Here are some contacts for supported housing in the Lower Mainland. It gives you an idea of the options that are available to you and who to talk to about each.
General Contacts:
Residence for Independent Living Society
1167 Forge Walk
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R1
Ph: 604 731-0401
http://rils.ca/
Originally for ages 19-35 only, the residence has become more diversified as original residents are aging in place. Also operates a residence in Steveston.
North Shore Disability Resource Center Association
3158 Mountain Highway
North Vancouver, BC V7K 2H5
Ph: 604 985-5371
http://www.nsdrc.org/
Operates multiple housing options, including supported housing (eligibility done through CLBC) and independent housing (eligibility done through Vancouver Coastal Health).
VRS Communities
310 2006 West 10th. Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6J 2B3
Ph: 604 731-1020
https://www.vrs.org/
Operates buildings with shared care models.
Specialized Group Residences:
William Rudd House
95 Blackberry Dr.
New Westminster, BC V3L 5E8
Ph: 604 517-8640
Ages: 19-59
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Locations/New-Westminster/william-rudd-house
Own bedroom within shared living space (house or complex). Assessment must be made by a Health Authority Worker to determine eligibility. Owned and operated by Fraser Health.
Evergreen Hamlets
8382 156th St.
Surrey, BC V3S 5R7
Ph: 604 597-7906
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Locations/Surrey/evergreen-hamlets
Housing for those with neurologically based disabilities such as brain injury, MS, CP, etc.
Assisted Living:
Independent apartments with 24 hour care on-site. Applications are made through the Home and Community Care office in your local health authority.
Fraser Health: Call 1 855 412-2121
Vancouver Coastal Health, find your nearest health centre here https://www.vch.ca/en/service/how-to-access-home-and-community-care-services#wysiwyg–38406
