Surrey Place Centre’s Adult Program provides assessment, treatment and support to adults aged 18 years and over who have or are suspected of having a developmental disability.  The program also supports their families, caregivers and other service providers.  For a complete listing of services please refer to Developmental Programs.

We offer a variety of programs and services to help our clients manage the challenges of daily living, promote health & wellness and support their independence, and enhance the overall quality of their lives.

In the Adult Program, we strongly believe that adults living with developmental disabilities should be seen first and foremost as adults.

It’s a belief that influences the way we serve our adult clients in every way, including:

• We respect our clients’ abilities, aspirations and potential
• We involve clients in our services, and make all information understandable – including written, spoken, visual and tactile communication
• Our adult clients are involved in the decision-making process, and have the right to make their own choices
• Support our clients to achieve autonomy

The client’s progress is monitored regularly and a Surrey Place Centre staff acts as the primary contact person for the client.

Specialized Programs and Services

In addition to our interdisciplinary servcies, we offer the following specialized servcies:

Mental Health Team

The Adult Program has a specialized Mental Health Team that helps adults with a developmental disability who also experience mental health issues or complex behaviours.  This is also referred to as a Dual Diagnosis.  A team of clinicians, representing behaviour therapy, counseling, psychiatry, psychology and service coordination work together to support adults, families and service providers. 

Parenting Enhancement Program

The Parenting Enhancement Program helps improve the parenting abilities of adults who lack the necessary skills required to properly raise their young children.  Clients are parents who have developmental disabilities or other limitations affecting their cognitive functioning or learning ability.

Groups and Workshops

The Adult Program provides a variety of educational, social and therapeutic groups and workshops for adults living with a developmental disability, and to their parents and caregivers.