About LAMADA

Community LAMDA provides residential accommodation and support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

PROGRAM SERVICES

Organization Name:	Community Living Alternatives for the Mentally  (Community LAMDA) Disabled Association  Disabled Association FORMTEXT
Organization Address:	#103, 1920-29 Ave. S.W. Calgary, AB T3E 2J8
Program Name:	Community LAMDA
Name of Organization’s Appointed Representative:	Chair: Fay Herrick Phone 271-1897 Treasurer Faye Knudson 403-646-5609
Phone Number:	Killarney: (403) 242-7740 Cell: 403- Mission:   (403) 228-2625 Cell: 403-607-1338
Fax Number:	Killarney: (403) 242-7740 Mission:   (403) 228-2625
Email:	victoria_lamda@shaw.ca Jarek_lamda@shaw.ca
Mailing Address  (if different from organization mailing address):	Killarney: #103, 1920-29 Ave. S.W. Calgary   T3E 2J8 Mission: #100, 316-20 Ave S.W. Calgary, T2S 0E5
Program Address (if different from organization mailing address):	Killarney: #103, 1920-29 Ave. S.W. Mission: #100, 316-20 Ave S.W.

Target Population.

1. Individuals with current diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness whose symptoms have resulted in a significant level of disability.
2. Individuals who qualify for AISH/CPP or other pensions
3. Individuals whose symptoms have affected functioning in one or more major area of life and could result in a significant and persistent disability without intervention.
4. Individuals whose symptoms have not yet affected their functioning in major areas in life but would likely result in a loss of ability to function in one or more areas without intervention.
5. Individuals who are adults age 18-65.

Exclusion Criteria: current substance abuse, current dangerous behaviours, current suicidal ideation and personality disorder as primary diagnosis.

Services   

Community LAMDA provides independent living support services for individuals, who are afflicted with severe and persistent mental illness resulting in a significant level of disability, particularly those afflicted with schizophrenia.  There are two facilities, owned by Calgary Housing Company. 

Killarney: 1920-29^th ST.  S.W. provides sixteen (two bedroom) apartments for 32 consumers.

Mission: 316-20^th Ave S.W. provides 30 (one bedroom) apartments for 30 consumers. 

Both locations have support workers working Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:00 who are responsible for the intake of new consumers to the LAMDA program.  They also offer social, leisure, educational and skill development activities.  These include: meal planning, grocery shopping, household maintenance, money management, transportation, personal hygiene, health concerns, administrative assistance, leisure and community activities, goal setting, strategy and evaluation.  Services are provided on an individual basis as well as in group settings, such as support counselling, advocacy and liaison with mental health case management.  Monthly general meetings and Tenant Representative Meetings are held to discuss and suggest activities of interest.

• Calgary Housing Company is responsible for the building operations and rent.   LAMDA’s staff communicates with Calgary Housing on an ongoing basis regarding consumer concerns, rent review form, apartment inspections and maintenance concerns.  Most communication between consumers and Calgary Housing is directed through LAMDA’s staff so they can provide the support that is needed.  Community LAMDA’s staff also meets on an ongoing basis with Calgary Housing Property Managers and Social Workers to discuss any concerns.

 

LAMDA staff:

•  work directly on ongoing basis with the consumers’ Case Managers, Support Teams and Families.  Case Managers come from multiple sources that include the Alberta Mental Health Clinics, Day Programs and Hospitals. 
• communicate with AISH workers on ongoing bases regarding financial concerns and AISH review forms.
• are involved with the interagency meetings and Community Rounds on ongoing base.
• support consumers’ involvement at Schizophrenia Society, Potential Place, Self Help and Canadian Mental Health Association.
• provide tours and presentation regarding the services that LAMDA provides to all interested.

 

Referral process

Informal referral process sources include medical professional, family members, friends and self. A referral form is submitted to LAMDA.

Potential resident meets with staff for an intake interview and must have case management support.

Potential Killarney resident will also be interviewed with the potential room-mate

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