Transforming Organizations to
Employment First Cultures and Services
15/2/2010
Hosted by Mainstream Association for Proactive Community Living and supported by Community Living BC, the BC Employment Development Strategy Network is pleased to announce an exciting two-day event coming to the Lower Mainland on March 15 & 16, 2010.(read more…)

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We've begun our 2010 Membership drive. Become a member!
18/12/2009
Download our 2010 Membership application form.

The Winter 2009 MAPCL Newsletter is Online!
2/12/2009
The Winter 2009 online edition of our newsletter is posted.

The 5th Annual Art Show a huge Success!
1/12/2009
Special Thanks go out to all our contributing artsits and sponsors.

Communicable Diseases / The H1N1 Flu Virus
29/10/2009
An on-line reference guide to official sources of public health information and MAPCL public notices. Translated resources are included. Click here to learn more

The MAPCL 2008-2009 Annual Report is Online for viewing.
6/10/2009
Download the report here.

The MAPCL 2008-2009 Outcomes Management Report is Online for viewing.
6/10/2009
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Employees can now access our Employee Resource Centre.

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Our 2008 Strategic Planning Report is now available for downloading.

Our Elements of Inclusion movie has been posted to our website
7/9/2006 1:40 pm
Our brand new Elements of Inclusion movie has been uploaded for you to view.

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Find out more from our Case For Support in PDF format including:

• Our Philosophy
• Our History
• Our Services
• Our Capacity
• Our Challenges
  

Mainstream Association for Proactive Community Living is the product of societies merging in 1998. The agencies were small and scattered across a large geographic area. The range of programs was impressive, but the effectiveness of some programs operating as stand-alone services without tie-ins to other essential programs were not what they could be. The reach and impact of these smaller agencies as part of a larger more effective whole would be greater. The Mainstream Association has striven to create a close-in, well-managed organization that has many programs providing up to 700 client services each year. Mainstream creates opportunities for independence and growth for individuals with physical, developmental and mental health challenges.

All of the organizations came together sharing a basic underlying philosophy. “People are people, each individual is worthy of our respect and being treated with dignity.” Mainstream walks the walk, demonstrating commitment through non-judgemental attitudes, expressing unconditional acceptance of others and promoting growth from whatever stage of progress we experience individuals.

Although we can never replace families, Mainstream can provide support through creating extended networks, providing secure and safe environments and strengthening self-belief and autonomy in our communities. Trust, confidentiality and privacy are what we provide and expect. Our truest motivation and goal is to promote, establish and participate in an inclusive community.

1. MAPCL was established in 1998 with organizations that had a collective history of more than 20 years each

2. MAPCL has provided integral services to children, adults and seniors to meet socialization, training, life skills and transitional needs

3. MAPCL provides bridge or transitional assistance to move individuals toward higher levels of independence and autonomy