community support services
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Assessment Services
Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services
Psychological assessments are provided to preschoolers and other individuals with complex developmental disorders.
Child and Parent Resource Institute
Voluntary services to children and youth from 0 - 18 years of age with complex mental health and/or developmental challenges (and their families) on a short term residential and community basis.
Central West Specialized Developmental Services
Dual Diagnosis Service for adults.
Autism Education and Consultation
Kerry’s Place Autism Services
Providing information to service providers and families about autism spectrum disorder. Individual consultation times for families can be arranged.
Behaviour Supports
Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services
Behaviour assessment and consultation for individuals of any age with a developmental disability.
Intensive Behavioural Intervention
Community Networks of Specialized Care
Dual Diagnosis Justice Service
Case Management
Family Counselling & Support Services
Providing information, supportive counselling and advocacy supports to individuals of any age with a developmental disability.
Infant Development
Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services // County of Wellington Child Care Services
Screening, assessment and intervention services provided to children 0 - 5 years old where there is a risk of, or an established, developmental delay.
Support to licensed childcare centres for children with special needs.
Out of Home Respite Options
Christian Horizons // Community Living Guelph Wellington // Hopewell Homes
Kids Country Club // Darling Home for Kids
Short term stays for children and adults in various supervised settings within the community.
Special Services at Home
Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services // Ministry of Children & Youth Services
Provides individualized programming supports for individuals living at home with their families. For children under the age of 18 years with a physical disability or for individuals of any age with a developmental disability.
Respite Services . Com
respiteservices.com & CHAP Family Brochure
A web based service for families and caregivers. Offers an Independent Service Provider database and family registry for respite.
day program and vocational supports
Developmental Day Programs
Community Living Guelph Wellington
Service options include life skills development, education/literacy, personal interest courses, meaningful activities and volunteering in the community. These programs are offered during the week, usually Monday through Friday.
Most of these services are located at the Adult Day Service in Guelph, Seniors Program in Guelph, and at the Community Living Centres in Centre Wellington (Fergus), Mount Forest, Erin and Harriston.
Passport
Family Counselling & Support Services
The Passport Coordinator assists adults with a developmental disability who have completed school to apply for community participation supports. The Passport Coordinator also assists students nearing secondary school graduation with their transition planning as they prepare to transition from school to community life.
Sheltered Work Environments
Community Living Guelph Wellington // Torchlight Services
The employment training options are designed to meet the needs of and build upon the strengths of the people who participate in the program. Vocational training opportunities are available for adults at ARC Industries and Torchlight Industries in Guelph, and at Production Works and Fergus Woodworking in Centre Wellington.
Supported Community Employment
Community Living Guelph Wellington // Torchlight Services //
ODSP Employment Supports // Second Chance
The Supported Employment Program provides training and support for people with a developmental disability who are searching for paid employment in the community. Services are available throughout Guelph and Wellington County and include:
- assessment of their employment skills
- develop resume and interview skills
- assistance with contacting potential employers and securing employment
- learn new job skills
- on-site job coaching
- promote independence
- community readiness
- achievers night
- networking committees
residential services
Family Home Program
Christian Horizons
Families are recruited, trained and supported in opening their homes to adults with developmental disabilities and including them in their family life. This service is also offered to children on a limited basis.
Group Home
Community Living Guelph Wellington
Residential settings or group homes have three or more people sharing a home with each resident receiving support from workers up to 24 hours per day.
The residential settings are home-like, accommodate people based on their abilities and care requirements and can include seniors, medically fragile, and people who experience challenging behaviours.
The residential settings or homes are located in neighbourhoods in Guelph, Fergus, Belwood, and Mount Forest.
Hopewell Home is a total care residence and home for individuals with severe developmental and physical disabilities.
Supported Independent Living
Community Living Guelph Wellington
People are typically supported in their own apartment. Support can be provided for a limited time in a family or group home setting while a person is preparing to move out on their own. Supported Independent Living is available in Guelph and throughout Wellington County.