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AbleLiving Services Acclaim Health AFS Interculture Canada 203-1255 Vanrose St. 2370 Speers Rd. 1100 - 1425 Rene Levesque Blvd. W., Mississauga ON L5V 2B2 Oakville ON L6L 5M2 Montreal Quebec H3G 1T7 Phone: 905-821-9944 Phone: 905-827-8800 Phone: 905-631-8398 Fax: 905-821-9944 Fax: 905-827-3390 www.afscanada.org www.ableliving.org www.acclaimhealth.ca AFS Interculture Canada is an AbleLiving is a nonprofit agency that Acclaim Health is a registered charity, international, voluntary, non- provides a number of service options, offering health care and community governmental, non-profit organization supportive housing, attendant outreach services. It’s our goal to bring joy, dignity that provides intercultural learning services, homemaking program, and and quality of life to each individual we opportunities for youth from around the respite services. care for. During every home visit, client world. AFS has representatives in 50 walk, scheduling call and interaction, our countries, including AFS Interculture Our commitment is to provide service clients can rest assured they are receiving Canada. The program has over 13,000 with spirit, which means meeting dedicated, professional care and support participants every year. expectations on the performance level by our staff. and exceeding expectations on a AFS also offers programs for Canadian personal level. We do this every day. These individuals deliver the high quality youth to go abroad – live in one of many of service that the community expects, countries, stay with a host family and Our vision statement is that we are the ensuring we achieve our mission to attend the local high school. As well as leader in providing independent living provide people with quality, community programs for international youth to come services. Our Mission statement is to based health care solutions, to the Halton to Canada to live with a host family and provide support that enables individuals region. attend school here for up to a full school to remain independently in their own year. AFS programs are wonderful, homes. We’re here to help: culturally enriching experiences for both ______• Nursing the participant and the host family. • Home & Personal Support ______Access Counselling • Alzheimer Day Programs & Family Services • Alzheimer Support & Education The AIDS Network serving 460 Brant St., St. 200 • Friendly Visiting Program Hamilton, Haldimand, Norfolk Burlington ON L7R 4B6 • Special Steps Program & Brant Phone: 905-637-5256 • Tele-Touch Program Fax: 905-637-8221 • Hospice Visiting 140 King St. E., St. 101 • Bereavement Services Hamilton ON L8N 1B2 Access Counselling is a family • Palliative Care Consultation Program Phone: 905-749-4898 counselling agency serving Halton (for health care providers) Fax: 905-528-6311 Region since 1968. We take pride in our www.aidsnetwork.ca long standing service to families. Over ______the years, we have helped thousands of The Agency consist of: Support, people struggling with issues of family ADAPT: Halton Alcohol, Drug Education and Community Development conflict, family breakdown, depression, & Gambling Assessment, workers. We provide one to one and grief and loss, family violence or sexual Prevention and Treatment group counselling, practical and social abuse. We are here to help in time of support services, workshops, training, 165 Cross Ave., Ste. 203 crisis. education and raising the awareness (Head Office) Oakville ON L6J 0A9 about HIV related issues as well as Phone: 905-693-4250 Funding is received from the Ministry of presenting the most recent accurate Fax: 905-876-1978 Community & Social Services, Ministry information about HIV and AIDS related of the Attorney General & United Ways of www.haltonadapt.org subjects. Burlington & Greater Hamilton, Oakville and Milton. ADAPT is a community outpatient We provide: addiction treatment agency providing • Counselling and Case Management We gratefully acknowledge the support support and services to anyone whose • Referrals and advocacy of our donors, local Service Clubs and life has been affected by drugs, alcohol • Practical Support organizations whose contributions ensure or problem gambling concerns. Programs • Health Promotion that we can reach more families in need. are available for young people, adults • Workshops/Skills Development and family members. All services are • Home/hospital/community visits Together, we make a difference. free, confidential, supportive and client • Facilitated Support Groups ______centered and available throughout the • Complementary Therapies Halton Region. • Social Activities/Events ______• Community development • Education/training for service providers Outreach and awareness for affected communities ______

Halton Resource Directory 2015 3 Alzheimer Society of Halton Autism Ontario Big Brothers Big Sisters Halton with Behavioural Supports Halton Chapter 464 Morden Rd. Oakville ON L6K 3W4 Ontario Community Outreach 4361 Harvester Rd. Burlington ON L7L 5M4 Phone: 905-330-2355 Fax: 905-339-2354 Team Burlington Phone: 416-246-9592 Fax: 416-246-9417 www.bbbshalton.ca 2345 Wyecroft Rd. Oakville ON L6L 6L8 www.autismontario.com Phone: 905-633-3494 For nearly one hundred years, Big Fax: 905-827-2608 Autism Ontario (formerly Autism Brothers Big Sisters has been making www.alzhn.ca Society Ontario) is the leading source a positive difference in the lives of of information and referral on autism our nation’s youth by developing To alleviate the personal and social and one of the largest collective voices and implementing a wide range of consequences of Alzheimer’s disease representing the autism community. mentoring programs. Big Brothers and other dementias and to promote Big Sisters offers a wide range of research. Members are connected through a mentoring opportunities to meet the volunteer network of Chapters throughout varied needs of volunteers, children We aim to accomplish this by offering the Province of Ontario. and families including one-to-one and free counselling and education programs group programs for in and out of school for persons that have been diagnosed We are guided by a Board of Directors, programs. with a dementia and their friends and composed primarily of parents of families. individuals with autism, plus a host of Big Brothers Big Sisters serve as role volunteers and respected professionals models: our mentors teach by example Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) who provide expertise and guidance to the importance of giving and giving Community Outreach Team is a program the organization on a volunteer basis. back, of staying in school, and of funded through the Ministry of Health and having respect for family, peers and is a partnership between the Alzheimer Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing community. Society and the Crisis Outreach and public awareness about autism and the Support Team (COAST). day-to-day issues faced by individuals Each time we pair a child with a mentor with autism, their families, and the or introduce a group of students The Outreach Team was created to assist professionals with whom they interact. to an in-school program, we start individuals and families living in the something incredible – a life-changing community who are affected by cognitive The association and its chapters share relationship built on friendship, trust impairment, resulting in responsive or common goals of providing information and empowerment. challenging behaviours. and education, supporting research, and ______advocating for programs and services for the autism community. Bob Rumball Association for APSGO - Burloak Support Group ______the Deaf (BRAD) PAH! (Association of Parent Support Bartimaeus Inc. 255 ON St. S. Milton ON L9T 2M5 Groups in Ontario) Phone: 905-878-2639 600 Brant St. Fax: 905-878-0177 Help for Parents of Acting-Out Youth Burlington ON L7R 2G9 1-800-488-5666 www2.bobrumball.org/content/2/Home Phone: 905-634-8903 www.apsgo.ca Fax: 289-288-2975 It is the mission of the Bob Rumball www.bartimaeus.com APSGO is a non-profit registered charity, Associations for the Deaf to build offering help to parents of acting-out better futures for Deaf and Deafblind Bartimaeus supports people of all youth (ages 10 to 30). children and adults with special needs, ages who are experiencing emotional, to help them reach their full potential, to behavioural, psychological and/or In a non-judgmental and caring experience a higher quality of life and developmental problems. atmosphere, parents are offered strive to be contributing members of strategies to use in difficult situations, society. Bartimaeus offers many direct services a plan to work on each week, and a to clients with complex needs, as well phone list of member mentors to contact The Milton Day Centre serves a large as customized training and consultation for support, if needed between weekly population that stretches across a wide services to customers throughout ON, meetings. area from Burlington to Guelph, and Quebec and the Maritimes. from Cambridge-Kitchener-Waterloo to ______APSGO serves the Greater Toronto Area, Orangeville. This area currently lacks including Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton adequate facilities for the Deaf. The multi- and surrounding areas. use facility provides ideal space for the ______many programs offered; this includes the Day Program, an open concept Common Room, and a Wellness Room and as well it serves as the administration hub for the Bob Rumball Associations for the Deaf.

Halton Resource Directory 2015 4 In addition to the Day Centre, the Bob Breathe Better-Live Better Burlington Accessibility Rumball Associations for the Deaf operates a collection of group homes Mississauga Halton Community Advisory Committee (BAAC) which provide a barrier-free, supportive COPD Education Program Burlington City Hall setting for individuals of varying levels 426 Brant St. Burlington ON L7R 3Z6 Queen Elizabeth Park Community and of independence and need. The Bob Phone: 905-335-7600 Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd. and Rumball Association for the Deaf, in Fax: 905-335-7675 partnership with Reach Out Centre for Milton Sports Centre Kids ROCK, offers PAH! a deaf children’s 605 Santa Maria Blvd. www.burlington.ca/accessibility mental health service which is accessible Phone: 647-201-8175 to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals Fax: 905-813-4529 BAAC is a volunteer citizen’s advisory committee to Burlington City Council. and their families. www.breathbetterlivebetter.com The BAAC provide advice on the identification, removal and prevention Services are available to children and Breathe Better-Live Better Mississauga of barriers to people with disabilities youth, 0-18 years, who are Deaf or hard Halton Community COPD Education in the municipality’s by-laws, policies, of hearing, have mental health issues Program is a program designed to programs and services. The BAAC works who live in Peel, Halton or Dufferin or provide education and support to in partnership with the city to create the attend E.C. Drury Provincial School for individuals with mild to moderate Chronic Corporate Accessibility Plan and provides the Deaf. Individualized services may Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) input to staff and council about matters include: – also known as Chronic Bronchitis and of accessibility. The committee reviews • Assessment Emhysema. • Individual, Family & Group Treatment site plans and drawings as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities • Wraparound Planning This program is currently being offered Act. In addition, the BAAC participates in • Parent Relief at 2 locations in Halton: Queen Elizabeth public awareness activities in and around • Training & Education Park Community and Cultural Centre, Burlington throughout the year. • Advocacy 2302 Bridge Rd. and Milton Sports ______• Links to informal & community Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd. supports ______The primary goal of this program is Burlington Fire Department to help people with COPD learn ways 837 Ironstone Dr. Burlington ON L7L 5T8 Bodiworks Centre for to manage this condition, slow its’ Phone: 905-637-8207 progression and improve their quality Specialized Wellness www.burlington.ca/fire of life. There is no cost to attend this 8-3115 Glen Erin Dr. program however a physician referral is Our team of highly trained and caring Mississauga ON L5L 1J3 required. Program brochures and referral professionals provide vital services such Phone: 905-608-9314 forms are available by calling the number as emergency response, prevention above or visit our website. www.healthisfreedom.net and education to more than 175,000 ______urban and rural Burlington residents.Fire The BODiWORKS Centre for Bridging the Gap prevention through public education is a Specialized Wellness of Mississauga priority of the Burlington Fire Department. is a unique health centre that provides 1445 Norjohn Crt. #1&2 We will provide information about home individualized plans for adults, teens Burlington ON L7L 0E6 fire safety, carbon monoxide, smoke and children. We provide exercise Phone: 905-802-0862 alarms, and our alarm assistance prescription, specialty movement Fax: 905-333-1844 program for persons with disabilities and therapies, assessments and www.bridgingthegaphalton.ca Burlington homeowners over the age of diagnostics, seminars and advocacy for 65. natural nutrition. Bridging the Gap strives to provide ______readily and easily accessible support for Programs offered are: youth between the ages of 16-24 residing Burlington Public Library • The Adapted Gym Program (AGP) in the Halton Region who are homeless for special needs children and teens, or are at risk of becoming homeless. 2331 New St., Burlington ON L7R 1J4 adult special needs movement Bridging the Gap is committed to Phone: 905-639-3611 therapies (children with cognitive fostering a youth directed, strength based www.bpl.on.ca and neurological/developmental approach to assisting youth in achieving disorders, CP, Down Syndrome, their goals. Burlington Public Library is a tax- ABI, developmental delay, metabolic supported charitable organization with disorders and physical impairments) Bridging the Gap fosters partnerships seven branches citywide. We provide a • Adult Preventative health programs with service providers in the Halton wide variety of services and programs and Older Adult RENEW Program Region to maintain a positive, reputable, for people of all ages and abilities. (adults with Alzheimer’s and and constructive approach in our service Visitors can access a vast array of Parkinson’s Disease, cardiac and to youth. resources on-site and online. The library neurological functional movement ______belongs to everyone in the community, disorder and individual’s that have regardless of their differences, and is been involved in motor vehicle free to join if you live, work, or go to accidents, or suffered strokes) school in Halton Region. ______

