ProgramS

Each participant has a personalized program that incorporates activities designed to develop communication, social skills, life skills, literacy and work skills, as well as community involvement through volunteering and recreation. Our mission is to help each person we assist to develop independence while actively contributing to their community.

Community Connections

Participants are offered opportunities to experience a variety of vocational and volunteer opportunities within the community.

Life Skills

This program focuses on assisting participants to develop skills in food handling and preparation including preparation of light meals.

Literacy

This program focuses on engaging participants in a variety of functional literacy based activities which promote development in reading, writing, comprehension and numeracy skills.

Communication and Social Skills

While this is an essential part of every program offered at Alternatives, participants who may need added support in this area are offered additional programs designed to develop communication and social skills.

Fun, Fitness and Healthy Habits

Through this program, all participants are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyle habits and it increase personal health awareness.

Recreation

Everyone likes to have a good time, and at Alternatives we ensure that all participants have an opportunity to attend a variety of in-house and community based activities with a focus on ‘fun’! Recreation activities are also a good time to continue to develop social skills, communication skills and build on relationships.

Visual & Performing Arts Program

This program provides the participants with opportunities to express themselves through various art forms.