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 Beth Watson at 905-844-7864 ext 230 or bwatson@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 Tara Hyatt, Regional Manager or email to thyatt@cwsds.ca

Services and Programs:

• Halton Support Services
• Respite Services

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities * children and youth under age 18 * adults age 18 and over

Call the office or email hr@cwsds.ca