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Service Description:
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Providing specialized supportive living services, care and support to persons over 18 years of age with intellectual and developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors, and mental health issues with a focus on complex needs- clinical services: persons are served by a multidisciplinary team consisting of direct care counsellors and other professionals
- ongoing assessment, treatment and management
- opportunities for basic life skill development, workshop activities and for some supported employment
- a ten bed activity-based respite program for children and adults with complex needs
- managing Halton Support Services, a community service for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as complex needs, who live in the Halton Region contact intake@cwsds.ca for more information
Day Services - support people with an intellectual disability, including those with complex needs, to meet their community participation aspirations and desires as outlined in their Personal Support Plans
- Individuals have a range of activities in which they can participate, including an on-site greenhouse, a laundry service that supports some of the community-based homes, swimming, landscaping, and supporting the Town of Oakville’s park clean-up program
Dual Diagnosis Services- provides consultation, comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, interpretation, on site support and follow up, mentoring and education/training
- Dual Diagnosis Justice Coordinators support individuals through the criminal justice system and to ensure supports are in place to reintegrate into community life * serve individuals 18 years old and up * referrals can be made by the individual, family, service providers, courts, police or anyone involved with the individual * consent must be obtained
Short Term Assessment and Treatment Environment (STATE)- for those with a dual diagnosis
- short-term treatment to help individuals integrate back into their home and community
- four beds available and typical programs last between 6-12 months
- eligibility is determined based on the person’s needs, the person already receiving services through the Dual Diagnosis team, and resource capacity
Supportive Living Services
- provide Supportive Living at eleven homes in the communities of Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Halton Hills and Georgetown
- offer person-directed services to improve the quality of life and help people reach their full potential including specialized services such as behavioural, clinical, and day services
- specialized geriatric supports help older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities * committed to prioritizing a person’s dignity through their changing health and wellness needs, allowing them to age in place with minimal disruption
Passport Program- administers provincially funded Passport Program, providing financial support to people with developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate more fully in their community and achieve personal goals * contact 905-844-8888 ext 222 or email to passport@cwsds.ca
Central West Community Network of Specialized Care- complex support coordination
- work with healthcare, social services, and community partners to improve coordination, access, and quality of care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and complex needs
- service system resources
- contact intake@cwsds.ca
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