for people like Liz

Liz is a social butterfly. She loves the special events in her apartment building, especially the big parties like the summer barbecue and the Easter and Christmas get-togethers.

Liz is one of five people who reside in one of our supported independent living apartments in Brampton. She enjoys spending time with her Mary Centre support worker and feels reassured that when her primary worker is away, there are other staff members who are also there for her.

In fact, Liz has become increasingly self-sufficient since she moved to her own apartment. If she begins to feel anxious, for example, she now pulls out her 'bag of tricks.' Packed with activities that help her relax, Liz will choose something from the bag - and soon her anxiety has lifted.

Two days every week, Liz answers the telephone in the administration unit at PAR, which helps to provide meaningful work and is operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association.

In her leisure time, Liz enjoys rug hooking, watching her favourite TV programs, listening to music and going to the local Tim Horton's.

Most of all, Liz enjoys living in her own comfortable home.