Halton Resource Directory 2015 5 Camelot Centre Camp Kodiak / Club Kodiak Canadian Mental Health Association Adult Day Program Inc. 4069 Pheasant Run Halton Region Branch Mississauga ON L5L 2C2 370 Shoreacres Rd. 1540 Cornwall Rd., Oakville ON L6J 7W5 Phone: 905-569-7595 Burlington ON L7L 2H5 Phone: 905-693-4270 Fax: 905-569-6045 Phone: 905-632-2396 Fax: 905-693-9183 www.campkodiak.com www.camelotcentre.com www.halton.cmha.ca www.clubkodiak.com Camelot Centre Adult Day Program Inc. is CMHA-HRB provides support, including a registered charity and not for profit day Camp Kodiak is a gentle, non- case management, crisis support and program for intellectually disabled adults competitive camp for children & teens free walk-in counselling, to people who in Halton. with and without ASD, NLD, LD & have mental health and/or addiction ADHD. We provide a SOCIAL SKILLS concerns. They also offer education We offer creative and individualized PROGRAM, and ACADEMIC PROGRAM about mental health, wellness, and programming for adults over the age and over 50 sports and activities. addictions as well as information about of 20, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 community services. More information is pm. In operation for 7 years we maintain We have a professional staff and a 2-to-1 available on our website. an intimate, respectful environment camper-to-staff ratio. Campers & staff are ______for those with moderate to high levels housed in comfortable lakefront cabins of independence, but who are not with electricity and full bathrooms and Canadian Red Cross employable. showers. 262 Guelph Line, Burlington ON L7R 3K7 Camelot Centre is fully insured with We have a doctor and 3 RNs on staff. Phone: 905-637-5664 professional staff, the program runs Complimentary airport service and Fax: 905-637-2577 September to June, with two week transportation to and from Toronto is www.redcross.ca summer camps offered in July and provided. August. Canadian Red Cross, Burlington Branch, Club Kodiak is a gentle, non-competitive provides economical transportation, Daily program fees are $45.00, payable at summer resort for young adults with with reliable, screened volunteer the beginning of each month. Programs ASD, NLD, LD and ADHD. We provide Dr.rs, to medical and compassionate include: life skills, physical recreations, a SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM, a LIFE appointments for seniors and vulnerable educational instruction, work with iPads SKILLS PROGRAM and over 30 sports residents. Meals on Wheels volunteers and computers, community participation and activities. deliver nutritious and affordable hot and art instruction. and frozen meals, while providing ______We have a professional staff and a friendly interaction, to help seniors live 3-to-1 guest-to-staff ratio. Everyone is independently. Our HELP program rents Cameron Helps housed in comfortable, modern, lakefront healthcare products, mobility, bathing cottages with kitchens, dining rooms, and toileting aids, such as walkers, 230 Lake Promenade bathrooms and showers. Toronto ON M8W 1B1 bath seats and commodes to provide Phone: 416-937-5890 temporary assistance to post-operative, We have a nurse on staff. Complimentary frail or ill clients, with a written referral www.cameronhelps.ca airport service and transportation to and from a registered healthcare professional. www.teamunbreakable.ca from Toronto is provided. ______Various levels of Emergency and We want youth to feel Unbreakable. The Canadian Hearing Society Standard First Aid, including CPR with CameronHelps is dedicated to reducing AED, certification courses are conducted teen suicide by improving youth 2227 South Millway, Suite 300 at our branch on a regular basis, as mental health. Our flagship program, Mississauga ON L5L 3R6 well as babysitting courses for over 11 Team Unbreakable, is a recreational Phone: 905-608-0271, ext. 239 year olds. Disaster management service run program delivered in over 30 high Fax: 905-608-8241 information is available and donations to schools. www.chs.ca our worthwhile efforts are accepted. ______We also support run therapy programs in The Canadian Hearing Society is the over 8 hospitals, community and family leading provider of services, products health agencies. McMaster University and information that: partners with us in researching the • Remove barriers to communication impact of exercise on mental well-being. • Advance hearing health • Promote equity for people who are We organize events related to suicide culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened prevention, and are helping to reduce the and hard of hearing. stigma attached to mental illness. ______

Halton Resource Directory 2015 6 The Centre for Skills Development • Swallowing difficulties Canoe Therapy • Speech or articulation difficulties 8-3455 Fairview St., Burlington, ON L7R 2R4 and Training (The Centre) • Language delay Phone: 888-231-0231 Bay Area Learning Centre • Literacy www.canoetherapy.ca 860 Harrington Crt, Burlington ON L7N 3N4 • Stuttering Phone: 905-333-3499 / 1-888-315-5521 • Communication difficulties after Canoe is a gentle, creative and caring Fax: 905-634-2775 stroke or head injury • Voice therapy environment for your child to reach www.thecentre.on.ca their full potential. It’s a place filled with Chorus Speech & Hearing is located in inspiration, understanding and patience. The Centre for Skills Development and the new Palermo Professional Centre, Where children learn and grow, one Training (The Centre) provides career at Old Bronte Road and Dundas. We paddle at a time. It’s a place to explore and workforce development programs address all types of communication new worlds and new faces. at locations across Halton Region and concerns. More information is available in Mississauga. Individuals receive free on our website or by calling us at number Canoe brings you to places you never hands-on support to find a new job above. dreamed of. At Canoe, we’re all in this or change careers at our employment ______together, guiding you in the right direction services sites in Burlington, Clarkson, on your biggest adventure called life. Milton and Oakville. City of Burlington Diversity At Canoe, our therapists work together, For newcomers to Canada, The Centre Programs all the time. We like to call it an integrated offers no cost English language training, 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington ON L7M 4J8 approach to therapy. They are all trained settlement services and job search Phone: 905-332-1996 to think differently and to approach support in Burlington, Georgetown, Fax: 905-336-9558 therapy from a more holistic perspective. Milton and Oakville. Above all, our therapists are truly www.cms.burlington.ca/page449.aspx passionate about what they do. Based in Burlington, our skilled trades training programs in Electrical, The City of Burlington offers quality social They are smart, caring people who have Construction, and Millwright/Machining and recreational programs for children, open dialogues to communicate best get students job ready and earning within youth, teens and adults with disabilities practices within their particular fields. a matter of weeks. living in the Burlington and surrounding areas. Our programs foster a safe, Each therapist builds a strong Employers can take advantage of our welcoming and inclusive environment relationship with the child and their family. free hiring and recruitment support that promotes individuality, acceptance So when you visit the clinic, you can services as well as professional fee- and confidence in the participants. relax-your children are in good hands. based corporate training, outplacement At the end of the day, our goal is to help services, and facility rental services. For Our qualified staff are trained to work children thrive and become confident, more information visit our website (listed with various disabilities and adhere to happy and successful in life. above). the HIGH FIVE Standards in Healthy ______Child Development. Our knowledge and passion enhances and maintains The Centre for Education Chorus Speech and Hearing the high level of quality programming for the individuals with disabilities in our and Training – Newcomer 230-2525 Old Bronte Rd. community. Information Centre Oakville ON L6M 4J2 Phone: 289-856-9933 The City of Burlington is hoping to 171 Speers Rd., St. 20 Fax: 289-837-3580 engage parents and participants at this Oakville ON L6L 5V5 event to not only provide information Phone: 905-949-0049 www.choruscare.ca on current programs, but also to gather www.haltonjobs.ca Chorus Speech and Hearing Centre information and feedback as to the type takes care of a variety of communication of programming that they would be The Centre for Education & Training concerns, providing hearing services interested in seeing. (TCET) is a not-for-profit progressive for children 4 and up, plus speech and ______corporation. We enhance the self- language assessments and therapy sufficiency and effectiveness of for clients of all ages. Our registered individuals and organizations by offering audiologists and speech-language customized education, training and pathologists provide professional career resource solutions. and honest service in a friendly and welcoming environment. TCET provides services such as: • Employment Services We specialize in the following areas: • Settlement Information Services • Hearing loss • Settlement Language Services • Hearing aids • Youth Programs • Custom ear molds ______• Tinnitus • Auditory Processing Disorders • Auditory verbal therapy

Halton Resource Directory 2015 7 Community Development Community Living Burlington Community Living Halton Burlington Age-Friendly (CLB) North Halton (CLNH) Seniors Council 3057 Mainway Dr., Burlington ON L7M 1A1 917 Nipissing Rd., Milton, ON L9T 5E3 Phone: 905-336-2225 Phone: 905-878-2337 860 Harrington Crt., Burlington ON L7N 3N4 Fax: 905-335-9919 Fax: 905-878-5413 Phone: 905-632-1975 Fax: 905-632-0778 www.clburlington.ca www.clnh.on.ca www.cdhalton.ca Community Living Burlington was Community Living North Halton envisions www.burlingtonagefriendly.ca established in 1955 and is Burlington’s a society that honours and protects the

oldest and largest non-profit charitable innate value and equality of each one Community Development Halton (CDH) organization. For 60 years, we have of its people - without discrimination. is a nonprofit agency in Halton Region dedicated ourselves to enriching We believe that all persons should committed to social development for all the quality of life, development and have the right to experience the members of our community. We have 2 community integration of individuals with security of unquestioned inclusion distinct programs; Social Planning and developmental disabilities. in their community neighbourhoods. Volunteer Halton. Community Living North Halton offers We achieve this by providing individuals Adult Residential Services, Life-Skill The Burlington Age-Friendly Seniors who have a developmental disability with: Programs (Community Connections), Council collaborates and partners with • Residential Settings Horizon Packaging, Community Catering, groups and individuals working to create • Adult Day Programs Supported Employment, Child and Family an age-friendly city. We are funded by a • Integrated Preschools Services, Respite and Recreational Trillium grant and CDH is the flow through • Supported Employment Programs (such as, Friday Friends, agency. • School to work transitions Saturday Centre and Drop In Centre). ______• Public education and advocacy ______• Snoezelen room services Community Development • Respite services Community Living North Halton Halton - Volunteer Halton • Family Support • Employment services completing (CLNH) Lunch Box Café 860 Harrington Crt., Burlington ON L7N 3N4 packaging services, mailings, etc 917 Nipissing Rd., Milton, ON L9T 5E3 Phone: 905-632-1975 (ARC Industries) Phone: 905-878-2337 Fax: 905-632-0778 Fax: 905-878-5413 www.volunteerhalton.ca The mission of Community Living www.clnh.on.ca Burlington is to enrich the quality of life,

