Community Living Trent Highlands

Site: Lindsay - McLaughlin Rd

Service: Building Bridges

Record #: VTC0058
Last Modified: 29 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 04 Oct 2023

Description

Description (Service) Building Bridges helps young people living with a developmental disability to plan for the transition from high school to life in their community after graduation.

Building Bridges supports young people up to the age of 21 years and their families to:
  • understand the need to plan early
  • voice concerns about transition
  • work to develop a plan, which includes achievable outcomes
  • make connections in the community
  • understand the need for and importance of work experience
  • apply for funding
  • navigate the social service, health and education systems.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Haliburton ; Kawartha Lakes ; Peterborough ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) - 21 year(s) Individuals between the age of 16 and 21


  • living with an intellectual disability.


Application Contact the local DSO (Developmental Services Ontario) office at 1-855-277-2121
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Lindsay
Address & Map
205 McLaughlin Rd
Suite 200
Lindsay, ON
Canada K9V 0K7
Intersection Mary St and McLaughlin Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Parking, building and washrooms

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-743-2411 ; 705-328-0502
Fax 705-328-0495
E-Mail pwood@clth.ca
Website https://www.clth.ca/services-parent-services-accessed-by-contacting-dso/building-bridges/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanyarespitenow 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respitenow/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLTrentHighland
Primary Contact Penny Wood, Manager of Child and Family Services; Phone: 705-743-2411 ext 528; Email: pwood@clth.ca
Alternate Contact Teresa Jordan, Executive Director; Phone: 705-743-2411 ext 244; 705-743-2411 ext 516; 705-457-2626 ext 25; Email: tjordan@clth.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Corp, Student/Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-743-2411 ext 527; Fax: 705-743-3722; Email: lcorp@clth.ca

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