National Directory for Canadian Families

Support Groups

Provide a wide range of individualized services within family settings for children with developmental disabilities. DIRECT SERVICES: accessing community services, advocacy, case coordination, emotional support, guidance, identification of needs, planning, respite supports and direction in special services at home. Also provides Family Outcome planning, workshops, resource and information sharing. INDIRECT SERVICES provides linkages to Assessment & Treatment services, counselling services, educational programs, parent groups, protection services, behavioural services and recreation programs.

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit websiteAdvocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website: Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

Support Groups

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website: Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disabilityChildren and Youth information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans help in accessing funding and programs development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs employment programs for youthAdults skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training job placement Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacyFamilies Family and parent support groups in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for servicesResidential Services supported group living supportive home share supportive independent living LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibilityRespite Services adult fee-for-service programs residential respite for children and adults summer campsConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

Support Groups

The Family Supports program helps the families of children and young people who live with a developmental disability. Family Support Coordinators assist families with service coordination and planning to ensure that each child receives the support needed to participate in the life of their family, school and community. During the years from 14 to 18 specific focus is given to the transitions from childhood to adolescence, and adolescence to adulthood. Services include: providing information about community resources and services making referrals to other community organizations assisting with funding applications to programs such as Assistance to Children with Severe Disabilities and Passport bringing parents together to support one another providing help and information to parent groups advocating on behalf of people and their families as needed, particularly in schools and the community Helping families to find support in the community Helping families of students to put together their Individual Education Plan (IEP)Also provides the Our Families are Strong private Facebook support group for parents and caregivers of people living with a developmental disability. Opportunities for families to learn, connect and share are offered through a private online Facebook group and educational events in the community.

Support Groups

The Family Supports program helps the families of children and young people who live with a developmental disability. Family Support Coordinators assist families with service coordination and planning to ensure that each child receives the support needed to participate in the life of their family, school and community. During the years from 14 to 18 specific focus is given to the transitions from childhood to adolescence, and adolescence to adulthood. Services include: providing information about community resources and services making referrals to other community organizations assisting with funding applications to programs such as Assistance to Children with Severe Disabilities and Passport bringing parents together to support one another providing help and information to parent groups advocating on behalf of people and their families as needed, particularly in schools and the community Helping families to find support in the community Helping families of students to put together their Individual Education Plan (IEP)Also provides the Our Families are Strong private Facebook support group for parents and caregivers of people living with a developmental disability. Opportunities for families to learn, connect and share are offered through a private online Facebook group and educational events in the community.

Support Groups

Services for people who have an intellectual disability including: preschool development adult vocational support family support leisure activities residential accommodation coordination with other community services to provide support to individuals and to families

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Offers online peer support groups for people who live with a heart condition or stroke and their loved ones and caregivers.

Adult Addictions

COPA is a Toronto based organization committed to helping Older adults 55 years and over who live with addictions that impact their daily lives. IF the older adult is not able to access main stream programs due to frailty, COPA provides community outreach. Addictions to alcohol, drugs, and other substances are shared by 1 in 10 older adults. Various treatment programs for those who need help which include: Outreach Harm-Reduction - designed to reduce the effects of addictions Referrals & Case Management Support Groups Support for those involved with older adults with addiction problems Assistance for family, partners, and friends Offsite consultations - education and training for professionals and organizations that work with older adults Telephone consultations Lanauges of Service: English, Polish, Spanish

Support Groups

CV19 Trenton Resource Centre is providing food hampers/ prepared meals to people in need Grocery and medication pick up and drop off Community resourcing and mental health support available Residence of Frankford, Trenton or Belleville Contact Trenton Centre at 613-965-1167Resource Centre closed to the public and all programming is postponed until further notice (April 2, 2020) Community Resource Centre Summer programs for children Parenting support Training and employment opportunities Collaboration with community partners Nutrition support Family literacy support

Support Groups

CV19 Trenton Resource Centre is providing food hampers/ prepared meals to people in need Grocery and medication pick up and drop off Community resourcing and mental health support available Residence of Frankford, Trenton or Belleville Contact Trenton Centre at 613-965-1167Resource Centre closed to the public and all programming is postponed until further notice (April 2, 2020)Two core programs are Family Support Program and Partners For Change Employment Program which include: Parent support group Family development program Employment readiness includes training certificates in CPR, Food Handlers and Smart Serve.Licensed child care program provider - subsidy is available for those who qualify

Support Groups

CV19 Centre is closed to the public and all programming is postponed until further noticeCentre is providing food hampers/ prepared meals to people in need Residence of Frankford, Trenton or Belleville Operating Mon- Thurs 10 am- 1 pm Providing mental wellness supports Call 613-965-1167 or email cpfs@kos.net (April 2, 2020)Two core programs: Family Support and Partners For Change Employment Program In these 12 week programs families, parents and individuals will gain employment readiness skills, parenting skills and will gain certificate in CPR, Food Handlers and Smart ServeFree Clothing Room Program: Offers clothing, home decor and hygiene products free of charge

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Free Information/educational and support sessions on caregiver support both virtually and In Person Access to an ongoing peer support group Facilitation of one-on-one support for caregivers

Youth Addictions

This program provides safe & supportive client centered community withdrawal management services that are readily accessible and culturally sensitive to the needs of Renfrew County residents.