Volunteer Halton is a program of and to promote community integration Lunch Box Cafe is open to community Community Development Halton and and inclusion of individuals who have a groups for catering, dine-in breakfast or as such provides unique services to the developmental disability. lunch or take-out healthy meals cooked entire Halton Region. Volunteer Halton’s ______on site at the café. The café, in line with mandate is to strengthen communities by CLNH’s vision, is part of “a community building a strong civil society that fosters Community Living Burlington where everyone belongs and is valued.” equity at the community level. Dream Weavers ______Located in Burlington and serving the 3057 Mainway Dr., Burlington ON L7M 1A1 Halton Region (Burlington, Oakville, Phone: 905-336-2225 Community Living North Halton Milton and Halton Hills), Volunteer Fax: 905-335-9919 Voice Committee Halton is an advocate and catalyst for www.clburlington.ca 917 Nipissing Rd., Suite B Milton ON L9T 5E3 volunteerism, providing leadership and Phone: 905-691-5290 support for volunteer efforts to build the Dream Weavers is a group in which Fax: 905-878-5413 capacity of the community. Volunteer people who like to make a positive Halton advocates for volunteer rights and change for all in their own community, www.clnh.on.ca expectations through its membership and meet, discuss ideas and act. If people association with provincial and national want to see a change in how they live day The Community Living North Halton organizations. to day, this is the forum to make things Voice Committee is a group of individuals happen. This group is for individuals who with disabilities in which people learn Within the Halton community, Volunteer reside in Burlington and are involved with how to speak up and advocate on Halton supports non-profit agencies Community Living Burlington. behalf of themselves and other who live with training, an online matching ______in the north Halton region.The Voice program, consulting and the promotion Committee was created in 2006 and is an of volunteerism such as Volunteer Week organized group of individuals residing celebrations. in north Halton who are supported ______through Community Living north Halton. We promote awareness in rights of individuals being supported through association of Community Living North Halton. ______Halton Resource Directory 2015 8 Community Living Oakville (CLO) Community Youth in Action ______301 Wyecroft Rd. Oakville ON L6K 2H2 Network (CYAN) Conseil Scolaire Viamonde Phone: 905-844-0146 2200 Sawgrass Dr., Oakville ON L6H 6M8 7585 Financial Dr. Brampton ON L6Y 5P4 www.communitylivingoakville.org Phone: 905-257-6029 Phone: 416-278-7651 www.thecyan.org Fax: 905-455-0109 Community Living Oakville strives to be the provider of choice in supporting Community Youth in Action Network (CYAN) Conseil scolaire Viamonde is a French individuals with developmental is a youth driven organization that promotes language school board that has schools disabilities, and their families, in Oakville. and fosters the value of community service, in the Centre-South-West regions of engagement, wellness and leadership. We Ontario. From Windsor in the west to We encourage and support full have an exciting line up of programs that will Trenton in the east, and from the Niagara community participation while allow youth to learn, take action and make a Peninsula in the south to the edge of providing quality services, supports difference, all while earning volunteer hours. Algonquin Park in the north, we cover and opportunities, enabling people with an area of 68,180 km². Viamonde and its developmental disabilities to live active, Our programs include: schools are dedicated to their students, rewarding and fulfilling lives. Days of Action: Once a month CYAN hosts offering them an education that reflects a community wide volunteer day inspired the values of ethics, engagement, effort, We provide quality programs and by youth to create lasting change in the generosity, sharing, and respect for services with care and compassion by community. These events allow youth, cultural diversity. skilled, trained and dedicated staff. businesses, local organizations and adult allies to connect and explore volunteer In Viamonde’s schools, the language of Community Living Oakville offers: opportunities in the community while communication and learning is French • Residential Services contributing to meaningful change and but, our schools are also communities • Day Programs action. All community events ca be used that are: • After School Program towards the requirement for community • Dynamic and engaged • School Transitions service hours at the high school level. • Proud of their incredibly rich French- • Supported Employment language diversity • Speers Place Industries Inter-Generational Project: One afternoon each • Committed to the success of every month youth bridge the gap with local seniors student Please contact us to arrange a tour or living at Northridge Long Term Care Centre by for more information. We look forward to building new friendships and memories through In Viamonde’s schools, French becomes meeting you! crafts, music, storytelling and snacks. a highly successful way of life! ______Youth Ambassadors: A leadership program for Community Living Oakville (CLO) dynamic youth looking to become agents for Cornerstone Support Services Raise Your Voice change in their community. This program is also P.O. Box 1488, Waterdown ON L0R 2H0 connected with the Duke of Edinburgh Aware, Phone: 905-531-0998 301 Wyecroft Road Oakville ON L6K 2H2 an independent, non-competitive internationally www.cornerstonesupportservices.ca Phone: 905-844-0146 recognized award. [email protected] Cornerstone Support Services is Leader Now! @ The Loft: This leadership and committed to providing excellent and The Raise Your Voice Council is civic engagement program for youth 12-14 affordable homecare and community based comprised of a group of self-advocates meets bi-weekly to learn leadership skills, services to individuals living in Hamilton, who want to promote greater meet community partners and engage in youth Halton and Niagara areas. We provide a awareness of the rights of people initiatives in the community to develop the complimentary in home consultation and with developmental disabilities in their skills to effectively communicate, lead and create an individual support plan to meet community. promote the need for strong youth voices in our your specific needs. Services provided are community. for individuals who have a developmental The Council’s aim is to organise social, disability and include: recreational and learning opportunities Summer Passport Program: Our Summer Passport • Service coordination to enable increased inclusion within the program allows participants to engage a • Recruitment community. The Council is partnered with summer program that strive to promote positive • Scheduling and supervision of highly Community Living Oakville. For more youth development, volunteerism and the qualified support workers offering information please contact us. development of strong youth leaders in our one-to-one or small group activities. ______community. This program runs for seven weeks We focus on building independence through the summer and youth have the option and community inclusion. to register for weekly two day training sessions. Services for seniors include: Classroom and Community Connections: CYAN • Respite for family/caregivers provides teachers, schools and community • Companionship groups with support and training around positive • Accompaniment to medical or social youth development and volunteer engagement. events All programs are individualized to meet the • Light housekeeping and meal needs of schools and community groups and preparation can be accessed throughout the school year.

Halton Resource Directory 2015 9 ______Danielle’s Place Developmental Services Courtland Mobility Services, Inc. 3-895 Brant St. Burlington ON L7R 2J6 Ontario (DSO) Phone: 905-333-5548 1355 Artisans Crt., Unit B Burlington ON Fax: 905-333-5538 917 Nipissing Rd., Unit 1 Milton ON Phone: 905-631-7671 905-876-1373, ext. 2401 Fax: 905-631-7670 www.daniellesplace.org Fax: 905-876-2740 www.courtlandmobility.com Danielle’s Place is committed to providing www.dsON.ca a non-judgmental, caring and supportive Courtland Mobility Services, Inc. has 30 community to any individual whose life DSO is the single contact point for adult years of experience in vehicle adaptation has been touched by an eating disorder developmental services. We help adults and the installation and service of a full by offering services and programs that with developmental disabilities and line of mobility products. complement the medical model. We their caregivers connect with essential ______promote a holistic and self-directed services and supports. approach to healing through which Crime Stoppers of Halton families and individuals can begin, We will provide information, complete maintain or resume their healing journey. application packages, and make referrals to 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville ON L6M 3L1 appropriate services which could include: Phone: 905-825-4747 All groups, resources and services are community participation supports, residential www.haltoncrimestoppers.com offered at no charge to those who need supports, caregiver respite, person-directed our support. Our core values promote planning, and specialized services. Crime Stoppers of Halton’s mission is to respect and dignity, empowerment, ______help solve and deter crime by providing acceptance, individualism and a means of reporting criminal activity, confidentiality for all individuals. Distress Centre’s North with guaranteed anonymity, through Halton & Oakville cooperation with the police, the media, The centre provides no cost accessibility PO Box 85 Georgetown ON L7G 4T1 and the community. Crime Stoppers to support groups, resources and PO Box 776 Oakville ON L6K 0A9 of Halton is a community volunteer referrals, community outreach and Phone: 905-877-1211 • 905-849-4541 organization. education, healing workshops and seminars. With no government funding www.distresscentrenorthhalton.ca It offers a telephone service that allows we rely on community support through www.distresscentreoakville.ca you to anonymously give tips on criminal volunteerism and donations to meet an activity. To further protect you, Crime extremely cost effective operating budget. Distress Centre North Halton and Oakville Stoppers does not subscribe to Call supports people in Oakville, Burlington, Display. Rewards of up to $2,000 are ______Milton and beyond to better cope with crisis, offered for information leading to an loneliness, and emotional stress. arrest. The Darling Home for Kids ______5657, 15th Side Rd., Milton ON L9T 2X7 We provide telephone support on our Phone: 905-878-7673 Distress Line 365 days of the year. We Cruisers Sports for the Fax: 905-878-9886 also provide an outbound-call reassurance Physically Disabled www.darlinghomeforkids.ca program with TeleCheck, and online support with Crisis Chat/Text. 8 Himalaya St. Brampton ON L6R 1J4 Our respite home provides weekend Phone: 905-790-6732 respite during school year, week-long All of our services are free & confidential and www.cruisers-sports.com respite during peak season (winter break, provided by volunteers who receive extensive spring break, summer break) for MFTD training in communication, sensitivity, crisis Cruisers offers sports and recreation to children 0-18 years: Palliative, transition management, active listening, and more. persons with physical disabilities in the to home and end-of-life respite care. Halton/ and Peel regions. ______For more information please visit our website. Our youngest athletes play in the multi- DesJardins Financial Security * ______sport program, a fun-filled opportunity to practice wheelchair skills while playing Investments Inc. games such as Red Rover, Tag and 5070 Dixie Rd., Mississauga ON Parachute games. [email protected] Cruisers also offer wheelchair basketball, We provide financial planning services sledge hockey, track and field and bocce. to families who have an individual with We welcome athletes of all ages! special needs. We provide and give ______advice on RDSP, Henson Trust and Estate Planning. ______

Halton Resource Directory 2015 10 Easter Seals Ontario on-one support and have an Employment Behaviour Consultation Services, Early Resource Centre, offering: Childhood Resource Services, Nursing 700 One Concorde Gt. Services, Phychoeducational Services, Toronto ON M3C 3N6 • Job postings from local employers Recreation Therapy including drama and Phone: 416-421-8146 (updated daily) music therapy, Respite Services, Service Fax: 416-696-1035 • Onsite staff support to help you with Navigation, Social Work Services, Specialty www.eaterseals.org your job/career search Clinics and Transition Services. • Internet access and links to local ______Easter Seals is a registered charitable employment and training related organization that helps children and websites Fresh Perspectives youth with physical disabilities from all • Fax machine and photocopier at no Helping Families Raise ethnic and religious backgrounds. We cost assist families with the purchase of costly • Books, career guides, local Exceptional Children mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, newspapers and business directories 44 Arborglen Dr., Georgetown L7G 6L2 walkers, porch lifts and ramps, as well Phone: 647-224-5983 as communication devices, toileting aids Halton Newcomer Strategy works and bathing equipment. Easter Seals to ensure that Halton Region is a www.freshperspectives.ca also helps by providing summer camp welcoming, inclusive and supportive opportunities at our two properties, community that values diversity and Offers services to families with children Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden. works together to ensure Newcomers who, if assessed, would likely be identified can participate and prosper. with, at least, one exceptionality. We Easter Seals also offers post-secondary ______offer practical, comprehensive solutions scholarships and provides access to designed to reduce stress, strengthen information and resources, and public Envision Eyecare relationships, and improve the overall quality of family life. education and awareness.Easter Seals 2525 Old Bronte Rd. #120 helps kids BE KIDS. Oakville ON L6M 4J2 ______With the whole child in mind, we empower Phone: 905-465-3937 parents to make informed choices that Fax: 905-465-3940 Elder Service Advisory balance the best interests of the child with www.envisioneye.ca the values and needs of the family. Committee, Halton Region (ESAC) 1151 Bronte Rd. Oakville ON L6M 3L1 At Envision Eyecare in Oakville we offer We offer the following services: Family Phone: 905-825-6000 comprehensive eyecare for the entire Needs Assessments: A collaborative family. Regardless of age, eye health, or process designed to clarify a family’s www.halton.ca previous medical history, we will ensure strengths and challenges and to assist your vision is managed in a professional them in their decisions about which ESAC is an advisory body to Halton and thorough manner. services and resource they would like to Regional Council that provides engage to create real change in their lives. information on seniors’ issues to assist ______Council in making informed decisions on Advocacy Services: behalf of the seniors of Halton. ESAC’s ErinoakKids Centre for Practical support to help parents navigate responsibilities include research and the Special Education system and/ communication of information through Treatment and Development or advocate for their child’s needs at publications and presentations. ESAC 2695 North Sheridan Way, Suite #120 school. In-Home Family Support: A tailor- committee members are volunteers of Mississauga ON L5K 2N6 made program that combines in-home seniors and service providers from four Phone: 905-855-2690 observation and support with effective local municipalities in Halton. strategies to improve daily family life and ______www.erinoakkids.ca functioning.Kid-Friendly Coaching: As a Kids Connection Coach, I help children as Employment Halton Erinoakkids provides services for young as 4 build resilience and develop children with many types of physical, Halton Newcomer Strategy the relationship between their body, mind developmental and communication and spirit. 16-2441 Lakeshore Rd. W. disabilities. Our agency works from a ______Oakville ON L6L 5J6 family-centered philosophy, with a focus on Phone: 825-6000 the strengths and resilience of our clients Fax: 905-465-9927 and their families. www.haltonjobs.ca Our core services include Autism Services, www.welcometohalton.ca Communication Services, Infant Hearing Screening and Services, Medical Services, Employment Halton offers a range of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and programs and services to help you Vision Services. search for a job or train for a new career. Our services are FREE and available to all For clients receiving a core service there Halton residents. is access to additional services, based on an internal referral. These include: We provide job placement services, one- Assistive Devices Resource Services,

