Community Living Oshawa Clarington
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Record #: OSH0530 Last Modified: 11 Jun 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
39 Wellington Ave E
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Y1
 
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Office Phone905-576-3011
Fax905-576-9754
E-mailinfo@communitylivingoc.ca
Websitewww.communitylivingoc.ca
LocationOshawa (City of)
Contact Information
Executive 1Terri Gray, Executive Director
Executive 2Garry Cooke, President
Contact 1Julie Neely, Manager, Resource Development and Public Relations; Phone: 905-576-3011 ext 330
Description & Services
Areas ServedClarington (Municipality of) - for adults ; Durham Region - for children ; Oshawa (City of) - for adults
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilityCall Developmental Services Ontario 1-855-277-2121 * Children's Respite Program - child must live with their parents in Durham Region
FeesMembership - $5 for a family each year * $3 for an individual each year
DescriptionIn partnership with the community welcome, advocate and provide support to people with developmental disabilities 
 
Residential Programs 
Supported Independent Living Program * available to adults who live in their own apartment or townhouse and require some staff assistance 
 
Associate Living * residential support provides opportunities for children and adults to live in a family setting or supportive roommate environment in their own community 
 
Group Home * available for children and adults who may wish to live together with others and require a higher degree of support 
 
Day Programs for Adults 
Clarington Project Day Activity Centre in Bowmanville * drop in centre for adults with an developmental disability *  
 
Community Access and Wellness Centres * develop living skills, grocery shopping, meal preparation * safety awareness, hygiene skills, social skills * community participation in recreational activities such as bowling, swimming, library and community excursions 
 
Starlight Assembly, Vocational Services * workshop where sub- contracted jobs are completed in house  
 
Employment Supports * supported employment program enables people to find meaningful and gainful employment in the community 
 
Individual Support 
Support Services * resources to individuals and families to help in targeted areas * education, transportation, housing, recreation and leisure, support groups, employment and advocacy 
 
Volunteer Services * volunteers work with individuals as role models to provide guidance for daily living skills, recreational and leisure, and literacy 
 
Children's Respite Program * serves families with a child who has an developmental disability * short term and weekend care and accommodation is provided to the child, supported by staff, in the respite home * for children up to their 19th birthday 
 
Summer programs
Other Details
ElectionsAGM Sep
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesAdult Day Programs ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Attendant Services for People with Physical Disabilities ; Attendant Services for People with Physical Disabilities ~ Bowling ; Attendant Services for People with Physical Disabilities ~ Swimming/Swimming Lessons ; Children's Respite Care ; Disability Associations ; Disability Related Centre Based Employment ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ; Supported Employment ; Supported Living Services for Adults with Disabilities