- Description
- Offers a variety of residential options including group home living, family home living, natural family respite and supported independent living.
Group Home Living
Designed for adults with special needs who desire full time residence with a small group of their peers. Offers a variety of housing arrangements throughout the Niagara Region which includes urban and rural settings and barrier free accommodations.
Trained staff provide 24-hour support to individuals living in a family-like setting. Individuals participate individually or as a group in their community activities of their choice. Individuals may be supported by other Bethesda programs including Chaplaincy and Recreation and Leisure Services.
Familyhome Program
The Familyhome program / LifeShare provide adults with special needs a home-like setting with a sense of family, safety, continuity, and security. Promote a high quality of life and support community involvement, social inclusion, individual choice, independence, and rights and responsibilities. Through Familyhome / LifeShare, Ontario families and citizens (home providers) can offer a safe and nurturing environment for adults with special needs. The Familyhome / LifeShare Program encourages personal choice, decision making, independence, and participation in the community. Familyhome Providers are carefully screened through references and police checks, health and fire home inspections, and extensive interviews. Familyhome Providers receive 24-hour on-call support from Case Managers.
Supported Independent Living
For adults with special needs who desire to live in the community alone, or with others, but independently of family members or a caregiver. Provides supports fordaily living, as needed, and training related to money management, banking, using public transportation, and other life skills.The SIL program encourages personal choice, decision making, independence, and participation in the community.
Respite Services
For adults with special needs who live at home with their families. Offers weekend activity-based respite in an eight-bedroom home setting in Vineland. Participants enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities including crafts, games, music, picnics, swimming, bowling, etc., based on the individual's interests, strengths and needs. During the summer months and periodically throughout the year, respite services are offered weekly and individuals may utilize this service for up to two weeks. Special conditions apply. Advanced planning is essential and regular, planned respite is recommended as space is limited - Eligibility
- Individuals 18 years and over with a developmental disability
- Application Process
- By referral through Developmental Services Ontario 289-477-5305 or 1-877-376-4674
- Office
- 905-684-6918
- Fax
- 905-684-5866
- Web Site
- https://bethesdaservices.com
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 3280 Schmon Pkwy
Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- Service - For those specified
- Documents Required
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- October 24, 2022
- Last Verified On
- October 24, 2022
- Address
- 3280 Schmon Pkwy
Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Cross street: St David's Rd and Merrittville Hwy
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Brant County
- Haldimand County
- Hamilton
- Niagara Region
- Norfolk County
