Community Mental Health Centers

Providing specialized supportive living services, care and support to persons over 18 years of age with developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors and mental health issues * supportive living services are located in a central administration and recreational building in downtown Oakville * operates eleven homes in the communities of Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, Halton Hills and Georgetown * elected volunteer board of directors is responsible for the governance of the organization * volunteer opportunities availableServices for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities with a focus on complex needs clinical services: persons are served by a multidisciplinary team consisting of direct care counsellors and other professionals including physiotherapist, speech language pathologist and speech language assistant, occupational therapist, behaviour therapists, psychologists, nutritionist, nurse specialist, physician and psychiatrist ongoing assessment, treatment and management opportunities for basic life skill development, workshop activities and for some supported employment a ten bed activity-based respite program for children and adults with complex needs managing Halton Support Services, a community service for people with intellectual disabilities who live in the Halton Region * contact Beth Watson at 905-844-7864 ext 230 or bwatson@cwsds.ca for more information Day Services supports people with an intellectual disability, including those with complex needs, to meet their community participation aspirations and desires as outlined in their Personal Support Plans Individuals have a range of activities in which they can participate, including an on-site greenhouse, a laundry service that supports some of the community-based homes, swimming, landscaping, and supporting the Town of Oakville"s park clean-up program Dual Diagnosis Service provides consultation, comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, interpretation, on site support and follow up, mentoring and education/training Dual Diagnosis Justice Coordinators support individuals through the criminal justice system and to ensure supports are in place to reintegrate into community life * serve individuals 18 years old and up * referrals can be made by the individual, family, service providers, courts, police or anyone involved with the individual * individual"s consent must be obtained Short Term Assessment and Treatment Environment (STATE) for those with a dual diagnosis - assesses the individual and develops a treatment plan that will assist in integrating the individual back into their community Central West Region Passport Agency (CWRPA) administers program for adults with a developmental disability who have completed school and are seeking community participation supports Central West Community Network of Specialized Care working with community partners to develop, coordinate and streamline access to resources Services and Programs: Halton Support Services Respite Services