Description
| Description (Service) | Adults over age 18 who have a developmental disability and live independently in the community are eligible for the support of an Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW). The APSW provides co-ordination of services, advocacy, counselling and emotional support. A support plan is developed based on the unique needs, choices and preferences of each adult, enabling them to learn and handle basic skills required for day-to-day living. An APSW worker can arrange for needed supports and services such as medical or legal professionals and connect a person with helpful community resources. They work with the team involved to ensure supports are working well for the person. APSW's listen through difficult times to support the person to set their own goals and move towards living the life they want within the community |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Perth County |
| Eligibility | Individual (over age 18) must have a developmental disability and live, or plan to live, independently in Perth County. |
| Application | All referrals made through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). To contact DSO, call 1-855-437-6797 or visit website target="_blank">HERE. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Stratford office with satellite office in North Perth and Clinton |
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Waterloo St S and Grange St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-273-1020, Stratford |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-268-0903 |
| Fax | 519-273-6993 |
| Website | familyservicesperth-huron.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Family-Services-Perth-Huron-572742516236228 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyservicesperthhuron/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyServicesPerth-Huron |
| Primary Contact | Cheryl McNeil, Adult Protective Service Worker Program Team Lead; Phone: 519-273-1020 |
| Alternate Contact | Robyn Horst, Family Support Supervisor; Phone: 519-273-1020 |