Record #: VTC0061
Last Modified: 13 May 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Foundations helps young people (aged 21 to 28 years) who live with a developmental disability transition from high school to living on their own.

The Foundations program helps young people to:

  • Plan for the future.
  • Get help from other people.
  • Find community information and get involved in community activities.
  • Learn life and work skills.
  • Find a job.

Foundations offers life and work skills training on a one-to-one basis and in groups. Through skills training, it helps young people to:

  • Take care of themselves and their homes.
  • Manage their money.
  • Plan and prepare meals.
  • Know their community.
  • Take part in recreational and leisure activities.
Foundations is a part of the Supported Independent Living (SIL) program.


Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Haliburton ; Kawartha Lakes ; Peterborough
Eligibility
  • Young adults with intellectual disability
  • Age Requirements: 21 year(s) - 28 year(s)
  • Application Contact the local DSO (Developmental Services Ontario) Online 
    or call the 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
     
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    Physical Access Fully Accessible - Parking, building and washrooms

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-328-0502 ; 705-328-0464
    Fax 705-328-0495
    E-Mail ctaylor@clth.ca
    Website www.clth.ca
    Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityLivingTrentHighlands
    Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/communitylivingtrenthighlands/
    Primary Contact Tracey Switzer, Director of Adult Accommodation & Community Services; Phone: 705-743-2414 ext 511; Email: tswitzer@clth.ca
    Alternate Contact Donna Sanders, Director of Adult Accommodation & Community Services; Phone: 705-743-2414 ext 515; Email: dsanders@clth.ca

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