Searching for Supportive (semi-independent) Housing

Rehabilitation and support services to clients affected by a brain injury

• individualized programs using a participate-to-learn approach
• learning by experience in real-life contexts
• groups and other activities to learn about acquired brain injury and identify individual service goals
• personal and environmental supports to enable participation
• outreach, assisted living and psychology services available

Non-profit housing provider

• supportive, rent geared to income housing for women and their families
• 35 apartments in small duplex and triplex units and one 12 unit apartment building that are dispersed throughout the City of Kingston

Geared-to-income supportive housing

Provides community residences and non-profit houses to support children and adults living with developmental disabilities

• support ranges from 24-hour nursing to supported independent living

Home Share Program: individuals are placed with a host family which receives remunerations, training and support from Ongwanada

• short term respite services are available for family caregivers

Provides individualized residential and support services in the community for individuals with a developmental disability

• promotes teaching and research on developmental disabilities
• conference rooms are available for non-profit organizations
• affiliated with Queen's University

Residential care and community support programs

• residential care or semi-independent living
• the treatment model provides for assessments and individualized plans of care through applied behavioural analysis

Person-centred and flexible supports for children, youth and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in their community.

Range of services and supports include:

• Childcare Resource Consultant Services (for children 12 and under in licensed childcare programs)
• Family Support (to assist families who live with a loved one who has an intellectual disability with advocacy, short and long-term planning)
• Community Participation Supports (involvement in community recreation, volunteerism, life skills development and adult learning)
• Employment Supports (assistance to secure paid, competitive employment)
• Independent Living Supports
• Host Family Supports
• Group Living Supports
• Respite Services (In Home & Out of Home)
• Host Family Support

Non-profit home health care agency

Programs:

• assisted living services for high risk seniors
• falls prevention and exercise program (SMART)
• foot care (in-home and clinic)
• home help/home maintenance
• Meals on Wheels
• personal support services
• respite
• stroke support program
• health van program
• transportation program

Christian-based group home for adults with developmental or physical challenges

COVID-19 (13 December 2021): Dawn House remains in operation. No visitors except essential services will be allowed. Needs change daily so please call ahead and speak with a staff person regarding what donations are needed.

Supportive safe transitional and permanent housing for women

• daily case management
• counselling
• assistance in setting up addiction/mental health community supports
• assistance with income support
• food provision
• clothing

Group residence for adults with developmental challenges * Christian organization

Private retirement home

• secured building and secure Memory Care Wing for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia
• wheelchair accessible bus for resident outings - available to book for appointments as well
• whirlpool tub
• spacious rooms
• spacious lounges
• landscaped grounds
• 24 hour nursing supervision
• daily activity program
• full dining room service
• housekeeping and laundry
• respite and convalescent stays

Country assisted living

• located in a private home​
• rooms available unfurnished or furnished
• no pets
• owner is a certified Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Services include:

• laundry
• meals
• kitchenette
• phone
• TV
• transportation to shopping appointments

(1 Feb 2023) COVID-19: The office continues to be closed to the public and will be re-assessed on an ongoing basis during the pandemic. COVID screening required when attending on-site appointments which can be arranged by phoning 613-345-1290.

Range of services to children and adults with a developmental/intellectual disability, as well as children at risk, families, service providers, and other community partners:

• focus on individual needs and strengths
• specialized services (psychology, psychiatry, social work, and counselling)
• advocacy
• assessments
• skill training
• groups
• short-term treatment
• residential options
• distress and information line
• Inclusive Child Care program

Disability association

• day support and services for individuals and families
• Kent Street Home and the Community Support Program, for individuals living independently
• retail store selling homemade fudge
• employment support for individuals

Supportive non-profit organization for people with an intellectual disability and their families

• individualized support
• comprehensive supports
• adult accommodations
• supported independent living
• associate home program
• children and family services
• youth in transition services
• employment supports
• community development and outreach
• out-of-home respite
• person-directed planning
• recreation/leisure
• volunteer programs

Provides equal opportunities to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families to achieve independence and social acceptance

Services include

• individualized support for daily living tasks
• life skills training
• community integration initiatives
• supported community employment opportunities
• in-school support
• job coaching
• social, recreational and leisure activities
• job skills training
• home sharing

Volunteer-based community support agency serving seniors and adults with disabilities

Housing program geared to helping prepare youth/young adults transition to independent living. Programs offer skill building, mental health supports, employment search supports and referrals to partnering agencies.

Housing programs include:

Supportive Housing & Homelessness Program offers assistance with finding safe, affordable housing and/or subsidies as needed. This is an internal referral program.

Housing Resource & Co-ordination program will assist individuals with a mental health concern review listings and provide support with landlords and the application processes. Subsidies available for those who qualify.

Short-Term Residential Crisis Service Program is in collaboration with the Crisis Intervention Centre and can assist with short-term crisis housing for a person with a mental illness who have come into contact with the law.

Group Home services are provided at 2 homes providing supportive programming for life skills, daily routines and healthy living, social and organized planning with the expectation of residents to participate.

Supportive non-profit organization

• individualized support
• comprehensive supports
• adult accommodations
• associate family program
• children and family services
• community development and outreach
• family home provider program
• out-of-home respite
• person-directed planning
• recreation/leisure
• volunteer programs
• transition to a home of our own