Central West Specialized Developmental Services, Halton Support Services

Central West Specialized Developmental Services

Site: Oakville - Main Office

Service: Halton Support Services

Record #: MHH0473

Last Full Update: 31 Jul 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-844-7864
Toll Free Phone	1-800-600-2013
Fax	905-849-6980
E-Mail	intake@cwsds.ca
Website	https://cwsds.ca
Contact Form	https://cwsds.ca/contact-us/
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn
Primary Contact	Christine Higenell, Manager, Respite; Phone: 905-844-7864 ext 298

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1975 ORC; 2007 CWSDS
Primary Executive	Patricia Kyle, Chief Executive Officer
Funding	Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Offers service coordination, respite care, and community-based programs tailored to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their care providers in the Halton Region 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 email intake@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
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * evening appointments available upon request
Areas Served	Halton Region
Boundaries	Dufferin County, Halton Region, Peel Region, and Wellington
Eligibility	People with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
Application	Call for information on specific programs
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services
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	Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Health Care ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading	Children with Disabilities ; Health and Developmental Disabilities ; Youth with Disabilities ; Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Resources for Children with Disabilities ; Health & Developmental Disabilities ; Resources for Youth with Disabilities
Service Categories	Case/Care Management ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Family Caregiver Subsidies ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs ; Respite Care Registries ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Case/Care Management ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities

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