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OUR HISTORY
In 1986, Spectrum Learning Centre was opened to provide for and meet the needs of young offenders in British Columbia. Over the years, and in effort to serve youth of all experiences, circumstances and walks of life, Spectrum Learning Centre has grown to be a wider and more adaptable Youth Resource Organization in the area. Spectrum Learning Centre programs provide 24-hour supervision and are designed to compliment any other services and/or treatments utilized by the youth. It is our goal to make a difference in the lives of youth throughout the BC Lower Mainland by providing them with the tools, resources and support needed in shaping healthy and sustainable lives.
OUR COMMITMENT
MISSION
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To Provide a consistent, safe, positive and nurturing environment that accepts all residents with empathy and understanding.
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To develop a means to enhance and achieve all goals set by persons served and agencies involved.
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To help and encourage residents to develop the skills necessary for them to become positive members of society.
PHILOSOPHY
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All people have value and must be treated with respect.
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All people have the right to a healthy, productive life.
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All people have the right to service that is responsive to individual needs.
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All people have the right to be key participants in decisions that affect them.
OUR PROGRAMS
APPROACH
Service Modality: Spectrum learning Centre uses a person-centered and trauma informed practice that is rooted in establishing trust as a foundation. Our approach to providing care for our residents is built upon an acknowledgement of attachment theory, solution focused and strength-based approaches. The program utilizes these service modalities based on field research and organizational evaluation of best practice service delivery. Caregivers strive to work with clients and their family (when applicable) in a manner that is warm, caring and respectful to identified needs.
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Program planning is ongoing and linked to care team meetings, caregiver, client and stakeholder feedback, program review meetings, statistical collection and review reports. Information is gathered to assist the Care Team in identifying barriers, benefits, trends, and service gaps. Internal and external consultations are fostered to explore ideas and new opportunities with the goal of supporting identified needs and encouraging preventative and forward thinking. This approach encourages all members associated with the persons served to provide an active role in service planning.
HOUSES
Spectrum Learning Centre's Residential Care Services provide 1 to 4 bed residential short and long term placements to youth that are in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The program provides youth and adults a safe, secure, and comfortable home-like setting that is monitored by qualified Caregivers 24 hours 7 days a week. Caregivers and Relief Caregivers focus on assisting clients to stabilize and develop interpersonal skills. Clients are provided with nutritious meals, health care support, crisis and transitional assistance, social skills training, educational, emotional and recreational support. Relationships are forged from a position of respect, dignity, and trust. Caregivers make every attempt to ensure clients take an active role in the planning and delivery of their services and whenever possible, identified advocates, family members and collateral service providers.
Spectrum Learning Centre's residential programs reflect a person-centered approach and are rooted in the principals of strength based, solution focused and community inclusion practices that honour the uniqueness of each client and their needs. Spectrum Learning Centre Inc. administers residential placements by offering intensive specialized services utilizing qualified professionals. Spectrum Learning Centre also provides care for persons referred through Community Living of British Columbia.