Carmichael Enterprises Residential and Outreach Programs provide services through referrals from Community Living British Columbia. There is no charge for this service to the individuals as it is funded through CLBC. All of our residential programs provide support on a 24 hour, 7 days per week basis unless otherwise specified.
In order to ensure we are able to provide programs that are safe and responsive to each individuals needs and goals, we have developed some specific eligibility criteria for acceptance into our programs. Our organization employs the following screening process:
Once admitted to our programs every attempt will be made to ensure their placement and their program is developed to be positive, supportive, and based on the individual’s goals and interests. However, if behaviours continue to present significant risk of harm to clients or staff in the home despite attempted interventions, the resident may be released from our care. In this case, CLBC will be alerted that the setting is not appropriate so that plans can be made for a transition to an alternate setting.
Information about our programs can be found by the public on this page or in our Stakeholders Handbook which is available to parents or family members of individuals for whom we provide service, as well as our CLBC funders, and Community Care Facilities Licensing.
Hammond Place is a licensed CARF accredited 5 bed residential program which was established in 1998. Hammond Place currently provides placements to adults. Hammond Place has provided placements to a wide variety of individuals over the years and currently supports individuals with Autism, medically fragile clients, and clients with high behavioural needs. Hammond Place offers a variety of life-skills programs and the staffing team is highly skilled and passionate about supporting people with disabilities. Community integration is at the forefront of the program’s focus and the team has been highly successful in removing any potential barriers to service for the clients.
Oceanside Place is a licensed CARF accredited residential program, serving up to 5 adults on a full-time basis. Established in 2002, this program was constructed for Carmichael Enterprises Residential Programs Ltd “from blueprint to building block”, always bearing in mind the needs of the persons being served. Oceanside Place has always been open to supporting individuals from a variety of backgrounds with a wide array of needs. It has been with this inclusive philosophy that the program has become well known for its work with persons served with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, mental illness, and developmental delays. The staff bring with them their unique experience and knowledge, so that our service population is assured the highest quality of care using a client centered approach when developing and implementing our Individualized Service Plans. Our program strives to remain current and holistic in our Service Delivery. Persons served receive plans of care that are developmentally appropriate and tailored to their specific needs. Barriers to communication, learning, and behavioural challenges are overcome by giving our persons served different ways to express their needs and a safe space to be themselves. Oceanside Place continues to be a cornerstone in the special needs community for providing care that is dignified, compassionate, and professional.
Sherbourne Home is a CARF accredited 2 bed staffed residential resource for 2 individuals with severe autism and extreme behaviours. The program focuses on community inclusion, life-skills development and self-management for the individuals living in the home. The staff are dedicated to improving the quality of life and the on-going goal of community integration. The staffing team are highly skilled in crisis management and have as their main focus self-management for the individuals in the program.
Creekside Place is a CARF accredited and Community Care Facilities licensed adult resource with the ability to provide placements for up to 5 adults. One of the residents resides semi independently in a suite. Creekside Place is on a secluded 3-acre property in South Nanaimo. Creekside provides a quiet and private location which was selected to meet the needs of a specific service population. Known province wide for supporting individuals with high behavioural needs. The staff are highly skilled and have extensive experience supporting individuals with extreme behavioural needs. This program also has as its focus programs based on choice, preference and skill development applicable to each individual receiving those services.
Randi’s Place is a CARF accredited home. This program has changed it’s focus in recent years, to a cluster living model which supports the needs of individuals, focusing on development or enhancement of independent living skills, social skills and community integration. These individuals have service hours provided by members of our Outreach team. There is also a staff available at Randi’s Place around the clock that can support individuals with goal setting and general life skills in the home, as well as to assist in the case of an emergency situation. Both teams strive to build on the individuals’ strengths and foster confidence in their ability to be successful in what they envision their goals for the future to be.
Shamrock Home is a Home-Share model for a young adult with outreach staffing to support with life-skills development. This program provides opportunity for self-direction, independence, and increased community involvement. The service component primarily focuses on guidance and choice and provides the individual various ways to express themselves in pro-social fashions.
Uplands Home has transitioned from supporting youth to adults as of 2023. The program’s new location is a 2-bed staffed residential resource upstairs, while also having a separate 2-bedroom suite downstairs for semi-independent individuals who seek support through our Community Outreach Program. The residential program focuses on life skills, recreation and community integration. Persons served downstairs are encouraged to develop independent living skills with the support of their outreach staff.
Martin Place opened in June 2017 as a 2-bed staffed residential and community inclusion program for adults who may have significant behavioural challenges. Persons served are encouraged to develop independent living skills and the program is designed based on their needs, goals, and interests. The skilled care team is flexible and supportive of the individuals in their care and they strive to ensure safety, and personal responsibility both within the home and the community. They are dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons served.
Community based outreach services for individuals that live independently. This program is quite unique as it provides services in the most non-intrusive and innovative ways possible. The team has very flexible and creative schedules to support individuals that have been deemed as “Staff Resistant” and extremely difficult to manage. The team is available 5 days a week and support individuals with appointments, court appearances, accommodation, as well as life-skills and community activities. There is an Outreach Centre in Nanaimo that has become a valued meeting place for supported individuals to build connections and develop social skills when accompanied by a member of our outreach team. The center is equipped with a kitchen, bed, and shower facilities to provide additional safety and support options during the day for individuals who may currently be unhoused in the community. There are also recreational activities available such as pool table, TV, and social events or group activities in the community hosted by the team.
Harbourview Place is a CARF accredited home providing care for two adults who each live on a different level of the home. Each level has its own staff, educated in the needs of the client, with the staffing at night shared by both clients. Staff possess skills in providing client personal care as well as supporting individuals with medical / health concerns, and behaviours. Adapting to and understanding different styles of non-verbal communications and tools is essential to their success in supporting these wonderful people. Providing a therapeutic environment, community inclusion, and continually seeking out ways to expand on their quality of life help to make these teams successful.
Matt and Dan’s Home is a CARF accredited 2 bed adult resource in Cumberland which supports 2 higher functioning young men with severe mental illness and significant behavioural challenges. This program focuses on community integration, living skills, and provides a wide array of activities for the men to engage in. The team is engaging and open to developing the program according to the specific interests and needs of these men.
Buckley house is a CARF accredited resource that provides residential support for one adult in a rented home in a quiet Comox neighbourhood. The skilled and compassionate team provides 1:1 support for an adult with significant autism, limited communication skills, and significant behaviours. The focus is on promoting independence for activities of daily living wherever possible and encouraging safe areas of interest.
Nim Nim Home was welcomed into Carmichael Enterprises Residential Programs Ltd in November of 2016. This home and its skilled team of caregivers supports 2 adults with varied physical, mental and cognitive challenges. Each adult resides on a different level within the home so they have an opportunity to live as independently as possible, while still having access to staff support which is shared. Nim Nim’s team works with the individuals in the home assist them in their personal goals, and to inspire and support opportunities to connect with others in the community.
The group home staff are immediately available when a student is unable to manage his/her behavior at school. It is because of this level of support that students in Oceanside's care have always been successful at our school.
