INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE TENANTS

ILHS MISSION

To provide homes and support to people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities that maintain and enhance independent lifestyles.

WHO WE ARE

ILHS was established in 1976 by a group of people who lived at the Gorge Road Hospital in its Extended Care Unit. They shared the desire to live a more independent lifestyle free of institutional constraints, and met to discuss new and innovative options. Four of those people decided they were compatible and could live together, were willing to be responsible for paying the rent, looking after the house and hiring and firing Residential Care Workers. The first home was a renovated and modified home in the Swan Lake area which opened on May 25, 1976.

Independent Living Housing Society now supports individuals in six supported living environments. This includes apartments, shared living, group homes and a respite home.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria is a non-profit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Society acts as the administrative body while promoting, encouraging and supporting clients to:

• Develop independent living skills to the best of their ability
• Become involved in their community
• Live in a manner consistent with their needs, interests and capabilities
• Be fully involved in all independent living decisions
• Maintain their individuality, dignity, privacy and confidentiality

The Society will make provisions for a comprehensive range of services in a consistent coordinated manner that reflects a common philosophy, and will work co-operatively with other private, public and professional groups which support our Mission and Philosophy.

ELIGIBILITY

• 19 years of age or older
• Long Term Care (VIHA) or Community Living Services (MCFD) assessed
• Compatible with current clients of the home
• Prepared to meet the challenge of independent living
• Have a physical and/or cognitive disability

FUNDING INFORMATION

ILHS receives funding from the following:

• COMMUNITY LIVING BRITISH COLUMBIA (CLBC)
• VANCOUVER ISLAND HEALTH AUTHORITY (VIHA)
• BRITISH COLUMBIA HOUSING MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (BCHMC)
• CANADA HOUSING AND MORTGAGE CORPORATION (CMHC)

If you would like to provide a donation or discuss planned giving please contact us at the address listed below.

HOW TO FIND US

INDEPENDENT LIVING HOUSING SOCIETY OF GREATER VICTORIA
813 DARWIN AVENUE
VICTORIA, BC V8X 2X7
TEL: (250) 383-2524
FAX: (250) 383-9431
EMAIL: ilhs@shaw.ca