FAQs

We create homes for our clients. A home is where you are safe, feel comforted, and have the support of community and friends. We provide Residential Care Services for both Adult and Youth with developmental disabilities. We have experience working with some of the most complex behavioral designations. Each home has three or four residents. New clients are introduced based on compatibility with their housemates. The process of matching peers with similar needs and interests also allows individuals to enjoy lower living expenses and the benefits of shared assistive staffing. We have been proud to see some beautiful friendships take form in our homes.

Our group homes are homes. Just like our wellness plans, we fully customize the living situation for our diverse clients, making accommodations and adjustments as necessary. Everyone is different, and we go to great lengths to ensure our clients are comfortable and have the support they require to live a full, happy, and independent life.

HNCLAS has extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of developmental disabilities, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Down syndrome
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• And many others

HNCLAS offers flexible respite care options to meet your family’s unique needs. These include:
Group Respite Sessions
One-on-One (1:1) Respite Sessions
We look forward to collaborating with you in providing the best possible support for your loved one.

Wellness begins with an individualized plan that outlines how best to provide support in a holistic, strength-based, person-centered way. During our initial behavioral consultation, the information we collect becomes the basis for a personalized Wellness Support Plan. These plans identify the individual's need-oriented goals that are met through wellness-oriented strategies. Strategies are planned and worked on in conjunction with the entire team supporting the individual.

• Basic personal information
• Behaviour patterns
• Stressors
• Triggers
• Behaviour redirection techniques
• Routine details

No matter where you are in your mental health treatment and recovery, the main goal is to maintain independent living to the best of your ability. This goal usually looks different for everyone. Managing mental illness while trying to keep up with the demands of daily living can feel overwhelming. Community support services can help you deal with stressful or difficult situations, enabling individuals to function on a daily basis. 

We provide support to individuals with disabilities in community programs such as swimming lessons, gymnastics, soccer club, special interest groups, or summer camps. Our trained and professional staff provide appropriate levels of support as well as help to facilitate the individual’s inclusion into group activities and routines. Our staff will also provide learning opportunities and behavioural support as required.

Our Homes
The environment we provide to the individuals are customized to the individual’s special needs, the road the independent living and the best caregiver to support the individual in this journey.

Peer Matching
New clients are introduced based on compatibility with their housemates. The process of matching peers with similar needs and interests also allows individuals to enjoy lower living expenses and the benefits of shared assistive staffing.

Staff
In our industry, experience and education can be represented in many different forms, from formal degrees to years of experience. HNCLAS hires mental health support workers, Behavioural therapist/aide, Occupational Therapist, recreational activity aide/therapy aide, Cultural Resource Coordinator, speech language pathologist and food nutritionist/ Dietitian who simply have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities. Many of the staff have professional degrees and all are trained in trauma-informed approaches. Additional trainings are provided in the areas of Emergency Preparedness, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Abuse Prevention, Food Handling, Circle of Courage and First Aide.

Cultural teachings and traditions will be incorporated into the daily program activities and interactions, encouraging individuals to connect with their heritage and identity whatever their background is. The organization will work closely with Indigenous Elders and other cultural resources to ensure that cultural practices and values are integrated into the daily program if the individual is Indigenous. 

The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program delivers comprehensive assistance to children with developmental, physical, sensory, mental health, or neurological disabilities, ensuring they receive the support necessary to enhance their well-being and quality of life. This support may include access to specialized services such as group home care and financial assistance.


We assist parents and legal guardians in understanding and navigating the complexities of FSCD contracts, ensuring that they are able to secure the most appropriate services tailored to their child’s specific needs.

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program provides support to adult Albertans with developmental disabilities by helping them build essential life skills, including personal care, household management, social interaction, decision-making, and safety awareness. Funding through the PDD program, Family Managed Supports may be applied toward services offered by HNCLAS Homes and our Community Access Supports. Discover PDD eligibility criteria

The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program offers financial and health-related assistance to adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that substantially limits their ability to earn a livelihood. Funding may cover group home care and related supports. Individuals may apply for both AISH and PDD through a single, streamlined application process.
Discover AISH eligibility criteria