Dawson Creek SCL plans supported housing at former care facility site.
DAWSON CREEK Dawson Creek, city (1991 pop. 10,981), E British Columbia, Canada, near the Alta. border, on Dawson Creek and NE of Prince George. An important grain-shipping center, it is the southern terminus of the Alaska Highway. , B.C. -- The Dawson Creek Society for Community Living plans to develop 22 new apartments with support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for seniors in the Dawson Creek/Pouce Coupe area. DCSCL will convert Peace River Haven into publicly funded Independent Living apartments to provide affordable housing with health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract and supports to seniors. Originally built as an intermediate care facility, Peace River Haven is not functionally suitable for meeting the complex needs of today's residential care clients. The conversion to independent living will offer more choices for seniors with health needs. Federal governments, regional health authorities, and the private and non-profit sectors The nonprofit sector, also called the third sector, civic sector or voluntary sector, is a third area of an economy, distinct from the public sector and the private sector. It is made up of all of the non-profit organizations in the economy. are participating. 604-439-4734
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