Health Services for Community Living is a community based program to assist adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers who need support with oral health concerns.
Resources
Dental Health Services for Community Living Info Sheet
Learn more about the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a referral required?
Yes, please contact your local Community Dental Hygienist for referral process.
View locations for dental services
Are there eligibility restrictions?
Yes, refer to CLBC website for eligibility requirements.
What does a HSCL Dental Hygienist do?
Program services include:
- Oral health screening
- Oral health service plans for caregivers
- Oral health education for caregiver groups and clients
Find Locations
6 Minute Read
Health & Wellness
Andrea has gone from living in a tent city in Kelowna to full-time employment, owning a car and renting a place of her own thanks to the fentanyl patch program.
/stories/how-fentanyl-patch-transformed-andreas-life
7 Minute Read
Community & Culture
Meet 2 IH volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. Teresa volunteers at RIH; Lee Reid of Nelson is active in the seniors' community.
/stories/ih-volunteers-help-strengthen-our-communities
3 Minute Read
Community & Culture
With her dedication to clinical excellence & inclusive care, Dr. Hilary Brotherhood isn't just a physician, but a trusted community member & thoughtful leader.
/stories/we-are-ih-providing-compassionate-urologic-care-kootenays
3 Minute Read
Health & Wellness
Cold chain management ensures vaccines remain at the correct temperatures during storage, transport and handling. It's a vital system that keeps patients safe.
/stories/cold-chain-how-vaccines-go-manufacturer-your-arm
2 Minute Read
Health & Wellness
This Earth Day, meet some of the IH staff and medical professionals behind our environmental sustainability successes in 2024.
/stories/celebrating-ih-staff-who-are-helping-make-health-care-sustainable
5 Minute Read
Health & Wellness
Learn about the precautions you can take to prevent tick bites and illnesses, and how to remove a tick on yourself, a family member or pet.
/stories/how-prevent-tick-bites-and-tick-borne-diseases
STAY CONNECTED
Receive news and alert posts, and Stories@IH blog posts, right to your inbox!
Sign Up for MyHealthPortal
“I can’t say enough about this service. It allows me to track my blood sugars, helps manage my health and be better informed before my next visit with my family doctor.”
Access your own health information and records on your smartphone, tablet or computer by signing up for Interior Health’s secure patient information system, MyHealthPortal.