Searching for Supportive (semi-independent) Housing

COVID19 -- programs by Zoom include Family Support Group, Art Expression Group for Caregivers and those with mental illness, Peer Group Recreation with a Recreation Therapist for individuals with a severe mental illness * family caregivers seeking support and information may email secretary@home-on-the-hill.ca for a telephone appointment * Home on the Hill caregivers may be eligible for a subsidy for Anosognosia Education through LEAP training

Supportive housing -- supported living and support services for individuals with severe mental health disorders and their families and caregivers

• public education series four times per year, mental health professionals give lectures on mental health disorders with subjects include diet and exercise, anxiety and depression, schizophrenia, psychotic illness, bi-polar disorder, relationship between marijuana use and psychosis, and lived experience

Family support group for the families of those with serious mental health disorders

• advocacy and support to families supporting loved ones with serious mental disorders

Respite services to families and family members with serious mental disorders

Housing units at two sites

Outreach weekly * cooking program at St Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

Provide residential care in a holistic manner to individuals who have special needs. Programs are designed to:

• provide a change environment that's both therapeutically and socio-emotionally supportive
• ensure the safety of each individual in residence, also with the use of a program of external controls (behavior modification)
• make the environment conducive to the individual resident's functional ability in order to help eliminate high risks behavior
• provide a multifaceted assessment process in order to holistically identify resident's levels of functioning, programming and needs, socio-emotional challenges and risks
• help residents realize their individual potential through the acquisition of adaptive social skills including basic self care, communication, community integration, and skills development
• ensure that each resident's individualized plan of care is reflective of goals consistent with the resident's level of functioning and personal goals
• involve the resident's family or person placing the resident in all aspects of the resident's care in order to provide the best quality care, instill a sense of belonging for resident, and maintain family responsibility where applicable

Licensed with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Co-housing structure of living for up to five women experiencing memory loss or other symptoms related to Dementia * philosophy of Butterfly model and Montessori approaches to our program * promoting quality of care at an affordable shared cost * respite care is now being offered to those in the community connections day program

Offer various programs * type of programs:
Community Connections: Senior: Senior women 80+ with Dementia
Mondays 11am-3pm

Community Connection: Women with dementia and their caregivers
Wednesdays and Fridays 11am-3pm

Community Connection: Young onset Day Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-3pm

Overnight respite weekends: Available to day program clients on a scheduled basis

Services and Programs:

• Community Connection - Adult Day Program
• Overnight Respite Care
• Young Onset Dementia - Community Connections Group

A residential holistic treatment program providing individualized programs, services and supports to adults aged 18-99 with special needs, developmental disabilities, and various mental health diagnoses * high support to resident ratios, high structure and evidence based treatments * supports are offered through the following: foster care for individuals who are unable to live independently, respite services in or out of the home, and personal care for adults who require additional support with daily living skills in their own home * care is provided in a change environment that is both therapeutically and socio-emotionally supportive * provides good care for adults commonly placed in group homes

Full service retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and MemoryPlus neighbourhood

Long-term residential care and vocational training for adults with a developmental disability * woodworking shop, Craft Studio, dance troupe



Day Program

A non-profit social service agency dedicated to providing services for individuals with developmental disability * provides residential supports * community and day programs/supports * outreach and respite * person directed planning * supported employment services

Community Support Services: supports individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families in accessing resources and opportunities in their community including:

• individualized guidance and support: immediate assistance (no w/l)
• education and self help workshops/groups
• respite options: March Break and Summer Camps for Children, Youth, and Adults in Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan * weeknight and weekend programs are offered on an as needed basis
• parent operated programs: led and driven by parents and participants to create program options with the support and guidance of CLYS Coordinators

The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:

Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Crystie Lau (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
clau@@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Puja Jit (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Athavi Kugathasan (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
akugathasan@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Project Search: offered to participants nearing or at the end of completing high school * program includes: in-class facilitation, on-site support, one to one supports regarding employment (ie. job coaching)Contact Ellie Siegel at 416-606-9058
esiegel@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Fee For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext 380
cjohnston@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs

Services and Programs:

• Markham
• Vaughan

Independent and Assisted Living * professional registered staff on-site 27/7 * state of the art emergency response system * personalized plan of care (as per nursing consultation) * private accommodation (kitchenette with fridge available on independent floors) * washroom equipped with safety features including built-in seated shower * 3 meals a day and weekly housekeeping included * recreation and wellness activities * visiting specialists including physician, foot nurse, eye care and hearing clinics

