Programs/Services » ABI Community Leisure Program

What is the ABI Community Leisure Program (CLP)?

CLP is a community based leisure day program that offers client-centred program schedules and supports to individuals with an acquired brain injury. CLP is a highly individualized program that helps people access community resources to enhance their quality of life. CLP operates at flexible times to accommodate the various needs of its participants.

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When does it operate?

CLP operates Monday to Friday between 10am - 4pm (depending on the schedule) and is closed for statutory holidays.

Where is CLP located?

CLP is operates out of our New Westminster Headway Centre on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and out of Surrey on Tuesdays.

What program does the CLP offer?

CLP offers a variety of social, recreational and leisure programs to participants throughout the week. Howe Sound's responsibility is to research suitable programs that match the individuals' preferences, provide staffing support and transportation.

CLP offers the following programs for individuals to participate in:

The Activity Program is a social, recreational, community based program. CLP staff assist with the planning component of the outings. Participants are involved in all aspects of the program such as identifying activities, planning activities based on budget allowances, making monthly schedules and participating in the planned activity. Participants are ultimately responsible for identifying preferred activities in local communities throughout the lower mainland. 

The Explorations Program is community based with a focus on outdoor activities and outdoor fitness. Participants are ultimately responsible for identifying preferred activities and developing monthly schedules.

The Art Program is located at the Headway Centre. The program facilitator plans weekly sessions with a focus on personal development and self awareness using a variety of art mediums. Classes run every Wednesday.

The Cooking Program is a community based program, located in the Poirier Recreation center in Coquitlam. Participants are involved in meal planning and meal preparation. Following the session, participants receive the menu plan of the day (list of ingredients and instructions) to take home as a future resource. Meals prepared in the cooking program are used for the Toonie lunch program.

Who is this service for and how do I apply?

Any person who has an acquired brain injury is encouraged to join the Community Leisure Program. Referrals can be made through the Fraser Health Authority Acquired Brain Injury Program. Once an individual is approved to join the program an intake planning meeting will be arranged to get acquainted with the individual and their specific areas of interest.

What kind of staffing can I expect?

On a typical programming day, one staff person supports up to 5 individuals depending on level of need or support the individual requires. 

Who pays for the activities?

This will be determined on a per-activity-basis. As much as reasonably possible, the CLP will cover activity costs. When activities require a significant fee eg.concerts, participants may be asked to pay all or part of the fee. As much as Howe Sound would like to pay for all activity fees, it would drive up the program costs.

Who pays for the food?

Participants are asked to bring or buy their own meals unless the program incorporates a meal (eg. BBQ, Cooking Class) As much as Howe Sound would like to provide meals, it would greatly increase the program costs.

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