The provincial government has announced the details of the last of three programs to replace Horizons 106 when it closes next month.
NL Housing will operate the light case management program, which is described as being the closest level of support to fully independent living.
People will be placed in NL Housing units with one or two support visits each week from program staff.
Once it is determined that the person no longer requires that support, they will be allowed to stay in their assigned home, which government believes will help make their final transition more straightforward.
The program is expected to cost $500,000 a year. NL Housing plans to hire on five new staff to support 30 people – 16 of whom currently reside at Horizons 106. Support will include things like life skills development, and household and bill management.
The initiative is in addition to the moderate case management model recently awarded to Stella’s Circle, and the intensive model awarded to Ben Said Services.
Government says all 45 people currently living at Horizons 106 will be placed in one of the three programs, with intake for remaining spots happening in early 2027.
