WoodGreen Community Services - Services for Adults and Children with developmental disabilities, Danforth

Application

Contact Developmental Services Ontario, Toronto Region, call 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS-ADULT) or for more information visit DSO Toronto Region (see separate entry) * Parent Outreach Program -- call 416-645-6000 ext 1311

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, parents of children 2 1/2-18 years with developmental disabilities

Residency Requirements:

APSW -- Former City of Toronto northern limits (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Sherbourne St (west) to Victoria Park Ave (east), also East York south of Taylor Massey Creek and Don River
Parent Outreach Program -- City of Toronto

Fees

None

Contacts

Robyn Nirmallarajan - Manager, Development Services
416-645-6000 * rnirmallarjan@woodgreen.org

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Street parking - not designated

Description of Services

Services for both adults and children
Assists adults living with developmental disabilities to access community services and provides workshops to enhance fundamental life skills such as problem solving, budgeting and forming healthy relationships
ADULT SERVICES
Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW) Program - link clients to services and to community resources such as

affordable housing
medical services
mental health services
legal and child protection services
social and recreational groups
employment training and job opportunities
APSWs and SIL worker do not provide the services directly
voluntary, short-term, goal-oriented community-based program

Supported Independent Living Worker - Enhanced APSW services

help with daily living tasks, which may include assistance and support with grocery shopping, escorting to appointments, accompaniment to social and recreational programs

CHILDREN SERVICES
Parent Outreach Program

individualized teaching program promoting independence for children living with developmental disabilities
coaching is delivered by home visitors who are parents of children with developmental disabilities

Parent Shared Services

parents can participate in support groups led by other parents with lived experience raising children with developmental disabilities
typically offered during the school year, from September to June.