Halton Resource Directory 2015 11 Gage Transition to and heritage language options. In significant mental health, social, emotional, addition, we serve students who need familial difficulties and learning disabilities. Independent Living an alternative setting to complete their West Park Healthcare Centre diplomas, and offer the Bronte Creek The MERGE program is offered to youth 82 Buttonwood Ave. Project and Trailhead programs to high in grades 9 to 12, aged 14 -18 whose Toronto ON M6M 2J5 school students seeking an outdoor identified complex mental health needs Phone: 416-481-0868 education opportunity. cannot be addressed with the regular Fax: 416-243-8947 ______classroom and require multidisciplinary intensive therapeutic support and www.westpark.org/Services/GTIL Goodwill, The Amity Group intervention. The program is designed to meet the needs of youth & their families The Gage Transition to Independent 4039 New St., Burlington ON L7L 1S8 experiencing a variety of social, emotional Living offers a community setting Phone: 905-633-8324 and academic difficulties. These difficulties in uptown Toronto for people with Fax: 905-634-1716 often include issues such as: psychiatric disabilities to learn and practice www.goodwillonline.ca difficulties; anxiety; depression; social independent living skills. concerns; trauma; attention difficulties; Our Mission: Goodwill, The Amity learning disabilities/difficulties; school Clients are selected for either a six Group helps people to overcome refusal/avoidance; conflict with the law; or maximum 18-month ‘transitional’ employment barriers and obtain work, substance abuse; family conflict. program. Clients are provided with a thereby enhancing their dignity and ______one-bedroom apartment and access to independence within the community. on-site attendant services (24-hour) and health and life skills education. Halton Catholic We support a range of clients, including newcomers, youth, people with District School Board Referral requirements: disabilities and many others. Goodwill is 802 Drury Lane, P.O. Box 5308 • Age 18 and older; a service provider for both Employment Burlington ON L7R 4L3 • Has a physical disability and requires ON and ODSP-Employment Support. Phone: 905-632-6314 attendant services for personal care; Fax: 905-632-9516 • Is medically stable (needs must be met Goodwill offer one-on-one employment by family doctor, local health services www.hcdsb.org counseling workshops, job development including CCAC and not at risk for and retention support. frequent hospitalization); Halton Catholic District School Board ______• Has a desire to learn independent (HCDSB) provides services to over living skills; 30,000 students of all ages at 57 Catholic • Has the cognitive ability to learn and Griffin Centre VALTA Day Treatment learning communities in Burlington, manage independent living skills esp. Program Delisle Youth Services; Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. Our directing own care, health and financial MERGE Day Treatment Program Board consists of 45 elementary management; school, 9 secondary schools, as well • Able to participate in ongoing program 4 Silverview Dr., North York M2M 2B3 as Continuing Education programs. education sessions; Phone: 416-222-1153 We are a provincial leader in student • Able to return to the community with Fax: 416-222-1321 achievement in Literacy, Numeracy, and established discharge supports. www.griffin-centre.org Special Education. In addition, we are committed to supporting the overall well- EMPOWERING THOSE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO Griffin Centre is an accredited non-profit, being of all of our students.The HCDSB LIVE INDEPENDENT LIVES charitable, multi-service, mental health promotes inclusion of our students by ______agency providing flexible and accessible focusing on each student’s individual services to youth, adults and their families. and unique needs. This philosophy Gary Allan High School Since 1975 the Centre has been delivering is evident by our commitment to: services to people who thought their needs maintaining students in the communities 3250 New St., Burlington ON L7N 1M8 didn’t count. They continue to expand our in which they reside; promoting a sense www.garyallan.ca programs and services to respond to the of place and belonging in the school; changing needs of diverse individuals in supporting participation in the parish and We are the Halton District School our community. Griffin Centre helps over neighbourhood whenever possible. Board’s Adult, Alternative and Continuing 2,500 people each year to recognize their Education High School. We serve strengths, achieve their goals and improve Our Board takes a multi-disciplinary students ages 14 to 99 in Burlington, their lives. approach to meeting the needs of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills in a students. At HCDSB staff such as: variety of program options. Delisle Youth Services provides Communicative Disorders Assistants comprehensive, individualized services (CDAs), Child and Youth Counsellors, Our adult high school programs include to children, youth and families in the Psychology Staff, Speech and Language Cooperative Education, Self Reliant, Toronto region. The MERGE day Treatment Pathologists, Social Workers, and School Hybrid E-Learning, and Online+ program Program is multi-regional for students from Support Transition Specialists work options to serve a wide variety of learning Toronto, York, Peel and Halton. MERGE with students, school staff, families needs. Day Treatment is a specialized secondary and community agencies to support level Section 23 adolescent program our motto of “Achieving, Believing and Our Continuing Education options serving youth 14-18 years old who have a Belonging.” include summer school, night school complex educational needs resulting from ______Halton Resource Directory 2015 12 Halton Catholic District School Halton District School Board of community among our members. We connect with members over the Board Literacy and Basic Skills (HDSB) - New St. Education phone, by email, in person, and through Program (Thomas Merton Centre) Centre our online groups in order to provide information, advice, and understating. 171 Speers Road Oakville ON L6K 3W8 3250 New St. Burlington ON L7N 1M8 Phone: 905-693-6676 Phone: 905-631-6120 ADVOCACY: Throughout the school Fax: 905-693-0256 Fax: 905-319-9261 system, medical community, and other www.mertoncentre.com www.hdsb.ca agencies in Halton, the HDSA is a proud advocate for individuals with Down The Thomas Merton Centre’s Pathway HDSB offers a wide range of programs syndrome and their families. to Employment Program provides and supports in order to meet the needs intellectually disabled adults with the of all students. We are committed to the AWARENESS: Through campaigns such opportunity to develop and/or enhance principle that learning is a developmental as our annual Buddy Walk, the Halton their literacy skills for employment. process and children proceed through Down Syndrome Association strives the stages of developmental at varying to increase awareness throughout our Individual programs are developed based rates. community. on student’s goals. Small group settings ______provide for individual attention. As such, we are committed to the principle that early identification of and Halton Equitable Drug Strategy This is a non-credit, part-time program. intervention to address needs is the 245 Commercial S., Ste. 201 Day classes are available. Students must most effective way to ensure the learner Milton ON L9T 2J3 be independent learners, able to set and remains confident about his/her own meet employment related literacy goals. abilities and continues to be engaged in www.haltondrugstrategy.ca the schooling process in years to come. ______The Halton Equitable Drug Strategy is a collaboration of local Halton agencies Special Advisory Committee, Special Advisory Committee, (ADAPT, CMHA, HRPS, HDSB, HCDSB, POSSE, Halton Region) coming together Halton Catholic District School Halton District School Board Board (SEAC) to build a municipal drug strategy with (SEAC) an ultimate goal of reducing the harms 802 Drury Lane Burlington ON L7R 2Y2 associated with substance use. 2050 Guelph Line http://www.hcdsb.org/community/SEAC/ Burlington ON L7P 5A8 We don’t offer any services per se. Our Pages/default.aspx autismhalton.hcdsbseac@ www.hdsb.ca Mission for the next two years is “To gmail.com develop a comprehensive equitable drug The Special Education Advisory strategy for the community of Halton SEAC consists of members nominated Committee of the Halton District School through an inclusive and collaborative by the local community associations Board is a standing committee of the process”. and approved by the Board. The Halton District School Board. SEAC is local associations have parental able to provide information to parents on We will be using this opportunity to representatives who promotoe the the variety of services and programs for let community members know who interests and well-being of pupils with students with special education needs, we are, what we are trying to do, and exceptional needs and abiities. available within the Board. SEAC is encouraging them to fill out a short made up of volunteer representatives survey to have their input into what SEAC’s mandate is to make from many family-centered community should be included in a municipal drug recommendations to the Board in respect organizations, like the Autism Society, strategy. of any matter affecting the establishment The Down Syndrome Association, Easter ______and development of Special educaiton Seals and Tourrette’s Society. As well, programs and servies for students of the Trustee representatives and the Board’s Board with exceptional needs. Halton FASD Parent/Caregiver Superintendent of Student Services also sit on the Committee. Support Group SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ______are defined in The Education Act as 1299 Brant St., Burlington ON L7P 1X7 the facilities and resources, including www.facebook.com/HaltonFASD support personnel and equipment Halton Down deemed necessary for developing and Syndrome Association If you are parenting or caring for a implementing a Special Education child, youth or adult with Fetal Alcohol program. PO Box 86003, 1011 Upper Middle Rd., Spectrum Disorder, please come ______Oakville ON L6H 5V6 share your experiences, wisdom and Phone: 905-802-6851 knowledge. This is an opportunity for us www.haltondownsyndrome.com all to learn from one another. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of every month, The Halton Down Syndrome Association 6:30-9:00 pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran (HDSA) facilitates social events, play Church, 1299 Brant St., Burlington. Visit dates, and information seminars to us on Facebook. bring families together and form a sense ______Halton Resource Directory 2015 13 Halton Families for Families snack or lunch programs. Our services Halton Licensed Home Child impact the physical, emotional, social, 471 Pearl St., Burlington ON L7R 4M4 behavioural, cognitive and academic Care Agencies Network Phone: 905-634-2347 needs of children and youth.Halton Food Box 144 Milton ON L0T 2Y3 Fax: 905-681-7477 For Thought’s programs are universal and Phone: 416-877-5344 www.rockonline.ca are available to all students regardless Fax: 905-876-1368 of financial need. The program can take www.hlhca.ca Halton Families for Families is part of a on many forms as we work to tailor them [email protected] two year Trillium grant engaging Halton to suit the environment of each school families who have been impacted by population. Halton Licensed Home Child Care Agency a child or youth’s mental health. It is a Network promotes Licensed Home Child community partnership between members The following programs are offered: Care and supports families in Halton of Halton’s Student Support Leadership • Breakfast Region by increasing the awareness and Initiative (SSLI) committee, Parent’s for • Snack or Healthy Basket participation in Licensed Home Child Care. Children’s Mental Health (PCMH) and • Meal Card Program Reach out Centre for Kids (ROCK). • Emergency Lunches • Morning Boost Parents have many advantages when using Licensed Home Child Care Our goal is to create for families to come • Farm to School • Caring Environment together and engage in supportive and • School Gardens • Supervised Environment meaningful discussions, creating a ______• Healthy Environment growing and caring network of families.

A place where sharing experiences can Halton Healthcare Services Home Child Care Providers have many have a positive impact on the child and Mental Health Program benefits when working with a Licensed youth mental health services in Halton. Agency ______327 Reynolds St., Oakville ON L6J 3L7 Phone: 905-845-2571 • Supportive Environment • Learning Environment Halton Family Services www.haltonhealthcare.ca ______235 Lakeshore Rd. E. Oakville L6J 1H7 Phone: 905-845-3811 Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) is Halton Multicultural Council Fax: 905-845-3537 a multi-site healthcare organization, serving residents in the communities 1092 Speers Rd. Oakville ON L6L 2X4 www.haltonfamilyservices.org of Milton, Oakville, and Halton Hills Phone: 905-842-2486 through our three community hospitals: Fax: 905-842-8807 Since 1954 Halton Family Services has Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, www.halton-multicultural.org been providing professional, not-for- Milton District Hospital, and Georgetown profit counselling services to Halton. Hospital. Our Mental Health Program HMC helps newcomers to make more We offer counselling for Individuals, aims to provide safe, high- quality and successful transitions to life in Canada. Couples and Families. We have a client-centered care through a continuum HMC staff; guide and support newcomers Financial Fitness program which offers of services extending across our through the maze of information and service credit and debt counselling. We also hospitals and into the community. options available to them.Since 1979, the offer Services for Abused Women and to Halton Multicultural Council has welcomed the children who have been exposed to Working in partnership with community and assisted newcomers, refugees and violence (Safety Zone). agencies, other hospitals, schools and immigrants to become informed and family physicians we offer services across effective participants in our society, and Halton Family Services exists to assist the lifespan with specialty resources has engaged the Halton community in its any resident of Halton who is seeking dedicated to children, youth, adults and hospitable reception and just acceptance. help in coping with life in the areas of seniors. personal and interpersonal problems. The growth in immigration over the last few The objective is to enable people to better Our multi-disciplinary staffing include years has not only increased the demand handle the challenges of daily living. a variety of healthcare professionals on our services and programs, but has also ______including nurses, psychiatrists, social increased the need for our organization workers, occupational therapists, to develop creative and innovative Halton Food For Thought child and youth workers, dieticians, partnerships with other agencies.Services 4145 North Service Rd., Unit #200 pharmacists, a peer mentor and a nurse are provided to new, previous and returning Burlington ON L7L 6A3 practitioner. clients in the areas of: immigrations, Phone: 905-315-5508 citizenship, LINC, OHIP registration, SIN Fax: 905-336-0040 Specialty services include emergency application, child care, job search and and inpatient mental health services, resume writing, application for social www.haltonfoodforthought.ca urgent care, intensive day programming welfare, housing needs, ON Works, food for youth and adults, concurrent bank, social contacts for newcomers, Child Halton Food For Thought is a disorders, medication management, Tax Benefit, integration network, doctors’ preventative program committed to community outreach and support, eating appointments, temporary resident visa, improving the learning capacity, health disorders, and early intervention in city bus information, academic upgrading, and well-being of children through the psychosis. translation and interpretations, and so forth. provision of healthy food before or during ______school through school based breakfasts,

