THE BATTLEFORDS — Battlefords Residential Services Inc. reached a milestone last week by celebrating its 40th anniversary providing residential and support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Battlefords Residence Committee amalgamated with the Battlefords Developmental Centre and Residence Association to become Battleford Residential Services Inc. At that time, there were two group homes, a supported living program and a children’s group home. Today, Battlefords Residential Services Inc. operates six group homes for 35 individuals, a Supported Living Program for 11 individuals and a day program, BRIDGE, for 12 individuals. The agency started with five employees and now has 100.
Battlefords Residential Services Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization under the guidance of a volunteer board of directors. Over the past 40 years, BRSI has evolved to ensure it is meeting the needs of the community, not only through the expansion of its group homes and day program, but by continuing to provide care for individuals with high health care needs, supporting those with demanding, complex behavioural challenges and those living on their own in the community. This milestone is a reflection of BRSI’s growth as an organization but also growth in the individuals served and growth in the community. For the past four decades BRSI has worked to empower and support people to live their best lives. Every day BRSI is striving to do more to build a life of inclusion and opportunities.
Battlefords Residential Services Inc.’s ultimate goal for all individuals supported is for each to live their best life possible. If you would like to know more about BRSI or would like to donate, or become a board member, check out the BRSI Facebook page or email [email protected]
