Residential Services Program
What is the Residential Services Program?
The Residential Services Program supports Islanders 18 and older living with intellectual disabilities or Autism in connecting them to supports in their community, including day programs, skill development, and residential services.
The program provides funding for community partners to offer a variety of residential options which support clients’ unique needs, allow them to be active members of their communities, and live as independently as possible.
Through work with community partners, the Residential Services Program seeks to increase inclusivity, citizenship, and active participation of people living with intellectual disabilities or Autism in all aspects of community life in PEI.
To access Residential Services, individuals must meet the eligibility criteria for, and be a client of, the AcessAbility Supports Program.
What type of residential services are a part of the program?
Residential options in your community may include:
- Independent living supports/supported apartments
- Associate Family placements
- Group homes
- Small Options Homes (housing individuals with needs too complex for the group home setting; homes are designed for four or fewer individuals)
- Respite beds
- Specialized residential placements that support specific and complex needs of clients
Who provides these services?
There are nine community partners across Prince Edward Island who receive core funding from the Department of Social Development and Seniors to provide these services:
| Organization | Community | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Queens County Residential Services | Queens County | Residential + Day Program + Associate Families |
| Community Inclusions | West Prince | Residential + Day Program + Associate Families |
| Inclusions East | Montague and surrounding area | Residential + Day Program + Associate Families |
| Community Connections | Summerside and surrounding area | Residential + Day Program + Associate Families |
| Stars for Life | Island Wide – Serving Individuals with Autism | Residential + Day Program |
| Souris Group Home | Souris and surrounding area | Residential |
| Tremploy | Queens County | Day Program |
| Harbourview Training Centre | Souris and surrounding area | Day Program |
| Camp Gencheff | Queens County | Day Program |
Who can I contact for more information?
Clients of AAS should contact their AccessAbility Supports Coordinator for more information on these services.
General Inquiries can be directed to the Manager of Residential Services at: residentialservices@ihis.org