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Organization:
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Developmental Services Ontario
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-372-3858 * (1-855-DS-ADULT)
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Teletype:
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416-925-0295
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Fax:
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416-925-5645
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Address:
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DSO Toronto
2 Surrey Pl
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C2
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Intersection:
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University Ave and College St
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Location:
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Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
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Service Description:
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Nine regional agencies helps adults with developmental disabilities find community supports and services
Residential Services and Supports - Housing options, funded by the Government of Ontario, such as group homes, supported independent living, individual residential models and specialized accommodations
Community Participation Supports and Passport - Connects program participants with community participation supports * may be one-on-one or in groups * funds activities for personal development
Caregiver Respite - Services so that primary caregivers can have a break from caregiving duties
Person-Directed Planning - Services to help people with developmental disabilities to set their goals * provide tools and funding to meet those goals
Adult Protective Service Workers - A worker meets regularly with a client to connect them with the community and with community resources
Specialized Supports - Assessment and treatment options that help address specific behaviours and other needs
Direct Funding - Funding provided by the Government of Ontario to be used flexibly for clients' needs
DSO Regions and Lead Agencies:
Central East - York Support Service Network (905-953-0796 or 1-855-277-2121)
Central West - Sunbeam Residential Development Centre (1-888-941-1121)
Eastern - Service Coordination des services (1-855-376-3737)
Hamilton-Niagara - Contact Hamilton for Children's and Developmental Services (1-877-376-4674)
North-East - Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca (Legal name: Algonquin Child and Family Services) (1-855-376-6376)
Northern - Lutheran Community Care (1-855-376-6673)
South-East - Extend-A-Family (1-855-237-6737)
South-West - Community Services Coordination Network (1-877-480-2726)
Toronto - Surrey Place Centre (1-855-372-3858)
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or visit the local Developmental Services Ontario agency
Online application information and form
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Adults in Ontario with documentation confirming age, residency and a psychological assessment * applicants are screened against a cognitive, adaptive and age-of-onset criteria
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French programs offered * French publications and website
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Area(s) Served:
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Ontario
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This information was last completely updated on 9/10/2024 |
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