Community Living Chatham-Kent understands that individuals and families are unique. Working together we will identify the assistance you need, and the options available to meet those needs. This may include services we offer, or we may recommend a referral to one of our community partners.

Services are available for people who live at home with their families, and for people living independently. We offer out-of-home respite, Employment Services, sheltered employment, and Day Program options, social/recreational opportunities, and future planning. We also provide help for people living on their own, whether supports needed are to help make healthy choices at the grocery store, someone to help with medical appointments, to take your medications properly, or teach you to take care of your home.

We also offer group residential accommodations to people who require direct staff support to be healthy, successful, and safe.

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Social/Recreational Activities

For further information on social/recreational activities, please click here.

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Community Supports

Community Supports is a program that provides a service for people to live independently based on their individual needs. Communities receive assistance to develop their capacity to support people. Opportunities are created for people to participate effectively within their communities. For further information, please click here.

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Employment Services

Through planning, pre-employment training, job search and coaching, people are assisted to secure employment. Individuals' skills are matched with the needs of businesses in the community. For further information, please click here.

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Sheltered Employment Program

The Industrial Division and the Parkfield Restaurant comprise the Sheltered Employment Program of Community Living Chatham-Kent. Work and training opportunities are provided to people in both the business, and the hospitality sectors. For further information, please click here.

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Making It Happen

The Making It Happen Program encourages people to acquire the necessary skills and confidence for lifelong learning and growth. This program is designed to assist adults ages 18 - 28 to acquire the skills necessary to make a transition from school to adulthood. Participants will work with their transition coach, family, friends, and community connections to develop skills to achieve goals and define their independence. For further information on Making It Happen, please click here.

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Day Programs

The Day Program at Community Living Chatham-Kent provides life enriching activities that develop skills while supporting the needs and choices of people to enhance their quality of life. For further information and on how to apply, please click here.

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Adult Respite

Community Living Chatham-Kent offers flexible, short-term residential care to adults who have an intellectual disability and live at home. The staff ensure that all needs of the individuals are met while at Respite, in addition to offering a variety of recreational options. For further information, please click here.

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Residential Accomodations

Community Living Chatham-Kent offers 24-hour and less than 24-hour residential accomodations. Staff provide the necessary supports to help people adapt to the demands of everyday life. For further information, please click here.

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How to Apply

For further information and how to apply, please contact Heather Wice at 519.352.1174, extension 225.

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Helpful Links

• Canadian Association for Community Living
• Community Living Wallaceburg
• Ministry of Community and Social Services
• Family Support and Resource Network
• Family Services Kent
• Chatham-Kent Children Services
• United Way of Chatham-Kent
• YMCA of Chatham-Kent
• Canadian Special Olympics
• Visit our “Related Links” page.

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