Developmental disability support

Get help to stay healthy, independent, and involved in your community if you are an adult with a developmental disability.

This service may include help to:

• Manage health needs, including nursing, rehabilitation, or nutrition support
• Understand and follow care plans
• Address nutrition, oral health, or communication needs related to health
• Advocate for your health needs

Health Services for Community Living (HSCL)

• HSCL clinicians deliver medical services in partnership with Community Living BC (CLBC). CLBC provides support and services through funding from The BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
• HSCL clinicians provide non-emergency services 
• Regional HSCL teams consist of: 
  • Nurses
  • Rehabilitation therapists
  • Dental hygienists 
  • Dieticians 
  • Speech language pathologist

Services are provided in partnership with other care providers and community supports and focus on improving well-being and reducing the need for hospital care.

Eligibility depends on your age, diagnosis, health conditions, level of need, and how much support you currently have. 

For developmental disabilities, eligibility set by the province. Talk to your case manager — or if you do not have one, call the Community Access Line and we'll walk you through it. 

Have the following details and documents ready for yourself or the person you’re calling for:

• A valid BC Services Card
• Full name
• Date of birth
• Home address

Call the Community Access Line. We’ll ask a few questions, learn what you need, and connect you with services. 

South Island: 250-388-2273 / 1-888-533-2273  Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Centre Island: 250-739-5749 / 1-877-734-4101  Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
North Island: 250-331-8570 / 1-866-928-4988
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Health Services for Community Living (HSCL): services are free if you meet Community Living BC (CLBC) eligibility requirements.