BRSI TODAY

         The Board of Directors of BRSI is comprised of dedicated volunteers, a mix of professionals and parents who bring a diverse background and wealth of knowledge to the operation of the organization. The number one concern of the Board and staff is the welfare of the individuals we serve, ensuring that we are providing them with the best care possible as well as being healthy, happy, active, contributing members of the community.  BRSI has recognized this commitment and service from two former long term Board Members, Johanna Sitter and Arlene Perkin, by renaming homes in their honour.  In addition Johanna Sitter received SARC’s Volunteer of Distinction Award at SARC’s AGM - June, 2009.  

          The individuals living in the group homes range in age from  19 to 64 years.  The Diagnoses of these individuals include Down Syndrome, Autism or Autistic tendencies,  FASD, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disability/delay, microcephaly, spastic quadriplegia, hydrocephalus, severe scoliosis, bipolar, OCD.   The Supported Living Program(SLP) provides services to people with a moderate level of disability living in their own homes (usually rented apartments) in the community. Support Workers provide assistance in banking, shopping, meal planning & preparation, physical care & hygiene and recreation. Currently there are 10 people enrolled on the program.  The SLP program is currently providing a meal program to up to 10 individuals - 4 evenings/week.The program is being operated out of the basement of Yvonne’s Home.   The meal program is extremely beneficial to the clients on SLP ensuring they receive proper nutritionally balanced meals, while providing them with social/recreational opportunities.

        The Agency’s day program, BRIDGE (Battlefords Residential Services Inc. Individual Developmental Growth Education) is licensed for 12 individuals with more challenging behaviour and management concerns. This program is a community based, recreation program operating out of 1001 – 111th Street.  The objective of this program is to provide the clients with assistance in personal development, personal care and physical exercise through controlled interaction with the community at large, thus providing a “BRIDGE” between the clients and the community.