Community Living Chatham-Kent

Youth Supports (Age 15-28)

Community Living Chatham-Kent believes that each person should have an active role in identifying and choosing their work, volunteer, and recreational activities. This starts with people understanding themselves.

Young people need to try new things, learn to dream, and understand how to make informed choices. We offer social/recreational programs, summer work experiences, and out-of-home respite for people who live at home with families.

For those over 18, a more intensive exploration to prepare for life after graduation from school is offered (see Making It Happen). Employment, and Day Program options can be also be explored as graduation approaches. 


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.


Social/Recreational Activities

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


Summer Employment

Employment Services' Summer Student Employment Program provides individuals with an opportunity to develop employment related / life skills. For more information on summer employment and Employment Services, please click here.


How to Apply

For more information please call 519.352-1174 ext. 230

To access services for adults over the age of 18 years, contact Developmental Services Ontario - 519.438-4783 ext. 113 or toll-free 1-877-480-2726.

Developmental Service Ontario website: www.DSOntario.ca

Developmental Service Ontario - South West Region website: www.cscn.on.ca

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