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Released on September 19, 2011
A new crisis prevention and support program for people with intellectual disabilities officially opened today in the Waldheim-Hepburn area.
The project was made possible by a partnership between Menno Homes of Sask. Inc., a community-based organization (CBO) headquartered in Waldheim, and the Ministry of Social Services, which provided capital funding of $250,000 to go toward the purchase of a three-space home, located on an acreage near Hepburn, which provides residential crisis services. The crisis prevention and support program also offers prevention, education and outreach services.
"We congratulate the board of directors and staff of Menno Homes for developing and operating this program for people with intellectual disabilities in the Waldheim-Hepburn area," Martensville MLA Nancy Heppner said on behalf of Social Services Minister June Draude. "Community-based organizations such as Menno Homes play a valuable role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to be included in their communities."
In addition to the capital funding, Social Services will also provide more than $340,000 in annualized funding to Menno Homes in 2011-12 for operation of the crisis prevention and support program.
"This program is intended to augment, not duplicate, the community's existing resources, while filling a gap in the services available to people with intellectual disabilities and their families," Menno Homes Executive Director Tanya Mitzel said. "The specialized services this program offers are designed to prevent potential crises, such as the loss of one's home, injury to self or others, or the loss of vocational supports."
In addition to the crisis prevention and support program, Menno Homes serves more than 100 people with disabilities through day programs, a supportive living program, group homes and group living homes.
The capital funding allocated to this project is part of the provincial government's four-year, $76.9 million commitment to eliminate the waitlist of 440 Saskatchewan people with intellectual disabilities who require programs and services.
First announced in October 2008, the $76.9 million waitlist initiative includes $27.8 million in funding for capital projects. It is the largest investment in Saskatchewan history to support people with intellectual disabilities. By the end of 2011-12, services for 373 people - or 85 per cent of the waitlist - will be in place or in development with CBOs across Saskatchewan.
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For more information, contact:
Brian Miller
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0531
Email: brian.miller3@gov.sk.ca
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