Searching for Supportive Housing (Semi-Independent)

Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
Children 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 youth

Adults

• skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
• job placement
• Case Management Program (Formerly Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW))
  • supportive services, including counselling and advocacy, for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community

Families

• Family and parent support groups
• in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services

Residential Services

• supported group living
• supportive home share
• supportive independent living
• LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility

Respite Services

• adult fee-for-service programs
• residential respite for children and adults
• summer camps

ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

• lifts/transfers and positioning
• bowel and bladder
• dressing and undressing
• skin care
• respiration (ventilator bi-pap, cpap)
• personal grooming and general hygiene
• laundry
• assistance with eating
• light meal and drink preparation (g-tube feeding)

Apartments with 24 hour personal care worker on site for scheduled and unscheduled services

• shopping
• light cleaning
• laundry
• light meal preparation
• dressing
• personal hygiene
• medication monitoring
• emotional support
• 24-hour emergency response

• crisis intervention and intensive case management
• addictions support
• access to weekly food bank
• social and recreational activities

Services for people on the autism spectrum

• mutual support, guidance, and networking
• employment skills, mentoring and paid placements for those 18-30 years on the autism spectrum
• skill building workshops, recreation, social activities and events
• Inclusive Housing Program, including Community Residences, for individuals and families living with autism, starting from age 18

Legends Mentoring Program -- one-to-one mentorship for children and youth on the autism spectrum, and adult volunteer mentor opportunities

Case Management

• one-on-one support for individuals who require individual case management support to live in the community, including links to appropriate services

Supportive Housing

• congregate living, high support living, addictions supportive housing and independent living
• case management services

Matches potential tenants to vacancies in contracted permanent or transitional housing

• administers subsidy program to landlords; funds and monitors 45 boarding homes and 31 apartment units
• monitors and works cooperatively with homes to maintain standards and awareness of tenants' needs
• provides on-site support services including social and recreational opportunities to tenants

• capacity 60
• episodic support open capacity
• service coordination and case management, including psychogeriatric case management
• crisis intervention, emergency response
• assistance with some meal preparation, escort to appointments
• medication reminders
• addictions support
• social and recreational activities

• bathing, dressing, bowel/bladder assistance
• meal preparation and eating
• medication assistance
• assistance with complex routines including assisting people who are ventilator dependent or use j/g tubes
• assistance with all activities of daily living

Specialized assisted living supports to vulnerable older adults and seniors with complex physical health challenges, mental health challenges, addiction or cognitive impairment

• personal support workers team helps with personal care, essential housekeeping, laundry services, medications support, meal preparation and escorts to appointments

• case managers offer one-on-one support and provide care coordination, crisis intervention, system navigation and client advocacy

• life enrichment supports, activities and social opportunities through regular in-house events and group outings in the community

• capacity 70

Supportive housing based on Housing First Model; engagement in addiction treatment or abstinence not required

• in partnership with CommunitiCare Health (see separate listing)

Specialized assisted living support for adults with complex needs

• 24 hour Personal Support Workers team
  • personal care assistance
  • essential housekeeping
  • laundry services
  • medication support
  • appointment escorts
• psychogeriatric case management
• care coordination
• crisis intervention
• system navigation
• client advocacy
• comprehensive meal service
• social and recreation programs

Community programs re-opened for in-person services; virtual support also available


Rehabilitation and Support Services

• assisted living beds with 24/7 staff support in Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville
• adult day programs in Brampton, Mississauga, Orangeville and Oakville
• case management
• clinical services including counselling and caregiver support
• seniors services including consultation, assistance in making transitions and caregiver support for seniors in the community and in residential care settings
• supported independent living including personal care, homemaking assistance and case management

• lifts/transfers and positioning
• bowel and bladder
• dressing and undressing
• skin care
• respiration (ventilator bi-pap, CPAP)
• personal grooming and general hygiene
• laundry
• assistance with eating
• light meal and drink preparation (including g-tube feeding)

• Alzheimer Day Program and Frail Elderly Program
• social and recreation activities
• daily fee

• education, training and support for individuals caring for frail or disabled family members
• support groups
• information sessions
• advocacy
• assistance in locating health care services, financial benefits and other community resources

• day trips
• activities in English, Portuguese, Vietnamese
• $15 annual membership

• light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, Monday-Friday
• group shopping, transportation for medical appointments and wellness programs
• participates in Toronto Ride

• bathing, dental hygiene, light housekeeping, Monday-Sunday
• friendly visiting, security checks

• lifts/transfers and positioning
• bowel and bladder
• dressing and undressing
• skin care
• respiration (ventilator bi-pap, cpap)
• personal grooming and general hygiene
• laundry
• assistance with eating
• light meal and drink preparation (g-tube feeding)

• lifts/transfers and positioning
• bowel and bladder
• dressing and undressing
• skin care
• respiration (ventilator bi-pap, CPAP)
• personal grooming and general hygiene
• laundry
• assistance with eating
• light meal and drink preparation (g-tube feeding)

• Toronto - Shaw St - Reintegration Care Units

Supportive and affordable housing for persons living with mental health issues