The STARR program provides adults the opportunity to develop their abilities and explore the community in a supportive and flexible environment. Clients are supported to participate in recreation and volunteer opportunities in the community. They have unique strengths and abilities and significant emotional, communication and behavioural support needs.
What kinds of activities take place?
- community volunteering
- community recreation
- life skill development: baking, gardening, music and relaxation
- communication skill development
- anger management
What some of our clients have to say
- Cindy Gristhenwaite
- “I like to groom Smokey and I like to see Janet at Silver Threads.”
- Kevin Moss
- “Computers….swimming…going out”
- Anne Louise Charlesworth
- “I like Garth Homer everyday. I like the thrift store and I like my coffee visit. I like my Key Worker Lise.”
- Scott Miller
- “I groom Ladybug and I sew every Thursday afternoon. I like using the needle back and forth. I like doing weights with Pam and Allison… I do like it very much. I like week four - lunch out.”
Community Placements
Volunteer
- Salvation Army
- Blanchard Community Center Daycare
- Blanchard Community Center Hot Lunch Program
- Cedar Hill Recreation Center Pottery Studio
- Hill House Transition House
- Victoria Women’s Transition House
- Oak Meadows Stable
- Silver Threads - Les Passmore Center
Recreation
- Commonwealth Place (Water aerobics and weights)
- Fairfield New Horizons
- Town and Country Lanes
- Cedar Hill Recreation Center
- Community Exploration
- Recreation Integration - Sailing
