VISION:People are equal and full participants
in the community of their choice.
Objectives and Goals
Objective #1:
That people have access to appropriate education and training
to empower them and further their independence.
Goal Statement:
Supports and services will be in place to respond
to people's educational and training needs.
Objective #2:
That people have improved access to supports and services.
Goal Statement:
A range of supports and services will be available
that are consistent with people's needs.
Objective #3:
That, as they grow, people can aspire to and have
typical expectations of worthwhile career options that embody the
concepts of real work for economic pay and fair recognition of accomplishments.
Goal Statement:
Eventually there will be a range of career opportunities
and options with supports available for everyone.
Objective #4:
That people may acquire knowledge that may be practically
applied leading to a more positive retirement lifestyle.
Goal Statement:
Provide collaboration with other stake holders to
assure that there will be a wide range of meaningful activities
available to those who require them.
Objective #5:
That throughout their lives individuals can access
and participate in leisure and cultural activities of their choice.
Goal Statement:
All community activities will be available and welcoming
to all people and supported by the community to the extent required.
Objective #6:
That people have the opportunity to participate in
a full range of social relationships.
Goal Statement:
All rights and privileges of the individual are respected
and supported.
Objective #7:
That people have access to decent and appropriate
housing.
Goal Statement:
All individuals will have choice, freedom and equal rights
in their homes.
All individuals will have the opportunity for independence.
All individuals will have a suitable range of housing options.
Objective #8:
That promotion and research are pursued which support
the ability of individuals to achieve these objectives.
Goal Statement:
Improve general support network.
Educate public on their role as a caring community.
Strengthen referral partnerships.
Strengthen lobby effort for local concerns and partners.
Flexibility in response to local needs
ADDITIONAL GUIDING PRINCIPLE
"A people centered approach to provide
active supports and to promote independent community living for
adults with mental illness"