Community Living Toronto

Office phone: 416-968-0650
Fax: 416-968-6463
E-mail: asamler@cltoronto.ca
Web site: www.communitylivingtoronto.ca
Address: 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Bloor St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Officers: Bruce Rivers, Executive Director, 416-968-0650 ext 2233
Contacts: Karyn Swaffield, Project Manager
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English ; interpreters for other languages
Eligibility: Children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities
How to apply: Call 416-968-0650 ext 2339 for intake
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washroom
Service description: Advocates for and provides wide range of supports and services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities
  • participates in Ministry of Children and Youth Services Toronto Region's coordinated services system

    Community Support Coordination Information and intake
  • coordination of services
  • family support workers -- case management for individuals living with their families, one Italian-speaking worker
  • Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- centralized intake for voluntary supportive services for developmentally disabled adults 18 years and over living or planning to live independently in the community
  • case management, counselling, advocacy

    Pilot Parents Experienced parents provide support and program information to parents of children newly diagnosed as developmentally disabled

    Early Childhood Services
  • Serves children birth-12 years
  • Consultant and Resource Teacher Services -- home-based programs to assist in transition to community programs
  • consultation services to community early childhood settings

    Foster's Place
  • Drop-in centre for adults with a developmental disability
  • recreational activities
  • club members share responsibility for the club's operations, learn self-direction and social skills development

    Developmental Services
  • Day programs for adults with severe developmental disabilities including multiple disabilities
  • therapeutic intervention and support, life skills training, community integration
  • 6 locations

    Residential Services
  • Community residences and supervised apartments for adults 18 years and over, including seniors and persons with multiple disabilities
  • Supportive Home Share -- matches adults with appropriate family or individual to share accommodation

    Respite Services
  • 18 spaces for children and youth 2-21 years, wheelchair accessible
  • respite places for adults 18 years and over at community residences, 1 residence wheelchair accessible
  • Supportive Home Share respite care service -- children and adults with developmental disabilities stay with a host family on short term basis
  • see also Shadow Lake Centre below

    Employment Supports 416-750-0666
  • trial placements in competitive employment, support from staff
  • Employment Training Services
  • vocational assessment, counselling and work adjustment training for adults 21 years and over receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  • long term sheltered employment for persons not ready for competitive employment

    Youth To Work
  • Support for youth 21-28 years in the transition from school to community activities
  • career planning, work experiences, training and skills development

    Home Management
  • Home-based community support program for children and youth 2-21 years and their families
  • training programs and information for parents requiring assistance in teaching their children
  • community consultation
  • Cooking and Social Club -- presentations on topics including nutrition and fire safety
  • run by Central Region Shadow Lake Centre .. 905-640-6432
  • Year round outdoor recreation centre located near Stouffville
  • coeducational, residential camp for children and adults, June to August
  • respite program at Christmas and March breaks, also some weekends September to May
  • available for rental to community groups, September to May

    Volunteer Services -- apply at appropriate regional office
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity

Subjects: Advocacy; Camps; Case management; Children; Community kitchens; Day programs; Developmental disabilities; Drop-in centres; Employment; Family support; Housing facilities; Information and referral; Job placements; Life skills training; Parenting support; Recreation; Registries; Residences; Seniors; Shared accommodations; Sheltered workshops; Training programs; Vacation care; Vocational counselling; Vocational rehabilitation; Vocational training; Youth

Record ID MET0654

Last complete update: 2005-09-09

Last modification date: 2006-10-04
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