SOLO - Supported Independent Living (SIL)

 

SOLO is a community-based program that supports youth in preparing for independence in the community. SOLO provides funding for living expenses and accommodation.

 

Youth meet regularly with a Placement Coordinator who provides ongoing support to increase knowledge in finance, nutrition, shopping on a budget, cooking, home maintenance, personal wellness, problem solving and conflict resolution, communication and relationship skills, employment, education, career search, building support networks and much more.

 

Youth live in their own apartment in the community and as they increase their ability to live independently, there is a gradual withdrawal of support services.

You might be a good fit for the SOLO program if you are:
  • Managing most of your day-to-day activities and personal affairs without a high degree of structure or supervision
  • Demonstrating maturity and readiness for semi-independent living
  • Demonstrating the ability to take responsibility for your choices
  • Eager to learn skills you need to become your successful future-self, whatever that means for you.
  • Eager to be an inter-dependent adult, which means connected people who help you and who you help (no one is true independent, everyone needs someone).
SOLO Program Age/Eligibility:

Youth ages 15-21, inclusive, who have Children’s Services Status can apply.

 

Contact the SOLO Program Manager

 

Former SOLO Program youth:

 

“The staff at Chimo Youth Retreat Centre give youth the spark for building a bright future.”

Former SOLO Program youth:

 

“Chimo is a good place for youth to start their life. They help you last and are very understanding. It is one of the best places for youth rescue.”

 

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre

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To contact staff in individual programs, see Our Team

Main Office

Main Administration, T-SIL, LMT, SWS

Evergreen Court
#103, 10585 111 Street
Edmonton, AB T5H 3E8

 

Email: Administration | T-SIL | LMT | SWS
Ph: (780) 420-0324
Fax: (780) 426-0393

Transitions Office

SOLO

11715 G 108 Ave NW
Edmonton AB T5H 1B8


Email: SOLO
Ph: (780) 408-4890
Fax: (780) 420-0410

Family Wellness & Kinship Care - CSD

#107, 101 Broadway Blvd
Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 2A8

 

Email Us
Ph: (780) 229-3367
Fax: (780) 426-0393

 

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We respectfully acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway / Saulteaux / Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

 

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