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 service coordination
• short term and crisis counselling
• provide assistance with budgeting and managing funds
• assistance in finding accommodation
• provide referral and assistance in accessing community resources and supportive counselling
• assist with coordination and future planning
• call Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-888-941-1121 for information

Children (under 18):

• coordinated intake for children for developmental services in Halton: initial contact point for families and individuals who are interested in accessing residential and non-residential supports
•  provides assistance to families who have a child with developmental disability, for information, referral and accessing services
• assist with coordination of services and future planning
• administer funds authorized by the Special Services at Home (SSAH) Program for children * provide families and or caregivers the option to have funds paid to either the worker or the family * assist in the delivery of the Special Services at Home Program
• call 905-844-7864 ext 221 for more information

Respite Program:

• provides short-term relief to families and or caregivers who support an individual with a developmental disability including people on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• provides relief both in and out of the home
• visit respiteservices.com or Cynthia Minaker, 905-844-7864 ext 333 or email cminaker@cwsds.ca for more information

PassportONE Program:

• helps adults with a developmental disability be involved in their community and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person directed planning
• for adults over the age 18 years and eligibility is confirmed by the Developmental Services of Ontario (DSO)
• helps young people make the transition from school to life as an adult in the community
• supports families and caregivers of an adult with a development disability so they can continue in their supportive role

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * evening appointments available upon request

Call for information on specific programs