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Provides information about available services for children and youth who are experiencing difficulties in Windsor-Essex County. |
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Unencumbered planning
support for individuals with a developmental disability and their
families. Mediates between the person requiring services and those
offering them. Assists with the formal and informal contractual
agreements for services purchased when requested. |
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The ODSP is intended to
meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more
independent. The ODSP has two parts: 1. Income Supports provides
financial assistance to people with disabilities; and 2. Employment
Supports provides the supports people with disabilities need to get and
keep jobs. |
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Helping hands offers
support to siblings of children who have a disability. Volunteer
friends or role models offer extra attention, affection and guidance.
Provides much needed relief and respite to parents of children with
special needs. |
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A provider of
residential, work training, supported employment, and personal living
support services to individuals with a developmental disability. |
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A trans-denominational,
evangelical charity that seeks to reach out with supports and friendship
to persons who have developmental challenges. |
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An accredited
not-for-profit family service agency. Its purpose is to provide
counseling, support, and educational programs that will strengthen
families and individuals. |
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The WECAS is responsible
for the protection of children under the age of 16 within the mandate of
the Child and Family Services Act. WECAS also provides high quality
out-of-home care for children and develop child abuse and neglect
prevention programs. |
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Children’s services
provide assessments, diagnosis and treatment for children with
developmental, emotional, behavioural, or psychological problems. |
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Out-patient and residential services, offers assessments and treatment services. |
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Services for persons with
learning disabilities, information and referral group works with
schools and community groups for improved support services. |
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Networking group that strengthens and educates families who have a family member with a disability. |
Up About Down – The Windsor Down Syndrome Parent Association
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Group is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with Down Syndrome. |
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Substance abuse treatment centre and support services for pregnant and parenting women. |
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A range of support
services for people who have developmental disabilities. The
Association also operates a resource library providing resource
materials such as books, periodicals and videos. |
Southwestern Regional Centre Essex County Community Support Team
Tel. (519) 966-2171 Fax (519) 966-2260 |
The purpose of the
program is to offer an individualized service to children and adults who
known to have, or are at risk of having developmental disabilities,
with the primary focus on strengthening supports in the home. |
