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Program:
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Halton Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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905-844-7864
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-600-2013
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Fax:
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905-849-6980
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Address:
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53 Bond St Oakville, ON L6K 1L8
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Intersection:
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Kerr St and Rebecca St
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Location:
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Oakville (Central Oakville)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * evening appointments available upon request
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Executives:
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Patricia Kyle - Chief Executive Officer 905-844-7864 ext 255
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Public Contacts:
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Christine Higenell - Manager, Respite 905-844-7864 ext 298 Mary Ellen Main - Administrative Assistant 905-844-7864 ext 248
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Service Description:
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Coordinates community services and supports for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as complex needs, who live in Halton
Adults (18+):
- provides service coordination
- short term and crisis counselling
- provide assistance with budgeting and managing funds
- assistance in finding accommodation
- provide referral and assistance in accessing community resources and supportive counselling
- assist with coordination and future planning
- call Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-888-941-1121 for information
Children (under 18):- coordinated intake for children for developmental services in Halton: initial contact point for families and individuals who are interested in accessing residential and non-residential supports
- provides assistance to families who have a child with developmental disability, for information, referral and accessing services
- assist with coordination of services and future planning
- administer funds authorized by the Special Services at Home (SSAH) Program for children * provide families and or caregivers the option to have funds paid to either the worker or the family * assist in the delivery of the Special Services at Home Program
- call 905-844-7864 ext 221 for more information
Respite Program:- provides short-term relief to families and or caregivers who support an individual with a developmental disability including people on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- provides relief both in and out of the home
- visit respiteservices.com or Cynthia Minaker, 905-844-7864 ext 333 or email cminaker@cwsds.ca for more information
PassportONE Program:
- helps adults with a developmental disability be involved in their community and live as independently as possible by providing funding for community participation services and supports, activities of daily living and person directed planning
- for adults over the age 18 years and eligibility is confirmed by the Developmental Services of Ontario (DSO)
- helps young people make the transition from school to life as an adult in the community
- supports families and caregivers of an adult with a development disability so they can continue in their supportive role
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information on specific programs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Dufferin County, Halton Region, Peel Region, and Wellington
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Last Updated:
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7/14/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=92285
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