Explorer is a community inclusion program for independent young (or just young at heart) adults. Staff support the participants in attaining the skills they need for community integration and recreation.

Explorer is a very busy program where participants are encouraged to develop independent living skills to support their social and recreational goals. Positive outcomes for the individuals attending this program include: reduction in aggressive outbursts, improved mental health, reduction of critical incidents, support of the stakeholders involved in their living situations, increased choice, and improved community access. Participants in this program use transit to access many activities, and have been instrumental in advocating for, and getting, improved bus access in Nanaimo. 

Focus is a community inclusion program that has been operated by JGW Living since July,1994. This program is designed to promote independence in community-based leisure and recreation opportunities for up to 18 adult participants per day.

The program runs during the day Monday to Friday.

Individuals who attend Focus have a tremendous range of abilities, needs, strengths and aspirations, and are a wonderfully supportive and kind group of people. The goals of people attending Focus are to have fun, make friends, and grow the skills they need to be as independent as possible in their lives.