Providing specialized supportive living services, care and support to persons over 18 years of age with developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors and mental health issues * volunteer opportunities available

Services for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities with a focus on complex needs

• clinical services: persons are served by a multidisciplinary team consisting of direct care counsellors and other professionals including physiotherapist, speech language pathologist and speech language assistant, occupational therapist, behaviour therapists, psychologists, nutritionist, nurse specialist, physician and psychiatrist
• 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 

• supports 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 Service

• 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 * individual’s consent must be obtained

Short Term Assessment and Treatment Environment (STATE)

• for those with a dual diagnosis
• provides short-term assessment and 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 * this includes specialized services such as behavioural services, clinical services, 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

Central West Region Passport Agency (CWRPA)

• administers program for adults with a developmental disability who have completed school and are seeking community participation supports

Central West Community Network of Specialized Care

• complex support coordination
• health care facilitation
• dual diagnosis justice coordination
• service system resources
• contact Tara Hyatt, Regional Manager, Email: thyatt@cwsds.ca

Services and Programs:

• Halton Support Services
• Respite Services

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

Call the office or email hr@cwsds.ca