Studio, alcove, one bedroom, one bedroom + den, two bedroom and two bedroom + den suites

After hospital, respite and trail stays available * provides caregiver with relief and peace of mind knowing their loved one is professionally cared for by our staff in a safe, secure and home-like environment * television and an emergency call response system

A non-profit, faith-based organization providing services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Ontario

Supports and services in Simcoe County include:

• community residences in Barrie, Orillia, Keswick and Bradford and throughout Ontario
• supported independent living - assistance with meal preparation, banking, house keeping and medical appointments and more
• employment supports, community involvement and access to volunteer opportunities and recreational activities

Offers independent living retirement suites in a country setting in the Richmond Hill community * Hilltop Place is single storey residence is set in a tranquil location backing onto the moraine * neighboring Brookside Court offers assisted living as well as a secured living floor for those requiring specialized dementia care support * Brookside Court offers an intimate setting nestled in a natural setting backing onto a pituresque brook

Person Directed Planning -- helps clients to set goals and find the supports necessary to enable them to reach their goals

Academic Supports -- assists clients enrolled in college or university programs with individualized academic support

Day Supports

• arts, recreation
• life skills development including money management and emotional/social skills
• respite for teens

Employment Programs

• pre-employment training
• employment counselling and placement
• employment supports for clients of the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Community Support Services: supports individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families in accessing resources and opportunities in their community including:

• individualized guidance and support: immediate assistance (no w/l)
• education and self help workshops/groups
• respite options: March Break and Summer Camps for Children, Youth, and Adults in Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan * weeknight and weekend programs are offered on an as needed basis
• parent operated programs: led and driven by parents and participants to create program options with the support and guidance of CLYS Coordinators

The Community Support staff offer services in a variety of languages including:
Cantonese; Mandarin; Hindi; Punjabi; Urdu and Tamil. Contacts:

Winny Ho (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110, ext 382
who@communitylivingsouth.ca
Crystie Lau (Cantonese, Mandarin) at 905-884-9110 ext 267
clau@@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Puja Jit (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu) at 905-884-9110 ext 640
pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca
Athavi Kugathasan (Tamil) at 905-884-9110 ext 703
akugathasan@communitylivingyorksouth.ca


Project Search: Offered to participants nearing or at the end of completing high school * program includes: in-class facilitation, on-site support, one to one supports regarding employment (ie. job coaching)Contact Ellie Siegel at 416-606-9058
esiegel@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Fee For Service Options:
Marketplace: provides a selection of group educational courses, social activities and recreational opportunities for adults in collaboration with local municipalities and school boards
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380

Learning Academy: offers an educationally-based curriculum, with a focus on the practice and improvement of various literacy skills and community based activities * It is offered in two locations: Vaughan and Richmond Hill
Contact: Cathy Johnston at 1-877-737-3475, ext. 380

Residential and Day support:
The following services are available through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) through the Regional Prioritization Process (https://www.dsontario.ca/):
Residential Services: Group Homes, Supported Independent Living, Community Participation Programs

Assisted living apartments with 24 hour personal care

• medication monitoring
• assistance with the activities of daily living
• bathing, dressing, grooming
• simple wound dressings
• blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring
• basic homemaking
• laundry
• light housekeeping

Covid19 -- all LOFT seniors and 24/7 adult supportive housing locations will only allow essential visitors until further notice (those who have a resident who is dying or very ill) * community and residential supports will continue


Long term supportive housing services, capacity 130 with 24-hour on site support worker

• assistance with meal preparation, essential housekeeping, personal care, laundry, social and recreational activities
• medication reminders
• congregate dining
• escort to appointments

Psychogeriatric case management

• crisis intervention, emergency response
• addictions support

Community Re-integration Program -- alternate level of care (ALC) program in partnership with Humber River Hospital, capacity 6

• intensive one-on-one support enabling clients to learn or relearn the life skills they need to live independently

COVID-19 No walk in service; counselling and assistance available by telephone; call, email or visit website for details

Flexible, community-based mental health services, including assessment, crisis support, case management

• individual, family, group and short term counselling
• substance use treatment
• sexual assault harm reduction treatment for offenders (limited capacity)
• school-based prevention and consultation
• skill development
• after school groups
• summer work experience opportunities
• preparation for independence
• youth and family involved in service planning and decisions
• consultation for parents, schools, agencies, communities

