The Housing Connection (THC) provides a supported accommodation program for adults with disabilities which offers many benefits. This program offers not only 24 hour drop in accommodation support, but also helps to enable clients to lead more independent lives through skills training and employment support. The program is tailored to each client in order to help them focus on the areas where they need the most assistance. Some of the skills which clients may learn during their stay at The Housing Connection supported accommodations include nutrition and cooking skills which will enable them to prepare healthy meals for themselves once they leave the supported accommodations and live in their own home.
Clients may also learn important home maintenance skills so that they can maintain a new home in a community of their choice. They will also be taught vital self care techniques so that they can achieve the healthiest and most independent lifestyle possible.
The comprehensive skills training offered to clients as part of the supported accommodation program at The Housing Connection also introduces clients to recreational activities including travel and holidays so they can learn how to plan their own trips and social activities. The program puts a major focus on improving the social skills and communication skills of each client so they will be able to integrate in their community of choice and develop a healthy social life when they are living on their own.
Part of this process involves training to help clients develop and expand their social networks which also helps them to build confidence in their ability to interact with people in a variety of social settings.