Adult Services

We have residences in Vancouver and Richmond that are designed and supported with the individuals’ needs in mind. We provide varying levels of support based on the unique needs of individuals.

Group Homes

We have residences across Vancouver and Richmond, each with a unique culture and supports specific to the individuals who live there. Residential services accommodate a diverse population of adults through site-specific environmental design, personalized supports targeting identified areas of need, and comprehensive support staff training. Staffing is provided on a 24 hour, 7 day a week model, with the level of intensity varying with needs.

For more information, please contact us at 604-273-9778,  Donna Cain at dcain@develop.bc.ca.

Community Apartment Program (CAP)

Residents live alone (or as a couple) in an apartment that they own or rent themselves. Residents receive ongoing or occasional support in financial management, health and nutrition, relationship building, and developing strong links with people in their community. A team of Life Skills Workers provides outreach throughout the week.

For more information, please contact Deanne Ziebart at 604-273-9778 or dziebart@develop.bc.ca.

Individual Care Network (Home Share Program)

Individuals share a family home, suite, or share an apartment with a roommate. Individuals receive ongoing or occasional support from home share providers, or roommates in financial management, health and nutrition, relationship building, and developing strong links with people in their community. Support varies depending on the needs of the individual.

For more information, please contact Christine Dela Cruz at ccruz@develop.bc.ca.

Developmental Disabilities Association’s adult day programs consist of recreational, social, educational and behavioral skills training for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We have five centres in Vancouver. Individuals in our programs gain greater independence and quality of life through participation in community-based social, recreational and vocational activities.

Each client is assisted by program staff to develop a personalized program of activities that reflect his or her needs and preferences.

All day programs are currently full and funded spaces require a referral from CLBC. Depending on suitability, we can also customize a program for those with private funding.

For more information, please contact Jackie at 604-273-9778 or JLanz@develop.bc.ca.

For the Vancouver CLBC Office please call 604-660-3323 or email vancouver@communitylivingbc.ca.

For the Richmond CLBC Office please call 604-660-2100 or email richmond@communitylivingbc.ca.

At the Drop-In, individuals participate in activities of their choice. Each day a variety of activities are offered, ranging from one to four hours in length for semi-independent adults who live with families or on their own. Evening and weekend activities are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note all Drop-in Events are not open to the public and are only available for clients who have registered with DDA. For more information, please call 604-322-0052.

Examples of Drop-In activities include:

All Main Street Drop-in Events are not open to the public and only available for clients who have registered with DDA. For more information, please call 604-322-0052.

Please note, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we have postponed all Evening and Weekend activities at the Drop-In indefinitely.

Drop-In Calendar

Jobs West is the supported employment division of the DDA and has been in operation since 1985. Jobs West assists adults with developmental disabilities to prepare for, find and keep community based work placements.