Venture Academy's Independent Living Program provides
residential monitoring, counseling and support services to males
and females ages 18 to 25 (and up) who are experiencing difficulties
managing their lives at home, or in the community. Participants reside
in Venture Academy supported accommodations while striving to enhance
their independent living skills with support, supervision and guidance
from a Venture Academy counsellor.
Typically, Venture Academy's Therapeutic Support Homes program
serves a client population who may have a history of family difficulties,
drug or alcohol abuse, school or employment difficulties, negative
peer relationships, residency issues, problems with the legal system,
clinically diagnosed disorders and other significant behavioural
challenges.
Individualized Services
During the admission process, the applicant and parent or guardian
are asked to submit a confidential interest survey and screening
assessment in order to determine the client's strengths,
needs, preferences, interests and abilities.
This information is the basis on which Venture Academy will establish
goals, determine service objectives and develop
a plan of care with the applicant. The proposed Individual
Service Plan will guide Venture Academy's therapeutic approach and
intervention methods with the applicant.
Holistic Approach
At Venture Academy, our approach is holistic in nature. We believe
in developing the whole person. This is why we have developed and
offer a continuum of personal growth modules and practical experiential
learning sessions targeting essential developmental skills.
Counseling and skill building sessions include emotional growth
support, post-secondary education exploration, and work force exposure.
Self care expectations and independent living skills are the
focus. Daily living tasks are enhanced and refined. In Venture
Academy's Independent Living Program individuals gain independence
while parents are assured of supervision and accountability.
We support young people in developing and implementing strategies
that improve their everyday functioning and have an ongoing positive
impact on the quality of their lives. We focus on solutions
and skill building.