cscl's response to covid-19
We will post all communications regarding COVID-19 and its impacts on our services here so please check back regularly.
March 24, 2020: Effective immediately, CSCL has shifted all of our sites to "essential visitation only". This means CSCL employees and medical professionals only within programs - this is in effect until further notice. CSCL takes the safety of persons served and employees very seriously which has driven us to make this decision. Families are welcome to have persons served move home in order to provide family-driven care. CSCL will endeavour to support this decision to the best of our ability. Families should be aware, however, that should COVID-19 present itself within one of our programs, all supported individuals residing within will become quarantined; therefore, removal from the home would not be permitted.
All CSCL employees are required to complete and Alternate Employment questionnaire. You can do so here:
All CSCL employees are required to complete and Alternate Employment questionnaire. You can do so here:
Again, CSCL takes the health and safety of each person we support, each person we employ, and their families alike very seriously. We are committed to being proactive in these extremely trying times.
Are you a person served or family member? Are you feeling anxious about this situation? Please don't hesitate to contact us. We have dedicated Inclusion Counsellors that are committed to those we support and their families during these times. They are available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm at 250.489.3768.
Are you a person served or family member? Are you feeling anxious about this situation? Please don't hesitate to contact us. We have dedicated Inclusion Counsellors that are committed to those we support and their families during these times. They are available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm at 250.489.3768.
March 18, 2020: Today, CSCL made the difficult decision to close all of our community inclusion (CI) and employment services. We did not make this decision lightly but in the best interests of those we support and those we employ. With this said, effective Friday, March 20, 2020 at 3:00pm MST, the Community Living Center and CSCL Supportive Employment will be closed to persons served and the general public until further notice. CSCL will be altering the way we provide services to ensure persons served and their families remain in contact with our Organization. A full MEMO is found below.
Our Administration office will also be closed until further notice; however, all Leadership staff are working so please continue to communicate with us as you normally would through e-mail and telephone.
Our Administration office will also be closed until further notice; however, all Leadership staff are working so please continue to communicate with us as you normally would through e-mail and telephone.
| MEMO Individuals, Families, Caregivers - March 18, 2020.pdf |
March 16, 2020: CSCL's Leadership Team met today for a planning meeting. During our meeting we focussed on how we can continue to provide services in a safe and effective fashion. Furthermore, we continue to work with our community partners and funding bodies such as Community Living British Columbia. Under their advisement, CSCL will continue to operate all programs and services with increased education and cleaning practices. As per our MEMO of March 13th, we urge anyone that is unwell to stay home and not access any of CSCL's programs and services.
We have further asked that visitors to our programs and residences be that of necessity. If you don't "need" to visit, we would ask that you refrain from doing so at this time - strictly for the safety of those we support.
All of our Community Inclusion (CI), Supported Employment and Community Outreach/PSI services will continue to operate at this time; however, this is subject to change. We will, however, be reducing our community access and participating in more localized, indoor activities for the safety of those involved individuals and employees alike.
For more information about COVID-19 you can call the dedicated COVID-19 line at: 1-888-COVID-19 (1-888-26843-19) or text 1-888-268-4319. Unsure about your symptoms? HealthLink BC is available 24-7 at 8-1-1.
Community Living British Columbia is updating the public regularly. Visit their website by clicking here.
We have further asked that visitors to our programs and residences be that of necessity. If you don't "need" to visit, we would ask that you refrain from doing so at this time - strictly for the safety of those we support.
All of our Community Inclusion (CI), Supported Employment and Community Outreach/PSI services will continue to operate at this time; however, this is subject to change. We will, however, be reducing our community access and participating in more localized, indoor activities for the safety of those involved individuals and employees alike.
For more information about COVID-19 you can call the dedicated COVID-19 line at: 1-888-COVID-19 (1-888-26843-19) or text 1-888-268-4319. Unsure about your symptoms? HealthLink BC is available 24-7 at 8-1-1.
Community Living British Columbia is updating the public regularly. Visit their website by clicking here.
March 14, 2020: CSCL’s Leadership Team continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic over the weekend. No new developments have presented in our community and we believe the risks still remain low. As of today, with increased precautions, CSCL’s services are operating without disruptions.
We continue to gather credible information from the Interior Health Authority. You can access their most current information here.
We continue to gather credible information from the Interior Health Authority. You can access their most current information here.
March 13, 2020: CSCL has distributed the following MEMOs to individuals, families, caregivers, community partners and stakeholders. CSCL continues to monitor the COVID-19 situations and believes risks to our organization remain low at this time.
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March 12, 2020: CSCL is committed to the health, safety and overall wellbeing of those we support and their families along with our employees and their families. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and continue to follow the direction of our funders and community partners such as Community Living British Columbia, the Interior Health Authority and the Ministry of Health. We will post all communications regarding COVID-19 and its impacts on our services here so please check back regularly.
