes must be cancelled. There may be an exception made in situations where the visit is deemed essential, but please note that visits that were previously deemed essential may not be now with these new orders. Distanced visits can continue and are encouraged. You can book and use the main office lunchroom or the Comerford building on weekends and/or evenings. This can be done through your family member’s supervisor or manager.
We know that some families and individuals will find this news very difficult. It will be difficult for all of us over the holidays, but we must find other ways to connect to keep everyone safe and help flatten the curve.
We want to reassure you that we have implemented all Public Health Office orders, Worksafe and licensing requirements and numerous protocols. We have implemented mandatory masks in our homes and all programs and have provided training for our staff in proper use of PPE. We are feeling confident that we have done everything we can to keep your family member and our staff healthy and safe.
We want to acknowledge our staff, individuals, families, home sharing providers, contractors, and community partners who continue to do their part in keeping people safe and maintaining essential services. We are proud to be a part of such a great community!
We wish you and your family a safe, and healthy holiday and may 2021 bring all that we are all hoping for.
We will continue to provide updates as the situation changes. As always, feel free to email me etarshis@clvic.ca or 250.477.7231, 226 with any questions or concerns.
The 2019-2020 Community Living Victoria Annual Report is online now.
Each year, as part of our accreditation process, we ask the people who use our services whether they think we are doing a good job. Here are the results from asking questions in our Satisfaction Surveys in February 2020.
On December 16, 1955, a group of dedicated parents founded what is now called Community Living Victoria (CLV). Today, as the largest non-profit community living service provider on Vancouver Island, Community Living Victoria provides a range of support services to children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Our work is guided by our values, experience and history and draws from strong roots in the community. Community Living Victoria recognizes the rights of everyone to have a full range of life choices, including access to education, affordable and appropriate housing, leisure options, gainful employment and participation in the community. A healthy community encourages the involvement of everyone.
Community Living Victoria is looking forward and preparing for our 6th CARF Accreditation survey in fall 2020 (delayed from Spring 2020 due to CoVid). This year our Survey will look a lot different due to CoVid-19 Health and Safety precautions. It will be digitally enabled (DESS) and will have our surveyors joining us over a variety of online options. Stay tuned for updates and ways that you can participate in the process!
Community Living Victoria supports people with intellectual disabilities together with their families, support networks and community by promoting their full citizenship.
CLV received our fifth, 3-year accreditation award from CARF, extending our accredited status to 2020!
+ Read MoreWe offer a variety of services and programs to help people living with intellectual disabilities:
You'll find lots of great information in the Family Support Newsletters this month.
eNews - January, 2021You can also visit the Family Support News Archives here
You can find our Transition Toolbox Resources on our Family Support page, also visit our YouTube page where you can watch our Family Support FAQ videos.
CLV and the Foundation gives a huge shout out and thank you to Romeo’s and their four locations in Greater Victoria. Their coordination to prepare the orders for 120 people and deliver to 16 locations throughout Victoria was impressive and was enjoyed by the people and staff at our homes. A very special thank you […]
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