Halton Resource Directory 2015 14 Halton Region Accessibility • Healthy Growth and Development We provide services for children with • Healthy Relationships/sexual health Advisory Committee special needs, community support and • Mental health 1151 Bronte Rd. Oakville ON L6M 3L1 education, assistance with the cost of • Positive parenting Phone: 905-825-6000 childcare, and high quality care in our • Sun safety and injury prevention Fax: 905-825-8273 childcare centres. Our vision is: Healthy • Tobacco, alcohol and substance use children in a caring community; Growing; prevention www.halton.ca Learning; Meeting their potential. ______The Halton Region Accessibility Advisory The Halton Resource Committee provides advice to regional Halton Region staff and Council on barriers to people Connection (THRC) with disabilities in relation to regional Health Department 410 Bronte St. S. Milton ON L9T 0H8 programs, services and facilities. Halton Parents Phone: 905-875-0235 ______690 Dorval Dr., 6th Fl., Fax: 905-876-1273 Halton Region Oakville ON L6K 3X9 www.thrc.ca Phone: 905-825-6000 Children’s Developmental Fax: 1-866-442-5866 THRC’s Child Care Directory and Services www.halton.ca Information Line is a free information service for families in Halton looking for 690 Dorval Dr., 5th Fl. Oakville L6K 3X9 child care. Phone: 905-825-6000 Quality conversation with public health Fax: 905-825-8821 nurses about everyday parenting life: from considering pregnancy to raising We provide a customized list of licensed www.halton.ca teens. Real nurses Real people Real life. child care options and our Parent’s guide ______to quality childcare to assist parents in We provide service to children birth to finding child care that fits their needs. five years (with Behavioural Services Halton Region 2-21) who are at risk or are demonstrating Educators, teachers, parents and other developmental delays. We believe Health Department related professionals can call or visit to parents are partners in planning service Oral Health Program access equipment and resources to enhance for their child. Together we will identify early learning programs for children and the child’s goals, work with the family 1151 Bronte Rd. Oakville ON L6M 3L1 youth, provide peer support and contact with to reach those goals and look into other Phone: 905-825-6000 related community agencies. resources available in the community. Fax: 905-825-2247 ______www.halton.ca Depending on the needs of the child Halton Seniors Helpline and family, the following services are Halton Region’s Oral Health program Halton Regional Police Service available: provides: 1151 Bronte Rd. Oakville ON L6M 3L1 • Clinic appointments for • Oral health education, information Phone: 905-825-4747 developmental follow up and and resources to individuals and Fax: 905-825-1205 ongoing assessment groups in the community • In-home visits and preschool visits • Oral health screening services to www.haltonpolice.ca (consultation) children, adults and seniors • Groups and workshops for children • Financial assistance for dental The Halton Seniors Helpline (1-866- and parents treatment for those who qualify 457-8252) is a senior phone line which • Behaviour consultation at home, to encompasses all of Halton, operated school teams and other community For more information on the Oral Health by trained, dedicated senior volunteers, services program please visit wwwhalton.ca or in partnership with the Halton Regional • Information on community resources dial 311. Police Service. • Service co-ordination ______Our Mission Statement is: to provide Halton Region timely and effective guidance to seniors Halton Region who are either isolated or simply requiring School Year Program Children’s Services Division answers, when faced with uncertain 690 Dorval Oakville ON L6K 3X9 circumstances or situations. 690 Dorval Dr., 5th Fl. Oakville L6K 3X9 Phone: 905-825-6000 ______Phone: 905-825-6000 Fax: 905-825-8821 www.halton.ca www.halton.ca The School Year Program promotes the health of children and youth (age 6-18) The Children’s Services Division works and their families by providing a variety of with the community to plan, promote services in the area of: and provide high quality services that • Active Living/healthy eating enhance the development of healthy • Developmental Assets and Youth children and families. Engagement

Halton Resource Directory 2015 15 Halton Seniors and Law Halton Violence Prevention Hearing Excellence Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.), Council (HVPC) – Speakers’ 100 Bronte St. Rd., Unit 6, Oakville Halton Regional Police Service Bureau and SAFE (Survivor Phone: 905-825-1003 Fax: 866-648-2728 1151 Bronte Rd. Oakville ON L6M 3L1 Advocate for Empowerment) www.hearingexcellence.ca Phone: 905-825-4747 460 Brant St., St. 200 www.haltonpolice.ca Burlington ON L7R 4B6 Hearing Excellence is a Hearing Phone: 905-637-5256 Healthcare business. Services include: Halton S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law www.hvpc.ca • Complete hearing tests for adults Enforcement Together) is a volunteer and children group of seniors that work in partnership The Halton Violence Prevention Council • Hearing aids evaluation, fitting and with the Halton Regional Police Service is a coalition of 20+ social service repairs and assist seniors in our community agencies in Halton that are committed to • Tinnitus evaluation and management to live happy, safe and informed lives working together to eradicate violence • Ear was removal through education and communication. against women. A key component of his • Assistive listening devices work is to value and honour the voices • Hearing protection, swim and Our Mission Statement is: Respect, and experiences of women survivors of musician plugs Educate, Advocate and Communicate violence. ______with Seniors in partnership with the Halton Regional Police Service. This is achieved through 2 facets of our Homewell Senior Care ______work: 317-2349 Fairview St., Burlington Halton Support Services – • The HVPC Speakers’ Bureau - a Phone: 905-639-4357 group of trained speakers who offer Fax: 905-639-3485 Central West Specialized the gift of their stories as a way to educate, enlighten and empower and www.homewellseniorcare.ca Developmental Services • SAFE – a group of self-identified 53 Bond St. Oakville ON L6K 1L8 advocates committed to standing up Provider of compassionate Care to Phone: 905-844-7864 and speaking out about violence and seniors or individuals in their private Fax: 905-844-6980 abuse within our community. home, hospital, long term care facility, ______retirement residence. www.haltonsupportservices.ca [email protected] Halton Women’s Place We are accredited with Accreditation Canada and services include: Halton Support Services is a community 2211 Brant St., #20060 • Light housekeeping service for Children and Adults with Burlington ON L7P 0A4 • Personal care/hygiene support developmental disabilities, within the Phone: 905-332-1200 • Companionship Halton Region. Fax: 905-332-1155 • Meal preparation www.haltonwomensplace.com • Laundry /linen support Services include Coordinated Intake for • Shopping, etc. Children with Developmental Disabilities Halton Women’s Place is a shelter for ______in Halton, Supports for Adults with abused women and their dependent. Developmental Disabilities in Halton, Hope Place Centres Children’s Services, Adult Services (18+), Mission Statement: 8173 Trafalgar Rd., Hornby ON L0P 1E0 Respite Program, WrapAround, Transfer Halton Women’s Place will provide a Phone: 905-878-1120 Payment Agency for Passport/Respite safe haven, information, services and Fax: 905-878-1269 Personal Growth Development/Special education to support a future without Services At Home Program. abuse for women and their children. www.hopeplacecentres.org ______**Individuals who are 18 years of age Hope Place Centres was formed on May or older must be deemed eligible by Hear More Canada 4, 2004, as a result of the amalgamation Developmental Services ON for services of Hope Place Women`s Treatments and supports** 192 Plains Rd. E. Burlington ON L7T 2C3 Centre and Halton Recovery House. The ______Phone: 289-245-1221 organization is now comprised of three Fax: 289-245-1222 facilities located in the region of Halton. www.hearmore.ca In collaboration with community partners, Hear More Canada is a hearing Hope Place Centres provides gender- healthcare provider driven by passionate specific addictions treatment and people who deliver exceptional recovery services to men and women,that treatments for hearing loss in a empower them to make responsible, comfortable environment. well–informed choices, resulting in positive lifestyle changes, improved Call 289-245-1234 to book a FREE functioning and better health. hearing test today! ______

Halton Resource Directory 2015 16 Housing Alternatives Network Investors Group – Randy Lewis Kerry’s Place Autism Services Directive H.A.N.D 1275 North Service Road W., Suite 100, 6535 Millcreek Drive, Unit 65, Oakville ON L6M 3G4 3057 Mainway, Burlington ON L7M 1A1 Mississauga ON L5N 2M2 Phone: 905-220-2770 Phone: 905-336-2225 Phone: 905-363-1111 Fax: 905-847-1062 Fax: 289-337-8113 www.kerrysplace.org www.RandyLewis.com The Housing Alternatives Network Kerry’s Place Autism Services Directive (HAND) is lending a hand With Over 20 years in the financial provides support and consultation to family members who have a services business, Randy Lewis of to children and adults with ASD and developmental disability with their Investors Group focuses on delivering their families. Support is provided alternative housing needs. an unparalleled focus in the areas through in-home consultation, family of financial planning, investment resource appointments, sibling groups, Through our Facebook group and by management and unique tax and estate employment and meaningful day holding info sessions we are able to share planning strategies for high net worth supports, social groups, family support information about innovative housing families. A large part of my practice is groups and workshop/ group functions. ideas, collaborate with community also supporting families that have one or Children and youth respite options are partners, and empower families to more members with a disability. also available to the Halton community. become knowledgeable and proactive in ______finding long term housing solutions. My team and I take clients through a six ______step Wealth Management process that STARS (Specialized Training for uses a family model approach to financial Adult Respite Support) Kerry’s The ILC Charitable Foundation planning. With a written customized wealth management plan, we explore Place Autism Services 2368 Lakeshore Road West the best ways for you and your family to 6536 Millcreek Dr., Unit 65 Mississauga ON Phone: 416-822-3494 meet your goals. Phone: 905-363-1111 www.theilcfoundation.org Fax: 905-363-1121 For over 85 years, Investors Group has The ILC Foundation Chronic Pain Care firmly believed that building long-term Starsrespitetraining.weebly.com Program is to provide child, teen, young relationships with clients is the best way kerrysplace.org adult and family with community based to help individuals reach their financial care that aims to relieve suffering and goals at each stage of their lives. STARS (Specialized Training for Adult improve the quality of life through a ______Respite Support) is a multi-agency comprehensive resource network. initiative aimed at training respite workers Journey to Healing with the skills necessary for working with The ILC is also catalyzing efforts to address Burlington, ON an adult with a developmental disability. the burden of pain in children and families Phone: 905-617-3366 Training sessions will be held across the as part of a national leadership team for the Central West Region, including Halton. development of a national pain strategy. www.editaatteck.com Kerry’s Place Autism Services offers supports to those in the community living Our services include: Transformational coaching – helping with ASD. Supports include social groups, Resources people overcome stress, tension, anxiety, consultation, and adult day supports. • Chronic Pain care for children, teens, excessive thinking, lack of confidence, etc. ______young adults and families: distraction ______techniques, managing tough days, Kids Country Club pacing strategies on balancing John Howard Society school, work, home life, friendships, Peel-Halton-Dufferin 335 Guelph Ave. Cambridge ON N3C 2V3 sleepless nights and medical and www.ptdc.on.ca therapy appointments, peer support, 193 Main St. East Milton ON L9T 1N7 education on diseases and syndromes Phone: 905-864-1306 Kids Country Club is a respite home for and more… Fax: 905-864-1307 kid’s birth – 18 years of age that have been • Referrals to Chronic Pain Care are www.johnhowardphd.ca deemed to be medically fragile and/or provided through family physicians, technologically dependent. We are open 24/7 specialists, physiotherapists, schools John Howard Society provides community and have fully trained nurses awake and on and word of mouth. services that include: individual site around the clock While taking care of the • Client/patient Navigators to access to counselling, group counselling and crisis medical needs is a necessity we focus our community based care and the health support to individuals experiencing program on having fun with the kids so that care system employment, housing, financial, mental being at respite is an enjoyable event that • Canadian Medical Education (CME) health, addiction, relationship, parenting they look forward to over and over. accredited conferences on pain or self-management problems. Services management for health professionals may occur via short-term or long-term We have a program once a month for kids and patients management and are available to males, that are MFTD and also have behaviour • Patient-Engagement research females, youth or adults, and includes issues. Staffing is close to 1:1 during the day initiatives with scientists, clinicians, both voluntary and mandated clients. so that a safe, active environment can be researchers ______provided. ______Halton Resource Directory 2015 17 Learning Disabilities of companionship with others who too Ministry of Community & Social have experienced a “life-altering” death. Association of Halton The journey of acceptance and healing Services (MCSS) & Ministry 560 Guelph Line takes time, space and understanding; the of Children & Youth Services Lighthouse is such a place. Burlington ON L7R 3M4 (MCYS) Special Needs Unit Phone: 905-333-1977 ______Fax: 905-333-8116 6733 Mississauga Rd., 2nd Floor March of Dimes Canada Mississauga ON L5N 6J5 www.LDAHALTON.ca Phone: 905-567-7177 20 Emerald St. North, Room 309 [email protected] Fax: 1-866-563-9708 Hamilton ON L8L 8A4 Phone: 905-527-6653 www.mccc.gov.on.ca The Learning Disabilities Association Fax: 905-527-7201 of Halton (LDAH) is a registered, MCSS and MCYS provide funding incorporated charitable organization www.marchofdimes.ca programs which assist families who dedicated to meeting the educational, are raising children with special needs. social, emotional, recreational and Originally founded in 1951, March of Special Services at Home (SSAH): The employment needs of children, Dimes Canada has been on the forefront SSAH program helps children with adolescents and adults with Learning of the disability movement for more than developmental and/or physical disabilities Disabilities. 60 years. to live at home with their families by providing funding on a time-limited basis We have been providing information, March of Dimes Canada provides to address individual needs. support and programs to the Region of information and advocacy services on Halton for more than 35 years. behalf of all Canadians with disabilities. With this funding, families can purchase In addition, our Grants and Awards, supports and services to assist We are the only Halton association that fundraising, awareness events are held with respite and/or developmental responds to the exclusive needs of across the country. Services available in opportunities. those with learning disabilities and are Halton include: affiliated with our provincial organization, Assistance for Children with Severe the Learning Disabilities Association • Attendant Services: outreach to Disabilities (ACSD): The ACSD program of ON (LDAO). At this time we receive homes and supportive housing provides help to parents to assist with no sustainable funding through the services some of the extra costs of caring for a government or the United Way. We • Assistive Devices Program (ADP) child who has a disability. In order to rely on private donations and chapter • Befriending Program qualify for this program, financial and fundraising efforts in order to continue • Design Ability medical criteria must be met. our work in the Halton Community. • Employment Services ______• Home and Vehicle Modification Current Programs/Services Include: Program • Linking survivors with survivors of Mississauga Halton • Individualized, multi-sensory stroke Community Care Access Centre remediation (reading/math) for ______students 401 The West Mall, Suite 1001 • Keyboarding classes for children Medi-Chair Etobicoke ON M9C 5J5 aged 8-14 years Phone: 416-780-7909 549 Bronte Rd. Oakville ON L6L 6S3 • Community Education – Solution for Fax: 416-626-0876 Phone: 905-567-5228 Learning Lecture Series on a variety Fax: 905-825-55465 www.healthcareathome.ca/mh of topics • Professional Education – Solution for www.halton.medichair.com The Mississauga Halton CCAC Learning Annual Conference coordinates in-home and community • Parent Support Group the 3rd Provides exemplary sales, service and support services, information and referral Tuesday of each month rentals of home health care equipment to and long-term care placement. It is • Summer programs people of all ages with varying degrees of funded by the Ministry of Health and ______disabilities. Long-Term Care and serves a population of more than one-million residents in We also provide many types of services The Lighthouse Program for the communities of South Etobicoke, within senior living environments, private Missisauga, Oakville, Halton Hills and Grieving Children and assisted living homes. Milton. 82 Wilson St. Oakville ON L6K 3G5 ______Phone: 905-337-2333 The Mississauga Halton CCAC is funded www.grievingchildrenlighthouse.org through the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN). ______The Lighthouse Program for Grieving Children provides ongoing, open- ended peer support groups for grieving children, youth and their families in the Halton and Peel area. We offer a forum

