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| Office Phone |
905-878-2337 |
| Fax |
905-878-5413 |
| E-Mail |
info@clnh.on.ca |
| Website |
www.clnh.on.ca |
| Primary Contact |
Paula Woods, Executive Coordinator; Phone: 905-878-2337 ext 255; Email: pwoods@clnh.on.ca |
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| Legal Status |
(50) Non Profit |
| Established |
1955 |
| Primary Executive |
Greg Edmiston, Executive Director; Phone: 905-878-2337 ext 223; Email: gedmiston@clnh.on.ca |
| Alternate Executive |
Debbie Dyment, Director, Child and Family Services; Phone: 905-878-7656 ext 228; Email: ddyment@clnh.on.ca |
| Funding |
Ontario Trillium Foundation * United Way * Region of Halton |
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| Description (Service) |
Community North Halton services for adults eligible for DSO funding
Residential Accommodations
- provides residential support to adults with developmental disabilities
- homes located in Milton and Georgetown
- people receiving support can share a home with up to four other people
- support is provided by staff on a shift-rotation basis
- residential services include: assistance with day-to-day routines * development of skills in meal preparation, household responsibilities, shopping, budgeting, and all aspects of daily living * administer medications and treatments * medical, dental and specialist consultations and follow-up * leisure and recreational activities
- for more information contact Jan Crowe-McManus at jcrowemcmanus@clnh.on.ca and DSO for availability and funding at 1-888-941-1121
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- provides support to adults with an intellectual disability, living in their own home or apartment to develop community connections and empower them to live independently within the community
- tailor to individual's unique needs, abilities, desires and goals
- services include: financial planning and budgeting * medical coordination * meal planning and preparation * apartment management including tenant-landlord issues * organizing social and recreational activities * supporting the involvement of family and friends and exercising one's rights
- for more information contact Rob McGirr at rmcgirr@clnh.on.ca and DSO for availability and funding at 1-888-941-1121
Supported Employment
- provides minimum support services and job opportunities to individuals to enable them to be competitively employed in the community
Community Employment
- assists with job search, job training and maintaining employment
- offered in Acton, Georgetown and Milton areas
- provides support for a volunteer work experience, work training or situational assessment
Community Living North Halton Employment
- offers two unique initiatives for meaningful employment - Horizon Packaging and the Lunch Box Cafe and Catering
- prepares individuals for mainstream competitive employment within a sheltered work place
- assists in boosting self-esteem, confidence and independence
- for more information contact Joel Jamieson at 905-691-0784 or jjamieson@clnh.on.ca
Recreational Programs:
Friday Friends (ages 21-35)
- for young adults with developmental disabilities to participate in social activities and develop friendships in a fun and supportive environment
- available in Georgetown and Milton
- twice per month from 5 pm-9 pm
- open to participants between 18 and 30 years of age
- activities include movies, music, games, swimming, bowling, etc
Drop-In Centre (35+ years of age)
- for adults with developmental disabilities to gather in an informal and friendly atmosphere to enjoy recreational activities and social opportunities
- year round program available in Georgetown and Milton
- costs $25 twice per year
- includes movies, games, crafts, music and coffee time
- for more information for both recreational programs contact Karen Wilson at 905-878-2337 ext 244 or kwilson@clnh.on.ca
Summer Camps (ages 21+ years)
- full day camps
- cost is per week per camper
- available in Georgetown and Milton
- spaces are limited
- crafts, games, swimming, indoor and outdoor activities
- individual needs taken into consideration
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| Hours |
Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm |
| Areas Served |
Acton ; Georgetown ; Milton |
| Boundaries |
Acton, Georgetown, Milton and surrounding areas |
| Eligibility |
Varies, depending on program |
| Application |
Contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Central West Region at 1–888 941-1121 or email
dsocwr@rogers.com * Fee For Service or Passports Services call 905-878-2337 ext 260 |
| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
Program - contact DSO for fee information or CLNH for fee-for-service options |
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| Site Location |
Milton (Timberlea) |
| Located In Community |
Milton |
| Address & Map |
917 Nipissing Rd, Suite B
Milton, ON L9T 5E3 |
| Intersection |
Thompson Rd S and Main St E |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
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| Service Categories |
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs ; Disability Related Centre Based Employment ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Group Residences for Adults with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Supported Employment ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Supported Living Services for Adults with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Work Experience ~ Developmental Disabilities |
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