Developmental disability support

Get support from health professionals who work with adults with developmental disabilities to support health, wellbeing, and quality of life. 

This service may help if:

• You’re an adult with disabilities who needs support with healthcare planning, advocacy, or coordination of services.
• You’re an adult with a developmental disability and need direct care support such as nursing, rehabilitation, nutrition services and dental hygiene. 

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 for one-on-one support. 

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 8:00 p.m.
North Island: 250-331-8570 / 1-866-928-4988
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

If you qualify for this service, you can expect:

• Care planning and advocacy
• Education to help you understand services and make decisions
• Help with daily living, health needs, and community connection
• Nursing, rehab, nutrition, dental hygiene, and swallowing support may be available

Health Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (HSADD):
[formerly Health Services for Community Living - HSCL]

• services are free if you meet Community Living BC (CLBC) qualifying criteria.

If you are unsure whether costs apply to you, contact the program directly. Staff can explain what is covered and any fees based on your situation.