Community Living Oakville

Site: Oakville - Dorval Dr

Service: Supported Living

Record #: MHH0461
Last Modified: 29 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-844-0146
Fax 905-339-1541 (General Fax)
E-Mail info@oakcl.org
Website oakcl.org/services/supported-living
Contact Form oakcl.org/contact
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Primary Contact Nazeem Lahashmi, Director of Services; Phone: 905-844-0146 ext 252

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (Glen Abbey)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
1333 Dorval St, Suite 300
Oakville, ON L6M 4G2
Intersection Dorval Dr and Upper Middle Rd W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1954
Primary Executive Alexandra Hoeck Murray, Executive Director; Phone: 905-844-0146 ext 266; Email: ahoeckmurray@oakcl.org
Alternate Executive Tom Whelan, President
Funding Donations * Ontario Trillium Foundation * Oakville Community Foundation * United Way Halton and Hamilton

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides a variety of residential supports for people based on their individual needs * encourage lifestyles that promote independence, participation, inclusion, friendships and citizenship in the community

24-hour Support Group Living:

  • each home provides support for up to 5 people residing in a group living setting
  • support is person-directed and designed to meet each person goals, wishes, needs and dreams
  • promote personal decision making, meaningful community involvement and assist people to develop and maintain independence in their everyday lives


Supported Living and Supported Independent Living:

  • designed to offer varying amounts of support to people where they live
  • support is also offered while they are in their family home and in the process of moving to their own home

Supports could include:

  • money handling and budgeting
  • menu planning and assistance with preparation of meals
  • shopping
  • landlord and tenant negotiations
  • home maintenance
  • assistance with appointments and accessing other community resources to enhance their quality of life
Hours

Office: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Areas Served Oakville
Boundaries Oakville and area
Eligibility Must be over 18 yrs and diagnosed with a developmental disability for all the residential services programs
Children's residence from 13 years
Application

Call the Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) for information on the application process

Languages English
Fees For residential, i.e group homes, adults pay room and board on a monthly basis (fee determined by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services)

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Housing & Shelter
Youth Sub-Categories Supportive Housing (Semi-Independent)
Service Categories Group Homes for Children and Youth with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ~ Developmental Disabilities

Agency Overview

Locations for this Service