Halton Resource Directory 2015 18 Mississauga Halton Multiple Sclerosis consistently ranking among the top colleges in Ontario in this area. Niagara Self Management Program (MS) Society College has ranked Number One in 700 Dorval Dr., Suite 108 Halton Regional Chapter Student Satisfaction among all 24 Oakville ON L6K 3V3 colleges for eight out of the past ten 2016 Victoria Ave. Phone: 905-338-4432 years. Burlington ON L7R 1R4 ______Fax: 905-338-0442 Phone: 905-681-8770 www.maximizeyourhealth.ca Fax: 905-681-1166 NILD Canada (National Institute www.mssociety.ca/halton In Mississauga Halton we envision for Learning Development) individuals with chronic conditions MS Society provides support with: 700 Glen Forrest Blvd., working as partners in their own • Equipment funding Waterloo ON N2L 4K6 healthcare. We provide programs • Supportive counselling Phone: 519-886-8633 and services to enable people to take • Advocacy Fax: 519-746-4206 control of their own health by gaining • Provides general information about www.nildcanada.org the confidence, skills and knowledge MS and on chapter activities necessary to manage the physical, social ______NILD Canada trains educators in a and emotional aspects of life with chronic model of intervention utilizing a variety conditions. Nelson Youth Centres of techniques designed to stimulate cognitive and perceptual function. The To do this, both individuals and 4225 New St. Burlington ON L7L 1T3 goal of NILD Educational Therapy healthcare providers should understand Phone: 905-681-2611 is to equip individuals with learning and practice the principles of Self Fax: 905-681-9450 disabilities to succeed as independent Management. www.nelsonyouthcentres.com learners. Trained Educational Therapists are available throughout Canada to We provide: Nelson Youth Centres is an accredited meet the needs of students and adults FREE opportunities for individuals to children’s mental health centre that with learning difficulties through an improve their Self Management skills provides group based treatment individualized program of educational through various workshops including the programs for Halton’s children, youth and therapy. Maximize Your Health Chronic Disease their families. Our services target children ______Self Management Program, Chronic Pain who are experiencing moderate to severe Self Management Program and Craving emotional, social, behavioural or learning Oakville Childrens Home: Change. problems, which result in difficulties at home, school and the community. Moving Forward Day Program FREE workshops for healthcare 2077 Grand Blvd. Oakville ON L6H 4X9 providers including the Institute for We provide therapeutic services to Phone: 416-580-3433 Healthcare Improvement “Choices strengthen the abilities of children, youth Fax: 905-338-6719 and Changes: Clinical Influence and and parents experiencing difficulties. Patient Action”, Brief Action Planning, We focus on helping children and youth oakvillechildrenshome.com Motivational Interviewing workshops acquire skills and resources to realize and other opportunities to enhance Self their full potential. Nelson Youth Centres Moving Forward Day Program is a unique Management Support clinical skills. contributes to the health and wellness of and individualized program for adults with ______our community by strengthening families special needs. The program is designed and enabling the emotional and social for young individuals who have recently Money Coaches Canada well being of children and youth. graduated from high school. ______4292 Chasewood Crt., Burlington ON L7M 4P8 The emphasis of the program is to build Phone: 289-828-0963 Niagara College Canada on life skills such as cooking, money management, safety awareness in the 300 Woodlawn Rd., Welland ON L3C 7L3 www.moneycoachescanada.ca home and community, participation Phone: 905-875-8473 in recreational activities, public transit Money Coaches Canada (MCC) is a www.niagaracollege.ca training and other interest based activities national network of fee-only financial such as computer courses, music professionals. We are different to Niagara College has an enrolment of lessons, etc. Financial planners, because we don’t sell more than 9,000 full-time students and ______investments or insurance. As a money more than 15,000 Continuing Education coach I work with individuals and couples registrants annually. The College to organize their day-to-day finances, offers more than 100 post-secondary from paying bills on time to saving for diploma and post-graduate certificate the future. I give them solutions how programs, skills and apprenticeship to live with the income they have, so training programs and bachelor’s degree they can sleep better at night. I build programs. their knowledge and confidence around money that they can pass on to their Niagara College is also recognized children. as a leader in student satisfaction, ______Halton Resource Directory 2015 19 Oakville Galleries Ontario Federation Our Kids Network 1306 Lakeshore Rd. E. for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP) 1445 Norjohn Crt., Unit 1, Oakville ON L6J 1J6 Burlington ON L7L 0E6 1630 Lawrence Ave. W., Suite 104 Phone: 905-844-4402 Phone: 905-333-4226 Toronto ON M6L 1C5 Fax: 905-844-7968 Phone: 416-244-9686 www.ourkidsnetwork.ca www.oakvillegalleries.com Fax: 416-244-6543 Our Kids Network is a Halton-wide www.ofcp.ca Oakville Galleries is a non-profit partnership of organizations and contemporary art museum committed agencies that serve children and youth. The ON Federation for Cerebral Palsy to presenting an innovative program of Guided by research, this coalition (OFCP) is a non profit charitable exhibitions and leaning experiences. provides backbone support to work organization dedicated to supporting towards collective impact so that all people with cerebral palsy in ON.The Our school programs for elementary and Halton kids have every opportunity to OFCP does this by providing and secondary students draw on the techniques, thrive. initiating a wide range of services, materials and ideas of the visual arts to resources and programs for people engage students with fundamental concepts Our Kids Network (OKN) has developed with CP and their families as well as of the ON Curriculum in a wide range of an interactive Data Portal that will professional organizations. These subject areas. provide access to a large inventory of services can range from education and information. The OKN Data Portal will recreation to housing and life planning. Oakville Galleries also offers children’s change the way people see, use, access ______art classes and camps all year round, and understand data. including PA Day programs, Saturday and after-school classes, March Break Camp, Oakville Public Library The Data Portal is a leading-edge tool and Summer Camps. All programs are 1274 Rebecca St., Oakville ON L6L 1Z2 that will put real-time data at your taught by artists and art educators in our Phone: 905-815-2036 fingertips. Data will be accessible online lakeside studios. Fax: 905-815-5954 when you need it. It will allow you to search, map and visualize information in www.opl.on.ca Oakville Galleries’ art classes encourage the way you need it. children to explore the furthest reaches of We are a Public Library offering access to their imaginations while building creative OKN has also developed and launched literature, electronic resources including and cooperative skills alike. Halton iparent. Halton iparent gives databases, e-books, audio books, music, ______families easy, online access to Halton movies, video games and more. We also parenting programs and services listings provide Special Services for those customers and replaces the old paper Halton Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels who require accessibility assistance. Parenting Directory. 165 Cross Avenue, Unit 107 ______Oakville ON L6J 0A9 Listings are geared to strengthening and Phone: 905-842-1411 Oakville Seniors Services enhancing parenting knowledge and Fax: 905-842-1415 Town of Oakville skills. www.oakvillemealsonwheels.com c/o Sir John Colborne Rec Centre for Seniors The information is current, updates are 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd. timely and maps display the location Oakville Kiwanis Meals on Wheels Oakville ON L6L 6H1 of services. Programs are described provide home delivery of a nourishing Phone: 905-815-5960 in detail including contacts, dates and hot lunch and/or frozen meals to Oakville Fax: 905-815-5961 residents unable to prepare meals for times. www.oakville.ca themselves, on a short or long-term ______basis. With 5 Centres in Oakville and over 100+ programs to choose from, Oakville Senior All meals are planned by dieticians to be Centres are the place to see and be seen! nutritionally balanced. Drop by and check us out today. Enjoy Registered Programs, Drop-In Activities, Special diet requirements are catered Special Events, Day Trips Volunteer to with both hot and frozen options. Opportunities and so much more! We offer independence, flexibility, affordability, variety and a friendly visit Mission: from our caring volunteers. To provide a welcoming, accessible ______and supportive environment for Oakville seniors that embodies social, educational, recreational, health and wellness activities. Programs and services are unique and dynamic and support the wellbeing of seniors by responding to their changing needs.