Dual Diagnosis Service (Mental Health/Development Disability)
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community, discrimination, anger, violence, abuse, substance abuse

• day/school support services
• respite/residential care

Helping Youth Towards Solutions
Harm reduction approach, includng individual and group counselling, and family education and support

• outreach to secondary schools
• day school support service, in collaboration with Toronto District School Board

Mental Health Program
Assists youth and their families in dealing with conflict with friends or family, problems at school and in the community

• discrimination
• anger
• violence and abuse
• substance abuse

What's Up Walk-in Clinic, see separate entry

reachOUT
Counselling and support for all youth 12-18 years, and their families, including drop-in support groups, outreach, advocacy, workshops, social and recreation activities for LGBTQ youth

• Compass social group for LGBTQ youth 13-24 years, with or labelled with intellectual disabilities, includes workshops and recreational activities
• reachOUT Newcomer Network settlement services and community capacity building

Sexual Offending Risk Needs Assessment and Treatment (SORNAT)
Community-based assessment and treatment services for youth 12-18 years with a dual diagnosis (mild developmental disability and mental health challenges) who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviour

• voluntary participation for youth in City of Toronto
• referral from Youth Justice Services for youth in City of Toronto, York-Simcoe area, Halton Region, Peel Region

Transitional Support Services

• day program for adults with developmental disabilities includes life skills and self care, household management, budgeting skills
• residential program (capacity 5) includes supported living, 24 hour staff support, maximum stay up to 2 years

Residential Support Services for youth and adults offered at various locations

COVID19 -- Call or check website for service updates

Residential Services

• community group homes and apartment living for adults 18 years and older
• some homes wheelchair accessible

Day Program and Support Services

• vocational training
• life skills, educational workshops
• respite services
• recreation and arts programs
• March break program for youth 16-21 years

Clinical Services

• art therapy, behaviour therapy
• counselling and psychiatric consultation
• transitional and permanent treatment programs for disorders such as Prader Willi Syndrome

Mens Sana, Families for Mental Health

• residential services
• drop-in/day program
• family support
• information and referral; assistance with housing and financial issues
• social, recreational and educational programs

45-person residence exclusively for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related cognitive impairments * open to people of all faiths and backgrounds * fully catered by a Kosher-certified (COR) kitchen with 3 daily meals plus snacks * full schedule of programs, events and activities

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 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
• 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, advocacy

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

Independent-living retirement home right in the heart of North York * provides daily mass and adoration services on our on-site chapel * professionly managed by UniversalCare Canada Inc. and supported by the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood

Provides supported independent living in group homes and community apartments for individuals with developmental disabilities * private rooms with furniture and daily meals provided * staff manage and schedule medical and dental appointments * counselling and supportive services to facilitate independent living offered

Seniors apartment building operated by Toronto Community Housing Corporation * the Supportive Housing Program operates within the building and provides Assisted Living Services (ALS) to residents who currently reside in the building who are 59 years of age and older and meet the program eligibility criteria * ALS includes homemaking, personal hygiene, medication reminders, laundry, meal preparation, security checks, bed making, and changing, wellness/health promotion activities * information about tenancy should be acquired through Toronto Community Housing

Semi-independent living with shared living and dining rooms, and kitchen * social worker, weekly case manager * Jewish environment * violence and drug free environment * social club * capacity 8

Rotary Cheshire Apartments provides affordable housing to deafblind adults and is a sensory barrier free building where all staff are fluent in the communication systems used by tenants * all tenants are independent adults and seniors who are responsible for all aspects of living independently including personal care, finances and meals * intervener services are provided to gain knowledge and independence so they can participate in the community * the building consists of 16 one bedroom apartments that offer the following features: contrasting colors on walls, floors, doors, electrical outlets, door handles, tactile surface alerts, alerting systems with loud horns, vibrations and strobe lights for emergencies, telephones, doorbells etc, tactile signage with raised print and braille, matte surfaces to minimize glare and evenly distributed lighting, accessible interphone system

Services and Programs:

• Outreach Intervenor Services

Attendant care services/supportive housing for adults with permanent physical disabilities in a congregate setting

• facilitation services for people with complex communication needs
• communication enrichment program * for community members who have a communication disability or use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) * 3 times per week from 1pm-3pm
• information, resource and referral program * assists community members in learning about accessing, applying for and determining their eligibility for community programs and services

Services and Programs:

• Communication Enrichment Class