Compassionate Care for Your Loved Ones

About Stillwater Community Living

Stillwater Community Living provides person-centred residential supports for adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health challenges. We operate community-based homes in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, delivering care that prioritizes dignity, safety, cultural respect, and quality of life.

Our services support individuals who benefit from structured environments that emphasize personalized care, community living, complex needs support, respite services, positive behavioural support, and interdisciplinary clinical oversight. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, guardians, clinicians, and funding partners to promote stability, independence, and meaningful community inclusion.

We are committed to protecting personal and health information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. We also maintain an accessible complaints and grievance process as part of our commitment to accountability and continuous quality improvement.

Our Mission

To provide safe, supportive, and person-centred residential services that promote stability, independence, and meaningful community inclusion for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Our Vision

A future where individuals with complex needs are respected, empowered, and supported to live meaningful lives with dignity in their communities.

Our Values

• Dignity and Respect – Every person is treated with inherent worth, regardless of ability or diagnosis.
• Person-Centred Care – Individuals are at the centre of all decisions affecting their lives.
• Safety and Accountability – We uphold high standards of care, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Compassion and Empathy – We provide trauma-informed, respectful, and responsive support.
• Collaboration and Partnership – Meaningful outcomes are achieved through teamwork with families, professionals, and communities.
• Growth and Empowerment – We support skill development, resilience, and personal growth.
• Continuous Improvement – We use evidence, feedback, and outcomes to strengthen our services.

Quality, Ethics, and Accountability

Stillwater Community Living operates in compliance with Alberta's Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program, Northwest Territories Health and Social Services standards, and all applicable legislation. We align our services with CARF International standards and are committed to ethical governance, cultural safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Placement & Referrals

Stillwater Community Living offers residential placements for adults (18 years and older) with a documented developmental disability and a co-occurring mental health diagnosis (dual diagnosis).

Eligibility

Placements may be considered for individuals who:

• Are eligible for funding through Alberta PDD or AHS Mental Health or Northwest Territories Health and Social Services
• Benefit from a structured, staffed residential environment
• Require support with daily living, emotional regulation, behavioural support, and community participation

Admissions Procedure

All placements follow a formal intake and assessment process that includes:

• Review of clinical, behavioural, and medical history
• Assessment of support needs, risks, and environmental fit
• Interdisciplinary team consultation
• Confirmation of funding authorization

Placement decisions are made collaboratively and emphasize informed consent, person-centred planning, and long-term stability.

Service Limitations

Admission may not be appropriate if:

• The individual requires 24-hour intensive medical or nursing care beyond the scope of residential services
• Support needs present an unmanageable risk to the individual or others
• Required funding authorization is not in place

Transitions and Planning

Transition planning begins at admission and is reviewed regularly. Discharges or transitions are coordinated collaboratively to ensure continuity of care and respectful, supported change.