______Halton Resource Directory 2015 20 Oxford Learning Centre Passport Community Mission Burlington Development Team Peer Outreach Services and Education 1280 Mountain Grove Ave., Burlington (Central West Region Passport (POSSE)is a FREE service providing ON L7P 2J3 Agency) training, St. level outreach, information Phone: 905-332-1212 and support to encourage safer decision Fax: 905-332-3371 917 Nipissing Rd., Unit 1A making in reducing the risks associated Milton ON L9T 5E3 with drug use, sex, homelessness, www.Oxfordlearning.com Phone: 905-336-2225 violence and discrimination. POSSE is a Fax: 905-636-8887 harm reduction and human rights project, Oxford learning is a place where run by youth for youth between the ages [email protected] we combine cognitive learning with of 15-24, living in Halton Region. POSSE interactive coaching. It is a proprietary has been operating in North Halton since The Passport Community Development teaching method that respects each 2003 and in Burlington and Oakville since Team (PCDT) is working to make child’s individual abilities while focusing 2013. connections between individuals on those universal processes. With receiving Passport funding and agencies interactive coaching, children are guided Our Philosophy and Value Statement: offering services and supports. to discover how efficiently they are using All youth have an inherent right to their own minds. equality, dignity, safety, respect and their If you or someone you know is receiving basic human rights regardless of age, Passport funding, you may benefit from We want to make sure that our students race, class, gender, sexual orientation or attending one of our information nights. don’t just solve problems, but that they any other distinguishing characteristics. These nights will cover topics such as understand how to solve them. Oxford ______Learning uses individualized programs “What is Passport Funding and What Can and feedback while developing healthy I Use It For?”, “How to Hire a Support self-esteem and goes beyond tutoring to Worker”, Community Resource Fairs etc. Phoenix Program create active thinkers. It leads to a lasting 700 Dorval Dr., 6th Floor, love of learning. We work together at events and Oakville ON L6K 3Y6 information sessions to ensure that Phone: 905-338-2112 you can get your questions answered. Where normal tutoring programs www.schizophremia.on.ca We also work independently in smaller address only the academic skills, Oxford regions to focus on enhancing the Learning programs approach learning Outpatient, community based program dynamic services already available. in a fundamentally different way, that for people experiencing early stages of goes way beyond tutoring. At Oxford psychosis who reside in Halton Region. Please contact the Developer in your Learning we help children develop new ______ways of thinking, concentrating, listening, community if you have an idea you want remembering and believing in themselves. to share! We welcome your feedback ______on what topics you are looking for Probus Club of Halton more information on, so please let us Phone: 905-844-3516 know. Please reach out to the Passport Parents for Children’s [email protected] Community Developer in your area if

Mental Health (PCMH) you are looking to find support workers, A not for profit and non charitable Club programs or activities in your community 45 Densgrove Dr. composed of about 100 retired business ______St. Catherines ON L2M 3M1 and professional men. We meet monthly Phone: 905-875-4316 and have a guest speaker on a subject Fax: 416-921-7600 Peer Outreach Support Services of interest plus arrange activities such as www.pcmh.ca and Education (POSSE) plant visits and theatre. It is a fellowship 1 Chris Hadfield Way, Milton ON L9T 5H7 club and there are interest groups such as PCMH is the only provincial, parent-let, non- Phone: 905-875-6126 investments, book, genealogy, etc. profit organization that provides a voice for ______families who face the challenges of child and www.posseproject.ca youth mental health issues. PCMH provides support, education and empowerment by Born out of the North Halton Youth – linking networks of families, communities, Hepatitis C Prevention Project (a one year agencies, and government. PCMH believes pilot project), Peer Outreach Support in the promotion of family-centered principles Services & Education (POSSE) was the of care. creation of several youth interested in learning youth Dr.n, harm reduction and PCMH believes that children’s mental health human rights peer outreach and support is everyone’s business and each child, youth, skills; two social community developers and family has the right to achieve mental / youth workers with the ability to make wellness, to be supported and to be treated it happen, and some special people and with equity and respect. Our goals are agencies to collaborate with us, to ensure Support, Educate, and Empower. it happened! ______Our Vision: Youth promoting youth power. Halton Resource Directory 2015 21 Radius Child and Youth society through summer camp programs Youth Aiding Youth is one of the many throughout ON. Our programs provide programs operating under the larger Services, formerly Halton environments of inclusion for kids and ROCK umbrella. Youth Aiding Youth is a Trauma Centre youth while offering much needed respite non-profit, community organization based for parents. Reach for the Rainbow is an in the Region of Halton. The goal of the 60 Lakeshore Rd. W. Oakville ON L6K 1E1 umbrella organization for all disabilities program is to match youth volunteers Phone: 905-825-3242 and works in partnership with other (16-24 years) on a one-to-one basis Fax: 905-825-3276 disability related charities. We are proud with younger, “at risk” children (6-12 www.radiuschild-youthservices.ca that our programs: years). We also offer a variety of social skills development groups and day camp A unique and specialized community- • Provide a model for effective programs. based agency established in 1983 integration ______to provide clinical assessment and • Provide 1-1 support counselors, treatment services to children, mutually supervised and trained by Region of Halton adolescents, and families affected by RFTR & partner camps Assisted Living Program child abuse. • Teach typical children and youth the values of patience, acceptance and 185 ON St. South, Milton ON L9T 2M4 Radius Child and Youth Services understanding Phone: 905-825-6000 • Provide programs that are delivering has come to be widely recognized www.halton.ca as a leader in the field of childhood safety, supervision and care • Provide respite to the parents and interpersonal abuse (physical, emotional The Halton Region Assisted Living families of children with disabilities abuse, neglect, witnessing domestic Program is a community-based health • Bring friendships and joy to our violence), children displaying problematic care service for eligible seniors, providing community of participating children sexualized behaviour, adolescents who the personal support they need to have committed sexual offenses, and continue living on their own for as long Working with a variety of Partners in with sibling incest. as they can safety do so. Assisted Living Integration throughout the province of services are funded by the Ministry of ON, Reach for the Rainbow provides Our multidisciplinary team is comprised Health and Long-Term Care. of highly-skilled field experts to offer integrated recreation, respite and outreach opportunities designed to regular training, supervision and Assisted Living services provide non- engage the hearts and minds of all consultation to other professionals and medical services, including personal individuals. Our programs encourage community partners. support services, as well as safety environments for typical children and reassurance checks, and light and individuals to live, play, work Our program also conducts public homemaking services. and inspire themselves alongside awareness initiatives and research in ______the area of child abuse to promote children and youth with disabilities, best practice guidelines, treatment creating transformative experiences of Region of Halton Community innovations, and public awareness. belonging. ______Health Services What makes Reach for the Rainbow 690 Dorval Dr., Oakville ON L6K 3X9 particularly unique is the fact that Rainbow Connections Phone: 905-825-6000 we started out and remain today an Fax: 905-849-6740 61 Berton Blvd. Georgetown ON L7G 6C7 umbrella for all disabilities – both Phone: 905-873-9491 developmental and physical. www.halton.ca www.rainbowconnections.ca ______Halton Region Community Health We provide the following services: Reach Out Centre for Kids Services provides programs and services • Relationship Development (ROCK) to promote optimal health of individuals, Intervention (RDI) Consulting families, and communities across the Services 471 Pearl St. Burlington ON L7R 4M4 lifespan. Public Health services and • Auditory Integration Training (AIT) Phone: 289-208-1559 programming are provided relating to: • Parent Coaching Fax: 905-681-7477 • Reproductive health • Preschool health • Homeschooling Support www.rockfoundation.ca • Healthy Babies/Healthy Children ______program ROCK is a non-profit children’s mental • Healthy growth and development of Reach for the Rainbow health facility serving Halton. We offer school aged children and youth counselling services to children and their 20 Torlake Cres., Toronto ON M8Z 1B3 • Older adults family’s ages 0-18. We have 3 locations Phone: 416-503-0088 • Mental health serving the entire region of Halton, one Fax: 416-503-0485 For more information on programs and in Burlington, one in Oakville and one services please dial 311 or call the www.reachfortherainbow.ca in Milton. All 3 locations offer a walk- number above. in therapy clinic that allow families to ______Since 1983, Reach for the Rainbow, a access immediate face-to-face services non-profit organization, has pioneered and helps connect them with other the integration of children and youth programs and services within our agency. with disabilities into the mainstream of

Halton Resource Directory 2015 22 Safe Management Group Inc./ serious mental illness (held in Burlington Sheridan Community and Brampton). Pryor, Linder & Associates Employment Service 1320 Cornwell St., St. 202 6-week course (developed by the /Summer Jobs Service Oakville ON L6J 7W5 Schizophrenia Society of Canada) for 407 Iroquois Shore Rd. Phone: 905-849-0967 families of individuals with a severe Phone: 905-845-9430 Fax: 905-849-8011 mental illness such as schizophrenia: discusses clinical treatment, provides Fax: 905-815-4113 www.safemanagement.org information about the illness, and teaches http://ces.sheridancollege.ca skills that family members need to cope Safe Management Group Inc. specializes more effectively. Our free service helps unite job seekers in training and development, offering with employers a full range of online and classroom Public forums with guest speakers programs. Crisis Intervention Training; providing support and education for We Offer: Understanding and Supporting families of those with schizophrenia: • One on one employment counselling Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury advocacy in the community for services • Workshops on resume writing, interview and Behaviour Tracking Program. required by people with schizophrenia to skills and job postings live in the community; public awareness • Resource Centre including computers Pryor, Linder and Associates specializes and education; raising funds for research with internet access in Behaviour Assessment and Therapy, into a cause and cure for schizophrenia; • Information on training opportunities Psychological Assessments, Depression, holds the annual Walk for Peace of • Mentoring for internationally Trained Couples Counselling and ABA. Minds in May and an annual Yogathon in professionals ______February. • Information on training/hiring subsidies ______for employers Sexual Assault & Violence ______Intervention Services (SAVIS) Service Coordination Halton of Halton 53 Bond St. Oakville ON L6J 1L8 Silver Sherpa Inc. Phone: 905-339-3700 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 227 2275 Upper Middle Rd. East, Suite 101, Fax: 905-339-3707 Oakville ON L6L 5G8 Oakville ON L6H 0C3 Phone: 905-825-3622 www.ourkidsnetwork.ca Phone: 905 399 6658 Toll Free: 1-877-268-8416 [email protected] www.SilverSherpa.net Fax: 905-825-3755 www.savisofhalton.org Service Coordination Halton is both a Silver Sherpa is a lifestyle transitions philosophy and a process. It is aimed company delivering independent advice [email protected] at supporting family-centered, strength- on smart ageing with 3 simple steps – based service planning for families who PLAN, NAVIGATE and CONNECT. We The Sexual Assault and Violence have children/youth with special or help you assess where you are today, Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) complex needs. Service coordination where you want to be in the future, and is an agency that serves all of Halton enables families to achieve and maintain a how to take pragmatic steps to get there. residents. Savis provides support and quality of life consistent with their values, advocacy to survivors of sexual assault priorities, strengths and preferences. Do you have all your bases covered? Are and violence as well as education to the you struggling with health issues? general public. The process is individualized, responsive and inclusive of both formal and natural Have you applied for all the benefits and Savis has free and confidential counselling supports for families in their community. tax credits to which you are entitled? in Acton, Burlington, Milton and Oakville. Service coordination will benefit families Overwhelmed with where to start? We SAVIS also offers many volunteering who may be, involved with multiple are trusted advisors and problem-solvers, opportunities, such as our volunteer run services, who need help finding other bringing order out of turmoil. 24 hour crisis line, community booths, services, with understanding the services educational presentations and fundraising. and how they can help and who are Contact us today for a confidential ______overwhelmed with their situation. discussion. Schizophrenia ON ______We would like to showcase “Service 136 Cross Avenue Oakville ON L6H 2W6 Coordination” so that families in the Phone: 905-338-2112 Halton community know that this is a www.schizophrenia.on.ca practice used regardless of who they may be working with. We also want to inform Schizophrenia Society of ON offers family families so that they may ask for service support and education to families, and coordination from agencies they may be friends, of those living with schizophrenia working with if it has not been offered in the community. Services include: to them. We will also provide a listing of Family and Friends support group: upcoming training dates in both, Service confidential small group meetings held Coordination for service Providers, and monthly offering support for families who Service Coordination meeting facilitation. are caring for a loved one who has a ______Halton Resource Directory 2015 23 SOAAR-Successful Options for Stepping Stones Study Spot Adults with Autism 2349 Fairview St. Burlington ON L7R 2E3 Educational Services Phone: 905-512-9017 Re-Envisioned Phone: 416-781-9018 www.steppingstonescounselling.com 141 Bronte Rd., Oakville, ON L6L 3C3 www.studyspot.ca Phone: 416-251-9277 [email protected] [email protected] For the past 15 years StudySpot has Stepping Stones offers a wide range of provided academic coaching support to SOAAR is an innovative five day counseling services for individuals and middle school, high school, and university program for young adults with autism families. We service Halton, Peel, Toronto, students around the GTA. and developmental disabilities that is Hamilton and Niagara. Psychological premised on the belief that learning assessment services are also available. Our focus on skill development as occurs when a person is stimulated, Our services are not limited to counseling; opposed to traditional subject tutoring active and having fun. we also offer extensive support to families has made us an appropriate form of under the ASD Spectrum. Stepping support for students with a diagnosed The purpose of SOAAR is to Stones is a Direct Funding Provider for IBI learning disability. StudySpot was provide supportive and enriching Services. We have Case Managers that originally created as the follow through to community experience that build life can help you navigate the system, explain the typical educational assessment. skills and independence for adults what support services are available to you and older adolescents with autism and also what Tax Benefits you or your The recommended study skills that and developmental disabilities. We child may be eligible for. often are found in these reports, value inclusion, accountability, and ______usually focused on organization, individualization of supports. reading, writing, and studying, make St. John Ambulance up the core of our academic coaching Services associated with SOAAR are 468 Morden Rd., Suite #2 Oakville ON service. Approximately one-third of our goal-directed, evaluated and built on the Phone: 905-469-9325 clients come to us with an educational principles of applied behavior analysis. Fax: 905-469-9816 assessment diagnosing a learning ______disability. www.sja.ca ______Special Olympics Burlington St. John Ambulance is a health and Summit Housing & Outreach Phone: 905-689-2504 safety charity. We offer the following Programs www.specialolympicsburlington.ca programs to the Halton community: • First Aid Training 760 Brant St. Suite 405A Our Mission Statement: To provide • CPR Burlington ON L7R 4B7 year-round sports training and • First Aid Kits Phone: 905-333-4814 athletic competition for individuals • Medical First Responder Volunteers Fax: 905-333-6782 • Therapy Dog Volunteers with intellectual disabilities. Special www.summit-housing.ca Olympics promotes opportunities to • New Parent Workshops develop physical fitness, demonstrate • Babysitting courses (11-14) ______Summit Housing & Outreach Programs courage, experience joy, and develop (SHOP) is a charitable organization that skills and friendship with their families, STRIDE Youth Employment provides a variety of supportive housing, other Special Olympic athletes and the treatment and case management community. Program services to individuals who require mental health supports in the Halton Region. Over the past 40 years Special 55 Ontario St., Suite 26 Milton ON L9T 2M3 Olympics has grown from a modest Phone: 905-842-8418 Fax: 905-842-5702 SHOP is governed by a volunteer Board program serving local athletes to of Directors. SHOP is primarily funded become the world’s largest movement STRIDE is the only Halton-based through the Ministry of Health & Long dedicated to promoting respect, Term Care and the Mississauga Halton acceptance, inclusion, and human organization whose primary purpose is to serve the employment needs of individuals Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). dignity for people with intellectual ______disabilities through sports. facing mental health and/or substance ______issues.STRIDE provides a comprehensive range of employment support options, which are responsive to individual needs.

