Program Goal:
The LLC program provides community-based, culturally appropriate services to urban Indigenous people who require support living independently, regardless of age or gender due to chronic illness, cognitive impairment, physical disability, frailty or old age or those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, that promote an integrated response, community participation, independent living and improved quality of life.
To preserve and enhance the quality of life for direct-service users through theprovision of on-going supports for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
To promote a positive and secure environment for direct-service users to engage in (community-based, culturally appropriate, etc.) social activities.
To support direct-service users to remain in the community and foster valuable relationships through community engagement.
To educate direct-service users and their family caregivers on lifelong health and support services.
To develop integrated service delivery with other Friendship Centre programming and connect urban Indigenous individuals to community and government support and health care services.