A Brief History of New View Society
- New View Society was established in August 1973 to cope with the
de-institutionalization of patients from Riverview Psychiatric Hospital. Adults who were now living in the
community needed social, recreational and work programs to assist them with community integration. New View
Society was formed to meet that need.
- The Society received its initial funding through a Local Initiative Program
Grant from the federal government, Canada Works grants and United Way. The clubhouse services were started and
grew over the next 35 years.
- Over the years, the Society has partnered with such organizations as Douglas
College in providing vocational and educational programs.
- In 1983, the Society expanded with the purchase of two houses, which provided
semi-independent living for 10 individuals.
- In 1984, the Society moved into premises at 2050 Mary Hill
Road.
- In 1990, the Society built Maplewood Manor, an apartment building with 20
independent units. The housing services at New View expanded to provide housing supports to 200
individuals.
- In the late 1990's, "The Place" drop-in centre was opened on Elgin Avenue in
the commercial section of Port Coquitlam. The drop-in provides recreational and social supports for individuals
living with a mental illness in the community.
- In 2003, two additional houses were bought. In total, the four houses owned
by New View provide homes for 20 individuals.
- In 2006, the main premises on Mary Hill Road no longer met fire code
regulations, and an ambitious plan was made to better utilize this property through a residential housing unit
(for 10 individuals) and a Community Mental Wellness Centre. This Centre will continue with current services
and expand to provide additional services to the community.
- In 2008, the capital campaign for the new Community Mental Wellness Centre
began, as well as construction of the 10-unit residential building.
Read the entire history of New View
Society as written by a long time member
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