STRIDE serves individuals 16 years and older. There are three main programs at STRIDE which include: • Youth Employment Program (youth 16-24yrs.), Employment Connections Program and Worksite Training Program.

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Halton Resource Directory 2015 24 Support & Housing Tetra Society of North America We Offer: • Licensed Home Early Learning and – Halton 2039 Walkers Line, Unit #50 Child Care Burlington ON L7M 4G1 599 Chartwell Rd. Oakville ON L6J 4A9 • Early Learning and Child Care Phone: 905-332-4759 Phone: 905-845-9212 Centres Fax: 905-844-4961 www.tetrasociety.org • Before and After School Programs • Day Camps www.shhalton.org “People are not limited by disability, but • ON Early Years Centre’s rather by obstacles and barriers in their ______Support & Housing – Halton was founded in environment.” 1982 by family and friends who wanted to Tourette Syndrome ensure that people with mental health issues It’s a simple concept: rather than could remain or return to their community. Foundation of Canada focusing on an individual’s disabilities, The Chartwell Residence, a seven bedroom look instead at the things that are 5945 Airport Rd., Suite 175 house, was developed to provide support stopping them from doing what they want Mississauga ON L4V 1R9 and a home to address integration of to do, and find a way to overcome these Phone: 1-800-361-3120 people within the community. Over the barriers. Fax: 905-673-2638 years, supportive housing was expanded ______to include three townhouses in Oakville and www.tourette.ca two in Acton. The WORKshop Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological Partnerships were later forged to develop 600 Brant St., Burlington ON L7R 2G9 disorder characterized by tics: the Halton Home Program for those Phone: 289-253-7002 involuntary, rapid, sudden movements with serious mental illness, as well as a or vocalizations that occur repeatedly in www.work-shop.ca relationship with the Region of Halton who the same way. The cause has not been provides rent-geared-to-income housing established and as yet there is no cure. The WORKshop is a Career Counseling units. In support of peer-run and peer driven service that assists teens with post services, a formal relationship with TEACH Through the highly successful In- secondary and career/job choices. (Teach, Empower, Advocate for Community Service Program the TSFC trains a Health) was also established, forging new national team of dedicated volunteer I also work with young adults that have directions in the self-help movement. In-Service Presenters to serve their finished schooling and require direction, communities, providing them with: and persons who want to undergo work In 2008, we began to further articulate Effective presentation skills; A thorough directional change or who simply cannot our beliefs as reflected in our document understanding of TS and its associated find a new job. on being a Person Centred Agency and conditions; A variety of teaching embraced fully the Recovery Philosophy strategies for TS+; A wealth of multimedia I coach in areas such as how to get your embodied in our motto “Sowing Seeds of presentation materials; and much more. resume noticed by the persons that Hope”. More recently, we have expanded interview: our continuum of supportive housing to In-Service Presenters deliver customized • How to understand what a good job include seniors at Bonnie Place II and presentations in: schools; Company fit is for you St. Andrews, and LIFEHouse, a home for Workplaces; Community Centres and • The resume and cover letter youth in Acton. In 2011, we ventured into a Organizations; Public Service Centres • How to negotiate a fair salary and further partnership with ADAPT to provide a (such as Police Stations). In-Service overall compensation package supportive housing program for those living Presenters educate: Teachers; School • How to keep your sprits up when with addictions. Administrators; Students; Employers; Co- you are in job search mode Workers; Members of the general public; • How to interview effectively In addition, TAY, a youth centred cross- Public employees such as police officers; • Gain a better understanding of what sectoral approach to integration, was Social Workers; Public Transit Workers. the interviewer wants to hear from initiated to effectively transition youth into you in an interview and how you are the adult system. In 2013, we achieved In-Service Presenters cover a variety coming across. formal Accreditation through the Centre of key topics including: A clear ______for Accreditation. Most recently, we have understanding of TS and its associated become further emboldened in our strategic conditions; Classroom teaching and directions as reflected in our refreshed Today’s Family Early Learning coping strategies; Lessons in tolerance vision and mission statements…so that all and Child Care and respecting differences. may have “a life worth living”. ______44 Greendale Dr. Hamilton ON L9C 5Z4 In 2014, we welcomed Grace House into Phone: 289-288-0059 our organization, who merged their full Fax: 905-574-2684 operations within SHH, Grace House is an www.todaysfamily.ca Oakville based residence which provides affordable, supportive, transitional housing Today’s Family Early Learning and Child for 10 individuals. This merger furthers Care is a non-profit, charitable agency the work of SHH to enable us to have a serving more than 4000 children (and full continuum of affordable housing with their parents and caregivers) in Hamilton, supports within Halton. Burlington and surrounding areas. ______

Halton Resource Directory 2015 25 Town of Milton municipal engineering and construction, Unique Family Coaching storm-water management and drainage, 150 Mary St. Milton ON L9T 6Z5 creek channels and shorelines, forestry, Phone: 905-689-2504 Phone: 905-878-7252 environmental stewardship and www.uniquefamilycoaching.com www.milton.ca protection as well as Rd.s and works. The town is committed to superior At Unique Family Coaching, we focus service delivery to make Oakville the As a Halton Region municipality, serving on providing in home and support most livable town in Canada. 100,00 residents, the Town of Milton services with the highest levels of ______offers a variety of goods, services, and customer satisfaction to families in the facilities that meet the needs of our Golden Horseshoe area (Stoney Creek, community. For example, Milton Transit Tourism Burlington Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown, provides ten fully accessible conventional 414 Locust St., Burlington ON L7S 1T7 Flamborough, Burlington and Oakville). buses, traveling throughout the Milton Phone: 905.634.5594 daily, as well as a Community Bus Fax: 905.634.7220 We will do everything we can to meet service. your needs. Unique Family Coaching www.tourismburlington.com is a 24 hour service. We will respond to

In addition, a number of facilities, your request for supot within a day and Tourism Burlington is a not for profit including the Milton Sports Centre, emergency calls from our clients will be organization who works with local Milton Centre for the Arts, the Milton answered within minutes. You do not wait partners who understand the economic Public Library, the Milton Leisure Centre, for months for an appointment to discuss importance of travel to the Burlington and the Milton Seniors Activity Centre your family situation and we come to your area. contain various accessibility design home to meet with you and your family. features such as accessible washrooms, ______Conventions, meetings and festivals as elevators, entrances, and lower counters well as sport and community events all to accommodate a wheelchair, scooter, or Universal Motion contribute social and economic benefits. other mobility device. 120 St. Regis Cres. S., We encourage organizations or Toronto ON M3J 1Y8 The Town also offers recreational businesses that support visitors in Phone: 416-398-4255 programs, for people of all ages that Burlington and the surrounding area to Fax: 416-398-3009 promote a healthy and active lifestyle. work with us as a tourism partner and We are also committed to providing [email protected] take advantage of the services we offer. affordable recreation through our Fee Assistance Program for low income We change families’ lives by providing Tourism Burlington offers marketing families. them with an accessible vehicle that opportunities in various media including meets all their needs. our visitor guide, tear map, cooperative Information on this program and all of advertising, OTMPC programs, website, the Town’s recreational programs can be Allowing them to have the freedom to Partner and Visitor E-News and social found in the Community Program Guide, travel anywhere without limitations. media. which can be obtained online or at any of ______our facilities. We also provide training opportunities for ______VOICE For front line tourism ambassadors, customer service training, Ministry of Tourism Hearing Impaired Children Town of Oakville programs and Pickle awards. 161 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 608 1225 Trafalgar Rd. Oakville ON L6J 5A6 Toronto ON M4P 1J5 Phone: 905-845-6601 As well as, ongoing updates and Phone: 905-510-7555 Fax: 905-815-2001 communication through our bimonthly Fax: 416-487-7423 partner E-Newsletter & Visitor www.oakville.ca E-Newsletter. www.voicefordeafkids.com ______The Town of Oakville is a municipal Mission Statement: “To ensure that all government that offers many programs children with hearing loss have their and services for people of all ages and rights upheld with access to services for abilities. developing their abilities to learn to hear, listen and speak” Some of the programs and services the Town of Oakville offers include transit VOICE develops and implements and para-transit, youth centre’s, seniors programs and services encompassing centre’s, recreation and community four principal areas: centre’s, fitness centre’s, pools, arenas, • Parent Support libraries, parks, splash-pads, tennis Crt.s, • Public Education trails and harbours. • Advocacy • Auditory-Verbal Terapy The town is also responsible for fire ______prevention and protection, building and heritage permits, cemeteries, by- laws and licensing, land use planning,

Halton Resource Directory 2015 26 Williams Marijan YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/ & Associates + AlphaBee Brantford – Employment & Community Services 100 The East Mall, Unit 1 Etobicoke ON M82 5X2 500 Drury Lane – Lower Level, Phone: 416-367-5968 Burlington ON L7R 2X2 Fax: 416-367-5969 www.ymcahbb.ca www.wmanda.com The centre primarily assists those who www.alphabee.com are out of work, and youth who are

out of school to assess their skills and Wm+a provides specialized and employment potential. Various programs individualized direct support and clinical assist job seekers with their job search services. activities and on the job training.

Wm + a provides services to children, Major Programs and Services: youth and adults with a complexity of ON Employment Services: an needs and circumstances and who employment experience program may be diagnosed with ASD/Autism, * candidates get the training and developmental exceptionalities, ADD, experience needed to find a job * FASD, ABI, emotional and mental individual employment counseling * job health disorders including significant search techniques * job placements behavioural challenges. (subsidized/unsubsidized and apprenticeship) * educational upgrading * Alphabee specializes in providing IBI/ABA career focusing. services to individuals with Autism and other developmental exceptionalities. Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship ______programs: candidates experience the trades through free on the job training * Woodview: Mental Health and information sessions are held monthly Autism Services • Youth Employment Fund 69 Flatt Rd. Burlington ON L7R 3X5 • Learning Connections – Adult Phone: 905-689-4727 Upgrading Fax: 905-689-2474 • Summer Jobs Service www.woodview.ca • The Underground Youth Centre ______Woodview: Mental Health and Autism Services is a non-profit agency that supports children, youth and families who are seeking specialized services to address their family’s unique needs.

Woodview provides a variety of programs and supports including: Day treatment programs (mental health), in-home Intensive programs (mental health), social skill groups (autism), groups which address anxiety and depression concerns also has a fee for service school program for students on the Autism spectrum.

Criteria including: Day treatment programs (mental health), in-home Intensive programs (mental health and autism), social skills groups (autism), groups which address anxiety and depression concerns (mental health), school-based support (mental health) and specialized autism classroom. ______

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The Halton Resource Fair Committee is made up of individuals that live/work in Halton. Representatives from health, social services, mental health and addictions, and developmental services meet regularly to organize and plan the annual Halton Community Resource Fair. Networking and information sharing across agencies and services in Halton is a key direction for this committee.