Participation House

What We Believe

We believe with support and encouragement everyone can contribute to the community in a valued and meaningful way. We include and encourage individuals to be active participants in deciding how to live their life.

Participation House Support Services encourages individuals, either alone or in consultation with their family and friends, to play an active role in the decision-making process. As such, the supports PHSS provide are unique to the needs of each individual.

Principles of service

  1. We believe in encouraging and assisting individuals to make their own decisions.
  2. We believe being a valued, participating member of a community improves quality of life.
  3. We believe in the importance of promoting and strengthening family relationships to increase a sense of self.
  4. We believe individuals need to be involved in deciding what services are right for them.
  5. We believe family and friends should play an important role in supporting and advocating for loved ones.
  6. We believe in the development of a community that is interdependent, mutually supportive, and responsive to the needs of all its members.
  7. We believe everyone has the right to live in an enriching environment.
  8. We believe individuals have the right to necessary supports to allow them to be active and valued members of the community.
  9. We believe funding to service providers will be based on the unique needs of the individual.
  10. We believe evaluation is an integral part of improving service.

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