Central West Specialized Developmental Services

Site: Oakville - Main Office

Service: Developmental Services

Record #: MHH0476
Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-844-7864
Fax 905-844-3545
E-Mail info@cwsds.ca
Website www.cwsds.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Lisa Cranstoun, Executive Assistant and Partner Liaison; Phone: 905-844-7864 ext 322; Email: lcranstoun@cwsds.ca
Alternate Contact Denise Mitchell, Board Chair

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1975 ORC; 2007 CWSDS
Primary Executive Patricia Kyle, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-844-7864 ext 255; Email: servicefeedback@cwsds.ca
Alternate Executive Amanda Burkholder, Vice President, Supportive Living and Community Supports; Phone: 905-844-7864 ext 224
Funding Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services * Ontario Trillium Foundation * Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) 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
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Areas Served Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Wellington County
Boundaries Dufferin County, Halton Region, Peel Region, and Wellington
Eligibility People with intellectual and developmental disabilities * children and youth under age 18 * adults age 18 and over
Application Call the office or email hr@cwsds.ca
Languages English ; French
Fees None

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (Central Oakville)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
53 Bond St
Oakville, ON L6K 1L8
Intersection Kerr St and Rebecca St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Health Care ; Housing / Shelter ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Health & Developmental Disabilities ; Health and Developmental Disabilities ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support ; Supportive Housing
Service Categories Case/Care Management ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Case/Care Management ~ Intellectual Disabilities ; Case/Care Management ~ Older Adults ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Geriatric Assessment ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Mental Health Evaluation ~ Dual Diagnosis ; Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities ~ Dual Diagnosis ; Respite Care Registries ; Respite Care Subsidies ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities

Copyright

Copyright Information This listing is copyright © 2024 Ontario Health atHome

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Halton Support Services
Coordinates community services and supports for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as complex needs, who live in Halton Adults (18+): * provides serv ... [More]
Respite Services
* on-site respite house at Bond St in Oakville in a separate house and serves individuals with multiple needs from over the age of five (serving families of Halton, Peel, Dufferin, Waterloo, Wellingt ... [More]